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Learn to design for a better digital world
Why complete a UX/UI boot camp?
Global network
Access a network of 250+ employers looking to hire.
360-degree mastery
Go beyond UX/UI with a holistic focus on design and front end web development.
Student success
Stay on track with personalized academic support.
Career support
Leverage free professional resources throughout your career.
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What does a UX/UI designer do?
UX/UI designers are professionals responsible for the way we interact with our favorite apps, digital products, and services. They blend technical functionality with aesthetics by focusing on key aspects of design such as brand expression, visual communication, accessibility, color, layout, and typography. As a UX/UI designer you will:
Conduct user research with proven methodologies that will help you understand design needs.
Design for more than the look of a product, by using interaction design to develop the ideal experience for your users.
Keep business branding and continuity in mind when designing for clients.
Communicate your design decisions to stakeholders in a compelling form, through wireframing and storyboarding.
Carry out rapid prototyping using tools like InVision, Adobe XD, and Figma.
Test your assumptions and biases by analyzing user experiences through UX interviewing.
Admission requirements for a UX/UI boot camp
Our online boot camp requires:
A high school diploma
A submission form
A conversation with admissions
A complete application
A problem-solving assessment (no prior UX/UI knowledge is required)
A financial options, deposit, and enrollment agreement
You do not need a bachelor’s or a master's degree to apply to the online UX/UI boot camp.
What alumni are saying
— Michele H., Georgia Tech UX/UI Boot Camp alum
“The UX/UI Boot Camp was a lifesaver for me. I was laid off due to a corporate reorganization after being with the company for a very long time. I knew that in order to compete in the job market today, I needed to do something to improve my chances to land the perfect job. The boot camp gave me the opportunity to sharpen the skills I already had, plus add new technical skills to enhance my portfolio. It was hard work but it was worth it in the end!”
What is taught in a UX/UI class?
Our virtual UX/UI boot camp classes empower you to become an end-to-end UX/UI professional, with the hard and soft skills needed to solve big design challenges. One-third of our curriculum is dedicated to front end web development, so you’ll soon be fluent in the medium you’ll be working with — even if you aren’t executing the programming.
The UX/UI boot camp curriculum
Our curriculum covers a wide range of user interface design programs and methodologies designed to help you build a strong foundation in UX/UI.
Module 1: The “U” of UX/UI
Learn to understand the user journey through leading research techniques and methodologies. You will learn:
UX/UI design thinking
User-centered design research
Empathy and users
UX interviewing
Insight synthesis
Persona creation
Decision mapping
Prototyping
User testing
Module 2: Interface design
Take a deep dive into the necessary skills, technologies, and frameworks designers need to master in order to create functional and immersive applications. You will learn:
User interaction
User interface and affordance
InVision
Project management
User-centered design
Accessibility and usability
UI patterns and libraries
Atomic Design
Adobe XD and Figma
Module 3: Visual design theory
Learn the many other aspects of visual design that UX/UI developers rely on to build highly engaging user experiences. You will learn:
Typography
Heuristics, usability, and UI iterations
Continuity and branding in UX and UI
Iconography
Module 4: Web prototyping and interaction design
Create live web applications as full-fledged prototypes, and experiment with more complex user interactions. You will learn:
HTML
CSS
GitHub
Bootstrap
JavaScript
jQuery
Module 5: Final project
Work in small groups to put into practice the software, skills, and techniques you’ve learned and add this final project to your portfolio.
What are the highest paying UX/UI jobs?
Salaries within the UX/UI field can vary depending on the company, job setting, or location. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for digital designers was $77,200 per year in 2020, and the job outlook from 2020 to 2030 for those positions is projected to increase by 13%.1 In addition, the median pay for digital designers can depend on the industry, whether it’s publishing and technology or public relations and consulting.
Median pay for digital designers by top industries (2020)2
Publishing industries (except internet): $123,870
Computer systems design and related services: $75,450
Advertising, public relations, and related services: $71,930
Management, scientific, and technical consulting services: $70,790
How to become a UX/UI designer online
UX/UI designers are tasked with understanding user behavior and crafting a product interface that efficiently takes the user to where they need to go. Once you’ve completed the online UX/UI boot camp, you will have learned both the technical and interpersonal skills needed to become a proficient UX/UI designer. These skills include:
Soft skills
Adaptability
Creativity
Communication
Open-mindedness
Presentation
Hard skills
Adobe creative suite
GitHub
HTML
UX writing
Wireframing
Frequently asked questions
In an edX UX/UI boot camp you will gain experience in a wide range of popular design tools and methods such as Adobe XD, Figma, InVision, agile methodology, user centered design research, and rapid prototyping. In addition, you will further add to your resume by learning how these concepts are leveraged within design fields — from UX research to UI development.
UX and UI design can often differ based on the development stage that a particular product or service is in. For example, UX design typically focuses on research and solving user problems during the product development phase, while UI design focuses on creating intuitive and visually pleasing interfaces for users when they interact with the product.
Our UX/UI boot camp will not only help you build a strong foundation in user interface research and design, but it will also offer you the opportunity to further your education on your own schedule. The flexibility of a boot camp compared to a traditional degree program allows learners to directly apply new skills gained in class to their roles in real time, as well as prepare for their next career move.
Much like any other industry, job opportunities for UX/UI designers can vary depending on prior experience, educational background, and location. Our UX/UI boot camp features career resources and support through offerings such as resume, portfolio and LinkedIn reviews, interview coaching, and access to a network of 250+ employers who are looking to hire.
UX/UI designers do not need to learn coding languages but they do need to understand a given medium to be able to work alongside web developers and other team members who code. Please note that no coding experience is required for some UX/UI camps.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for digital designers is $77,200 per year in 2020.1 In addition, the projected growth in employment of software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers from 2020 to 2030 is projected at 13% — that’s 6% faster than the national average.1
UX/UI boot camp tuition varies across each program and depends on your chosen length of study. Ask your admissions representative for tuition and funding option details. Interest-free payment plans are available.
Yes! A number of our university partners are offering a 20% discount on UX/UI boot camps to verified active military service members, reservists and veterans. Learn more on this page dedicated to military learners.