Certified UX & UI bootcamp with project work in Figma

3–7 Jul 2023, 13:00–18:00 (UK)
Remote via live video
Beginners–Intermediate
2,198 SR–3,822 SR

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What's on

Days 1 & 2 – UX and UI foundations, day 3 – Prototyping in Figma, day 4 – Project work, day 5 – Portfolio and Career advice.

Hands-on 5-day bootcamp in User Experience design for everyone, where we cover an entire design process: from user research to wireframing and prototyping using Figma app. All run by an experienced designer.

💼 You will be working on various projects with lots of practical exercises throughout the week. And you'll design your own portfolio too. One-to-one mentoring is available as a ticket option: we'll review your portfolio, provide career advice, salary insights, and prepare you for that interview. 

The course is run remotely via live video with live instructors (not recordings) – you'll be able to ask questions and we'll provide feedback on your work in real-time. 

 

Who runs it

The School of UX speaker Sergei Golubev

Sergei – UX designer & entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience working with Microsoft, Heathrow and British Gas. Organiser of TheUXConf. The companies Sergei worked with

The School of UX speaker Chimmy Kalu

Chimmy – Senior UX designer who has experience working with British Airways, Vogue and WorldRemit. Particular interest in accessibility. The companies Chimmy worked with

Our students rate us ‘Excellent’

We are rated 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot 👉🏼 read all the reviews

As a graphic designer I wanted to gain more of an insight into the world of UX/UI design and I was definitely given the knowledge and tools to be able to apply them into my day to day role.

Shauna

TrustPilot 5 stars rating

I took this course as a content designer wanting to learn more about UI and UX. Most other courses don't offer certificates but this one did. So it's great to have actual evidence to place on my CV, LinkedIn and online portfolio.

Jordan

TrustPilot 5 stars rating

This was a fantastic week of learning. Each tutor was incredibly helpful. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to start a career in UX and or UI.

Izzy

TrustPilot 4 stars rating

I did the UX writing course and it was exactly what I needed. I'm looking forward to finishing the UX/UI cycle with the school of ux and upping this to a 5-star review.

Cerise

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Day 1 — UX design

We'll show you how to carry out user research, map user journeys, run usability and A/B testing, track conversions and more. With hands-on practice. Show moreShow less

  • User Experience design process
    for you to have a lean, robust & effective workflow across your projects and company
  • UX versus UI
    to explain important differences between designing pretty User Interface and understanding & solving actual user's problems
  • using AI in UX design
    techniques for more effective design with the help Artificial Intelligence
  • carrying out user research and reporting findings
    to understand users, their needs and challenges using surveys and interviews
  • mapping user journeys
    to understand how users navigate through the system, find out about their feelings any pain-points
  • usability testing remotely & in person
    to validate assumptions and test product directly with users before spending time and financial resources on coding
  • A/B testing
    to compare two or more design variations and pick the best performing one (instead of arguing with fellow teammates)
  • analytics
    to measure performance of your design: setting goals and tracking conversions in order to turn visitors into customers
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Day 2 — UI design

You'll learn numerous User Interface design principles, how to make your UI responsive, create a style guide, and more. All with practical exercises. Show moreShow less

  • core UI design principles & process
    to understand where User Interface design sits in a process and essential design fundamentals
  • typography and mapping content
    knowing when to use px and em, n-dash and m-dash, how to embed fonts and to avoid faux fonts, making your content legible
  • using and optimising hi-fi graphics
    understanding which media format to use when (raster versus vector), and how to optimise it for the best performance with @2x, @3x
  • layout using responsive 12-column grid
    to make sure your design works across different devices, benefitting from mobile-first approach
  • creating a style guide as part of the design system
    creating a style guide of UI elements to have consistent design across your systems, overview of design libraries
  • how to work with software developers
    to ensure your design is technically feasible to implement, understanding technical constraints
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Day 3 — Prototyping & Project work

You'll create from scratch an interactive prototype of a mobile app or a large-screen kiosk using Figma in under 5 hours. Full-on project work for your portfolio. Show moreShow less

  • using AI in UI design
    techniques for more effective design with the help Artificial Intelligence
  • structuring content
    emphasising the importance of starting design with content (not chrome), which is most relevant to users
  • creating grid layout in Figma app
    to visualise concepts bearing in mind different device form factors, including designing responsive UI for mobile
  • embedding fonts, icons and graphics
    to prepare all the assets for prototyping stage and handover to developers
  • prototyping interactions
    creating interactive rapid prototype (no code behind) to be used in-browser as well as real device, optimising for touch
  • testing on a real device
    sharing, testing and giving feedback on a working rapid prototype on your mobile phones
  • review of UI design tools
    overview of the most commonly used apps used by User Interface designers on the market
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Day 4 — Project work

You'll be completing projects from scratch with days of full-on practice designing UX and UI. Show moreShow less

  • working individually and as part of a team on a given brief
  • practicing what you've learnt in the previous days on real-world projects
  • designing a new mobile app, or a responsive website prototype
  • iterating on your design
  • all guided by a professional designer with over 15 years of experience
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Day 5 — Career in UX & Portfolio Advice

You'll leave with plenty of knowledge on what it's actually like to be a UX designer in the field, what you need to become a freelancer, how to create a portfolio, where to find a job, interview tips and market rates. Show moreShow less

  • what a day of a UX designer looks like
    to understand what it's actually like to be a UX-ie
  • working in startups vs. big companies vs. design agencies
    industry insights of what work of a designer looks like in different type of companies
  • how to create an impressive portfolio
    best ways to present your work, how to target your portfolio for the role you're applying for
  • complimentary copy of our UX portfolio template
  • where to look for jobs
    how to look for the right opportunity, ways to apply, working with recruitment agencies
  • practical tips for your interview
    how to pitch your services, what to keep in mind when speaking to business stakeholders and senior designers
  • how to be a freelancer
    Challenges and positives of going solo, from setting up your own company to accounting and legal
  • money side: market rates
    exploring salary and benefits of jobs in permanent and contract markets
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What's included

✋🏽 Real-time interaction remote and in-person
💻 Hands-on exercises
individual & group
📃 Accredited certificate
to boost your career
📑 Handouts & slides
for you to keep
🎙️ Q&A with tutor
throughout the course
📖 Books & tools recommendations
💬 Alumni Slack-group
for networking & jobs
🚀 Private mentoring
(booked separately)

Our courses are CPD-certified. To boost your career.

The School of UX certificate example

The content of our most popular 1-day to 5-day course on User Experience & User Interface design is accredited by the CPD Certification Service (certificate no. A022883) as conforming to continuing professional development principles.

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6000+ learners from different backgrounds. Everyone is welcome here.

Complete beginners, graphic / UX / UI designers, developers, PMs, BAs, marketers. From big companies and startups to independent freelancers  👉🏼 read student reviews

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