How to Become a UX Designer course

Date to be confirmed
London
Beginners–Intermediate
£159–£159 + VAT

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What's on

We've got a short, practical & affordable course on how to start a career in UX run by professional designers.

We'll cover what a day of a UX designer looks like, how to create portfolio, finding a perfect job, startups vs big companies, interview tips, market rates.

User Experience design is booming. There's a shortage of good designers on the market. Fancy changing your career and dive into an exciting creative world of designing apps and websites?

Who runs it

UX designer & entrepreneur Sergei Golubev with 15+ years of experience working with Microsoft, Heathrow and British Gas. Organiser of TheUXConf.

Day 1 — 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 more Show 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 impressive portfolio
best ways to present your work, how to target your portfolio for the role you're applying for
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