UI Design Program Details
Imagine you had a clear step-by-step path to follow to become a UI designer.
Maybe you are a complete beginner who wants a fulfilling new career. Maybe you are a designer who wants to add UI to your skillset, or perhaps you want to learn UI design in order to take your current job to the next level. If you identify with any of the above, then no more "maybes": Make it happen with our UI Design Program.
Learn all the skills you need to become a job-ready UI designer
Intro to UI Design
Practice and refine core design skills: start with basic layers and shapes before styling your designs with text, color, and advanced elements. By the end of the program, you'll have a set of pixel-perfect mockups and an interactive prototype for your design portfolio.
UI Immersion
Introduction to Design Principles: with knowledge of design theory, principles, patterns, and mediums, you’ll build a mobile app from scratch for your first Student Project.
User Experience Design Process: it's difficult to find a UI design role that doesn't require knowledge of UX design. Explore the key steps in the UX design process, from conducting research and designing personas to sketching designs and testing them out on potential users.
User Interface Design Process: moving on to the visual design of your screens - developing a moodboard and adding more complex styling to your screens based on your established style guide.
Mobile App Design for iOS & Android: using existing design guidelines and your knowledge of mobile design patterns, you'll wireframe and design a complete mobile app of your choice.
Animation, Branding, & UI Design Portfolios: explore advanced UI design skills, including how to prototype complex animations into your apps and how to develop a consistent and cohesive brand.
Choose a Specialization
The program comes with two final modules to choose from, allowing you to specialize in a complementary skill to the UI process. We found that including this feature sets our graduates apart from other new UI designers entering the field. You can also opt to take more than one specialization (for an additional fee).
Voice User Interface Design
Stay ahead of the curve by mastering this revolution in interface design together with Amazon’s Alexa.
In collaboration with Amazon Alexa
Frontend Development for Designers
Level up your skills with a dose of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as you code your own portfolio website from scratch.
Requirements
- B2 level in written and spoken English
- A computer (Mac or PC)*
- An internet connection
Tools that are compatible for both Mac and PC are recommended throughout the program—where there is a recommended tool for a particular type of computer that you don’t have, we’ll suggest alternatives and provide resources for these users. You can find out what tool discounts you’ll receive on our Perks page
"I found the curriculum excellent. Even from before the program itself began, I found the course prep section really helpful. I really liked that there was a great balance between theory and practical applications and really have to congratulate on the structure of the program, building as it does from an intro to the tools and moving onward on each task to more complex themes. The platform I found really easy to use, intuitive and nicely designed."
Build an impressive portfolio
Each of your projects spans multiple parts of the UI design process and will provide you with a rich array of portfolio pieces to showcase to potential employers. These include everything from a website redesign, classified ads app, music player app, meeting management app or messenger app, and more.
Learn the tools you’ll use daily as a UI designer
We make sure students gain experience with best-practice tools, but our UI Design Program is more than just technical tutorials—it's teaching you how to think, see, act and work like a designer.
CareerFoundry also has deals with many of the industry’s top software providers, meaning you’ll have access to discounts and free trials for industry-standard tools such as: Sketch, InVision, Balsamiq, Prott, Principle, Flinto, Proto.io and more!
Study at the perfect pace for you
Follow a flexible pace
There are no live tutorials or webinars and you’re not required to be online at specific times. You'll have access to the program material in written form along with supplementary videos, and you'll work through the lessons in your own time, with your Tutor and Mentor reviewing them as you go.
Work towards project milestones
Your daily/weekly schedule might differ due to the variety of your coursework and your other commitments. Even though the program is flexibly paced, you still have a 4.5-month or 9-month deadline (depending on your pace) with interim milestones.
Get support & accountability
Both our own research and the advice we receive from former students tell us that the key to doing well and completing the program on time is submitting tasks regularly. We'll help you stay on track by providing you with a progress and time meter, plus regular check-ins from your dedicated Student Advisor. If you need to take a break for vacation or sick days, this can be discussed with your Student Advisor—they're always there to help!
"I liked that my mentor provided the type of pushback that a supervisor in a real job would when reviewing my work. He held me to a high standard because he could see my potential."
Meet your dedicated team
Mentor
A Mentor is a senior UI designer with over 5 years’ experience. They will conduct detailed video reviews of each portfolio piece you complete throughout the program. You can schedule as many calls as you want with your Mentor via our platform's built-in calendar tool, ensuring you get support when you need it.
Tony, one of our Mentors
Tutor
A Tutor is a program expert who is there to answer your questions on a day-to-day basis. They will also provide actionable, written feedback on your assignments within 24 hours.
Maysoon, one of our Tutors
Student Advisor
Your Student Advisor ensures you have the best possible learning experience. Ask them about your overall timeline, billing, or getting general help.
Career Specialist
Once you are halfway through the program, your Career Specialist will step in to help you devise a job-search strategy. With their expert guidance, you’ll refine both your resumé and portfolio, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and prepare for job interviews.
Peers
You’ll join a highly motivated and supportive community of fellow CareerFoundry UI design students. You will be able to get in contact with other students from your area while gaining a global network of future UI designers.
"I think one of the most important parts of the CF program is the unified community of like-minded individuals all in the middle of bettering themselves and working on their own career change. It creates this social web of support where anyone can reach out at any time for help. I started out new and overwhelmed at first, but seeing how supportive everyone was then and now is definitely something that I really appreciate. I’ve made a lot of tangible connections and friends with current students and past alumni this way and see tremendous value in it."
Find out if the program is right for you
Take the free 7-day UI Design Short Course to get started, or get in touch with our program advisors for a free consultation. You’ll learn:
- How you can go from beginner to a UI designer with a job you love
- What the UI job market is like in your area and the salary you can expect
- If UI design is the best fit for you based on your background and interests
Don’t worry—you won’t be pressured into making a commitment. The goal is to ensure you make a fully informed decision.
Curious about this program?
Contact us to find out if it’s right for you
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