UX Design Course
- Mentored by UX industry leaders
- Start a creative, fulfilling career
- Go from beginner to a hired UX designer, guaranteed
Our graduates now have tech jobs at companies all over the world:
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Want to know if UX design is right for you?
Find out with a free 7-day short course.
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Curious about this course?
Contact us to find out if it’s right for you
“How would you like to get in touch?”
“I’m here to help you become a UX designer”
Alana, Senior Career Advisor
Flexibly-Paced
5 months at 30 hrs/week or up to 10 months at 15 hrs/week
Mentorship
Our UX Mentors are rated 4.93/5 from over 4000 student reviews
96% of graduates
who are eligible get a tech job within 180 days of graduation
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Course details
In this course you will:
- Learn all of the skills, tools, and processes necessary to become a UX designer
- Work with a Mentor who has over 8 years of industry experience and a Tutor for your day-to-day feedback
- Build an impressive portfolio out of the real-world projects you complete on the course
- Receive tailored coaching from our Career Services team to ensure you stand out at interviews
- Land a job as a UX designer within 180 days of graduating from the course—or your money back
Click on the video to learn more about what you will get out of the course
See the curriculum and more course details
Why become a UX designer?
A creative job you will love
UX is a satisfying job if you are curious about human behavior and passionate about how design shapes the products and services around you. UX Designer was rated as one of the best 15 jobs in America for 2017.
(CNBC News)High demand means high pay
Employers struggle to find qualified UX designers and the demand keeps growing. The average Junior UX Designer salary in the United States is $69,489 per year, while Senior UX Designers can earn as much as $119,841.
(Glassdoor Salaries Report, 2018)A flexible career path
As a UX designer, you will have the opportunity to work for startups, agencies, large corporates, on a freelance basis, or even remotely.
Why choose CareerFoundry?
Human-centric learning
Our two-person mentor model ensures that you get all the support you need. You’ll have a Tutor—an experienced UX designer responsible for evaluating your exercises within 24 hours of submission, and a Mentor—a UX industry expert who gives detailed written, video, and on-call feedback on your portfolio pieces.
Flexibility with accountability
Study at a flexible pace within the 10-month course duration, working a minimum of 15 hours per week. Your Mentor, Tutor, Student Advisor, and Career Specialist will help you stay on track and accountable.
Successful, satisfied graduates
With 96% of our eligible alumni getting a tech job within 180 days of graduation at top companies including Google, Apple, and Amazon, you can be confident that taking the course will get you where you want to go -- working as a UX designer in a job you love.
Success Stories
If you feel like you are not living up to your potential, are underchallenged and perhaps underpaid, it might be time to move into a UX design career. Many of our students were frustrated with their jobs and were unsure how to change things—until they took our course and went on to launch new, challenging, interesting careers.
Ally Hangartner, Alumni
Product Designer at
Chang Jiang, Alumni
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Jeremy Watssman, Alumni
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Maureen Herben, Alumni
UX Designer at
Ryan Yang, Alumni
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Success Stories
If you feel like you are not living up to your potential, are underchallenged and perhaps underpaid, it might be time to move into a UX design career. Many of our students were frustrated with their jobs and were unsure how to change things—until they took our course and went on to launch new, challenging, interesting careers.
Ally Hangartner, Alumni
Product Designer at
Chang Jiang, Alumni
UX/UI Designer at
Jeremy Watssman, Alumni
UX Designer at
Maureen Herben, Alumni
UX Designer at
Ryan Yang, Alumni
UX Designer at
"Without CareerFoundry I would not have my new job, and they helped me double my salary from my last job!"
Admission criteria
What you need:
The motivation to transform your career
The course requires commitment as it takes about 600 hours to complete. You should be prepared to set aside at least 15 hours per week to study.
A computer (Mac or PC) and an internet connection.
An interest in UX design
If you are already reading books and blog posts about UX, that is a great sign. If you are unsure that UX is really for you, you can find out in the following ways:
- Take our free UX short course.
- Learn about the difference between UX and UI design.
- Get a free consultation with one of our Career Advisors who will give you personal feedback on which direction to go based on your interests and goals.
What you don't need:
A background in design or tech
You don’t need a college degree or previous work experience that is related to design or tech in order to be successful on the course or land a job. The course has been built to take you from beginner to job-ready. A study by job board Indeed found that 84% of employers think bootcamp grads are ‘more prepared’ or ‘just as prepared’ to be high performers as degree holders. (Indeed)
Unlimited free time.
You can study part-time alongside your job with an average of 15 hours per week to finish the course in 10 months, which is the maximum course length. You can also complete the course faster than this by committing more than 15 hours per week to the coursework.
To learn all on your own
The course combines the flexibility of online learning with the accountability and one-on-one attention traditionally associated with brick-and-mortar institutions. Much like a college professor might inspire you to pursue a career in a certain field, your Mentor, Tutor, Career Specialist and Student Advisor will all help keep you motivated and on track.
"It was easy to manage my time, because the exercises came with time estimations and my mentor helped me to stay motivated and stick with my planning throughout the course."
Our graduates now have jobs at tech companies all over the world:
Price and Payment Options
Certified UX Designer
96% of eligible alumni get a tech job within 180 days of graduation
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Mentor and Tutor
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Job Guarantee
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Create a job ready portfolio
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Your choice of specialization
Frontend for Designers / Voice User Interface Design / UI for UX Designers
You get...
A project-based curriculum
Build a portfolio and learn the essential skills that employers need.An expert Mentor and Tutor
Learn faster with the support of two dedicated teachers. Benefit from timely feedback and a wealth of knowledge.A specialized skill to set you apart
Give yourself a competitive edge in the job market by studying voice design, advanced UI skills, or the basics of frontend development at the end of the course.A Job Guarantee
We back our course with a job guarantee because we know it’s great. 96% of our eligible alumni land a UX design job within 180 days of graduating.FAQ
1. Should I learn UX or UI design (or both)?
Both UX and UI involve creativity, technical skills, and an understanding of human motivations, but they are focused on different stages of the design process. Here is an article explaining the differences and how to figure out which one is for you.
2. Are there payment plans available?
Yes, you can select a monthly payment plan of Note: You will be required to pay the full duration of the payment plan even if you finish the course before the payment plan ends.
Still doesn’t work for you? Book a call with a Career Advisor and see if you are eligible for a custom payment plan.
3. What’s the refund policy if I change my mind?
If you start the course but are not completely satisfied, simply cancel within 14 days and receive a full refund.
If you enroll and for some reason want to cancel before 60% of the course time has elapsed, you get a prorated refund based on remaining time and your payment plan details. See the full terms and conditions here.
4. What’s the "catch" for the job guarantee?
Our policies are very transparent and easy to follow. You need to live in or near a city of 200K people, apply to 5 jobs a week, and a few more reasonable requirements. See the full terms and conditions here. Or click here to talk to a Career Advisor about whether you would be eligible for the job guarantee.
5. What kind of job can I get after the course?
You will be ready for “Junior UX Designer” or “UX Designer” or “UX/UI designer” (if you choose the UI specialization) roles based on the curriculum. If you have transferable skills from your previous career, you can potentially land a more senior role; your Career Specialist will help you to craft the right story. Many job ads for UX designers ask for 2+ years of experience, but it is often part of their “wishlist” rather than a requirement.
6. Do I get a certificate at the end?
You will receive a certificate when you complete the course to make your new qualifications easy for employers to see.
7. Is UX design a secure career choice?
According to a recent survey conducted by Adobe, 87% of hiring managers said that getting more UX design talent on board is the number one priority for their organization. In fact, 73% of hiring managers plan to double the number of UX designers in their organization over the next 5 years.
8. Are there course requirements?
You need to have at least a B2 level in written and spoken English, a computer, (Mac or PC ) and an internet connection. Mac is preferred since we teach Sketch which is a Mac-only program. However, the course suggests alternatives and provides resources for PC users.
9. How long does the course take?
The course is flexibly-paced within a 10-month duration. There are 3 deadlines within the course that are in place to ensure you remain on track. You should expect to put in approximately 15 hours a week, but you can allot more time to your study in order to finish the course faster.
10. Is the course 100% online?
Yes, the course is entirely online so that you can study flexibly according to your own schedule. You get access to our active student community on Slack and, after the course, you will have a global network of other ambitious alumni and mentors to support you.
11. Can I take the course for free?
We do not offer any full scholarships or funds at this time.
12. What if I have a question that isn’t answered here?
You can email us or book a call with a Career Advisor here to get all of your questions answered promptly.
Want to know if UX design is right for you?
Find out with a free 7-day short course.
Thanks!
Curious about this course?
Contact us to find out if it’s right for you
“How would you like to get in touch?”
“I’m here to help you become a UX designer”
Alana, Senior Career Advisor
Are you curious about understanding human behavior? Want to turn that interest into a fulfilling career as a UX designer? Then start learning with CareerFoundry today.
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