How I Retrained As A UX Designer And Landed A Dream Job—And All For Free
Alexander Frimpong, Graduate
UX Designer at mediaworx berlin AG
UX Design Program
Become a UX designer
in under 10 months
Learn flexibly online
without having to quit your job
Work with expert mentors
and build your portfolio
Want to know if UX design is right for you?
Find out with a free 6-day email short course.
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Curious about this program?
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
Want to know if UX design is right for you?
Find out with a free 6-day email short course.
Thanks!
Curious about this program?
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
Our graduates now have tech jobs all over the world
UX Design Program details
In this program, you will
Learn all of the skills, tools, and processes necessary to become a UX designer
Work with a Mentor who has 8+ years of industry experience and a Tutor for your day‑to‑day feedback
Receive tailored coaching from our Career Services Team to ensure you stand out at interviews
Build an impressive portfolio out of the real‑world projects you complete on the program
Land a job as a UX designer with the help of our Career Specialists
Fully online
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
Career support
Free job preparation course and expert career coaching included
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.
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.
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 program 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 97% of our eligible alumni getting a UX design job within 180 days of graduation at top companies including Google, Apple, and Amazon, you can be confident that taking the program will get you where you want to go—working as a UX designer in a job you love.
Without CareerFoundry I would not have my new job. They helped me double my salary from my last job!
Success Stories
Our students go on to launch challenging new careers in the tech industry
Portfolio projects
Our graduates now work at...
UX Design Program admission criteria
What you need:
The motivation to transform your career
The program 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 program or land a job. The program 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 program in 10 months, which is the maximum program length. You can also complete the program faster than this by committing more than 15 hours per week to the coursework.
To learn all on your own
The program 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.
Price and Payment Options
UX Design Program
97% 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 program.A Job Guarantee
We back our program with a job guarantee because we know it’s great. 97% 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 program 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 program 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 you've completed 60% of the program, 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 program?
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 program to make your new qualifications easy for employers to see.
7. What does ZFU-approved mean?
The ZFU, or Staatliche Zentralstelle für Fernunterricht, is the state body for distance learning in Germany. In order to offer our UX Design Program publicly, it must undergo a rigorous quality assurance and certification process. On successful completion of this process, the program is assigned a unique approval number (7324918) which can be checked against a public register.
8. 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.
9. Are there program 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, we suggest alternatives and provide resources for PC users.
10. How long does the program take to complete?
The program is flexibly-paced within a 10-month duration. There are three deadlines along the way these 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 in order to graduate sooner.
11. Is the program 100% online?
Yes, the program 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 program, you will have a global network of other ambitious alumni and mentors to support you.
12. Can I take the program for free?
We do not offer any full scholarships or funds at this time.
13. 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 6-day email short course.
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Curious about this program?
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“How would you like to get in touch?”
“I’m here to help you become a UX designer”
Alana, Senior Career Advisor
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