UX Design Bootcamp

Course Overview

Get the skills, career advice and networking opportunities needed to make a career change into a User Experience Design role, in as little as three months.

The User Experience Design bootcamp is led by instructors who are expert practitioners in their field, supported by career coaches that work with you since day one and enhanced by a career services team that is constantly in talks with employers about their UX Design hiring needs.

What you’ll accomplish

As a graduate, you’ll have a portfolio of projects that show your creative and technical ability to launch the next generation of successful apps, websites and digital experiences. Throughout this program, you will:

Identify and implement the most effective methods of user research to gain a deeper understanding of what users want and need.
Use interaction and visual design techniques to craft a dynamic digital product that brings delight and function to users.
Conduct usability testing to make product experiences more accessible for diverse user populations and environments.
Learn best practices for working within a product team, employing product management techniques and evaluating technical constraints to better collaborate with developers.
Produce polished design documentation, including wireframes and prototypes, to articulate design decisions to clients and stakeholders.
Prepare for the world of work, compiling a professional-grade portfolio of solo, group, and client projects.

Who is this for?

This is a beginner-friendly program with no prerequisites. Students can talk to the General Assembly admissions team to explore your background and learning goals to advise if this data analytics bootcamp is a good fit for you.

Career Services

The General Assembly career coaches work with you to individualize your path to a new career by working on your: application quality, personal branding, portfolio presentation, time management, interview skills and networking strategy. Your career coach will be your accountability partner who will help you set goals, make a plan for success, and stay on track with your job search towards a career you love.

Duration

12 weeks full-time
40 hours a week

Delivery

Online instructor led sessions and self-paced lessons.
Instructor feedback and support provided in real time.
Personalized career coach support from day one and until you find a job.
Individual and team based projects to build your job-ready portfolio.
Powered by Zoom and Slack which mirrors most common workspaces.

The Admissions process

A discovery call with a GA admissions specialist to explore the bootcamp’s syllabus, expected outcomes, learning style and how this all matches your goals.
Get recommendations for free intro to workshops and info sessions to get real answers from real experts.
A one week beginner friendly project that is designed for you to get hands-on exposure on the day to day life of your new career role.
An interview with the Admissions team to share your project findings and confirm if this course is a match for your new career path.
Get recommendations for applying to scholarships, discounts and financing offers that fit your current needs.
Receive the accepted notice from the General Assembly with next steps to enroll and choose a start date.

Payment options

General Assembly offers a variety of different financing options, including deferred payments, traditional deferred tuition, installment plans, student loans, income share loans and tuition discounts so you can focus on what counts — your education. Speak with the General Assembly admissions team to learn more and find the best fit for you and your finances.