Learn the fundamentals of UI / UX design

Career training & mentorship from experienced UI / UX designers

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The UI / UX Design Foundations program equips you with the in-demand skills and knowledge to pursue a career in UI / UX design. This foundational program covers user research, information architecture, UI/UX design principles, and crafting user-centered interfaces. We’ll teach you how to design, but also how to learn and adapt, and you'll graduate with a portfolio of projects to help you launch your career in just 36 weeks.

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Why study UI / UX design with Bletchley powered by Flatiron School:

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• Learn to conduct user research, design digital applications using design principles, and craft user-centered interfaces.
• Train on industry-standard software and gain production experience
• Be mentored by a world-class UI / UX designer
• Small group classes (max 5 students)

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As an online UI / UX design school, we're here to help you gain speed and confidence with industry-leading software, equip you with the latest UI / UX design production techniques, and graduate with original work to show employers.

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Curriculum

Industry-approved curriculum to support your journey into UI / UX design

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User Research - 3 weeks

• Define the initial research approach.
• Evaluate initial user research plan. 
• Integrate methodologies for conducting research.
• Strategize to develop and communicate the direction of the research design .

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Navigating the User Research Process - 3 weeks

• Define the approach to evaluating research data.
• Evaluate research data.
• Integrate methodologies for analyzing and synthesizing research.
• Strategize to communicate research findings to stakeholder.

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UX Design - 3 weeks

• Define Lean UX and explain the role of MVPs (Minimum Viable Product) in generating continuous feedback.
• Identify strategies to ideate and converge on a solution for an initial problem.
• Assess how well prototypes address established design objectives.

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Information Architecture - 3 weeks

• Explain how secondary research provides context to a design problem.
• Evaluate information architecture.
• Evaluate effectiveness of usability testing approach against research objectives.
• Communicate UI designs to teammates and stakeholders.

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UI Design Principles- 3 weeks

• Perform a heuristic evaluation. 
• Evaluate pattern implementation and accessibility. 
• Provide recommendations for improving the usability and accessibility.

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UI Design Systems - 3 weeks

• Create designs that adhere to the rules of a design system.
• Create feedback about results of interactions.
• Annotate designs to communicate implementation concerns .
• Provide recommendations for improving the usability and accessibility.

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Portfolio and Case Studies - 3 weeks

• Create a case study that illustrates the value of completed work.
• Develop a product designer portfolio.
• Solve for design challenges in the interview process.

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Product Design Capstone - 15 weeks

• Execute a research plan, synthesize for a UR Project. 
• Execute appropriate methods of iteration and testing to generate insights to a UX design.
• Execute visual design and interaction principles to create an intuitive interface.
• Communicate findings for the appropriate stakeholders. 
• Create a case study and integrate into design portfolio.

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Tuition

Flexible small group class are the best way to learn from top industry mentors in a fun, collaborative environment, while still getting plenty of personalized feedback.

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Upfront - Save 20%

$10,733

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Pay as You Go - Save 10%

$12,078

9 monthly payments of $1,342

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Financed Tuition

$13,416

Monthly payments as low as $298*

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