12 Weeks • Online & In-Person

UI/UX Design Program

Master Figma, Adobe XD, user research, wireframing, prototyping, and design thinking. Create beautiful, user-centered digital experiences.

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Why Learn UI/UX Design?

Great design drives user engagement, business growth, and product success.

Growing Field

High demand worldwide

Good Pay

Average $75K+ per year

Creative Work

Blend art and technology

Impact

Shape user experiences

Our UI/UX program teaches you to research users, design intuitive interfaces, and create delightful experiences. Learn from designers working at leading tech companies and design agencies.

Master Figma, Adobe XD, user research methods, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. Build a professional portfolio with real client projects.

Whether targeting UI designer, UX designer, product designer, or UX researcher roles, gain the skills and portfolio to land your dream design job.


What You'll Learn

Comprehensive UI/UX training covering research, design, prototyping, and user testing.

User Research & Strategy

  • User research methods & interviews
  • Persona development
  • User journey mapping
  • Information architecture
  • Competitive analysis

UI Design & Visual Design

  • Design principles & theory
  • Typography & color theory
  • Design systems & components
  • Responsive & adaptive design
  • Accessibility (WCAG standards)

Design Tools & Prototyping

  • Figma mastery
  • Adobe XD & Sketch
  • Wireframing & mockups
  • Interactive prototypes
  • Design handoff to developers

Testing & Iteration

  • Usability testing methods
  • A/B testing & analytics
  • Heatmaps & user behavior
  • Design iteration process
  • Portfolio development

12-Week Curriculum

From design fundamentals to building a professional portfolio.

Weeks 1-2

Design Fundamentals & Research

Design thinking, user research methods, personas, user interviews, competitive analysis, information architecture fundamentals.

Weeks 3-4

Visual Design & Typography

Design principles, color theory, typography, layout & composition, visual hierarchy, grid systems, design trends.

Weeks 5-6

Figma & Wireframing

Figma fundamentals, components & variants, auto-layout, wireframing techniques, low-fidelity to high-fidelity designs.

Weeks 7-8

UI Design & Prototyping

Interface design patterns, design systems, interactive prototypes, micro-interactions, animations, responsive design principles.

Weeks 9-10

User Testing & Iteration

Usability testing methods, A/B testing, gathering feedback, iterating designs, accessibility standards (WCAG), inclusive design.

Weeks 11-12

Portfolio & Career Prep

Portfolio case studies, presenting designs, design handoff, working with developers, job search strategy, interview preparation.


Frequently Asked Questions

No design experience required! We start from the fundamentals. If you have an eye for aesthetics and care about user experience, you can learn UI/UX design. Many successful designers come from non-design backgrounds.

Figma is our primary tool and it's free! We also cover Adobe XD (free) and Sketch (Mac only, paid). You'll need a computer (Mac or Windows) with internet access. No expensive software required to start.

UX (User Experience) focuses on research, user flows, and solving problems. UI (User Interface) focuses on visual design, colors, and aesthetics. Most designers do both! Our program covers both comprehensively.

Graduates work as UI Designers, UX Designers, Product Designers, UX Researchers, and Interaction Designers. Average starting salary is $65K-$85K, with senior designers earning $100K+.

Yes! You'll create 3-4 portfolio-ready case studies including real client projects. We teach you how to document your design process, write case studies, and present your work professionally.

Yes, you'll receive a NextEra Labs UI/UX Design certificate. More importantly, you'll have a professional portfolio that demonstrates your skills—what hiring managers really care about when evaluating designers.