UX & UI Design Classes & Certificates | Learn UX & UI Design Live Online

UX (User Experience) designers focus on designing apps, websites, and other products that are easy and pleasant for people to use. UI (User Interface) or Visual designers focus on the appearance of apps, websites, and other products so they are beautiful and visually effective.

In this project-based certificate program, you’ll gain the skills to launch a career as a UX & UI designer. You’ll learn in a live online class led by an instructor who you can speak with or text chat. Between classes you’ll work on projects and then get 1-on-1 feedback from your instructor during class time.

Learn UX & UI Design Fundamentals

Under the guidance of expert instructors, you’ll learn best practices for user-centered UX design and visual design.

Conduct User Research & Testing

Study your target user base, make user personas, and conduct testing to identify potential problems.

Design Webpages, Apps, & More

Design digital products (such as websites and apps) and build clickable prototypes to show your designs to users for testing, clients for review, and developers who will turn your design into the final working product.

Build a UX & UI Design Portfolio

Spotlight your best work in an online portfolio of designs that you can show potential employers.

Job Preparation

Get help and feedback on developing your portfolio website and resume.

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Hands-on training in small groups

Work on projects proven to boost retention
Time-tested curriculum and supporting materials

Refined over many cohorts for an optimal learning experience
Learn from industry experts with teaching experience

Experienced educators who are driven to help you succeed
Retake the course for free within one year

Refresh the materials and gain additional practice

Learn the concepts and skills covered in this course or your tuition is on us. See details and terms & conditions.

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What You’ll Learn

Learn UX & UI design concepts & best practices
Design Webpages, Apps, & More
Conduct user research & analyze results
Build clickable prototypes & conduct user testing to gain feedback
Learn Adobe XD for design and prototyping (we provide self-study materials so you can also learn Sketch & Figma)
Write case studies for your UX projects, create visual designs, build your portfolio website, and create your resume
Get 1-on-1 assistance in job preparation (help and feedback on developing your portfolio website and resume)

Learn with Hands-on Projects

Learn practical skills by working on real projects with instructor guidance and lectures to strengthen and improve your skill.

Course Syllabus

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UI Fundamentals

How & when to use common UI patterns

Menus
Tabs
Bottom tab bar
Buttons (including “Call to action” or CTA)
Accordion
Carousel
Breadcrumbs
Modals
Forms
etc.

Learn Adobe XD, Sketch, & Figma

Create Visual Designs & Clickable Prototypes

Create clickable prototypes to show users for testing, or for clients to see your work.
In the live course you’ll learn and use Adobe XD. We’ll also provide self-study courses so you can learn Sketch (Mac only) & Figma. These apps do the same thing as Adobe XD but are competing apps used by some companies. Once you learn how one app works, the others are much easier to learn because they work very similarly.

UX Design Concepts

Intersection of Design, Technology, & Business

Through critical analysis understand how user experience as a field sits in the intersection of different areas of the product.
What is the difference between User Experience Design and User Interface Design?
Learn about heuristics and apply heuristic evaluation to websites.
Competitive Research

Knowing Your User

Learn how to structure and conduct user interviews to better identify the needs and current behaviors of the user.
Understand how to engage the user to work through assumptions and preconceived notions that arise during the process.
Write down assumptions for your class project.

User Research Through Interviews

Refine user interview questions.
Interview classmates for your project.

Refining User Research and Creating Personas

Create user personas from the interviews to represent the goals and behaviors of the users within the system.
Develop user scenarios to show when and how the user engages with the system.

Synthesis of User Research, Journey Maps, and User Flows

Continue to synthesize results of user research to find patterns.
Create a journey map for your project.
Think through the different features of the system by building user flows.
Take the written narrative to the next level through sketching and improvising using techniques such as storyboarding and bodystorming.

Wireframing, Sketching, Prototyping

Practice a sketching session for an existing website or mobile application of your choice. Start with sketching on a whiteboard or your notebook.
Sketch wireframes for your class project.
Learn the power of prototyping and testing an idea. Understand different methods of prototyping and their levels of fidelity.
Discuss the motivation behind the prototyping, such as newly discovered user goals, business needs and improved functionality.

Prototyping & User Testing

User testing methods and strategies.
Do’s and don’ts of user testing.
Do a user test on your project with a classmate.
Clearly list the assumptions and test your concepts. Work on multiple iterations of the prototype based on the test results.

Iterating the Prototype and Further User Testing

Report conclusions based on user testing.
User testing reports.
Rework the prototype based on user testing conclusions.

Case Studies

Building Case Studies

Look at case study examples.
Finish your clickable prototype.
Using a compilation of user research, prototypes, photographs, and user research, build your case study.
Present class projects as case studies on-screen.

Creative Briefs

Getting to Know a Project: Creative Briefs

What is a Creative Brief?
What to Include in a Creative Brief

Wireframing for UI Designers

Wireframing

Why and Gow to Create Wireframes
Issues to Solve
Steps in Creating a Wireframe
Designing on a Grid System (like Bootstrap)
Get Critiques
Incorporate Feedback & Improve Your Designs

Wireframe to Refined Design

Iterate & Refine
Understanding the Mobile Experience

UI or Visual Design Concepts

Learning from Existing Websites & Apps

What Works & What Does Not?

Color

Color Harmonies
Creating Contrast with Color
Guidelines for Proper Color Usage

Typography & Fonts

Display Text (Such as Headings) versus Body Text
Legibility
Type Trends
Typeface Selection & Pairing
Where to Get Web Fonts
Ideal Line Height
Column Width (Line Length)
Hyphenation & Justification

Design Elements

Proximity
Similarity
Continuity

Trends in Web & App Design

Analysis of Example Websites & Apps

Design Patterns

Example Design Patterns

Multiple Screen Sizes

Responsive Web Design
Mobile Considerations & Limitations
Discoverability Challenges
Mobile Navigation
Phone vs Tablet App Design

Workflow: Idea to Design

Example Web & App Design Workflows

The Business of UX & UI Design

The UX & UI Design Industry

Getting into the business: strategies and ideas.
Resources

Portfolio Website & Job Preparation

Creating Your Portfolio Website

Examples of UX & UI portfolio websites
What you should include on your portfolio website
Get 1-on-1 feedback on your case studies & portfolio website

Resume Development

What you should include on your resume
Get 1-on-1 feedback on your resume

Schedule & Enrollment: UX & UI Design Certificate (Remote)

$3,995
6 months part-time (weeknights)

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Discounts
- This program is a 60+ hour bootcamp, and is already priced at a discounted rate. Other discounts do not apply.
Discounts are applied at checkout (no promo code required) and will be verified after you place your order. Discounts are subject to change. Read our discount policies for more details.
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Tuition & Financing

If you prefer to pay your tuition over time, we have payment options to meet your needs. Finance your education through an installment plan or a 0% interest student loan. We also assist with documentation should your employer offer tuition reimbursement.

Full Tuition

$3,995
Pay in installments or 12-month financing

What’s Included

150 hours of hands-on instruction
Live, project-based training from experts
Proprietary workbook included
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion
Flexible payment plans

Pay in Installments
- Automatic approval
- No interest or fees
- Manageable installments
- Total due by the end of the course
Deposit

$399.50

10% deposit due at checkout to secure your place in the class

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12-Month Financing
- Instant decision after application
- No interest or fees
- Payments spread over 12 months
- Approval required
Deposit

$399.50

10% deposit due at checkout to secure your place in the class

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$299.63 / month for 12 months
Starting one month after the program starts

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Full Tuition

$3,995

Student loan provided through Climb Credit. See the Climb Credit FAQ for more information.
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What’s included with my tuition?
- A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
- Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
- Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
- Supplemental materials to assist both during and after the course - please refer to specific course pages to see what supplemental materials are offered
- A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice
- A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment
Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.
Do you offer any discounts for this course?
Discounts
- This program is a 60+ hour bootcamp, and is already priced at a discounted rate. Other discounts do not apply.
Discounts are applied at checkout (no promo code required) and will be verified after you place your order. Discounts are subject to change. Read our discount policies for more details.

This Course is Available Live Online

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Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor teaching over Zoom
Remote setup assistance provided
Free retake within one year

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“Overall experience on Zoom was maybe even better than in IRL classroom because the instruction takes place right on your own screen, with less distraction. Great overall experience.”
“Given the fact that we had to do this entire class remotely due to Covid-19, I didn’t have very high expectations it would run so smoothly. However, I don’t think it could’ve gone any better. Not only do I feel very comfortable with the program now, but I’m actually excited to use it!”
“This was the first online class I’ve taken with ND and it was a great experience. Looking forward to the other classes I’ve signed up for!”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to take this program?
You’ll need the following:
- A Mac or PC that can run Adobe XD (refer to their system requirements). Most designers use Macs so that is preferable, but XD runs on Windows so either will work.
- A subscription to the Adobe XD. Check out Adobe’s website to get started.
- Reliable internet for joining the live classes (we use Zoom).
Recommended but not required: Our custom written training workbooks are easiest to use when you can view them as you work on your computer. So having a second monitor or a tablet to view them on will be helpful. Alternatively you could print the books.
Will I need to do work outside of class?

Yes, you should expect to spend about 5–10 hours outside of class each week.
During class hours you’ll learn, work on projects, and get instructor feedback. Outside of class you’ll continue to work on your projects, portfolio website, and resume. Your instructor will then review your work during class time to give you feedback. We’ll guide you throughout the process, so it’s a good mix of learning and work both in the classroom and out.
Who is the target audience for this course?
- Individuals looking to start a career in UX design.
- Those who want to learn from a live instructor and are OK doing some additional work outside of class hours.
- People who want to be able to work during the day and learn at night.
Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

Yes, this course is eligible for our installment plan or a 12-month financing plan through Climb Credit (no interest or fees).

Learn more in the Financing section above.
Can I take this course online (remote learning)?
You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).

How does attending “live online” work?
- Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
- Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
- For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
- Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
- You will need your own computer and copy of any required software. If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com

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Learn UX & UI Design Fundamentals

Conduct User Research & Testing

Design Webpages, Apps, & More

Build a UX & UI Design Portfolio

Job Preparation

Learn the Skills Guarantee™

Hands-on training in small groups

Time-tested curriculum and supporting materials

Learn from industry experts with teaching experience

Retake the course for free within one year

Earn a Certificate of Completion