How To Learn UI Design
Best Courses and Bootcamps

1. Ironhack

4.92 (568 reviews)

Ironhack offers full-time and part-time courses in 9- or 24-week formats, respectively. Career services include portfolio and resume building, job interview preparation, networking, and hiring fairs. Ironhack has scholarships available for women and military vets who are interested in a tech career. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I am still amazing of all you can learn in only 9 months. It's not easy but you have a great support and help of all the staff and teachers in every moment.

Jose Morales

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2. Bloc

4.82 (279 reviews)

Bloc was the first tech school to offer self-paced online bootcamps in web development and design. Students stay accountable through one-to-one mentorship as they work full- or part-time, finishing the course in an average of 4–8 months. Land a job within six months or get your money back. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I'd like to give 5 stars here. What I like the most about attending Bloc, is that it is up to you to gain what you want. The support is always there for you. The program is excellent, it is very hard...but you will get designing and coding from nearly day one. It is a hands-on program, be brave. I'm only looking forward to getting into a new carreer...and there is plenty of help with that. ...

Yulia Sokolova

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3. HackerYou

4.99 (192 reviews)

HackerYou offers a full-time, 9-week bootcamp in web development as well as many part-time programs. Get immersed in the fun, collaborative learning environment, enjoying a 10:1 student-instructor ratio and 24/7 access to their 12,000 square foot space in downtown Toronto. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

Following is my review of the Web Development fundamentals and Advanced course; It has been amazing. The content is fun and clear and the level of progression in the assignments is perfect. It also helps that Tom is a great instructor and makes the lectures fun. The mentors also have been very helpful during class and even off-hours. I chose to do this course because I knew I wanted to apply ...

Bojan P

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4. Springboard

4.82 (176 reviews)

Springboard offers self-paced data science courses that can be completed in 2 to 4 months, with one-on-one weekly mentor support. The program costs $499 per month, so students who finish early will pay less for their tuition. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I started the course with absolutely zero knowledge of data science. I almost didn't even know what it's about it. In almost a month I was at the point that I knew about Machine Learning techniques and I am so glad I took the course. Since it was online, I had to tune it to my own pace and I really enjoyed the learning process. I had previously taken courses from other online institutes (no ...

Nazanin K

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5. Epicodus

4.85 (134 reviews)

Epicodus is a full-time, in-person coding bootcamp that provides job search assistance and includes an internship with a tech company. Students enroll for free for the first five weeks and are invited to finish the program if they have sufficient grades and comply with all the guidelines. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I decided to attend the Intro to Programming Course (evening/part time) at Epicodus once I knew I was moving to Portland from NYC. It was a great chance to meet new people, learn some new skills, and see if I might be interested in changing careers. The Intro to Programming Course was perfect for me because it allowed me to get a taste of programming without having to commit to a full-time ...

Brittany

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6. Designlab

4.87 (104 reviews)

Designlab offers both full-time courses, which are 40 hours a week, and part-time courses, which are 20 hours per weeks. They provide each student with a career coach who works with that student for up to six months after graduation to help them find a job. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

After moving into a more design focused role I was looking introductory course to get my head into the world of design. Design 101 by Designlab was a perfect choice - it gave me a comprehensive introduction into the professional space and allowed me to develop some strong foundations that I can build on going forward! The course was well structured and well paced - helped by the great variety ...

Ian Lawson

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7. UXER School

4.86 (89 reviews)

UXER School offers courses in anywhere from 1-week, 25-hour formats to 12-week, 75-hour formats. They are affiliated with companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Kairos, and ING. They take job placement seriously and frequently have hiring sessions that connect their students with these affiliated companies. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

Fueron 5 días muy intensos trabajando bajo la metodología Design Sprint de Google. La organización fue estupenda, Stefano (el facilitador y profe del curso) brillante. Cumplió ampliamente con mis expectativas

Beatriz

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8. DESIGNATION

4.84 (81 reviews)

DESIGNATION offers a hybrid online and in-person 24-week course in UI and UX design. They offer financial assistance through a partnership with Climb Credit and Skills Fund. The final 2 weeks of the program comprise the Career Phase, which helps students with resume building and portfolio development. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I came to Designation for a career change. After many years in theatre and time as a stay-at-home mom, I wanted a career with growth potential in which I could utilzie my creative background. UX design seemed like a good fit, and I dove in. I chose the program at Designation for its reputation and rigor, and I was not dissappointed. I recieved an education not only in UX design, but in soft ...

Megan Keach

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9. Wyncode

4.96 (80 reviews)

No prior programming experience is necessary for students training at Wyncode. Its 10-week, on-site immersive programs teach budding coders key industry skills. Wyncode helps graduates maneuver through today's job market and works with a comprehensive hiring network to connect them with jobs. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

Wyncode is the best bootcamp in South Florida!!! I visited other competing bootcamps and I can tell you that Wyncode has the best teaching staff and everyone is super friendly. I did their full stack program and after graduation I found a job through their hiring connections right away. The skills that you gain are incredable and you will always feel challenged, no matter what skill level you ...

Mohamed Nazim

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10. Noble Desktop

4.93 (59 reviews)

Noble Desktop offers a wide range of classes and certificate programs in coding and design. These can be taken in a full-time or part-time format. Courses vary between 2 and 120 hours and cost between $95 and $5,000. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I really enjoyed the goal-oriented nature of the course. Instead of only learning about the theory behind computing, we got a chance to apply what was being taught by writing code and putting everything together to build something practical. Also, we covered a wide range of topics aside from just programming like a little bit of computer hardware, files & file formats, and HTML. After taking ...

Emily Mittleman

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11. V School

4.95 (36 reviews)

V School offers online and in-person 12-week programs. In-person students receive free housing and discounted public transit. V School reports a 100% job fulfillment rate, and all job-seeking students have found employment within 30 days of graduating. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

It’s the curriculum and the community that shine at V School. While no 12-week course is a substitute for 1-2 years of experience, this curriculum provides a solid, professional-grade foundation for those seeking to make a career change. The Instructors are knowledgeable and patient, and like everyone else in the V School community (including administration, career guidance, and V School ...

Kit Masaracchia

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12. Neoland

4.85 (32 reviews)

Neoland offers full- and part-time courses in UI/UX design, full-stack, data design, and user experience design. Their employment exchange program brings in managers from important companies to hire from their new graduates. Also, there are a number of scholarships available for qualified students. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

Acabo de finalizar el curso de UX en Neoland. He de decir que la elección fue complicada entre otras escuelas que impartían el mismo curso con un contenido similar. Pero hoy he de decir que ha sido un acierto 100%. Los profesionales que lo imparten, la motivación que transmiten y la información para, luego despegar cada uno, ha sido increíble. Me siento con muchas ganas de transformar y ...

Yolanda García San Juan

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13. Austin Coding Academy

5.0 (21 reviews)

At Austin Coding Academy, our job is to bring students to job-ready proficiency. We offer three levels of classes for students: Intro, Intermediate and Advanced. There are also three different tracks, stemming from our intro class: JavaScript Full Stack, .NET Full Stack, and Web Design. Each course is ten weeks and by the end of the three courses, students will be ready for a full-time developer or designer position. Additionally, we offer services to produce custom curriculum and instruction... (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

At Austin Coding Academy every teacher, admin and TA cares about its students future. They don't want your money if you are not learning so they are constantly working to keep their curriculum up-to-date and challenging. I've seen this in practice as both a student and as a TA, they are always improving. Their teachers are working professionals with real-world experience and stories to share ...

Clayton Berger

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14. CodeCraft School

4.82 (16 reviews)

CodeCraft School has currently suspended the operation of technology courses and is no longer accepting students. The SwitchUp team no longer monitors this page for updates CodeCraft School of Technology offers a variety of bootcamps which are carefully crafted to prepare students for careers in technology. The CodeCraft team has 13+ years of experience teaching digital skills through their partnering organization, Boulder Digital Arts. In addition, their instructors are industry veterans who... (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I had a wonderful experience at CodeCraft. The teachers were definitely the best part. We had 3 teachers and they all brought a different perspective and knowledge base. I learned so much from them and they were very available outside of class hours. I was able to get a full-time job as a UX designer 2 months after graduating which was amazing. Meredith, the career services woman, was ...

Nell Roberts

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15. Tradecraft

5.0 (14 reviews)

Tradecraft is a guild for smart, motivated people who want to get into tech. We help our members answer the question, "What's next?" by providing access to the knowledge, network, and opportunities they need to make good decisions. Everyone's experience at Tradecraft is a little different, but most tend to focus on either: - Product Design - Growth Marketing - Business Development & Sales The program has been designed by industry-leading experts to ensure that our students graduate with both... (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

Tradecraft helped me change to the UX field in a fantastic company! If you want to change your career path to product design/research, Tradecraft would be a top choice. 2 reasons: 1) Real projects Real project experience is very important to start a career in the UX field because of competition. At Tradecraft, most projects are real - you will work with real companies to solve real problems. I ...

Wenting

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16. Seattle U Web Development Certificate

5.0 (1 review)

Seattle University's Web Development Certificate consists of eight courses designed to transition students from a typical web user to an entry-level Frontend Web Developer. Students in the Web Development Certificate program will earn up to 40 college credits while learning modern technology stacks comparable to the code bootcamps, but with the added benefit of financial aid and student support comparable to a 4-year university. The Web Development courses are offered in either ``hybrid`` or... (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I really enjoyed this course and was so stoked to be able to do all the work within my normal 40 hours a week through my full time job! This is a great resource for so many different people but worked great for my position at a small, startup style company. I wear so many hats and this really allowed me to focus on Digital Marketing and really develop my skills and knowledge in that area!

Victoria Nelthropp

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17. Coders Lab

5.0 (1 review)

Coders Lab is no. 1 vocational IT School in Poland. With the most extensive product portfolio on the Polish market, we have transformed 2000 careers through innovative education in today’s most in-demand IT skills. Our full-time on-campus courses are delivered in 9 Polish cities. They include intensive classes, in which students create numerous projects on their own. This is a verified method which helps learn the skills and allows to become self-sufficient. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I graduate the Coders Lab Intensive Backend Dev Bootcamp and I really appreciate it so I can honestly recommend them. Presentations are made in really clear and easy to remember way (as Your group progress with the bootcamp material, the new presentations would be shared with You on Google Drive). But, what I enjoy most from them is that.... I can still contact my group mentor (Mr. Jacek ...

Patryk Węgrzynek

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18. GW Boot Camp

5.0 (1 review)

GW Boot Camps are 12 week, full-time or 24 week, part-time Web Development and 24-week, part-time Data Analytics and UX/UI courses offered in Arlington and Washington, D.C. The full-stack Web Development curriculum includes HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Node.js, Java, Database Theory, MongoDB, Heroku, Git. The Data Analytics curriculum covers a broad array of technologies like Excel, Python, JavaScript (D3.js, Leaflet.js), HTML/CSS, API Interactions, Social Media Mining, SQL, Tableau,... (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

Pros: The instructors work full time as web developers. They are supportive and they have lively personalities which makes the subject more fun. The teaching assistants are helpful. The career support is better than I received from my college, grad school, and other organizations. We are learning way more than HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. We have used APIs, Node.js. Sequelize.js, MySQL, etc. In ...

Jonathan Ansley

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19. BrainStation

4.68 (121 reviews)

Brainstation offers a range of full-time and flexible courses. Established in 2012, BrainStation has worked with over 250 instructors from innovative companies, developing cutting-edge, real-world digital education that has empowered more than 50,000 professionals. They have partnered with popular brands like Google, Amazon, Expedia, and Facebook. They offer many other scholarship opportunities. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I took digital marketing at BrainStation as a way to introduce myself to the digital world, something I hadn't touched at my previous company but was extremely important at my new one. It was a great way to learn broadly about topics ranging from social to SEO to website and everything in between. The teachers are great and the content is relevant. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking ...

Kate Dickson

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20. Skillcrush

4.62 (71 reviews)

Skillcrush offers 3-month, online master classes known as "blueprints" that prepare students for a variety of roles in the tech industry. Students can take classes individually or choose one of the Skillcrush training packages. The "all-inclusive" package allows access to all the blueprints for nine months. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

This is one of the most enlightening experiences that I've had in quite a while. I never dreamed that I would be learning a new skill at this stage of my life path and was initially skeptical about trying the program. Within the first 30 days I found myself drawn to the curriculum, atmosphere, and overall experience. The instructors are extremely helpful and responded to my questions right ...

Teri

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21. Dev Mountain

4.66 (68 reviews)

Dev Mountain students specialize in web development, UX design, salesforce development, or software QA. The program offers full-time immersive courses during the day, and a part-time night program. Located in Salt Lake City, Provo, Phoenix and Dallas, Dev Mountain offers housing to full-time students at each location. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

The fast pace may be daunting for some. That is understandable. The good news is if you fall behind, there are options for you. Never have I been involved with an organization where the teachers and staff are more invested - truly - in their student's success. The classes are demanding, it can be sometimes exhausting, but it is also exhilarating, worthwhile and mind-stretching (in a good way). ...

Benjamin Alldredge

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22. RED Academy

4.51 (62 reviews)

RED Academy has full-time courses in 12- or 24-week formats and part-time courses that can be taken in 5- or 10-week formats. They also offer work-study courses in 48- and 96-week timeframes. These unique courses allow students to gain hands-on experience with successful companies while working on their studies. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I came onto the course with some skepticism. I was looking to retrain and was worried I would be able to learn enough in 12 weeks to change careers. I have to say I was more than impressed with the course and with Red as a whole. From my first conversation with Michelle who put my fears at ease to the first day where the Red method was explained. I was constantly reassured and made to feel ...

Fiona Brownlie

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23. The Hacking School

4.75 (4 reviews)

The Hacking School is India's first coding school, a 13-week program that teaches full-stack web development. (JavaScript programming) The curriculum is based on ME/ARN stack is completely hands-on, emphasizes less on lecture and is used to nourish candidates on end-to-end product development. Students should expect to start coding on day 1. Graduates will be skilled in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and MongoDB. In addition to back-end technologies, The Hacking School teaches design, best UI & UX... (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

In just 3 months of my Web Development course, I learned a lot of theory and practical skills. The instructions for the daily tasks were quite detailed and high quality. Help is always available. The curriculum covers diverse aspects of software development and is always taught with a practical focus. The curriculum at The Hacking School is particularly rigorous. Getting behind is quite easy ...

Siddharth Padwal

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24. General Assembly

4.26 (556 reviews)

General Assembly offers a range of full-time, part-time, and self-paced courses. They have a number of financial assistance options available including loans and scholarships. For many of the programs, students are given a career coach and the opportunity to attend various networking events. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

Great opportunity to learn Python programming. I entered as a beginner with 0 previous experience and found that I was able to follow along easily. The work is broken out into manageable pieces so it's definitely possible to work full time and still take the class. Also, it's a cool way to meet other people with common interests and learn from peers!

Gabrielle Phan

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25. CareerFoundry

4.39 (67 reviews)

CareerFoundry's courses in design and web development are 100% online and self-paced. They are six to ten months in length. Each student receives tutoring from a dedicated mentor, and students are guaranteed job placement within 6 months of graduating, or they will have their tuition refunded. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I have a Bachelor in Communication Studies and English is still a big obstacle in my career. So when I realized that I can not become a journalist in my new residence country, I start looking around for other options. I did my research and I start thinking about programming and web development. I had no idea what is what and what do I have to do, so Google became my best friend for the first ...

Anamaria

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26. Coder Academy

4.36 (17 reviews)

Coder Academy is Australia's only accredited coding bootcamp located in the hearts of Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. The Fast Track Bootcamp is a 6-month long program split into four terms, covering computer science fundamentals and two full technology stacks – Ruby on Rails and the Javascript MERN Stack (Mongo.db, Express, React, and Node.js). Coder Academy teaches students in-demand skills with the goal of producing well-rounded, full stack developers upon course completion. Students... (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

Coder Academy Fast Track is one of the biggest challenges I have faced during my professional life. Over the course you get to learn new technologies almost everyday, giving you the edge to become a proficient full stack developer. But all comes at a price, you need to be motivated, you need to be focused, you need to love challenges and you need to be a team player. Thanks to the teachers, ...

Anonymous

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27. Barcelona Code School

4.5 (8 reviews)

9-week in-person JavaScript Full-Stack bootcamp JavaScript, React.js, React Native, Node, Express, MongoDB, Git, HTML5, CSS3 Monday to Friday, 9:30 till 19:30 The course is taught in English Financing options are available Take a fast track to the web development world The JavaScript Full-Stack Bootcamp takes place over nine weeks and teaches an up-to-date curriculum to maximize the demand for your skills when you graduate as a full-stack web developer! What you will learn: – How to build... (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I liked the overall environment and things we learnt, mostly the second day where we could actually sketch an application. However, I would have liked to know more practical things as tips and tricks about UX.

Vasilica Perianu

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28. New York Code and Design Academy

4.25 (20 reviews)

New York Code and Design Academy offers web development and UX design courses in full- and part-time intensives. Tuition can be paid in installments or students can work with the school’s financial partners for assistance. The programs cost between $999 and $15,000. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I am graduate of the Software Engineering Intensive June 2018 program. Because of this program, I was able to successfully pivot careers and get a Front End Engineer position a month after completion with zero past coding experience. What I love most about NYCDA is the community, which is perhaps the most important asset you can have as someone new to tech. It's a very laid-back yet still ...

Karl Rodulfo

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29. DaVinci Coders

4.17 (6 reviews)

DaVinci Coders developer training programs are designed to fulfill the unique needs of people like you–people who are in a crucial life transition and looking for the opportunity for a great career in the rapidly growing technology industry. This is not a typical university setting full of distractions. This is a full-immersion program in a lab setting, where you will find intimate class sizes with like-minded people; life-tested and ensuring their place in the future. A place to learn and... (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

"This course delivered what was promised. Gave us all the tools that a junior Ruby on Rails Developer needs....My advice, DON'T STOP ASKING QUESTIONS, it's the best way to learn! Also, DO ALL THE HOMEWORK, twice...sometimes, three times!

Matt L.

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30. TK2 Academy

1.0 (1 review)

TK2 Academy is a coding bootcamp in Boca Raton, Florida, offering full-time, part-time, evening and flexible programs in Web Development, iOS Development & Android Development courses, as well as Intro to Programming & Employee Training programs. The courses aim to teach students to think outside the box, and offer career services upon graduation. The Web Development bootcamp focuses on Java, Spring, and Hibernate; the iOS Development bootcamp focuses on Swift 3, Xcode, and Cocoa Touch; and... (View In-Depth Report)

31. Developers Institute

Developers.Institute is a selective & intensive coding bootcamp, dedicated to educating the next generation of tech talent in Israel. We offer cutting edge mentored courses in Web and mobile Development, working with the industry’s best professionals to take our fellows from beginner to job-ready developer in 3 months. Uniquely positioned at the center of tech ecosystems in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and soon in Bne Brak , Developers.Institute is designed to open new doors for everyone who wants to... (View In-Depth Report)

32. Impact Byte

Impact Byte is a full-time, 8-week full-stack coding bootcamp in Jakarta, Indonesia. Impact Byte students will learn JavaScript and graduates will be able to build a full suite of web applications including design interface and functionality, along with communication with database servers. The bootcamp teaches the latest curriculum to meet the needs of the industry. Applicants must submit an online form where they will receive additional questions about expectations and technical skills, and... (View In-Depth Report)

33. School of Visual Concepts

SVC helps career-changers, career-starters, and career-havers develop their skills in UX, UI, software, content creation, marketing, branding, graphic design, and letterpress printing. They offer a mix of evening classes, certificate programs, corporate training programs, and half-day and full-day workshops, all taught by top working pros and all filled with practical, hands-on training. (View In-Depth Report)