Land your first tech job and unlock a high-paying career!
Land your first tech job and unlock a high-paying career!
Project-Based Learning
Personalized Mentorship
Build a Portfolio
Backed by a Job Guarantee**
* Based on the Career Jumpstart Program Graduate Survey, United States 2023.
** Job Guarantee Terms and Conditions available
The 3 steps to break into Tech and land a job making $85K per year
Design Foundations
Step 1:
Learn the Basics
-
8 to 16 weeks
-
Unlimited mentorship
-
Start building your portfolio
-
No experience needed
Career Services
Step 2:
Complete your Portfolio
-
3 months
-
Advanced Design Skills
-
Library of Projects
-
Optimize resume & portfolio
Step 3:
Get your Dream Job!
-
Up to 12 months of job search support
-
Live interview prep
-
Connections to hiring partners
-
Backed by a Job Guarantee
Our graduates are getting hired!
We've helped place first-time designers in over 300+ reputable companies. We’re here to help you land your dream job!
Your UX/UI Career Journey starts with learning the foundations
Our award-winning UX/UI Design for AI program curriculum will help you develop the essential skills to succeed as a User Experience designer.
Module 1: Intro to UX, UI, and AI
You’ll learn about the field of UX and UI Design, and the many roles and applications of User Experience (UX) Design in technology.
-
What is UX and UI Design?
-
Design Thinking
-
Design Tools
-
Design Roles
-
Problem Definition
Activities
- Activity 1 -
Module 2: User Research
You’ll learn about design research methods to help you develop people-centered products.
-
Intro to UX Research
-
Research Methods
-
Research Plans
-
Conducting Research
-
Synthesizing Research
Activities
- Activity 1 -
Module 3: Ideation
You’ll learn how to use design thinking methods to brainstorm solutions to your project.
-
Develop Problem Statements (How Might We’s)
-
Ideation Techniques
-
User Stories
-
Sketching
Activities
- Activity 1 -
Module 4: UX Design
You’ll learn about the fundamentals of Information Architecture (IA) and how to develop user flows and wireframes to develop your ideas further.
-
UX Design Principles
-
Sitemaps and Navigation
-
User Flows
-
Material and iOS Guidelines
-
Low and Medium Fidelity Wireframing
-
Interaction Design
-
Design Tools and Tutorials
Activities
- Activity 1 -
Module 5: UI Design
You’ll bring your designs to life by learning and implementing the fundamentals of UI design and visual design to build out realistic-looking User Interfaces (UI). Additionally, you’ll learn how to build a prototype and conduct usability testing of your prototype with real users.
-
UI Principles, elements and patterns
-
Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
-
Design Systems and Style Guides
-
Mood Boards and Brand Guidelines
-
Hi-Fidelity Mockups
-
Intro to Prototyping
-
Prototyping Tools
-
Moderated User Testing
-
Remote User Testing
-
Synthesizing Findings
Activities
- Activity 1 -
Module 6: Portfolio Building
You’ll build a case study and portfolio to showcase your work.
-
Develop a Case Study
-
Build a Portfolio
Activities
- Activity 1 -
AI as your Design Partner
At Avocademy, AI is your design partner, not a replacement. We teach you how to use AI to boost your creativity and skills, making your work stand out and be more efficient.
Once you graduate, gain a competitive edge with our Career Services
We know how important it is for you to stand out in the current market.
Our Career Services will help you stand out in the current job market with projects that you can showcase to land your dream job.
Advanced Design Skills
You’ll learn advanced design techniques that will help prepare you to create professional grade designs.
- Auto-Layout
- Break Points
- Visual Design
- New Design Tools
- Components & Variants
Activities
- Activity 1
- Activity 2
- Activity 3
Projects
You’ll collaborate on real client projects with other designers to bring the client’s product to life.
- Library of Projects to choose from
- End-to-End Design Sprints
- Developer Handoff
- Portfolio Instructions
Activities
- Activity 1
- Activity 2
- Activity 3
Portfolio Help
You’ll learn how to add your case studies to your portfolio and structure them to be noticed by hiring managers and recruiters.
- Create a case study
- Create a portfolio thumbnail
- Writing Effective Case Studies
- Writing Case Studies for Non-Linear Processes
Activities
- Activity 1
- Activity 2
- Activity 3
Resume Help
You’ll learn how to structure your resume and work experience timeline to show hiring managers your skills.
- Adding UX experience
- Adding Non-UX experience
- Formatting Your Resume
- Resume Optimization
Activities
- Activity 1
- Activity 2
- Activity 3
Interview Prep
You’ll meet with our Career Mentors early and often to help you understand how to speak about your work in interviews.
- Interview Strategy
- Portfolio Walkthrough Prep
- Design Challenge Approach
- Interview Debriefing
- Mastering Behavioral Interviews
- Whiteboard Practice
Activities
- Activity 1
- Activity 2
- Activity 3
Job Readiness
You’ll have goals that we'll set together to make sure that you are 100% ready to take on any job once you get it!
- Monthly Q&As
Activities
- Activity 1
- Activity 2
- Activity 3
Job Search Cohorts
Get specialized support from our mentors in close-knit cohorts. Elevate your marketable skills with job-search activities, monthly Q&As, and community support to help you get hired faster.
Student Success Stories
Watch how our graduates are successfully changing careers and landing great jobs as UX designers with Avocademy
Tim Gaisly
Previously a Caregiver
Amber Joseph
Previously a Graphic Designer
Ashley Mauzy
Previously a Graphic Designer
Brittany Chan
Previously a Behavioral Analyst
Will Hoard
Previously a Call Center Representative
Lea Szymcek
Previously a Project Manager
Jennifer Jelliff-Russell
Previously a Career Coach, Health Coach
Tate Bruckner
Previously a College Coach
Kara Prado
Previously a Stuffing Specialist
Lani Mott
Previously a Teacher and Paralegal
Alex Voigt
Previously a Pastor
Your next career move, guaranteed
We know how important this transition is to you and we will do everything we can to help you succeed and land your next UX role.
Designed for job readiness
Use those skills to be career-ready on Day 1
Backed by Job Guarantee
Feel empowered to transform your career
Become job-ready for AI-focused roles
Get warm introductions to hiring partners and recruiters
Ready to Sign Up?
Our UX/UI Design Career Accelerator program is the first step into a high-paying career.
-
Learn UX Research, UX Design, UI Design
We provide a comprehensive introduction to UX so you have solid foundation.
-
Start Building Your Portfolio
Throughout the program you’ll work on a project that you’ll be able to showcase in your portfolio.
-
Unlimited Projects
We have mentors across different time zones, so you’ll always have someone to rely on.
-
Resume Help
We’ll give you guidance so you can update your resume with all the skills you learned in the program.
-
Financing Options
With Affirm you can access payment plans stating at $89/month with 6, 12, 24, 36 month options *
Foundations Program
Spend 8 to 16 weeks learning the Foundations of UX Design in a structured and accessible learning environment.
-
Program $4,500
-
Discount* -$500
*Get $500 back if you finish before 16 weeks
-
Total Cost $2,497
-
or
-
Pay as little as $153/mo
Foundations Course start every Monday as long as there is still availability.
* Your rate will be 10-36% APR based on credit, and is subject to an eligibility check. Payment options through Affirm are provided by these lending partners: affirm.com/lenders. Options depend on your purchase amount, and a down payment may be required.
Your monthly payment, when financing through Affirm over time, will vary depending on the term length, and APR. For example, on a $4500 purchase, you may pay $153.84/month for 36 months with a 14.99% APR.
Learn from Professional UX Designers
Our mentors will guide and help you succeed throughout your entire UX/UI journey
Brittany Chan
UX Researcher at Nextiva
Trevor Peterson
UX Designer at TREVOR
Ke'Ron Hall
Product Designer at Therapy Brands
Samanvay Kasarala
Senior Product Designer at Gusto
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any previous experience?
No experience necessary. The first module in the course will help you understand the Foundation of UX and UI design.
What will I know at the end of the course?
Once you complete the course you will know UX research, UX design, and UI design; the knowledge that a designer needs to know to land a job.
You will also have a full project and a portfolio. The course walks you through creating a portfolio as well as adding the project you work on.
What mentorship is available?
With our program, you have unlimited access to mentors during your 16-week enrollment! You can schedule time with them based on your schedule. You’ll also be able to connect with mentors through our Slack community.
Can I freeze the course?
Yes. You may pause the course one time for up to 30 days during your program dates.