If you have finally made the decision to learn UI/UX design, CONGRATULATIONS. You have made an amazing decision that will change your life and we welcome you to the exciting world of product design.

Now that you’ve taken that big decision, then comes another big one; choosing the right program to start your learning journey. Like many things today, there are many UI/UX design courses and programs to choose from. Or are there?

While there are many available online courses that can take you through the rudiments of UI/UX design, only a few provide a hands-on training experience, are instructor-led and cover all the essentials in reasonable depth.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the right course. 

Here are a few factors that you must consider:

1. Mode of Instruction: 

Online tech courses typically fall into one of three categories: cohort-based bootcamps, self-paced courses, and evergreen courses. Cohort-based bootcamps take on a set of students who start and finish together, having group activities along the way. The. learning is facilitated by an instructor through live classes and feedback sessions held at specific times. Self-paced courses also offer instructor-led training but allow students to commence in their own time and determine their learning schedule. They also include 1-1 lessons or may include pre-recorded content with 1-1 feedback sessions. Evergreen courses provide on-demand lessons featuring pre-recorded content without 1-1 instruction. 

2. Curriculum:

It is also important to consider what the curriculum covers. While some courses offer specific training in either user interface (UI) design or user experience (UX) design, the best value, especially for beginners, comes from taking a course that offers both specialisations. A UI/UX design course must cover at least the following topics: user-centered design process; design principles; design research; wireframing; visual design; and prototyping. It is also vital to consider whether the learning experience would involve real-client projects. You should also look out for whether the course has any prerequisite knowledge or skill i.e. whether it is beginner-friendly. 

3. Timeline:

Nothing kills the motivation to learn more than a long and drawn-out learning timeline. Although not everyone has the same learning capacity, it is advisable to offer a program which focuses on the most essential skills and knowledge and allows completion within the shortest possible time. 

4. Financial Considerations:

Getting quality education doesn’t have to break the bank. The best online courses are not necessarily the most expensive. This is a very important factor to consider, especially when you are looking to make a career pivot or have other personal interests to consider. A course which offers flexible payment options and/or financial aid/scholarships is definitely worth considering.

5. Portfolio:

You should definitely offer a  course that helps you how to build a portfolio of projects to showcase your skills to potential employers. 

Based on these criteria and other considerations, here is a list of the 7 best online UI/UX training courses that offer live learning experiences:

1. MevNet Studios UI/UX Training Course

• Mode of Instruction: Self-paced course, 1-1 instructor-led lessons and coaching
• Curriculum: Real-client projects, beginner-friendly
• Duration: 8 weeks (6 hours a week)
• Price: Upfront – $4500 (with no extra charge for instalment payments; financial aid available)
• Portfolio: Website (with custom domain name)
• Certificate: Yes

2. Springboard UI/UX Design Bootcamp

• Mode of Instruction: Cohort-based bootcamps, live group lessons, 1-1 mentorship
• Curriculum: Real-client projects, beginner-friendly
• Duration: 9 months (part-time)
• Price: Upfront – $11,900 ($13,860 for payment by instalments over 9 months)
• Portfolio: Website
• Certificate: Yes

3. Thinkful UX/UI Design Bootcamp:

• Mode of Instruction: Cohort-based bootcamp, live group lessons, 1-1 mentorship
• Curriculum: Real-client projects,  beginner-friendly
• Duration: Full-time – 5 months (50 hours a week); part-time – 6 months (20 – 25 hours a week)
• Price: Upfront – $14,823 (full-time) and $12,350 (part-time). Instalments – $16,740 (full-time) and $15,600 (part-time)
• Portfolio: Yes
• Certificate: Yes

4. General Assembly UX Design Bootcamp

• Mode of Instruction: Cohort-based bootcamp, live group lessons, 1-1 coaching
• Curriculum: Real-client projects, beginner-friendly
• Duration: 12 weeks (8 hours a week)
• Price: $15,950 (instalment plans and scholarships available)
• Portfolio: Yes
• Certificate: Yes

5. The Design Lab UX Academy Program

• Mode of Instruction: Cohort-based program, live group lessons with 1-1 mentorship
• Curriculum: Project-based, not beginner-friendly (prerequisite foundational course)
• Duration: Full – 15 weeks (40 hours a week), Part-time – 30 weeks (20 hours a week)
• Price: Upfront – $7,749, Instalment – $8149
• Portfolio: Yes
• Certificate: Yes

6. Flatiron School UX/UI Product Design Bootcamp:

• Mode of Instruction: Cohort-based program, live group lessons 
• Curriculum: Project-based learning, beginner-friendly
• Duration: Full-time – 15 weeks (40 hours a week); Part-time – 40 weeks (self-paced)
• Price:  Upfront – $16,900; student loans available, spread out between 54 – 60 weeks; scholarships also available
• Portfolio: Website
• Certificate: Yes

7. Career Foundry UX Design Program

• Mode of Instruction: 1-1 instructor-led lessons and coaching
• Curriculum: Project-based learning, beginner-friendly
• Duration: Full-time – 5 months (30-40 weeks); Part-time (15-20 weeks)
• Price: Upfront – $7505, Instalment – $7900
• Portfolio: Yes
• Certificate: Yes

We’ve outlined some of the most important factors you should consider before choosing a training program that works for you. There are other programs which offer an in-person learning experience as well as evergreen courses like Google’s UX Design Certificate Course, available on Coursera and other design courses available on Udemy. 

MevNet Studios’ UI/UX design course not only covers the curriculum that other major UX/UI education providers cover, but delivers their scope of content within the shortest possible time. Benefit from the uncommon 1-1 lessons, feedback and coaching which MevNet provides all at an incredible price offer.

Ready to start an exciting journey in product design? Contact MevNet Studios today!