Want to get into the UI/UX industry but aren’t sure where to begin? Luckily for you, we’re experts in user experience (UX) and user interface design (UI) so we understand that getting the right start can be difficult.
For someone with limited experience in UX or UI design (yes, they are vastly different), one of the best ways to start is to take an online UX course. It’s the safest, easiest, and most affordable way to kickstart your UX design journey.
Every course claims to have the best mentors, the highest employment rate for students who complete the course, and the most considerable amount of resources available to you. We get it, it’s confusing and, at times, overwhelming. That’s why we made a list of the latest and greatest online UI/UX courses.
If you’re looking for courses taught by instructors from leading universities and top tech companies, look no further. This platform is a great and reliable option for those just beginning their UX journey. Make sure to check out Georgia Tech’s Introduction to User Experience Design, the University of Michigan’s Introduction to User Experience Principles and Processes, and Google’s UX Design Professional Certificate.
Course price on Coursera varies from course to course. There are free & paid options.
The time required to complete a course varies from course to course. It ranges from 6 hours to 6 months depending on the course.
Coursera offers courses from esteemed universities and verified certificates for proof of course completion
The Interaction Design Foundation has been at the forefront of UI/UX courses since 2002. IDF provides a yearly membership for both students and professionals, giving you unlimited access to every course, masterclass, and the in-house design library. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced designer, IDF covers nearly every stage of the UX design career. Some of their most reputable UI/UX courses include UI Design Course, Mobile UX Design, and UX: The Beginner’s Guide.
Interaction Design Foundation has a subscription pricing for access to all courses on the platform
The time required to complete a course on Interaction Design Foundation generally ranges from a 4-wek to 7-week period.
Interaction Design Foundation has limited participants for each course, free articles, and books from authors such as Clayton M. Christensen (He coined the term Disruptive Innovation!)
Udemy is one of the best platforms to learn about UX design and web design. For those who are looking to improve their fundamental UX design skills, this is the place for you. Although they have over 40,000 courses on their platform, it’s a must to check out Joe Natoli’s UX & Web Design Master Course.
Course price on Udemy varies from course to course. The price ranges from $10 to $195 per course.
Depending on the course, the time required to complete a course on Udemy can range from 1.5 hours to 23.5 hours per course.
Udemy offers both full-stack UX courses and specific UX topics courses, reviews available for each course
Don’t do well with a set time-framed class? No worries, Career Foundry is one of the best options for self-paced UI/UX online courses. They are a well-established program that provides both brief and extensive courses about the UX design industry. Two great programs to check out are their UI Design Program and the UX Design Program. They also offer a free UI design short course if you’re on the fence about their program.
Course price on Career Foundry varies from program to program. There are some no cost programs, but it can cost up to $7,900 for in-depth programs.
Career Foundry recommends about 10 to 15 hours of time commitment per week for a course.
The programs on Career Foundry have a “job guarantee” so students are eligible for a refund if they don’t find a job after the course.
Coming up next is DesignLab! They are an organization that provides every student with a top designer as a mentor. DesignLab offers both part and full-time courses for all skill levels. If you’re in the midst of a career change, they provide a UX Design Academy that provides all the career support needed to find a job in UI/UX.
Course price on DesignLab varies from course to course. The price ranges from $399 to over $6,000 per course.
Depending on the course, the time commitment required for a course on DesignLab can range from 10 hours to 40 hours per week.
DesignLab has limited participants for each course, Skype sessions with industry leaders, and feedback from mentors.
Don’t want the huge price commitment but still want to learn if UI/UX is right for you? Thankfully, Skillshare provides a 30-day free trial, and the membership is $32 per month. The membership grants access to over 20,000 courses as well as mentorship for hands-on projects. If this interests you, try looking into some of their most popular UI courses: UI Design Essentials in Figma and Intro to UX: Fundamentals of Usability.
Skillshare has a subscription pricing for access to all courses on the platform
Skillshare has a wide range of courses. Depending on what type of course you are taking, the time required to complete the course can range from as little as 14 mins to 12 hours.
Skillshare offers a members-only forum that allows you to share your projects to gain feedback, reviews available for each course.
For those with some UI/UX experience, Springboard provides a UX Design Bootcamp that includes a job guarantee, various mini-projects, and three portfolio projects. If you’ve been building your design skills and need a push, this could be the perfect boost for you. Springboard also offers other programs like their Introduction to Design Course.
Depending on the program, the price for a Springboard program ranges from $349 to $14,310.
Springboard program might require anything from 4 weeks to 9 months to complete depending on what program you enroll in.
Springboard offers expert mentorship, and project work in collaboration with a real client.
Previously known as Lynda, the company has moved all of Lynda’s courses and instructors to LinkedIn Learning. All courses are readily broken down into chapters with videos for each course. They offer an Advanced Skills in UX Design course that’s perfect for learning the latest design platforms, improving your current skills, or expanding your portfolio.
LinkedIn Learning has a subscription pricing for access to all courses on the platform. They have two plans:
The time required to complete a course on LinkedIn learning varies greatly from course to course.
LinkedIn Learning provides transcripts with all videos, certificate of completion, and most importantly courses include the latest design and prototyping tools.
You’ve read it all and now you know which program best suits your career goals (or so we hope). Whether you’re a design newbie in the midst of a career change or an expert looking to improve your portfolio, there’s a perfect course for everyone. Online resources are vast and practically endless so it’s important to use them to your advantage. The UX industry can seem daunting but finding the right course will set you up for success and the perfect job.
For those that are ready to enter the UI/UX industry, we have a perfect opportunity right here for you! Check out our Open Positions if you’re up to the challenge.
