What you’ll Learn
Coaching you through an especially curated curriculum designed to take you from ‘just curious’ to ‘fully certified’ in user experience and user interface design in as few as 12 weeks (full time).
Foundation
User experience research technique, interpreting data and applying user personas
Method
Competitor analysis, ideation, value proposition, Agile and Lean methodologies
Theory
Prototyping, Figma, Colour theory & typography, Gestalt Principles and responsive interfaces
Technical
Information architecture and user flow design
Chapter 0: Pre-Work
The preparatory week is a self-paced and independent learning unit focused on introducing you to the tools that will be used when the bootcamp kicks off. Additionally, you are furnished with readings and theory content as well as a small task to get them comfortable and primed for the journey ahead.
Define UX and UI design
- What is UX and UI design?
- The seven key factors of UX design
- Products in UX/UI design
- The different branches in UX/UI design
Sketching, wireframing, and prototyping
- Understanding The Value And Skill Of Sketching
- Wireframing From Low- To High-Fidelity
- Lo-Fi Prototyping
Tools and whiteboarding
- Comfortable executing tasks using the chosen industry-focused tools
- Use whiteboarding and collaboration tools as per industry standards and requirements
Project
- Wireframing and prototyping in Figma
Learning Schedule
From Monday to Friday 9:30am to 3:30pm (GMT+1)
Lecture Session
9:30am - 11:00am (GMT+1)
Lecture Session
11:30am - 01:00pm (GMT+1)
Hands-on Session
02:00pm - 03:30pm (GMT+1)
Our Methodology
Online Live Learning
- Here at CLA, elevate your learning experience with our interactive online live sessions, where you'll engage directly with instructors and peers in real-time, fostering collaboration and rapid skill development.
Self Study
- Part Time: 9 hours live learning, 11 hours of self study, total 20 hours per week
- Full Time: 22.5 hours live learning, 17.5 hours of self study, total 40 hours per week
Flipped Classroom Method
- Experience a dynamic learning approach with our flipped classroom method, empowering you to learn actively and engage deeply in our bootcamp curriculum.
Guided Practice
- Engage in an immersive learning experience at our bootcamp, where we focus on active participation, hands-on exercises, and portfolio building to ensure a solid foundation to your knowledge.
What You’ll Need
You don’t need any prior qualifications in computer science or programming to join our bootcamp. We assume no prior knowledge and will guide you through the basics in the first few weeks, ensuring you build a strong foundation from the ground up. Whether you're new to the field or looking for a career change, our program is designed to get you up to speed quickly and confidently
- Laptop or Computer: A reliable device to participate in design activities and online sessions.
- Stable Internet Connection: Reliable internet access for live learning sessions, tutorials, and collaborative tools.
- Basic Computer Literacy: Ability to navigate operating systems, file management, and internet browsers.
- Basic Creative Mindset or Interest in Design: A passion for problem-solving, creativity, and design thinking.
- English Proficiency: B1 level with the ability to follow instructions, communicate ideas, and participate in discussions effectively.
- Motivation and Willingness to Learn: A proactive attitude toward learning new concepts and tools in UI/UX design.
Career Services Center
Career Development Workshops
Taster sessions for you and the wider CLA community. Sample what our Career Center offers, meet our Careers Advisor and drop in for a session for those last minute resume tidies.
Personalised Career Counseling Sessions
Structured sessions for identifying your career goals and formulating strategies to achieve them through friendly counselling sessions or through Career Action Planning.
Mock Interviews
Practise common interview behavioural questions highlighting; how you can provide what employers are looking for, how to highlight your strengths, how to navigate salary discussions and more.
Resume & Cover letter Reviews
Get personalised recommendations on your resume or cover letter, tailored to get the attention of recruiters and land you an interview at the job you want.
Job and Internship Round-Up
The newest employment opportunities, hand picked by our career specialists, and tailored to be truly entry-level.
Career Resources Platform Access
Open access to our learning platform‘s career service materials, assignments, and tech industry resources.
Professional Guidance & Networking Events
Meet tech professionals in your industry to get career advice and guidance, as well as the chance to network with other professionals in our Career Chat events.
Alumni Networking
Connect with classmates and past CLA alumni to share interesting and relevant content, start insightful discussions, and share job openings that might be of interest to fellow alumni.
Upcoming Bootcamps
Courses starting in the next few months! Select the topic and date you prefer to find out more.
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Why Learn With Us?
1:1 Career Coaching
A dedicated career service focussed on you. We help you to understand, leverage and showcase your powerful new skills through resume reviews, interview practice and industry discussions.
Portfolio Support
More than just a certificate, our integrated course portfolios are designed to show what you can do at its very best. Your inspiration, backed with the support of our instructors, representing projects you value.
Guided Learning
Move your learning forward faster and with more accuracy with our curriculum specifically curated with up-to-the-minute industry knowledge.
Official Certificate
CLA stamped, signed and personalised certification for publishing in all the places that matter from LinkedIn and email signatures, to right above the kitchen sink.
AZAV Certified
Frequently Asked Questions
What our Alumni think
"I liked everything how it was and definitely will recommend CLA for my friends if they ask.I truly appreciated the hands-on, practical approach to learning. The bootcamp’s structure allowed me to engage with real-world cyber security scenarios, whic ...
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The balance between theory and practice is perfect, you get a chance to apply what you learn in homework and real projects that are reviewed by the TAs. I recommend this bootcamp to anyone who wants to start their career in Data Science.
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It’s an online boot camp with asynchronous courses that can match any student all over the world. I appreciate the fact that it comes with a certificate at the end upon successful completion. To sum up, this bootcamp is all in one, you learn and mas ...
I've never regretted choosing CLA to learn UI/UX. While I had some doubts before starting, I quickly realized that CLA would help me enhance my existing skills and acquire new ones that are incredibly valuable for my career.
The teachers are great, tolerant, motivated and cheerful. The learning process is smooth and fun, you have the space to ask your questions and also participate. But the most important thing is that they prepare you for the practical world by realisin ...
I already knew about CLA through posts on LinkedIn and reading user reviews. When I saw the bootcamp curriculum, I thought it would be essential for my career advancement. I like the exercises we do together and the examples that are presented. The a ...
AlexandreLearning in a small group with a very friendly and understanding instructor. I had a lot of fun, got an insight into areas that were completely new to me, learned a lot and in the end achieved exactly what I wanted.
LarsOne of the best ways to learn Data Science and Machine Learning, excellent teachers who always help you understand and give you more ideas and examples. If you want to know more about ML, CLA is the best place.
As a part of the web development bootcamp, I must say that It went beyond my expectations. The bootcamp is indeed interactive, fun, and informative. I learned a lot of things thanks to my mentors and to everyone working behind the scenes. I would hig ...
As for the best part and most memorable experience, it's hard to pinpoint just one. However, I would say that the most memorable aspect of the CLA bootcamp is the sense of accomplishment and pride that comes with completing the program, especially th ...
MikhailThe cyber security bootcamp I attended in 2022 taught me the foundational understanding and skills required for me to pivot to a career in IT. My instructor was knowledgeable, patient and always willing to help. Before the end of my course I receiv ...
Without a tech background, after just a few months I am now able not only to understand complex machine or deep learning models, but also to design them myself. If you are looking for a career change in the tech industry, motivated and have some time ...
The CLA bootcamp was a fantastic experience that had a significant impact on me. The live sessions were engaging and enjoyable, and I was always motivated to practice what I learned. The instructors were incredibly helpful and supportive throughout t ...
The Code Labs Academy web development course was very impressive, it was one of the best experiences I have had in my life. I highly recommend attending this bootcamp where you not only learn web development, but also get career advice and be ready t ...
I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible experience I had at your bootcamp. It was not only super helpful but also incredibly fun. I learned a tremendous amount during my time there and wanted to share my thoughts with you. First a ...
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The teachers and mentors are wonderful, at least the one I had. Moe taught me more than all my teachers in my whole life. He makes things clear and always encourages you to keep going despite all the challenges.
After completing my master's degree in data analytics, I endeavoured to further my knowledge in the field with the goal of pursuing a career in either data science or analysis. However, I encountered difficulties finding answers to my questions, so I ...
