• Admission closes on 19 Jul, 2024
  • Program Duration 5 months
  • Learning Format Online Bootcamp

Why Join this Program

Caltech's Excellence

Earn up to 10 CEU credits and a certificate from Caltech CTME

Create Your Dribbble Portfolio

Hands-on learning via capstone project across 4 domains

Designer Toolkit

Learn top UX Design Tools like Figma, Invision, Sketch, Mural & Balsamiq

Career Assistance

Resume assistance, career mentoring, and Job Portal access

FOR ENTERPRISE

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UI UX Bootcamp Overview

UI UX Bootcamp helps you learn a design-centric approach to optimize user interfaces and user experience, including UX research, UI styling, user-centered design process, wireframes and prototypes, and usability testing. Practice via capstone projects, assignments, and course-end projects, and create your portfolio on Dribbble.

Key Features

  • Earn a UI UX Bootcamp certificate from Caltech CTME
  • Earn a Caltech CTME Circle Membership
  • Earn up to 10 CEUs from Caltech CTME
  • Masterclasses delivered by distinguished Caltech CTME instructors and industry design experts
  • Industry-oriented problem-solving via capstone projects in ecommerce, fitness, and technology industries
  • Hands-on learning with a designer toolkit (Figma, Invision, Balsamiq, and Sketch)
  • Online convocation by Caltech CTME Program Director
  • Live online sessions delivered by industry experts
  • Portfolio creation assistance on Dribbble
  • Simplilearn Career Service helps you get noticed by top hiring companies

UX Design Bootcamp Advantage

This UI UX Design Bootcamp, in collaboration with Caltech CTME, helps build your skills by covering aspects of UX Research, UI styling, the User-Centered Design process, Wireframes & Prototypes, Usability Testing, and portfolio creation on Dribbble.

  • Caltech CTME

    Partnering with Caltech CTME

    • Certificate of completion from Caltech CTME
    • Caltech CTME Circle Membership
    • Earn up to 10 CEUs from Caltech CTME

UI UX Design Bootcamp Details

UI UX Design Bootcamp is a diverse blend of 100% live theory and practical learning. It covers theoretical aspects of user interfaces and user experience, practical learning via capstone projects, curriculum-wide assignments, designer tools training, and a Dribbble Portfolio to showcase your skills.

Learning Path

  • Get started with the UI UX Bootcamp program in collaboration with Caltech CTME. Kickstart your professional design journey with this foundational course.

  • In this UI UX Bootcamp course, you will learn how to describe and apply current best practices and conventions in UX design. You will identify user groups and market segments and perform empathy and persona mapping to enhance the audience's experience while interacting with content.

  • In this UI UX Design Bootcamp course, you will explore concepts, frameworks, and design thinking tools and learn how to create disruptive solutions with the help of design thinking principles and user-centric design processes.

  • User Interface design is what makes a design engaging and delightful for consumers. This UI UX Bootcamp course helps you understand the fundamentals of aesthetics and visual design, typography, color, layouts, and visual hierarchy to create beautiful and engaging user interfaces.

  • Usability and testing are essential tools to identify problems and validate design decisions while building prototypes. In this program module, you will learn how to set up and facilitate usability test sessions and synthesize your findings to determine if you need to redesign your prototype.

  • Learn the application of artificial intelligence (AI) & augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) in UI/UX design. Gain hands-on experience in AR Prototyping Using Figma and Spline, and VR Prototyping Using Figma and DraftXR. Learn the latest topics in UI UX Design like:

    • Introduction to Generative AI in UI/UX Design 
    • GenAI Tools for UI/UX Design 
    • Use Cases and Challenges of Generative AI in UI/UX 
    • Basics of Prompt Engineering 
    • Introduction to AR, VR, XR, and MR 
    • Foundational Design Principles for XR AR and VR in UX Design 
    • AR and VR Prototypes Using Figma 
       
  • A design portfolio is essential to landing a role in the UI UX industry. This module will help you create a portfolio incorporating the projects you will work on as a part of this program. Here, you will take up three design projects to build a website, an iOS, and an Android app design.

Electives:
  • Attend this online interactive industry masterclass to gain insights from top design experts about some of the industry trends in UI UX design.

  • Experts will respond to any questions or concerns regarding the course material in this program.

  • The purpose of project hours is to help you clarify any questions or concerns you may have about projects you've completed thus far.

  • Attend online, interactive masterclasses conducted by distinguished Caltech CTME instructors and get insights and learn about UI UX design advancements.

  • Topics you will learn in this module: 

    • Master strategic product and service innovation with the help of design thinking. 
    • Use a human-centered design framework to identify and pursue an innovation opportunity and develop desirable, viable, and feasible products. 
    • Bring a positive impact to your work with practical tools and innovation templates.
       
  • Here’s what you will learn from this module: 

    • With HTML, learn how to build content on any website
    • Learn how to add text, images, and links, embed YouTube videos, payment forms, and more on your website. 
    • With CSS3, learn how to add decoration and styling to your website.
       
    • Understand the fundamentals of AI and generative AI models
    • Comprehend the significance of explainable AI and its various approaches
    • Utilize prompt engineering to control generative AI
    • Understand the mechanisms, features, and limitations of ChatGPT
    • Discover applications and use cases for ChatGPT
    • Acquire techniques for fine-tuning ChatGPT
    • Identify ethical concerns in generative AI, including ChatGPT
    • Obtain insights into upcoming challenges in generative AI
       

Skills Covered

  • UI and Visual Design
  • Design Thinking
  • Prototyping
  • Information and Interaction Design
  • Heuristic Evaluation
  • User Experience Design
  • Product Designing
  • Wireframing
  • Usability Testing
  • User centered design
  • Persona mapping
  • Empathy mapping
  • Clickstream Analysis
  • Gestalt principles
  • Microcopy

Tools Covered

Figma UI UX BootmcapBalsamiqInvision UI UX UMass BootcampSketch UI UX UMass BootcampMural UI UX

Capstone Projects

  • Project 1

    Design a Sports Community App

    Create a high-fidelity prototype of a sports community app that connects enthusiasts in the vicinity, promotes active lifestyles, and fosters passion.

  • Project 2

    Design an eAuction Application

    Design a high-fidelity eAuction app prototype for buyers to create auctions and suppliers to bid on, with separate screens for each.

  • Project 3

    Improve Online Shopping Experience

    Enhance the usability and design of an online jewelry store's product page to boost conversion rates and improve user experience.

  • Project 4

    Rule Engine Framework Portal

    Design a user-friendly live monitoring system for server clusters across regions, along with a rules engine framework portal for comprehensive form validation.

Disclaimer - The projects have been built leveraging real publicly available data-sets of the mentioned organizations.

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Program Advisors and Trainers

Program Advisors

  • Rick Hefner

    Rick Hefner

    Caltech CTME, Executive Director

    Dr. Rick Hefner serves as the Executive Director for Caltech’s CTME, where he develops customized training programs for technology-driven organizations. He has over 40 years of experience in systems development and has served in academic, industrial, and research positions. 

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Program Trainers

  • Ben Woods

    Ben Woods

    UX Lead

    Ameritas

  • Vicky Tasopulos

    Vicky Tasopulos

    Senior UX Designer

    TEKsystems

  • Oriana Zuur

    Oriana Zuur

    Professor

    Touro University

  • Oriana Zuur

    Oriana Zuur

    20+ Yrs Exp in UI UX Design

    User Experience Design | Visual Communication

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Career Support

Simplilearn Career Assistance

Simplilearn’s Career Assist program, offered in partnership with Talent Inc, is a service to help you to be career ready for the workforce and land your dream job in U.S. markets.
One-on-one Interview Service by TopInterview

One-on-one Interview Service by TopInterview

Get a Resume Makeover from TopResume

Get a Resume Makeover from TopResume

Reach numerous employers with ResumeRabbit

Reach numerous employers with ResumeRabbit

Complete Candidate Confidentiality Assured

Complete Candidate Confidentiality Assured

Kickstart your design career

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects a 3% year-on-year growth for UI UX Designers through 2028, making UI UX design a secure and in-demand career field.

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UI UX us listed as Top 15 Jobs on the rise by LinkedIn Report

Source: LinkedIn
Job Icon21%

Growth in Design Skills (2nd highest Globally)

Source: LinkedIn
Job Icon$94,351

Average annual salary for a UI UX Designer in the US

Source: Glassdoor

Batch Profile

This bootcamp caters to working professionals from a variety of industries and backgrounds; the diversity of our students adds richness to class discussions and interactions.

  • The class consists of learners from excellent organizations and diverse industries
    Industry
    Graphic Design - 18%Developer - 20%Marketing - 30%Education - 20%Web Design - 12%
    Companies
    Amazon
    Oracle
    Microsoft
    Adobe
    Facebook
    VMware
    Nvidia
    Lyft UI UX UMass Bootcamp
    Doordash UI UX UMass Bootcamp
    Target
    Netflix
    Youtube

Admission Details

Application Process

The application process consists of three simple steps. An offer of admission will be made to the selected candidates and accepted by the candidates by paying the admission fee.

STEP 1

Submit Application

Tell us a bit about yourself and why you want to do this program

STEP 2

Application Review

An admission panel will shortlist candidates based on their application

STEP 3

Admission

Selected candidates can begin the program as per the schedule

Eligibility Criteria

For admission to this UI UX Bootcamp, candidates:

Should preferably hold an Associate, Bachelor's, or Master's degree
May be aspiring designers from any background
May be existing designers looking to upskill

Admission Fee & Financing

The admission fee for this program is $ 4,500. It covers applicable bootcamp charges and Caltech CTME Circle membership

Financing Options

We are dedicated to making our programs accessible. We are committed to helping you find a way to budget for this program and offer a variety of financing options to make it more economical.

Pay in Installments

You can pay monthly installments for Post Graduate Programs using Splitit, ClimbCredit or Klarna payment option with low APR and no hidden fees.

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Other Payment Options

We provide the following options for one-time payment

  • Credit Card
  • Paypal

$ 4,500

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Program Benefits

  • Earn a UI UX Bootcamp certificate from Caltech CTME
  • Caltech CTME Circle Membership
  • 100% live lectures for better engagement
  • Designer toolkit (Figma, Invision, Balsamiq, Sketch & Mural)
  • Portfolio creation on Dribbble

Program Cohorts

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UI Design Bootcamp FAQs

  • What is the Caltech UI UX Bootcamp, and what should you expect from the UI UX Bootcamp course?

    The Caltech UI UX Bootcamp, offered in partnership with Simplilearn, is an intensive program designed to teach participants the principles and skills of User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design. It covers various topics to help students create user-friendly and visually appealing digital products.

    As a part of this UI UX bootcamp, you will receive the following:

    • UI UX Bootcamp certificate from Caltech CTME
    • Caltech CTME Circle Membership
    • Masterclasses from Caltech CTME instructors
    • Designer Tools training: Figma, Invision, Mural, Balsamiq, and Sketch
    • Masterclass by Industry experts
    • 100% live online sessions delivered by industry experts
    • Simplilearn's Career Assistance

    Additionally, the bootcamp includes career coaching and career services to help students prepare for their careers in the tech industry.

  • What are the eligibility criteria for this UI UX Bootcamp course by the Caltech CTME?

    For admission to this UI UX Bootcamp with Caltech CTME, candidates:

    • Should preferably hold an Associate, Bachelor's, or Master's degree
    • Maybe aspiring designers from any background
    • Maybe existing designers looking to upskill

  • What are the key benefits of enrolling in a UI UX Design Bootcamps?

    Enrolling in a UI UX Design Bootcamps offers several key benefits. Firstly, it provides intensive, hands-on training to develop crucial UI UX design skills. Second, it often offers a flexible online learning format, accommodating learners with varying schedules. Finally, bootcamps typically include real-world projects and portfolio development, which can enhance your career prospects and help you transition into UI UX design more effectively.

    The bootcamp emphasizes the importance of soft skills such as collaboration, communication, and empathy, which are essential for working with cross-functional teams and presenting solutions to industry partners. Additionally, the bootcamp provides tailored job search strategies and support to help students start their job search after graduation.

  • What industries and companies typically hire graduates of the User Experience Bootcamp?

    Graduates of the Caltech UI UX Bootcamp are sought after by various industries, including technology, healthcare, e-commerce, and finance. Companies like Apple, Google, Amazon, and many startups often hire the best UX design bootcamp graduates to improve the user experience of their products and services. The bootcamp prepares students to stand out during their job search and showcase their projects to future employers. Graduates are in high demand as UX designers in various industries.

  • Will financial aid be provided for this UI UX Bootcamp?

    To ensure money is not a limiting factor in learning, we offer various financing options to help make this UI UX Bootcamp financially manageable. Please refer to our "Admissions Fee and Financing" section for more details.

  • How can a UX UI Design Bootcamp benefit my career?

    Completing a UX UI Design Bootcamp can provide a portfolio of projects and practical skills that make you marketable in the design industry. The bootcamp provides practical skills necessary for careers in user interface design. It is ideal for aspiring UX designers looking to build a strong portfolio. Additionally, having previous web development experience can benefit those attending the program.

  • Can I attend the Caltech UI UX Bootcamp remotely, or is it an in-person program?

    The Caltech UI/UX Bootcamp is offered in a flexible online format, allowing students to attend remotely from anywhere. This remote learning approach provides accessibility and convenience for participants.

  • What is the admission process for this UI UX Bootcamp in collaboration with Caltech CTME?

    The admission process for this UI UX Bootcamp course consists of three easy steps:

    • Interested candidates will need to apply by submitting the application form online
    • Candidates will be shortlisted by an admission panel based on the application submitted
    • Selected candidates will be awarded an offer of admission that they can accept by paying the program fee

  • What sets Caltech's UI UX Bootcamp apart from others?

    Caltech’s UI UX Bootcamp, offered in collaboration with Simplilearn, stands out due to its association with a prestigious institution, the California Institute of Technology. It offers a comprehensive curriculum, expert-led instruction, and industry-relevant projects, ensuring students receive a high-quality UI UX education with a trusted brand. Additionally, the bootcamp provides dedicated career support from day one to help students land a job in the high-demand field of UX UI design.

  • Are UI Design Bootcamps suitable for beginners with no design experience?

    Yes, UI Design Bootcamps, such as the Caltech UI/UX Bootcamp, are suitable for beginners without design experience. These programs are designed to provide foundational knowledge and hands-on training, making them accessible to individuals starting their journey in UI and UX design.

  • What topics are covered in the Caltech UI UX Bootcamp curriculum?

    The Caltech UI UX Bootcamp curriculum covers a comprehensive range of topics, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, interaction design, and design thinking. Students also learn about industry-standard tools like Sketch, Figma, and InVision to create effective UI UX designs. The curriculum also focuses on developing technical skills such as qualitative and quantitative research, user need identification, and more.

  • Will any preparation material be provided as part of this UI UX Bootcamp course to help me get started?

    You will gain access to the full course as soon as you pay the program fee. You are expected to attend every live class for the program. 

  • I am not able to access the online UI UX Bootcamp. Who can help me?

    You can contact us using the form on the right side of this course page, select the Live Chat link, or contact Help & Support.

  • Can I get a refund if I want to cancel my enrollment in this UI UX Bootcamp?

    Yes, you can cancel your enrollment if necessary. We will refund the program price after deducting an administration fee. To learn more, please read our Refund Policy.

  • Can I get a sealed transcript for World Education Services(WES) at the end of the bootcamp?

    Bootcamps are certification programs and do not include any transcripts for WES, this is reserved only for degree programs. We do not offer sealed transcripts and hence, our Bootcamp programs are not applicable for WES or similar services.

  • What is covered under the 24/7 Support promise?

    We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. We also have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. You will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your UI UX Bootcamp with us.

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