Georgia Tech UX/UI Boot Camp

  • Overview
  • Course Content
  • Requirements & Materials
Overview

Georgia Tech UX/UI Boot Camp

Course Description

In today’s technology-driven world, phrases like “responsive design” and “user-friendly interface” have become increasingly important across industries. It’s no surprise that user experience researcher and UI designer are among Money’s 100 Best Jobs in America with a projected growth rate of 19% and 27% respectively. Now more than ever, companies need innovative thinkers with the ability to transform their businesses through optimized interfaces and seamless user experiences.

Upon completion of the boot camp, you'll earn a Georgia Tech UX/UI certificate. The boot camp and certificate is offered through Georgia Tech Professional Education in collaboration with Trilogy Education Services, a 2U, Inc. brand.

Course Content

THE “U” OF UX/UI

  • UX/UI design thinking
  • User centered design research
  • Foundation in system thinking
  • Empathy and users
  • UX interviewing
  • Insight synthesis
  • Decision mapping
  • Prototyping

INTERFACE DESIGN

  • User interaction
  • User interface and affordance
  • InVision
  • Project management and planning
  • Sketch
  • User-centered design
  • Accessibility and design
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator

VISUAL DESIGN THEORY

  • Typography
  • Heuristics, usability, and UI iterations
  • Continuity and Branding in UX/UI
  • Sketch
  • Iconography

WEB DESIGN WITH HTML / CSS

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • GitHub
  • Bootstrap
  • Media queries

INTERACTION DESIGN WITH JAVASCRIPT AND JQUERY

  • JavaScript
  • jQuery

FINAL PROJECT

  • User experience tools
  • User interface design
  • Front-end web development
Requirements & Materials
Important Information

In order to take this boot camp, you must complete an application with edX.

Session Details

Who Should Attend

This boot camp is designed for those who want to acquire the skills needed to thrive in the field of UX/UI.

Computer science students coding on computers

What You Will Learn

  • User-centric design research
  • Visual prototyping and wireframing
  • User interface development
  • Web prototyping and development
Male and female coding professional collaborating on computer

How You Will Benefit

  • Master the most in-demand technologies relevant to UX/UI.
  • Cultivate your presentation and communication skills to be able to confidently present your UX/UI projects.
  • Graduate with a professional portfolio of web application projects to demonstrate to potential employers.
  • Receive guidance from a dedicated student success manager to support your onboarding and program success.
  • Connect with a career services specialist to support your employment search.
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The course schedule was well-structured with a mix of lectures, class discussions, and hands-on exercises led by knowledgeable and engaging instructors.

- Abe Kani
President

TRAIN AT YOUR LOCATION

We enable employers to provide specialized, on-location training on their own timetables. Our world-renowned experts can create unique content that meets your employees' specific needs. We also have the ability to deliver courses via web conferencing or on-demand online videos. For 15 or more students, it is more cost-effective for us to come to you.

  • Save Money
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Group Training
  • Customize Content
  • On-Site Training
  • Earn a Certificate
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