Product, Design & Business
UI/UX Design Professional
From research to polished interface: become a designer with a portfolio that opens doors.
- Duration
- 18 weeks
- Format
- Online Live
- Level
- Beginner
- Credential
- Career Bootcamp
Program overview
A complete design education covering user research, information architecture, interaction design, visual design, and prototyping in Figma. You will complete three portfolio-grade projects with structured critique from practicing designers — because in design careers, the portfolio is the interview.
What you'll be able to do
- Conduct user research and translate insight into design decisions
- Design information architecture and user flows
- Craft polished, accessible interfaces with strong visual systems
- Prototype and test designs in Figma
- Present design work persuasively and take critique professionally
Tools & technologies
- Figma
- FigJam
- Maze
- Notion
- Design tokens
- AI design assistants
Curriculum
5 modules · 18 weeks · every module ends with reviewed applied work.
Design Foundations & Research
- Design thinking honestly applied
- User interviews and surveys
- Personas and journey maps
- Problem definition
Structure & Interaction
- Information architecture
- User flows and wireframes
- Interaction patterns
- Mobile-first design
Visual Craft
- Typography and color systems
- Layout and hierarchy
- Design systems and components
- Accessibility standards (WCAG)
Prototyping & Testing
- High-fidelity prototyping in Figma
- Usability testing
- Iterating on evidence
- Handoff to engineering
Portfolio Studio
- Three complete case studies
- Portfolio site and presentation
- Design interview preparation
Projects & capstone
You graduate with evidence, not just knowledge. Key projects include:
Mobile app design from research to tested prototype
Responsive web experience redesign with before/after rationale
Client-style brief executed end-to-end for your portfolio
Who this program is for
- Career changers entering design
- Graphic designers moving into product design
- Developers and PMs adding design fluency
Eligibility
No design experience required. An eye for detail and willingness to give and receive critique matter more than artistic background.
Your instructors
Lena Kovacs
Head of Design Education
Lena led design teams building consumer and enterprise products used by millions. She created Pioneer Academy’s critique-driven design studio model, where students learn the way professional designers grow: by making, presenting, and iterating.
Career opportunities
Roles this program prepares you to pursue:
- UI/UX Designer
- Product Designer
- Interaction Designer
- UX Researcher (junior)
Earn a verifiable certificate
Complete all required project work to earn the Pioneer Academy UI/UX Design Professional certificate — digitally issued with a unique verification link for your CV and LinkedIn.
Program FAQs
Do I need to know how to draw?
No. Digital product design is about clarity, systems, and empathy — skills we teach — not illustration.
Take the next step
Start your Product & Design journey
The next UI/UX Design Professional cohort is enrolling now. Applications take under ten minutes, and seats are confirmed in order of application.