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A quiz
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Start date: September 4, 2026
Weekdays 9 AM – 6 PM
UI/UX designer: free course
Master UI/UX Design in 4 months and launch your IT career with our career support.
Free until employment
Pay a percentage of your first IT salary — we've been getting people hired since 2014.
3 years of career support
A Career Manager supports you at every step until you land the job
Interactive group learning
Dive into IT with a coach and mentors: 8 hours of practice and training a day
For those who want to
Become job-ready fast
Put your energy into learning. You’ll pay once it pays off — after you’ve got the job.
Commit and achieve
Go all in — learn from 9 to 6, Monday to Friday, and build the skills that get you hired.
How to enroll
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Interview
Let's get to know each other and answer all your questions about the training and its format.
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Training
Begin your path in IT — with support at every step and confidence in the results.
Your perks in a full-time course
Immersive learning format
Up to 8 hours a day: live interactive sessions with a coach, hands-on assignments, mentor Q&As, and English classes 2–4 times a week.
English courses for three years
Free online lessons with top-notch teachers and native speakers.
Mentor support
Mentors and coordinators help you stay on track and keep up the pace throughout the course.
A strong community
Events, networking, and a community that keeps inspiring you long after graduation.
What if...
I don't know anything about tech?
9 out of 10 Mate students started from scratch. We'll teach you everything you need - all that matters is your desire and time!
My English is not great?
Don't worry if your English isn't perfect yet. With our English course, you'll start from the basics and confidently reach Intermediate and beyond.
I won't pass the selection test?
You can take it once more! But crucially – don't forget that your true abilities will kick in during your studies.
How the program works
From zero to a job in IT
Learn through practice
Watch video lessons, build new skills, and reinforce them with hands-on tasks.
Get mentor support
Mentors are there to answer questions and help you tackle the tough parts.
Grow with the community
Join group calls, discuss ideas, and learn alongside like-minded peers.
Build your portfolio
Create real projects that showcase your skills and strengthen your portfolio.
Start your IT career
Land your first offer and launch with confidence — we'll be with you at every step.
What's covered
Course roadmap
Get Started
3 topics
Design Basics
5 topics
Develop intuitive and stylish designs for users
Topics
- Figma Essentials
- UI
- UI Controls
- Components. UI Kits
- Design Workflow
GenAI Essentials
6 topics
Learn how to use GenAI responsibly and effectively.
Topics
- How GenAI Works
- Limitations of GenAI
- Prompting
- Responsible Use
- GenAI for Learning and Work
- How to Keep Up With AI
Course Fundamentals
2 topics
We want you to join the course prepared and move fast with the group when it starts. Reading theory and doing the tasks below will increase your productivity during the course and in a long run help you be employed in a better company with a higher salary.
Topics
- How to learn effectively
- Figma practice
UX Design
9 topics
In this module, you’ll see how research helps you design products people actually love. You’ll learn to ask the right questions, talk to users, and uncover insights that shape great UX decisions.
Topics
- Introduction
- Design Process
- UX Research
- Interface Patterns
- Ideation & Prioritization
- Design Artifacts & User Flows
- Prototyping
- Usability & Testing
- Presentation & Demo Skills
Design Basics Extended
4 topics
We'll take a closer look at the fundamental principles and laws of visual design and learn how to use them in our work, which will help you create high-quality UI in the future. We will also deepen and consolidate the knowledge of UI elements used in everyday work.
Topics
- Law of Proximity
- Law of Common Region
- Negative space
- Contrast
Communication and Stress Management
7 topics
This module is designed to enhance your communication skills and overall soft skills. You’ll learn how to communicate effectively, feel confident during job interviews and public speaking, master techniques to manage stress, and much more. The best part? The module includes 28 practical tasks that will significantly boost your skills and help you see noticeable progress.
Topics
- Introduction to Communication & Stress Management
- Confidence Building and Stress Management
- Diction, Filler Words Reduction, and Body Language
- Public Speaking
- Job Interview
- Written Communication
- Social Media Communication Skills Development
UI Design — Mobile App Design
7 topics
We'll finally dwell over pixels and work our way to an aesthetically pleasing look, providing an even better user experience. At the finish line, you'll have a ready-for-development mobile design.
Topics
- Grids
- Mobile Interfaces
- Interface Patterns & Trends
- Colors & UI
- Typography & UI kits
- Design Gestalts and Rules
- Handoff Preparation
Web Interfaces
11 topics
Mobile apps — been there, done that, so now it's time to come up with user-friendly web interfaces. We'll use this opportunity to enrich your portfolio, too!
Topics
- Scrum Methodology
- Gathering Data From Interviews
- Personas and User Stories
- Product Hypotheses
- Prototyping
- Composition and Typography
- Graphic Rhymes
- Adaptive Design
- How to Present Your Work
- Project Presentation
- Design Systems
Portfolio Cases on Behance
5 topics
First: It's high time for you to get acquainted with the motion magic and prepare first animations. Then: we'll get your portfolio over to Behance, getting you ready for the labor market.
Topics
- Behance Overview
- Case Structure
- Trends
- Case Design Tips
- Second Behance Case
Creative Web
6 topics
We'll dive deep into UI and create a custom website concept that will be turned into another project for your portfolio. You will have a lot of practice and experiments with composition, typography, colors, and other visual content.
Topics
- Design exploration
- Site structure and mood board
- Wireframing
- Concept creation
- Adapting design
- Third Behance case
Team Project
7 topics
In 4 weeks, you will create a product from scratch in teams with colleagues from other areas, following Scrum methodology, and present the results to your mates. In the end, you will have another project to add to your resume and gain invaluable real-world experience.
Topics
- Week 0: Team Project. Intro
- Week 1: Jira Environment
- Week 2: Status Check
- Week 3: Estimates
- Week 4: How to Demo Your Work
- Final Week: Retrospective
- Team Project for Employment
Employment
9 topics
Ready to enter the tech market? Well... we'll get you ready — with a great resume, cover letter, a LinkedIn profile and mock interviews. Recruiters are in for a true discovery!
Topics
- Employment Roadmap
- Preparing Your Resume
- Interview Preparation
- Cover Letter Preparation
- Google, LinkedIn, DOU, Djinni
- How to Find and Apply for Vacancies
- Job Search Tips: Talking to Recruiters
- Work details FAQ
- MilTech
HTML + CSS Basics
16 topics
Next up: introduction to HTML and CSS. Find your way around fonts, semantics, responsiveness, selectors and specificity, media queries, links, and forms.
Topics
- Environment Setup
- HTML Basics
- CSS Basics
- Colors and Fonts
- Box Model Basics
- Semantic Basics
- Responsiveness Basics
- CSS Selectors
- Pseudo-Elements and Pseudo-Classes
- Specificity
- Links and URLs
- Images
- Media Queries
- Forms
- Position
- Extra Topics
Career Development
9 topics
Module that will help you confidently pass your probation period, develop a professional development plan, prepare for performance reviews, and learn how to record your achievements. It provides practical tools for conscious career growth and preparation for new opportunities.
Topics
- Succeeding in Your Trial Period
- Personal Development Plan (PDP)
- Performance and Salary Reviews
- CV and LinkedIn Profile
- Cover Letter Preparation
- Interview Preparation
- DOU, Djinni
- How to Find and Apply for Vacancies
- Job Search Tips: Talking to Recruiters
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Topics
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Projects
This might be your CV
Marta K.
UI/UX designer
Skills
- Know how to analyze competitors and trends
- Have experience in research on user needs and behavior
- Can develop product structure and navigation
- Can prepare mockups for developers
- Design websites and applications
- Adapt designs for mobile devices
- Know how to assess design usability for the audience
- Can work with business metrics to improve the product
Technologies
90%
of Mate grads entered the tech field for the first time
Mate educators
Learn from the industry leaders
Yevhen Ochkalenko
Senior Product Designer
Has spent 7+ years creating advanced, user-friendly interfaces, with extensive mentoring experience
Dara Bilousova
Product Designer at Сільпо
Product Designer at one of Ukraine's largest retailers. 5+ years of experience in digital agencies across B2B and B2C segments.
Serhii Shtyrbulov
Senior Product Designer
Lead Product Designer with 15+ years of experience in product design. Expert in building digital products across various industries.
Volodymyr Parashchii
Product Designer at DevBrother
Product Designer and Project Lead with 7+ years of experience in design. Has worked on projects of all scales — from product teams to agencies.
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Faq
Got questions? We’ve got answers
How to start learning at Mate academy?
For the full-time course, just send in your application and take the entrance test — a design quiz for UI/UX or a logic test for other tracks. After that, you can book a quick interview with our manager. We’ll chat about your experience, your interest in tech, and whether this format works for you. There’ll also be a few English questions, and, of course, we’ll answer anything you’re curious about.
For the flexible course, it’s even simpler: submit your application, and we’ll reach out to you. On the call, we’ll walk you through all the details and help you choose the right track. Once you make the payment, you’re good to go and can start learning right away!
Do I need math or tech background to enroll?
No, you don’t need math or a technical background to enroll. In fact, 9 out of 10 Mate students come from non-technical backgrounds. Our job is to teach you the skills you need and help you land a job in tech.
Are there any age limits for this course?
You can apply for the full-time course starting at age 16 with your parents' permission. For the flexible course, you can begin if you’re at least 15 years old.
The employment guarantee applies if you reach the legal working age in your country by the time you finish the course.
How do I choose a career path?
Will I get a certificate after the course?
Yes, of course! Over 5000 Mate graduates are already using their certificates to showcase their skills on LinkedIn and other social media.
How are you so sure that l'll find a job?
For over 10 years, we’ve been helping people kickstart their tech careers — and we’ve gotten pretty good at it.
Our courses are built around what companies actually want, with tons of hands-on practice to get you job-ready. And you’re never on your own — we’ll guide you every step of the way, from polishing your resume to nailing your interviews.
The best part? 80% of our grads land a tech job just a few months after finishing the course.
How does money-back guarantee work?
For full-time graduates, you only start paying for your education after finding a tech job. The payment is 12% of your net salary for 36 months. If you don’t get a job, you pay nothing.
If you finish the flexible course, actively search for a job with our support for 16 weeks, and don't receive any offers, you can get a full refund.
Can I combine full-time studies with work or university?
The honest answer — better not. Classes run on weekdays from 10 AM to 6 PM, and daily focus and attendance are key to success. Balancing it with work usually leads to burnout and missed lessons.
Our advice:
– If you’re currently working, choose the next available group when you can fully commit.
– Or consider our flexible learning format instead
