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UI/UX Designer: Course that gets you job-ready

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Perfect for newbies

90%

of our students start with no technical background

Course updated in 2026

100%

industry-relevant curriculum built to meet employer expectations

5,500+ employed Mate academy grads

5,500+ employed Mate academy grads

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UI/UX designer: Salary

$1,600

+22%YoY salary growth. Source: DOU

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Who is UI/UX designer?

No modern digital product is complete without a UI/UX designer!
No modern digital product is complete without a UI/UX designer!

UI/UX design isn't just about "pretty websites." It's about making interfaces intuitive, user-friendly, and delivering a seamless experience. Designers craft websites and apps that people actually want to use — analyzing user behavior, testing ideas, choosing the right colors, fonts, and layouts. The best part? You can start from scratch and become a web designer online — with a course designed to help you land a real job.

What we offer

Everything you need to get into UI/UX design

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In-demand design skills

You won't just learn design theory — you'll be fully ready to work as a UI/UX designer.

In-demand design skills

Experienced design mentors

Professional web designers will review your work, provide feedback, and host live Q&A sessions to help you grow.

Experienced design mentors

All-in-one online platform

You'll get access to video lessons, design exercises, team projects, and briefs — covering the essential foundations of UI/UX design.

All-in-one online platform

What You'll Get from the UI/UX Design Course

Job referrals

Job referrals

Early access to job openings before they're publicly listed

English lessons

English lessons

Interview-ready design skills and teamwork experience

Job search tips

Job search tips

Help crafting your resume and cover letters for UI/UX roles

AI skills module

AI skills module

The ability to use AI tools — from writing copy to generating ideas

Mock interviews

Mock interviews

A chance to practice before real interviews and get career advice

*You can buy English lessons separately.

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Weekdays, 9 am - 6 pm

In your free time

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Mentor support
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Enrollment
Pass the admission
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Study pace
Duration
4 months
8 months
Cost of tuition
12% of salary for 3 years
Fixed price for each course
Terms
English
Included in the course
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Weekdays, 9 am - 6 pm

EmploymentUnique
Mentor support
Course materials
Platform features
Enrollment
Pass the admission
Study pace
Duration
4 months
Cost of tuition
12% of salary for 3 years
Terms
English
Included in the course

In your free time

EmploymentUnique
Mentor support
Course materials
Platform features
Enrollment
Start right after you pay
Study pace
Duration
8 months
Cost of tuition
Fixed price for each course
Terms
English
Buy separately
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90%

of Mate grads entered the tech field for the first time

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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
  • 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

  • Jira Software
  • Figma
  • Google Forms
  • Google Drive
  • Maze

90%

of Mate grads entered the tech field for the first time

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Build your portfolio while you learn

Fitness tracker design for iOS

Maryna T., Mate graduate

Fitness tracker design for iOS

Led user interviews and built the complete user journey, including onboarding, activity tracking, goal setting, and reminders.

UI/UX

Interface for a housing rental service

Dariia T., Mate graduate

Interface for a housing rental service

Designed a housing marketplace prototype from scratch with an emphasis on simplicity and an intuitive search experience.

UI/UX

Creative website for a gamedev studio

Kateryna K., Mate student

Creative website for a gamedev studio

Designed a website that stands out with its originality and vividly communicates the brand identity.

UI/UX

Scooter rental app

Nadiia A., Mate student

Scooter rental app

Conducted 40 user interviews before designing the interface and functionality of a user-friendly micromobility app.

UI/UX

Website for Saint Sophia Cathedral

Oksana T., Mate student

Website for Saint Sophia Cathedral

The goal: give users quick access to all museum information and ticket purchasing — with stylish visuals, responsive design, and accessibility.

UI/UX

What's covered

Course roadmap

  • Get Started

    4 topics

    Learn how studying at Mate academy is organized: how the platform works, how interaction with mentors is structured, what the program includes, and get tips on how to study effectively and manage your time.

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    Topics

    • How Education Process Works
    • How the Platform Works
    • How to Study Effectively
    • How Employment Process Works
  • 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

What else is included?

  • Al quizzes
  • Q&A sessions
  • Task solutions
  • Tech checks
  • Personalised guidance
  • Career tips

From zero to hired

What’s your path to becoming a UI/UX designer?

1

Start with no tech experience

Master the skills you need to land the job, with our guidance.

2

Build your portfolio

Work on real-world projects and get mentor feedback along the way.

3

Ace your interviews

Polish your resume, practice interviews, and show up prepared.

4

Get career coaching

Our team will guide you through every step of the hiring process.

5

Land your job in tech

Start your new job as a UI/UX designer.

Here’s to kicking off your career in tech!

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Skill level after the course

Mate graduates ace technical interviews

System Design Interview | Діма Малєєв & Mate academy
Tech check: QA Engineer | Наталя Попелишко (Попелюха 👾) & Mate academy
Tech check: Junior UX/UI Designer | Вʼячеслав Дрофа (OTOY) & Mate academy
Tech check: Junior Frontend Developer | Infopulse & Mate academy
Tech check: Junior Frontend Developer | Intellias & Mate academy
Tech check: Junior UX/UI Designer | Universe & Mate academy
Tech check: Junior UI/UX Designer | Headway & Mate academy
Tech check: Java Junior Developer | MEGOGO & Mate academy
Tech check: Junior Java Developer | Sigma Software & Mate academy
Tech check: Junior Python Developer | N-iX & Mate academy
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Tech check: Junior QA Engineer | Jooble & Mate academy
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Tech check: Junior Recruiter | Innovecs & Mate academy

Top companies hire Mate graduates

If you finish the course and job-hunt with us for 16 weeks without any offers, you can get your money back.

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  • Luxoft
  • MacPaw
  • Microsoft
  • N-іX
  • Oracle
  • Preply
  • Ryanair Labs
  • Sigma Software
  • SoftServe
  • 3Shape
  • Uber
  • WIX
  • Luxoft
  • MacPaw
  • Microsoft
  • N-іX
  • Oracle
  • Preply
  • Ryanair Labs
  • Sigma Software
  • SoftServe
  • 3Shape
  • Uber
  • WIX
  • Luxoft
  • MacPaw
  • Microsoft
  • AJAX
  • Amazon
  • Appflame
  • BetterMe
  • Capgemini
  • Ciklum
  • Doc.ua
  • EPAM
  • Genesis
  • GlobalLogic
  • Google
  • Intellias
  • AJAX
  • Amazon
  • Appflame
  • BetterMe
  • Capgemini
  • Ciklum
  • Doc.ua
  • EPAM
  • Genesis
  • GlobalLogic
  • Google
  • Intellias
  • AJAX
  • Amazon
  • Appflame
  • AJAX
  • Amazon
  • Appflame
  • BetterMe
  • Capgemini
  • Ciklum
  • Doc.ua
  • EPAM
  • Genesis
  • GlobalLogic
  • Google
  • Intellias
  • Luxoft
  • MacPaw
  • Microsoft
  • N-іX
  • Oracle
  • Preply
  • Ryanair Labs
  • Sigma Software
  • SoftServe
  • 3Shape
  • Uber
  • WIX
  • AJAX
  • Amazon
  • Appflame
  • BetterMe
  • Capgemini
  • Ciklum
  • Doc.ua
  • EPAM
  • Genesis
  • GlobalLogic
  • Google
  • Intellias
  • Luxoft
  • MacPaw
  • Microsoft
  • N-іX
  • Oracle
  • Preply
  • Ryanair Labs
  • Sigma Software
  • SoftServe
  • 3Shape
  • Uber
  • WIX
  • AJAX
  • Amazon
  • Appflame

5,500+

employed Mate academy grads

500+

partner companies hired Mate students

3000

tech companies have our grads on their teams

5,500+

employed Mate academy grads

500+

partner companies hired Mate students

3000

tech companies have our grads on their teams

Who will guide you?

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If you ever feel like giving up — lean on us

Coaches

Career-ready skills training
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Mentors

Provide clear, actionable feedback
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Perfect your English
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Education coordinators

Track your progress
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Mate academy is trusted and loved by thousands

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Two weeks later, I already found a job. What I personally liked: the lessons were filled with practical research and in-depth study of the interface design process.

Serhii Malyshenko

UX/UI Designer

Mentor support is available 24/7. My mentors were always ready to help with any questions. There is also assistance with job placement and support from coordinators. I recommend it!

Yurii Rudenko

UI/UX Designer

The mentors were experienced and always ready to help. The course included a lot of materials and practical tasks. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn UX and UI design at a high level.

Svitlana Tyshchenko

UX UI Designer

I found a job a month after finishing. Mate provides continuous support, detailed feedback, Q&A calls, and tech checks. I recommend it to everyone, start now.

Stanislav Selivanov

UX UI Designer

All aspects of work are covered in the modules, homework is checked quickly, and detailed feedback is provided. The mentors here are simply the best, always helping when you're unsure of how to proceed. They help you create a great CV and prepare you for various questions from recruiters.

Anastasiia Morokh

UX/UI Designer

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  • What's the difference between full-time and flexible formats for the UI/UX Design course?

    Full-time format – ideal if you want to dive in and become a designer fast:

    Online study from 9:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday

    Regular webinars, Q&A sessions, and hands-on tasks

    Constant support from mentors and group collaboration

    Not suitable if you're working or studying at the same time

    Flexible format – perfect if you want to learn design at your own pace:

    Study anytime — in the morning or after work

    Full access to mentors, group chat, and Q&A support

    Lifetime access to the learning platform and all materials

    Easily combine the course with work, freelancing, or university

    Both formats give you:

    Practice on real cases and portfolio projects

    A certificate you can showcase on LinkedIn or during job interviews

    Job search support for UI/UX and digital roles

    Opportunities to work in Ukraine or remotely

  • Will I get a certificate after the UI/UX Design course?

    Yes! You'll receive a designer certificate upon completing the course. It confirms your skills in interface design, user experience, prototyping, and using key design tools. You can add it to your resume, LinkedIn profile, or present it at job interviews. Many Mate graduates use this certificate to land their first UI/UX roles.

  • What if I'm unsure whether design is right for me?

    It's totally fine to have doubts. If you're unsure whether a UI/UX design career is a good fit, book a free consultation. Our manager will explain more about the course, the role of a designer in tech, job opportunities, and help you figure out if this path suits you.

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  • Do I need math or a tech degree to become a UI/UX designer?

    No. You don't need a technical background or advanced math skills to join this course. Mate students come from all kinds of backgrounds — and 9 out of 10 start with zero experience.

    The course is designed to help you master every key design skill step by step: from UX research to UI creation. And the best part? It's all hands-on, inside a job-oriented online program.

  • How do I enroll in the UI/UX Design course, and are there age limits?

    Enrollment is easy — just fill out the application. Then, depending on your chosen format:

    Full-time format:

    Take a logic test

    Do a short interview

    Start online classes within days

    Must be 16+ (with parental consent)

    Flexible format:

    A manager will contact you after you apply

    You'll get details on pricing and curriculum

    Start learning at your own pace after payment

    Minimum age is 15 (but job guarantee applies only if you can work legally by graduation)

  • Why are you confident I'll get a design job after the course?

    We've spent 11 years helping beginners launch tech careers. This course was designed to turn beginners into competitive interface designers.

    Here's why it works:

    80% of the course is hands-on practice on real cases

    The curriculum is regularly updated to reflect market demand

    Mentors give detailed feedback and guide you through every task

    Our career team supports you until your first offer — helping with your resume, LinkedIn, and interview prep

    Most of our students land their first UI/UX job right after finishing the course.

  • How does the money-back guarantee work for the design course?

    We're confident in the quality of this training — so we offer a results-first financial model.

    Full-time format:

    Study for free — no upfront payment

    Start paying 12% of your salary only after you get a UI/UX job

    Don't find a job? You owe nothing

    Flexible format:

    Finish the course and actively job hunt for 16 weeks with our career support

    If you receive no offers — we'll refund the full cost of the course

  • What's a typical day like in the full-time UI/UX course?

    This format is ideal if you want full immersion and results in just a few months. You'll study online from Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00 — and take daily steps toward your new design career.

    Sample daily schedule:

    09:00–10:00 — practical exercises

    10:00–11:30 — session with your mentor

    11:30–12:30 — lunch and break

    12:30–14:00 — work on real cases

    14:00–14:30 — Q&A session and feedback

    14:30–17:00 — project or individual work

    17:00–18:00 — recap and design tips

    It's a great pace if you're ready to fully commit and land a design job quickly.

  • Will I only be able to work as a UI/UX designer after the course?

    Graduates of the UI/UX designer course often land their first jobs in positions such as UI/UX designer, product designer, and web designer.

  • What will I get after completing UI/UX design courses?

    You will be able to work with the following tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch. You will learn to create prototypes, conduct usability testing, develop visual systems. In your hands you will have a real portfolio with real projects, a certificate of completion of the UI/UX design course. We will also help with employment.

  • Why is it better to take web design courses online rather than on your own?

    Mastering UI/UX design is best in courses with a mentor who will help you get into the topic and prevent you from repeating mistakes. Our UX/UI designer course has a clear structure: you easily move between modules, you can return to what you have learned and gradually progress from simple to more complex. Thus, learning becomes clear, consistent and effective.

  • How to master the profession of Web designer from scratch?

    To learn a new profession, take a web design course from Mate. You'll learn the basics: composition, color, typography, consumer logic, and more. Then learn how to use basic mockup and prototyping tools. Our web design courses focus on practice: you will work on real cases and build your portfolio. Our "UI/UX Design" course lasts from 4 (with a fixed schedule from 9:00 to 18:00 on weekdays) to 8 months (with a flexible schedule) - this is enough to master the basic skills, deepen them and pump up aesthetic perception. And eventually, you'll learn how to create visuals that work.

  • What kind of computer should I have for studying online web design courses?

    To take web design courses, you need a PC or laptop and a stable internet connection. Recommended minimum technical specifications: Windows 11 or macOS 10.13 OS, 4th generation Intel Core i5 processor, RAM — 8 GB.

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Advantages of the UI/UX designer profession?

High salary: Junior earns from $600-1000, Middle earns around $1500, and Senior earns from $3000. However, the final level of payment will depend on your skills, in particular, on the level of English (you can also improve it during the course). The demand for specialists in the field of design is steadily growing, because business understands that without high-quality visuals, it will not be possible to effectively attract users. 200+ vacancies open every month. Convenient work format: you can work at home or in the office, full day or a few hours. This is an area where you can adapt the schedule to suit yourself. In UI/UX design, aesthetics and analytics are combined — creativity meets logic. Specialists after the UI/UX design course work on sites, applications, landing pages, visuals for media and social networks — there is room for ideas and experiments everywhere.

Career prospects after the UI/UX design course

After completing a course in UX/UI design, several career paths open up for you: UI Designer, UX Designer, Web Designer, Product Designer, etc. At the start, you will be able to apply for the position of Junior Designer. With experience, active participation in projects and good results, you will be able to gradually grow to Middle and Senior levels. Career growth and salary level depend on your experience, initiative and success of implemented projects. Everything is in your hands! After studying web design, you can get a job in a product company and be part of a team, you can work in an agency and work on various projects, or you can go freelance and develop your personal brand.

Who are online web design courses for?

To take a UI/UX design course, you need a computer, time, developed visual perception and imagination. For beginners without design experience Our free web design courses will help you create your first projects from scratch. Graphic designers to expand their skills New knowledge, skills and tools will help to dive deeper into the specifics of the digital environment and the IT sphere. For marketers seeking to better understand the user experience Studying UI/UX design will help you better analyze visual solutions and interact more effectively with designers. Creative people who master a new profession An understandable format, a lot of practice and feedback from mentors will help you confidently start in IT.

How is the training on the UI/UX designer course?

We offer two formats of UI/UX design training: free courses that involve training from 9:00 to 18:00 and payment after employment, and courses with a flexible schedule - you pay for training in advance, but study at a time convenient for you. Our online web design courses include: Mastering the theory in video lectures and webinars is only 20% of the training. Development of skills in practical classes and development of real projects — 80%. Individual feedback from mentors and analysis of errors. Communicating with classmates in chat rooms or via video call. Preparation of a resume, portfolio and job placement. Our UI/UX design courses with employment will help you take the first confident steps towards a successful career.

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