UI/UX designer: From Zero to Hired

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Perfect for newbies

90%

of our students start with no technical background

Course updated in 2024

100%

industry-relevant curriculum built to meet employer expectations

4,500+ employed grads

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UI/UX designer: Salary

$1,600

+22%YoY salary growth. Source: DOU

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2021

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Did you know?

UI/UX designers are in high demand!
Every time you use a website or app, you’re experiencing their work. UI/UX designers create user interfaces and user experiences that are intuitive and engaging, adapting designs for various devices. Additionally, they conduct user research and testing to refine their designs. Impressive, right?

What we offer

Everything you need to land your dream job

Book a spot

On a path to getting hired

With 20% theory and 80% hands-on tasks to build your portfolio, you’ll be a candidate that stands out.

Guided by industry experts

Real-life experts will mentor you, give feedback, and host live Q&A sessions to ensure you never get stuck.

Learn it all in one place

Learn through step-by-step tutorials, interactive tasks, AI-powered quizzes, and mentors' help.

On a path to getting hired

With 20% theory and 80% hands-on tasks to build your portfolio, you’ll be a candidate that stands out.

Guided by industry experts

Real-life experts will mentor you, give feedback, and host live Q&A sessions to ensure you never get stuck.

Learn it all in one place

Learn through step-by-step tutorials, interactive tasks, AI-powered quizzes, and mentors' help.

Your career success toolkit

Job Referrals

Get access to job openings from our partners before they hit the market.

English lessons

Gain skills to pass interviews and bond with your team.

Job search tips

Craft cover letters and resumes that land interviews.

Job tracker

Easily apply for jobs and track every step of your job hunt.

Mock interviews

Practice for real-world interviews and build your confidence.

FORMAT COMPARISON

Which studying format suits you?

Here's a side-by-side look to help you choose the format that suits you best.
Full-time
Flex
EmploymentUnique
Mentor support
Course materials
Platform features
Enrollment
Pass the admission
Start right after you pay
Study pace

9-6 pm, Mon-Fri

Study online from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. You’ll attend webinars and do practical tasks. Mentors will help by answering your questions and giving feedback. There are group video calls 4 times a week in the afternoon. Because it's intense, you can’t do the full-time course and work at the same time.

Study at your own pace

Study at your own pace with the support of our mentors. You choose when and how much to study. Mentors will give feedback and answer your questions. You’ll also chat with classmates and join group video calls. Plus, you get lifelong access to the course.
Duration
4 months
8 months
Terms

Pay after you get a tech job

Full-time graduates start paying for their education only after getting a job in tech. You’ll pay 12% of your salary for 36 months. If you don’t find a job, you don’t owe us anything.

Get refunded if no tech job

If you finish the course and look for a job with us for 16 weeks without any offers, you can get your money back.
English
Free
Buy separately
Still not sure which way to learn?
Full-time
EmploymentUnique
Mentor support
Course materials
Platform features
Enrollment
Pass the admission

Study pace

Study online from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. You’ll attend webinars and do practical tasks. Mentors will help by answering your questions and giving feedback. There are group video calls 4 times a week in the afternoon. Because it's intense, you can’t do the full-time course and work at the same time.
9-6 pm, Mon-Fri
Duration
4 months

Terms

Full-time graduates start paying for their education only after getting a job in tech. You’ll pay 12% of your salary for 36 months. If you don’t find a job, you don’t owe us anything.
Pay after you get a tech job
English
Free
Flex
EmploymentUnique
Mentor support
Course materials
Platform features
Enrollment
Start right after you pay

Study pace

Study at your own pace with the support of our mentors. You choose when and how much to study. Mentors will give feedback and answer your questions. You’ll also chat with classmates and join group video calls. Plus, you get lifelong access to the course.
Study at your own pace
Duration
8 months

Terms

If you finish the course and look for a job with us for 16 weeks without any offers, you can get your money back.
Get refunded if no tech job
English
Buy separately
Still not sure which way to learn?

This might be your CV

90%

of Mate grads entered the tech field for the first time

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
  • Know how to analyze competitors and trends
  • Have experience in research on user needs and behavior
  • Can develop product structure and navigation
Technologies

90%

of Mate grads entered the tech field for the first time

What's covered

Course roadmap

  • Design Basics

    8 topics

    This is your best-in-class introduction to Figma, a review of main UI components, and a quick guide to build them yourself. Oh, and since designing is about the joy of creating, we'll provide plenty!

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    Topics

    • Figma Essentials
    • Basic UI Elements
    • Components, Autolayout, and Variants
    • Typography Basics
    • Grids
    • Prototyping
    • UI Design
    • Clickable Prototyping
  • 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

    • Figma practice
    • How to learn effectively
  • Communication and Stress Management

    6 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
  • UX Design — Research

    12 topics

    As plain as it might sound, great designers start with great research to dive neck-deep into their target audience needs. So, let's carry out some research — shall we?

    Topics

    • Intro
    • Design Process
    • Quantitative Research (Surveys)
    • Heuristic Interface Analysis
    • Qualitative Research (In-Depth Interviews)
    • Jobs To Be Done
    • Customer Journey Mapping
    • Kano Model. Features Prioritization
    • Information Architecture Mapping
    • User Flows
    • Prototyping
    • Unmoderated User Testing
  • 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
  • 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
    • Design Gestalts and Rules
    • Handoff Preparation (UI Kits)

98

Topics

3

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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Do I need a technical background? When can I start?

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Skill level after the course

Mate graduates ace technical interviews

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Top companies hire our graduates

Mate graduates enter the job market with in-demand skills and often land roles at top companies.

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  • PDFfiller
  • SoftServe
  • Levi9
  • 3shape
  • Global Logic
  • Luxoft
  • Epam
  • Eleks
  • Appflame
  • Ciklum
  • Doc
  • Nix Solutions
  • PDFfiller
  • SoftServe
  • Levi9
  • 3shape
  • Global Logic
  • Luxoft
  • Epam
  • Eleks
  • Appflame
  • Ciklum
  • Doc
  • Nix Solutions
  • PDFfiller
  • SoftServe
  • Levi9
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • Amazon
  • Genesis
  • Wix.com
  • Preply
  • N-iX
  • SIGMA SOFTWARE
  • Svitla Systems
  • Star
  • DataArt
  • Intellias
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • Amazon
  • Genesis
  • Wix.com
  • Preply
  • N-iX
  • SIGMA SOFTWARE
  • Svitla Systems
  • Star
  • DataArt
  • Intellias
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • Amazon
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • Amazon
  • Genesis
  • Wix.com
  • Preply
  • N-iX
  • SIGMA SOFTWARE
  • Svitla Systems
  • Star
  • DataArt
  • Intellias
  • PDFfiller
  • SoftServe
  • Levi9
  • 3shape
  • Global Logic
  • Luxoft
  • Epam
  • Eleks
  • Appflame
  • Ciklum
  • Doc
  • Nix Solutions
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • Amazon
  • Genesis
  • Wix.com
  • Preply
  • N-iX
  • SIGMA SOFTWARE
  • Svitla Systems
  • Star
  • DataArt
  • Intellias
  • PDFfiller
  • SoftServe
  • Levi9
  • 3shape
  • Global Logic
  • Luxoft
  • Epam
  • Eleks
  • Appflame
  • Ciklum
  • Doc
  • Nix Solutions
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • Amazon

4,500+

employed grads

700+

companies hired our graduates

1122

mates hired in 2024

4,500+

employed grads

700+

companies hired our graduates

1122

mates hired in 2024

Who will guide you?

If you ever feel like giving up — lean on us

Coaches

Career-ready skills training

Mentors

Provide clear, actionable feedback

English Teachers

Perfect your English

Education coordinators

Track your progress

Employment coordinators

Get you hired
You
  • Coaches

    Career-ready skills training

  • Mentors

    Provide clear, actionable feedback

  • English Teachers

    Perfect your English

  • Education coordinators

    Track your progress

  • Employment coordinators

    Get you hired

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reviews on DOU

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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Faq

Have some more questions? We have the answers.

  • How do full-time and flexible formats differ?

    In the full-time schedule, you study online from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday. You’ll attend webinars, do practical tasks, and get help from mentors. There are group video calls four times a week in the afternoon. This intense schedule is not good if you want to work at the same time.

    The flexible schedule lets you learn at your own pace. You decide when and how many hours to study. Mentors are available to help you, and you can chat and join video calls with classmates. Plus, you get lifetime access to the course, so you can learn whenever you want.

  • Can I fit studying at Mate with other activities?

    In the flexible format, you can balance your studies with work or school. You set your own pace and receive support from our mentors throughout the course.

    In the full-time format, it’s hard to combine studies with work or school due to its intensity. You’ll need to fully commit, studying from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday.

  • Will I get a certificate upon completion?

    Sure! After finishing our course, you'll get a certificate. More than 4,300 of our graduates use it to show their skills on LinkedIn and other social media. But our main focus is helping you find a job, and we'll do everything we can to support you in that.

  • How do I choose a profession?

    If you’re not sure which profession is right for you, book a free consultation. Our manager will help you figure out the best options based on your skills and interests.

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  • 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.

  • How do I enroll?

    To enroll in the full-time course, start by filling out an application and taking a short logic test with 15 questions. If your English level is below Pre-intermediate, we'll ask you to make a short video about yourself. Once we check that your English is good enough for learning, you can move on with your enrollment and set up an interview with our manager.

    For the flexible course, just send an application. Our manager will reach out to explain the course details and help you pick the best option. You’ll get access to the course right after you pay.

  • 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 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.

  • What's the schedule on full-time?

    The full-time schedule combines theory lessons, practice, and Q&A sessions:

    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM — Algorithms 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Theory 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM — Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM — Practice 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM — Q&A session 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM — Practice 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Q&A session

  • What jobs can I get after finishing 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.

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