Speak the language of design, build skills and test them with a curriculum designed by UX experts.
+$30K
Average salary increase of Springboard UX design students who provided pre- and post-course salaries
September 2022
In this UX bootcamp you will:
Conduct user research and identify design problems
Sketch solutions, wireframe, build high-fidelity mockups, and create prototypes
Perform usability tests, iterate on prototypes and master the User-Centered Design process
Plus, you’ll learn the tools designers use, including:
Learn how to create better digital experiences in just six months.
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Speak the language of design, build skills and test them with a curriculum designed by UX experts.
Work with a mentor, career coach, and more. They have your back and will hold you accountable.
We back our program with a job guarantee. Get a job or you'll receive a full refund. See terms.
In this UX bootcamp, you’ll execute each phase of the design process and build your skills through key resources and hands-on project-based learning.
In this introductory unit, you’ll gain a foundation for UX best practices while exploring the various roles within the industry.
Learn the differences between UI and UX
Learn the skills needed to be successful as a UX designer
Discover the range of UX design roles and their responsibilities
Boost your job search. Improve your ideas. Stand out from the crowd. All with AI as your collaboration partner. Our NEW AI interactive learning series gives you access to experts putting AI to work for their businesses, so you can too. All free when you become a student.
NEW exclusive AI learning series includes:
Interactive workshops on AI topics, like prompt engineering
Exclusive LIVE lectures and AMAs from industry experts
Short courses to hone your AI collaboration skills
Access to AI-specific peer communities
The best way to learn UX design is to get hands-on experience. Complete nine mini projects, a design sprint and a capstone project. Build an interview-ready portfolio you can show to future employers.
While working on projects, you will:
Identify a user problem to solve
Conduct competitive research
Sketch, design and build a prototype
Perform usability testing and identify improvements
Complete a four-week remote externship with a startup. It’s an exclusive experience that will set you apart from others. During this Industry Design Project you’ll get:
Exposure to the industry by working with a company
An opportunity to dive deeper into an aspect of the UX design process
Experience working in collaboration with design teams and directly with clients
Maybe you’ve tried YouTube or a low-cost course. If you have, you know learning on your own can only take you so far. Humans learn best from other humans.
Springboard’s proven human-centric approach means you have a team behind you from day one.
Build skills faster with an expert in your corner. Your mentor will keep you accountable and give you an insider's view.
Get prepared for the job search. Your career coach will help you gain confidence and know-how to land the role.
Stay on track and achieve your goals. Your student advisor has your back and will keep you on track to graduation.
You’ve got a built-in community — students who, just like you, are betting big on themselves.
Mentor: Elsa Ho
UX Researcher
Mentor: Ali Rushdan Tariq
Principal and Associate Director
Mentor: Earl Friedberg
UX Manager
Bre Walker started her career as an academic advisor at a university. However, she’d always found ways to dabble in design. Bre decided to pursue her passion and is now a full-time UX designer at KeyBank.
+$30,842
Average salary increase of UX Design students who provided pre- and post-course salaries.
September 2022
85.3%
Of job-qualified individuals who reported an offer, received it within 12 months of graduation.
September 2022
1,445
Enrolled students in the UX Design Career Track since 2018.
September 2022
Invest in yourself with confidence with the Springboard Job Guarantee. If you put in the work and don't land a job, we'll give you a refund. Terms apply.
Eligibility for the Springboard Job Guarantee:
Bachelor’s Degree in related UX field OR 1 year of relevant work experience
Successful completion of all mandatory coursework, core projects and career development tasks
Fulfill all post-completion job search requirements — regular networking, job applications and interviewing
Springboard UX design students come from a variety of professional backgrounds, but they all share a passion for creativity, user centered design, and meet the following requirements.
Requirements
At least 1 year of documented professional experience or a degree in one of the following areas: understanding users, producing / managing visual content, or developing digital products.
For example: user research, HCI, human factors; graphic / industrial design, architecture, studio arts; UI design.
Aptitude toward problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Become a designer from scratch. Apply for our UI/UX Design Career Track bootcamp — no prerequisites.
This UX bootcamp is a six-month program for students devoting 15-20 hours per week.
Everyone should have the opportunity for growth. That’s why we offer a range of payment options.
These are the average salaries of UX designers in the US.
Data as of November 2022; cross-referenced with Glassdoor, LinkedIn, Indeed, Payscale, Salary.com, BuiltIn, and Comparably.
We're the only bootcamp to offer all the features below. Plus our program is designed to fit your schedule — all at an affordable cost.
(data as of December 2022)
Springboard | Flatiron | Thinkful | General Assembly | |
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1:1 Mentoring | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ |
Real Client Project | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ |
Job Guarantee* | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ |
Tuition** | $7,900 | $16,900 | $12,150 FT / $9,500 PT | $14,950 |
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