What you’ll Learn
Coaching you through an especially curated curriculum designed to take you from ‘just curious’ to ‘fully certified’ in user experience and user interface design in as few as 12 weeks (full time).
Foundation
User experience research technique, interpreting data and applying user personas
Method
Competitor analysis, ideation, value proposition, Agile and Lean methodologies
Theory
Prototyping, Figma, Colour theory & typography, Gestalt Principles and responsive interfaces
Technical
Information architecture and user flow design
Our Methodology
Online Live Learning
- At Code Labs Academy (CLA), elevate your learning experience with our interactive online live sessions, where you'll engage directly with instructors and peers in real-time, fostering collaboration and rapid skill development.
Self Study
- Part Time: 9 hours live learning, 11 hours of self study, total 20 hours per week
- Full Time: 22.5 hours live learning, 17.5 hours of self study, total 40 hours per week
Flipped Classroom Method
- Experience a dynamic learning approach with our flipped classroom method, empowering you to learn actively and engage deeply in our bootcamp curriculum.
Guided Practice
- Engage in an immersive learning experience at our bootcamp, where we focus on active participation, hands-on exercises, and portfolio building to ensure a solid foundation to your knowledge.
Prefer to learn at your own pace?
Design your future with our On-Demand UI/UX and Product Design Course. Learn at your own pace with the flexibility of our self-paced program and gain the skills to craft meaningful, user-centered digital experiences. Develop expertise in usability testing, product design principles, and design systems through hands-on projects that mirror real-world challenges.
What You’ll Need
You don’t need any prior qualifications in computer science or programming to join our bootcamp. We assume no prior knowledge and will guide you through the basics in the first few weeks, ensuring you build a strong foundation from the ground up. Whether you're new to the field, looking to develop your design skills further or considering a career change, our program is designed to get you up to speed quickly and confidently.
- Laptop or Computer: A reliable device to participate in design activities and online sessions.
- Stable Internet Connection: Reliable internet access for live learning sessions, tutorials, and collaborative tools.
- Basic Computer Literacy: Ability to navigate operating systems, file management, and internet browsers.
- Basic Creative Mindset or Interest in Design: A passion for problem-solving, creativity, and design thinking.
- English Proficiency: B1 level with the ability to follow instructions, communicate ideas, and participate in discussions effectively.
- Motivation and Willingness to Learn: A proactive attitude toward learning new concepts and tools in UI/UX design.
Code Labs Academy Career Services Center
Career Development Workshops
Taster sessions for you and the wider Code Labs Academy community. Sample what our Career Services Center offers, meet our Careers Advisor and drop in for sessions for those last-minute CV and résumé tidies.
Personalised Career Counseling Sessions
Structured 1:1 sessions to clarify your career goals and build a strategy to reach them — whether you are entering tech for the first time, changing careers or upskilling for new responsibilities in Germany, Europe or remotely.
Mock Interviews
Practise common behavioural and technical interview questions. Learn how to show employers the value you bring, highlight your strengths, navigate salary discussions and feel confident in interviews for roles in Germany and beyond.
CV, Résumé & Cover Letter Reviews
Get personalised feedback on your CV, résumé and cover letters, tailored to the expectations of recruiters in the German and European job market as well as remote-first international companies.
Job and Internship Round-Up
A curated list of the latest employment and internship opportunities, hand-picked by our career specialists with a focus on entry-level and early-career tech roles in Germany, wider Europe and remote-friendly companies.
Career Resources Platform Access
On-demand access to our learning platform’s career materials, templates, assignments and tech industry resources, so you can continue working on your career development between live sessions.
Professional Guidance & Networking Events
Meet tech professionals and hiring managers in our Career Chat events. Get practical advice on navigating the German and international job markets and grow your professional network in live-online sessions scheduled around CET/CEST.
Alumni Networking
Connect with classmates and Code Labs Academy alumni to share relevant content, start insightful discussions and exchange job leads — building a long-term network across Germany and beyond.
Why Choose Code Labs Academy?
1-to-1 Career Coaching
Personalised support from career specialists: CV and LinkedIn refresh, mock interviews, and a tech-focused job-search strategy.
Portfolio-Ready Projects
Graduate with a GitHub-ready portfolio of real-world projects—built in class and polished with mentor feedback.
Industry-Driven Curriculum
Curriculum refreshed every quarter to match current hiring needs in AI, cybersecurity, and web development.
Recognised Certificate
Showcase your AZAV-accredited Code Labs Academy certificate on LinkedIn, your CV, and visa applications.