What you’ll Learn
We coach you through a carefully curated curriculum designed to take you from ‘just curious’ to confident and portfolio-ready in UX/UI design in as few as 12 weeks (full-time) or 24 weeks (part-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
- Elevate your learning experience with our interactive online live sessions, where you engage directly with instructors and peers in real time, fostering collaboration and rapid skill development. Singapore cohorts follow Singapore Time (SGT / UTC+8).
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 throughout the bootcamp programme.
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 upskilling, reskilling, or exploring a move into design, our programme 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.
Career Services Centre
Career Development Workshops
Practical sessions for you and the wider CLA community. Get a feel for what our Career Services Centre offers, meet our careers advisor, and drop in for last-minute CV/resume polishing and job search tips.
Personalised Career Counselling Sessions
Structured 1:1 sessions to clarify your goals and build a plan—whether you’re aiming for a promotion, a role transition, or to strengthen your profile with in-demand tech skills.
Mock Interviews
Practise common behavioural and competency questions, learn how to communicate your strengths, and prepare for technical interviews, take-home tasks and salary conversations (including how to benchmark and negotiate in a Singapore context).
CV/Resume & Cover Letter Reviews
Get personalised recommendations to improve your CV/resume and cover letter—tailored to your target roles, highlighting your portfolio and making your skills clear to recruiters and hiring managers.
Job and Internship Round-Up
A curated round-up of opportunities shared by our careers team—typically including junior roles, internships, and portfolio-friendly positions (where available) to support your next step.
Career Resources Platform Access
Access to career assignments, templates, and tech industry resources via our learning platform—so you can keep improving your job search materials and interview approach.
Professional Guidance & Networking Events
Meet tech professionals and get practical guidance through our Career Chat events. Sessions are designed to be accessible online, including for learners in Singapore Time (SGT / UTC+8).
Alumni Networking
Connect with classmates and CLA alumni to share insights, start discussions, and exchange job leads and learning resources that may help others in the community.
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.