6 Weeks · Online · Mentor-Guided · No Pre-Reqs
User Experience Design
Circuit
Learn to design digital products that delight users and anticipate their needs — all with mentorship from a UX expert.
Enroll Now Request SyllabusDevelop your digital intuition
Master the mindful decision-making skills you need to design online experiences that captivate audiences and stand out from the competition.
User Research & Testing
Get to know your users' wants and needs by conducting interviews, crafting personas, and more.
Wireframing & Prototyping
Create a clickable prototype to share with stakeholders using industry standard tools and techniques.
Optimize Usability
Make your design responsive to strengthen its performance across iOS, Android, and web platforms.
Portfolio Presentation
Package your final design in a professional portfolio to show off your newly minted skills.
Online Learning, Done Differently
or: Why This is an Online Course You’ll Actually Complete
Work 1:1 with a Mentor
We pair you with a mentor who has extensive professional and academic knowledge of the field. You’ll have one-on-one conversations with him or her, and receive useful feedback on improving your work. Your mentor pushes you to meet your goals, and excel in the process.
Learn from Anywhere, On Your Schedule
Each week, you’ll complete a series of videos, quizzes, slideshows and projects through our online platform – available to access at any time. Scheduling time for a mentoring session is just as flexible.
We’ll Keep You Engaged
Our mentors are here to keep you motivated, answer questions, provide feedback, and help deepen your understanding of essential tools and techniques.
What You’ll Learn
Discovery and Research
Conduct user research and interviews to drive your design process, and compile a competitive analysis to identify your target market.
Synthesizing Research and Developing a Design Strategy
Build a primary user persona, define your product’s purpose, and find your design direction.
Placement and Layout Design
Organize complex and diverse types of content using key information architecture techniques, and map user flows.
Execution (Wireframing and Prototyping)
Use responsive design patterns to build out hi-fi wireframes that enable you to test your projects with real users.
Usability Testing
Validate your design with users, and improve it by incorporating their feedback.
Final Project
Compile everything you’ve learned into a presentation showcasing your design process that you can share in an interview or on the job.
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I really appreciate my mentor’s enthusiasm and positive energy – it really helped me through the learning process.
Julie Kelley, Circuits Alum / Programs & Events Administrator, Carroll School of Management
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Oct 31 - Dec 12
$850 USD
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Nov 07 - Dec 19
$850 USD
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Nov 14 - Jan 09
$850 USD
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Nov 21 - Jan 16
$850 USD
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Dive deep into the curriculum, the course structure, and what you can achieve in 6 weeks—straight from a course mentor.
User Experience Design Circuit Info Session
Friday, November 03 at 02:00 PM EDT
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We love questions, almost as much as we love providing answers. Here are a few samplings of what we’re typically asked, along with our responses.
What is the price of the course? Do you offer payment plans?
The price of the course is $850. Most students choose to pursue a 3-part payment plan with a deposit of $250 and then 2 additional installments of $300. We are more than happy to set up a customized plan for you based on your individual needs.
Do Circuits students get a discount towards other courses at GA?
Yes! We want to help make lifelong learning as easy and accessible for you as possible. Circuits alumni can choose from one of three great perks:
- Get 10% off an additional Circuits course OR
- Receive $200 towards a single Part-Time, On-Campus course OR
- Apply 75% of your completed Circuit tuition towards the cost of a Full-Time, On-Campus Immersive course.
Email [email protected] for more information!
I work full-time, can I still take this course?
Yes! This course was built with flexibility in mind allowing you to complete the content and meet with mentors on your schedule. Going through the course materials and the weekly projects can be done anytime during the week and takes about 8-10 hours. More than 85% of our students are employed full-time.
Are there specific class times?
Most of the course content is taught asynchronously through videos, quizzes, slideshows and projects, but there are also weekly one-on-one meetings with your mentor (you’ll be able to choose the time that works best for you).
Who are the mentors? How does mentorship work?
The mentors are all working professionals who are experts in their fields. Each class has the opportunity to work with a number of different mentors. Your mentors will:
- Help you set goals for the course, and then make sure you’re on-track to meet them.
- Meet with you in one-on-one meetings, to go over your work and overall progress.
- Answer any questions you might have as you get through the course content.
Does this course have any restrictions?
Yes, this program is not open to enrollments for individuals who plan to take the course from the following US states: Alabama, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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To reach us directly, please call us at +1 (503) 908 5029 or email our admissions team.
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To reach us directly, please call us at +1 (503) 908 5029 or email our admissions team.
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All Set!
We’ll notify you about the next session of this course. Until then, our admissions team will reach out to discuss our courses and your goals.
To reach us directly, please call us at +1 (503) 908 5029 or email our admissions team.
Speak with admissions about your options
All Set!
We’ll notify you about the next session of this course. Until then, our admissions team will reach out to discuss our courses and your goals.
To reach us directly, please call us at +1 (503) 908 5029 or email our admissions team.
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