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UX Design

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What you'll learn

What does the course involve?
WYK is a programme for young people, looking to obtain work in the UX industry. UX careers are super varied and contain aspects such as:

User interface & visual design

Business analysis

User research

Testing and QA

Entry requirements

Hackney resident aged 18-30
We do not have any requirement with regards to education or prior training, but you must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest for launching a career in UX.

This online course is taught using Microsoft Teams

What does this mean for me?

Our courses are normally taught in person. To keep people safe during the coronavirus pandemic, we're doing all our teaching online instead.

You'll need a computer or smartphone with a good internet connection.

Your tutor will send you detailed instructions before lessons start.

New to video calls? See our guide

Apply for this course

Get Into UX Design  (18-30)

WKY is proud to partner with The Prince’s Trust to offer a free 10-week skills programme geared towards helping you launch a career in User Experience (UX). What is that? Basically, what makes you pick Spotify over Apple music, or Skyscanner over Lastminute.com (for example). It’s very creative, and UX designers work to improve the ‘feel’ of websites, apps etc. Starting wages are ~22k, but with experience the average wage is £54k.

 The course is delivered 80% remote with regular meet ups in person throughout the programme.
 It’s a full-time course for young people who aren’t in full time education or work.
 The course is ideal for someone who is interested in launching a career in user experience.
 The course is open to anyone regardless of academic achievement or prior experience
 We place candidates at leading companies like Tik Tok, Google, Omnicom, Publicis and Dentsu.

To apply please contact Dalal at dalal.al-jalaby@islington.gov.uk or visit https://www.wykdigital.com/get-into-ux-application-form

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