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About Avocademy

Location: Online

Avocademy is a career education program that helps people transition to the UX/UI design field. Since we launched our UX/UI Foundations Program in 2020, we’ve mentored thousands of students, added new course offerings.

It’s our goal to create an affordable... Read More

Backed by a job guarantee, at Avocademy we believe there are 3 core steps to successfully transition careers:

Step 1: Learning a new skill
Step 2: Getting real-world experience
Step 3: Landing a job

Our UX/UI Foundations Program focuses on Step 1: Learn UX/UI Design. Our second program, Career Jumpstart, will help you do Step 2: Get real-world experience and build out your portfolio. Once you’ve done that we offer 12 months of job search support to ensure your success with Step 3: Landing a UX/UI Design job.

Our beginner-friendly program, UX/UI Foundations, has no prerequisites, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed. In Career Jumpstart, you'll gain experience by completing real client projects, demonstrating your readiness to meet the needs of tech hiring managers. We will also coach you through the job search process, including applying, interviewing, and negotiating your new dream UX/UI Design role!

Avocademy offers a variety of financing options, including payment plans and deferred payments.

Courses

Career Jumpstart

Cost: $3,500 - $6,000
Duration: 14 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

Our program is designed to help students gather additional real-world experience so they can connect with more job opportunities. This program supports students during their interview process and helps them start their UX/UI careers sooner.

Students gain access to real clients where they work on short-term projects from startups, non-profits, and small businesses to build out their portfolios and gain teamwork experience.

Students in the program also receive career guidance, including a tailored job search strategy, interview prep, portfolio feedback, salary negotiation strategies, and even direct job referrals. This structured support builds upon Avocademy graduates’ UX/UI knowledge and sets them up for long-term success.

The Career Jumpstart program is backed by a Job Guarantee. If you follow all program requirements and do not land a job offer by your graduation date you will not be responsible for paying or will receive a full refund.

UX/UI Foundations

Cost: $2,997
Duration: 8 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

The UX/UI Foundations lessons consist of video and reading material. After learning key concepts and best practices, students test their knowledge by completing activities rooted in real-world UX/UI deliverables.

Throughout the 8 - 16 week course, students complete an entire UX/UI project from research to high-fidelity prototyping and testing. Students receive unlimited one-on-one mentorship each week to gather feedback on their project work and to ensure they have a strong understanding of the course material. Upon completion, students have a built out portfolio with a complete case study and earn a certification. If they complete the course before 16 weeks they will receive $500 back.

Avocademy Reviews

Average Ratings (All Programs)

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4.9/5 (40 reviews)

Breanna Bradley
UX/UI Designer | Graduated: 2024

3/19/2024

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Career Jumpstart

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"I wouldn't be where I am today without Avocademy...."

Avocademy changed my life! From uncertainty to landing my dream job, I conquered challenges and redefined my career. What sets Avocademy apart is its unwavering support system. Their resources, from weekly projects to invaluable advice, empowered me to... Read More

Anonymous
Product Designer | Graduated: 2022

3/15/2024

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Career Jumpstart

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"Fantastic! Great structure and support."

The market is saturated with so many bootcamps that promise a life changing experience, yet so many fall short. What sets Avocademy apart is its solid program and ongoing mentorship with outstanding results. I am thankful for my time there and for achieving... Read More

Lauren Meyer
Senior UX Designer | Graduated: 2023

3/15/2024

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UX/UI Foundations

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"Avocademy goes above and beyond to set up students for success in the field"

Avocademy was instrumental in my success, it was affordable and adaptable to my schedule as I worked full time. They teach you the basics with mentors along every step you can talk with. I would 100% recommend this to anyone searching for a bootcamp!

Anonymous
UX/UI Designer | Graduated: 2023

3/14/2024

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Career Jumpstart

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"Avocademy's Career Jumpstart is a fantastic program for landing your first design role!"

Career Jumpstart (CJ) prepares designers very well to land their first design role. On top of mentor-supported design projects with real clients, you receive tremendous help with the entire job application cycle. From resume and networking help to practice... Read More

Jada Nunn
UX Designer | Graduated: 2024

3/13/2024

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Career Jumpstart

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"I couldn't have started my UX career without Avocademy!"

Wow, I can't say enough to encompass how amazing Avocademy's Career Jumpstart is. They prepare you for real-world work and then facilitate you in actually finding real opportunities that otherwise would be hard to come by. I am so thankful for the mentorship... Read More

Kirstin Minor
UI/UX Designer | Graduated: 2024

3/13/2024

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Career Jumpstart

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"Don't hesitate, just go for it!"

I enrolled in Avocademy's UX/UI Foundations course and later, Career Jumpstart. I learned a lot from Foundations but I wanted to expand on my design skills. C.J. provides real-client projects, mentorship and the chance to meet and team up with other great... Read More

Anonymous
Designer | Graduated: 2023

3/12/2024

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UX/UI Foundations

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"Foundations is the perfect name!"

Foundations is the perfect name for this course. I absolutely learned so much from this program! I truly appreciated the transparency upfront as compared to other courses I researched. It was presented in a super clear format and with a timeline that... Read More

Sarah Burger
Senior Experience Designer | Graduated: 2024

3/12/2024

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Career Jumpstart

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"From Marketing to UX/UI: How Avocademy's Career Jumpstart Program Catalyzed My Career Change and Landed Me My Dream Job."

Switching careers was a gutsy move for me, but I knew I needed a change. So, I dove headfirst into Avocademy's Career Jumpstart program, eager to pursue my passion for UX design. And let me tell you, it was a game-changer. Avocademy's program covered... Read More

Anonymous
UX/UI Designer | Graduated: 2023

3/12/2024

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Career Jumpstart

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"They helped me change careers to a UX Designer"

Avocademy's CJ course helped me land my first full time UX/UI Designer job and I'm extremely thankful for that. They made sure I was prepared, trained and ready to take on real-world positions. I'm glad I took the chance and made the jump with this program.... Read More

Monica
Visual Designer | Graduated: 2023

3/12/2024

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UX/UI Foundations

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"Self-paced, Mentor-lead Program"

I signed up for Avocademy's UX/UI Foundations course after taking different, smaller courses through Udemy. I needed to make a career change and I wanted a field that could provide stability for many years to come. Avocademy factors in people's lives,... Read More

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