New 12-week UX/UI Bootcamp: Live virtual class to boost your career with the Academy of Digital Arts

The Academy of Digital Arts (ADA) has launched its revamped 12-week UX/UI Bootcamp, designed for working professionals, graphic and aspiring designers, product teams, and corporates eager to enhance their digital design capabilities in today’s experience-driven economy.

Issued by Academy of Digital Arts

25 Jun 2025

New 12-week UX/UI Bootcamp: Live virtual class to boost your career with the Academy of Digital Arts

As businesses across industries accelerate their digital transformation, the ability to deliver seamless, user-focused digital experiences has never been more essential. ADA’s newly structured Bootcamp helps professionals bridge the gap between traditional design and modern digital practice – empowering them to create user-centric, accessible, and visually impactful web and app interfaces.

Bootcamp structure: focused, flexible, future-proof

This comprehensive programme blends six weeks of UX (user experience) training with six weeks of UI (user interface) training, covering:

User research, journey mapping, usability testing, and wireframing
Figma mastery, design systems development, and DesignOps workflows

Delivered as live, interactive classes via Zoom, the Bootcamp runs on Monday to Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm – designed to integrate seamlessly into busy work schedules without compromising on the quality of learning or engagement.

Who is this Bootcamp for?

Graphic or aspiring designers looking to evolve their skills for the digital age
Product teams and startup founders aiming to improve user experience and interface quality
Corporate professionals seeking practical UX/UI skills to drive digital transformation
Businesses wanting to upskill teams to meet modern design challenges

Participants will complete the programme with a portfolio of real-world projects that demonstrate their ability to apply UX/UI principles – a valuable asset for internal projects, career progression, or client work.

Why choose this Bootcamp?

Focused on practical and immediately applicable skills
Delivered live via Zoom for interactive and engaging learning
Taught by experienced professionals working in UX/UI
Flexible structure that fits around demanding work schedules

“Josh’s passion and interest in teaching paired with incredible knowledge of UI design made this a very valuable course. I feel very confident using Figma after the course,” shares a graduate.

Fast facts:

Start date: 14 July 2025

Duration: 12 weeks (part-time evenings)

Format: Live, interactive Zoom classes

Time: Mondays to Wednesdays, 6pm to 8pm

Cost: R21,700 upfront or R23,100 over three instalments

Outcome: Certificate of Completion and market-ready portfolio

Registrations are now open. Spaces are limited to ensure a high-quality and personalised learning experience.

Learn more or secure your place: https://www.ada.ac.za/short-courses/ux-ui-bootcamp/

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Academy of Digital Arts

Academy of Digital Arts offers industry-orientated courses taught by dynamic lecturers who work in the industry, ensuring hands-on, quality tertiary education in Graphic Design, Web Design, Game Development and Concept Art, short part-time courses and customised corporate training.