Key information

Duration: 24 weeks (online, part time)

Programme dates:

27 June 2025

4 September 2025

13 November 2025

22 January 2026

30 April 2026

Fees: £3,995

Programme overview

In today’s technology-driven world, the user interface (UI) plays a pivotal role in shaping user experience (UX) and influencing how people interact with products, platforms and services, defining success virtually across every industry. Businesses are realising that beyond aesthetics, good design is the strategic force to enhance customer satisfaction, increase engagement and drive business growth. As a result, UI/UX designers have become key stakeholders in a product’s life cycle. To thrive in this multifaceted role, UI/UX professionals must understand customers' needs, behaviours and motivations and create solutions that fulfil practical requirements and deliver meaningful and delightful experiences.

The six-month UI and UX Design Bootcamp from Imperial Executive Education equips participants with the skills necessary to contribute at every stage of the design process. The programme curriculum emphasises hands-on experience with UI/UX tools and web development fundamentals, preparing you to develop deeply engaging and intuitive designs and thrive in a variety of UI/UX roles. Throughout the programme, you will hear from faculty, industry experts and case studies. You will also draw on the expertise of your peers. You will experience live online teaching sessions, video lectures, interactive activities and assignments whilst receiving personal support from a dedicated Learning Team.

You will finish the programme prepared to implement your learnings, with a career-ready portfolio and a verified Digital Certificate from Imperial Executive Education.

Who should attend?

This programme is designed for:

Early to mid-career professionals with backgrounds in UI, UX, graphic design and/or web design looking to gain formal training in creating engaging UX and comprehensive knowledge of the product design life cycle
Mid-level to senior executives who work with UI/UX designers in project management, product management, social media management or digital marketing and are looking to acquire a design perspective to deliver impactful user experiences and transition into a UI/UX role

Learning objectives

The UI and UX Design Bootcamp offers a structured and immersive learning experience designed to build essential skills in UX and UI design. This comprehensive curriculum ensures you will gain practical expertise in crafting customer-centric digital experiences. By the end of the programmes, you will be able to:

Gain proficiency in web development fundamentals, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript and integrate APIs with content management systems to build functional, user-centric digital experiences
Design and implement responsive user interfaces by applying principles of colour theory, typography and Gestalt psychology
Build user flow diagrams and wireframes using tools such as Miro, and develop interactive prototypes with Figma
Conduct market and competitor research, develop detailed personas and journey maps and architect information structures to optimise the user experience
Analyse and apply design-thinking principles, conduct user research and effectively evaluate products using key performance indicators

Learning Journey

Phase 1 | Core Design Skills: Building a Foundation

Module 1: Design Thinking
Module 2: Understanding the User
Module 3: Specifying User Requirements
Module 4: Evaluation Methods and Establishing KPIs for Products

Phase 2 | UX Design: Empathise and Define

Module 5: Market and Competitor Research
Module 6: Advanced User Research Methods
Module 7: Journey Mapping
Module 8: Information Architecture

Phase 3 | UX Design: Ideate and Prototype

Module 9: Design User Flows and Wireframes
Module 10: Creating Prototypes
Module 11: Conducting User Testing
Module 12: Project Week

Phase 4 | UI Design: UI Methods, Theories, and Practices

Module 13: Colour Theory, Typography, and Gestalt Principles
Module 14: Designing UI Elements
Module 15: Designing Patterns and Pattern Libraries, and Creating Your Own Library
Module 16: Responsive Design and Zero UI
Module 17: Establishing a Style Guide
Module 18: Project Week

Phase 5 | Fundamentals of Web Development for UI/UX Designers

Module 19: Intro to HTML and CSS
Module 20: Intro to HTML5 and CSS3
Module 21: Java, JavaScript, and .NET
Module 22: APIs and Content Management Systems
Module 23: Capstone Week 1
Module 24: Capstone Week 2

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Programme Faculty

Daniel Rowles

CEO, Target Internet; Programme Director and Lecturer, Imperial Business School

Daniel Rowles has extensive experience in digital marketing, working from both a client perspective and within the agency environment. A Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Fellow and programme director, he is the lead judge for the CIM Marketing Excellence Awards. As the founder of Target Internet, a leading digital marketing firm, he has collaborated with prominent clients, including the BBC, Vodafone, Sony, Oracle and Tesco. Additionally, Daniel has authored several books, including Digital Branding, Mobile Marketing and Podcasting Marketing Strategy. He also co-hosts The Digital Marketing Podcast, a globally acclaimed top-ten business podcast on iTunes.