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Learn UX/UI Design at Ironhack Amsterdam

Learn everything you need to work designing digital products

9 weeks full time or 24 weeks part time

USER EXPERIENCE

USER RESEARCH

FIGMA SOFTWARE

DESIGN THINKING

AND MORE!

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Learn Online & Meet our community

Our Courses in Amsterdam are "hybrid"

Campus Online Class

Learn remotely!

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Save the commute

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Be part of an international cohort

Campus Hub

Collaborate in person

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At our campus in The Next Web

Get additional support

Campus Meet Hiring

Be part of a local community

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Attend our monthly events

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Join our alumni network

Our Courses

09 Jan - 10 Mar

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Mon to Fri, 9:00 - 18:00 (undefined)

7500,00 €

Final Call!

Career Week - 13 Mar

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20 Feb - 28 Apr

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Mon to Fri, 9:00 - 18:00 (undefined)

7500,00 €

Filling Fast!

Career Week - 01 May

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27 Mar - 02 Jun

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Mon to Fri, 9:00 - 18:00 (undefined)

7500,00 €

Career Week - 05 Jun

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All our courses include

Career Services program

We help you identify your ideal outcome, and reach it as fast as possible.

Multiple payment options

Different options available to make the tuition not a blocker to start your new career.

Course Information

Your path to a new design career

SKILLS

Online Prework

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Prework

Prework

In the first 40 hours of your UX/UI design training, you’ll learn the basics of design thinking, interaction design and state-of-the-art design software. Once you’ve received instructions for setting up your tools, you’ll complete specially designed exercises to:

1. create your first usability evaluations and site redesign

2. develop your design sensitivity through fascinating activities

3. perform basic HTML and CSS practice work that is essential for the bootcamp’s design implementation section.

Once you’ve wrapped up these online prep materials, you’ll be all set to start the course off right!

Want to learn more about Ironhack and our UX/UI Design bootcamp in Amsterdam before applying?

Career Services

Careerhack: Ironhack's Career Services

A Proven Methodology

Careerhack is Ironhack's Career Services program. It's designed to help Ironhackers identify their ideal outcome, and reach it as fast as possible. We've helped thousands of students land their dream job in tech. Discover how we will help you!

Ironhack Career Week

Our students work at companies like:

Media Markt logo
Sanitas logo
Santander Bank logo
DKB logo
Facebook logo
Uber logo
Vinted logo
wallapop logo
Mastercard logo
Job and talent logo
Deliveroo logo
Hays logo

Our financing options at Ironhack

Do you need help with the payment? Our financing options help you find the support you need so you can focus on your career and developing new skills.

Quotanda

Quotanda is a lending as a service (LaaS) platform that helps schools, banks and organizations manage affordable student financing programs globally. For Ironhackers, financing through Quotanda means start paying at 0% APR once you've started your course (payment extension to either 12 or 18 months).

Exclusive partnership for international and local students

Finance4Learning

Finance is available for 100% of your course fee. Loans are extended for up to 72 months. Per €1,000 borrowed, your monthly payment is some €16.50, which includes an average interest of approx. €2.60. Penalty-free early repayment is always possible. To qualify, students must be Dutch residents, have a Dutch bank account and meet certain lending criteria. Finance4Learning is backed by Banco Santander (no.4 in the world) and the European Investment Fund.

Partnership to fully fund your program

Pay in Installments with Pledg

In partnership with Pledg, our students can pay in 3, 6, or 10 monthly installments, whether it be for our full-time or part-time bootcamps. The net tuition, after payment of the deposit and any third-party financing, can be divided into monthly automatic payments via bank card on the Pledg platform. For the 3 installment plan, there are no additional charges. For the payment in 6 and 10 installments, the fees are 2.65% and 4.7% of the total balance applied to the first payment. To qualify, students must have a French bank account.

TechMeUp

TechMeUp offers talented students, from underrepresented groups, a financial peace of mind by providing them financial assistance up to the total cost of the program.

Exclusive partnership to promote diversity in tech

Chancen

During your studies, CHANCEN eG takes care of your full tuition fee (incl. deposit). With the help of the income share agreement you do not pay anything until you landed your dream tech job. When you graduate and start working, income based repayments are made to CHANCEN eG over a 5 year period. Should your annual income be less than 27,000 Euros, repayments are not required. Your repayment is then shifted to a period when you earn above the minimum income threshold.

STAP Budget

Eligible students can get up to €1,000.- in STAP funding to upskill themselves in Web Development, Data Analytics, UX/UI Design and Cybersecurity.

Eligible students can get up to €1,000.- in STAP funding to upskill themselves in Web Development, Data Analytics, UX/UI Design and Cybersecurity.

Application process for the UX/UI Design courses in Amsterdam

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Apply online

Apply to the UX/UI Design course that is best for you.
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Personal interview

Our admissions team at Ironhack Amsterdam will contact you to schedule a personal interview and make sure that we can help you meet your goals in UX/UI Design.
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Technical assessment

After the personal interview, you will need to pass a UX/UI Design technical assessment to show that you are ready for our fast-paced learning environment.
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Deposit and prework

Once you have completed the technical assessment and paid the deposit, you will be granted access to the prework. The prework is fundamental to the UX/UI Design program, and you must complete it before starting the course in Amsterdam.
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The course begins

Once you have completed the prework for at Ironhack , you will be ready to begin learning!
Course Information

A typical day during the remote UX/UI Design bootcamp

In the online UX/UI Design bootcamp, you will study from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., from Monday to Friday. Your schedule will consist of four 45-minute Instructor-Led Class Sessions, three 45-minute Independent Student Work sessions, and one 60-minute block of open office hours.

Weekday

9:00 - 9:45

Instructor-led Class Session

These Instructor-Led sessions last for 45 minutes. These are led by the instructor and include a mixture of lecture, demos, and short checks for understanding (Kahoot, mini-activity, cold-calling students, etc)

9:45 - 10:00

Break

During your break, both students and staff should leave their computer, stretch and have a snack!

10:00 - 10:45

Independent Student Work Session

During the self-study sessions, you should focus on doing your independent work. Take this time to meet with your project team, read through content in the student portal, write a summary or work on labs. Our TAs will be available via Slack to provide support and help.

10:45 - 11:00

Break

11:00 - 11:45

Instructor-led Class Session

11:45 - 12:00

Break

12:00 - 12:45

Independent Student Work Session

12:45 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00 - 14:45

Instructor-led Class Session

14:45 - 15:00

Break

15:00 - 15:45

Independent Student Work Session

15:45 - 16:00

Break

16:00 - 16:45

Instructor-led Class Session

16:45 - 17:00

Break

17:00 - 18:00

Open Office Hours

During these 60 min sessions, TAs will be available online. Student attendance is not mandatory and instructor attendance is not required. This is an opportunity for students to drop-in and ask questions or seek help with homework and/or labs.

Why should you study UX/UI Design in Amsterdam

Global design hubAmsterdam’s design ecosystem holds its own against those of metropolises like London and New York. What sets it apart is a unique collaborative environment that has brought in some of the world’s top design talents, with 14 major companies now based in Amsterdam. Architecture and design companies have taken up shop in Amsterdam to bridge the gap between traditional branding and tech. Amsterdam also maintains a world-class infrastructure, high-speed broadband, top-tier digital service providers and the Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX) that make this city the perfect home for design companies.
International eventsAmong the many world-renowned UX design events that call Amsterdam home, UX STRAT is one of the most impressive. This conference gathers design leaders, strategists, user researchers, design-focused data analysts, product managers and experienced designers from all around the world. You’ll experience presentations and workshops detailing the newest UX trends, and discuss how the industry intersects with business strategy, product design and service design.
Flourishing meetup sceneAmsterdam’s UX meetup scene is thriving, with a vast multitude of meetups and gatherings taking place each month. A particularly powerful example of which is Amsterdam UX. This community brings together UX designers to discuss the industry, the craft and everything related to them. Common topics include interaction design, visual design, user research, sketching and prototyping. Jump into this powerful community to share your experience, present projects and analyze trends.

Projects built by students

MPULSE, the music fans’ website

MPULSE implements lean UX and design thinking to create the ultimate place for music fans to follow their favorite bands.

Laura Amber, UX/UI Design
Blinder, a new dating experience

Blinder is a dating app that finds matches based on hobbies, tastes, etc., rather than simply using photos.

Chris Peterson, UX/UI Design

What sets Amsterdam apart?

As one of the most vibrant, young and modern cities in Europe, Amsterdam was named the best European tech city to work in by Hubspot. Its diverse residents relish living a healthy lifestyle, so you will find them active and exercising all times of the year.
In turn, Amsterdam ranks fairly low when considering the cost of living, and it boasts an immense talent pool of more than a quarter of a million professionals. As well, our campus sits right in the heart of the city along one of its famous canals.
Come build your new career surrounded by not only some of Europe’s biggest tech companies, but also its most beautiful historical treasures.

More Questions?

We are committed to helping you start your career in tech. Our financing options range from traditional loans to pay-for-success models so you can choose the option that best fits your needs. Simply get in touch with our admissions team and they will give you more information about the available options.

Get in touch with our Admissions team