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Product Design Pro
Product Design Pro
At BuildUp Bootcamp, we give you the right tools through a hands-on approach to research, design, prototype, and deliver new products that meet the needs of consumers. The program requires about 10-12 hours per week and takes place only during evening hours (~19:00-21:00).
During our 16-week course, you will learn how to perform Human Centered Design for future users of your products through User Interviews so you can create accurate Problem Statements, Personas, and User Journeys that help will inform your designs and prototypes. You will work with a team to generate ideas via Brainstorming, Mind Mapping, and Lightning Demos. You will take those ideas and utilize Information Architecture, Visual Hierarchy, and Color Theory to create intuitive designs, which you will deliver to developers in Style Guides and Design Systems.
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Skills you will build up
You will learn how to conduct user research, define user problems and clarify business objectives.
You will learn how to create personas, storyboarding, and user journeys.
You will learn how to design information architecture and intuitive navigation.
You will learn how to create wireframes and user flows.
You will learn how to prototype and test your concepts.
You will learn how to create visual design concepts, apply color theory and typography for the web.
You will learn how to communicate and collaborate with cross-functional partners.
Who can join the program?
1. Mid-level Developers looking to advance their skills in backend development, particularly focusing on AI and automation.
2. Professionals interested in using no-code and AI tools to enhance productivity without sacrificing technical depth.
3. Engineers eager to learn how AI co-pilots can streamline coding, automate repetitive tasks, and enable rapid deployment of back-end solutions.
You should have:
- Design Role
- Strong Initiative
You are not good fit if:
- Entry Level
- Career Switching
- CEO or Founder
The most practical method
Students at BuildUp study online via live sessions, online materials, and office hours with their tutor. Our eduction is work driven, focused on teaching complex problem solving and putting what you have learned into practice immediately.
Along with mentors, the learning and product building process at BuildUp is also guided by tutors and deans, who are renowned experts in their fields. The Mentor Network at BuildUp is ever-growing!
Working in multi-disciplinary teams, students at BuildUp create, deliver, and market real products that solve real customer problems.
Eduction here is lifelong, as students have the opportunity to come back and join more advanced programs as they grow professionally.
Here is a rough timeline showing all the tasks you’ll learn to accomplish during your BuildUp education. Besides solving these challenges, you’ll also develop a comprehensive understanding of other professions in relation to your own. Such experience will be very useful as you get promoted and begin working with more professionals from other disciplines.
Explore the full program schedule:
The skill tree of the program
Community — your key to accelerated growth
At BuildUp, we're building a modern educational culture that redefines how community and learning come together.
Being part of any BuildUp program means you’ll have access to our community of world-class professionals. With every new program we launch and every batch we start, your network will get stronger and your growth will accelerate.
This is your career boost
Live Case Studies Each Week
Each week, you will go deeper by attending a live online session via Zoom where the tutor will walk through a real-life scenario applying the concepts you learned. Live sessions are 2 hours and take place weekly during a cohort. Hear how industry leaders from companies like Tripadvisor, Tinder, Uber, and more have addressed similar challenges.
Work in Team and Peer-to-peer Culture Learning
Every week there will be optional opportunities to connect with peers in the cohort solving similar problems to you. Join a small group to discuss applying the concepts, attend/host a community deep-dive session on a special topic, or discuss questions within the forum and Slack.
Apply the Problem Solving Methodology
Translate the frameworks to your company with active, hands-on exercises, worksheets, and weekly micro-projects. Expect to spend about 2 hours a week on active learning. A plan for action: Build a plan that you can take back to your company. Start small, achieve results, and amplify your impact.
Reasons to apply
An evening program
BuildUp is flexible. If you have free hours in the evening after work, you can easily learn with us, and your main job won’t suffer. You will need to learn 6 hours per week of online content with only 2 hours of live calls with tutors, and then it is an offline meeting with your team in a local Co-working space in Yerevan.
You think you have a top job and salary...but do you?
Sure, if you are a VP of Engineering at Microsoft, you can ignore this. But if you want to be one in the next 10 years, please apply here.
Consumed by your “Levi” every night?
You don't want to work a second job your whole life, right? Why not learn now and upgrade your salary, so you can better enjoy life.
You’ll own the product
This is not just another internship. You’ll build a product with the team, and you’ll own the product with your team.
Your current learning from seniors is too slow
You may be learning in your current job. And it might be enough if you want to become a professional in 3-5 years. At BuildUp, you can do it in 4 months and with a whole new perspective.
And these other points to consider
All of our tutors are top-level professionals. We teach mindset, so you’ll learn critical thinking and complex problem-solving. You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team solving real-life problems. And eventually, see the incredible community that will mentor you.
FAQ
1. How is this bootcamp different from other Product Design programs?
Our global community and international tutors and mentors are the key differentiators of this Bootcamp. You will have access to the best specialists in the Armenian tech community and will be guided by tutors and mentors with global experience and mindset. Also, this program will replicate an actual product building experience where students will practice leading design direction effectively and confidently.
2. What kind of backgrounds do people have that take this bootcamp?
It is important for you to have a background in digital design and at least 3+ years of work experience. This program is not created for beginners, a mid-level knowledge and experience in design theory, processes and techniques are necessary for this bootcamp.
3. What design tools will be used during this program?
Having at least a basic knowledge of Figma is recommended to collaborate with the team more easily and effectively. Using other design tools are up to the student.
4. How much does it cost?
The beauty of BuildUp is that no payment is required at the beginning. However, you will be required to pay 1700$ USD eventually. We offer a special agreement called an ISA (Income Sharing Agreement), which means that you don't owe a payment when accepted, but once your salary reaches a specific level, you will be required to come back to our community, became part of it, and pay it forward in the form of 100$ USD dollars per month for 17 continuous months. Please note these terms may change in the future.
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