UI/UX & Prototype Design
Dive deep into user-centric research and interactive interface creation while targeting industry-standard prototyping and professional product design skills.
The UI/UX & Prototype Design course is a comprehensive, hands-on program that guides learners from foundational principles to advanced mobile and desktop user interface design. Throughout this course, students will master the full design lifecycle from user research and information architecture to wireframing, visual design, and interactive prototyping. With project-based exercises and real-world design tasks, participants develop practical skills in tools such as Figma and become adept at crafting user-centred digital experiences. By the end, graduates will be able to design intuitive and functional interfaces, as well as test prototypes, ready to create impactful websites, mobile apps, or software products professionally.
- Fee
- ₦
- Format
- On-Site
- Course code
- Frequency
- 3 days weekly
- Session
- 2 hours per session
Upcoming batches
Physical instructor
Learn with peers
Milestone projects
Accreditation backed
Welcome to UI/UX & Prototype Design Training
Skill Relevance
UI/UX and Prototype design skills are among the most in-demand in the global tech job market. According to LinkedIn's 2024 Emerging Jobs Report, UX Designer roles grew by 23% annually over the past three years, ranking in the top 10 emerging professions worldwide. Additionally, a 2023 Adobe Creative Survey revealed that 87% of hiring managers prioritise candidates with prototyping and user testing experience, core competencies embedded in this course.
In Nigeria, the tech startup ecosystem alone created over 4,000 digital design roles in 2024 (According to TechCabal Job Trends Q4 2024). With 73% of companies now investing more in user experience to gain a competitive advantage (Forrester, 2024), graduates of this course are positioned at the forefront of a high-impact, future-proof career path. UI/UX designers command competitive salaries: entry- to mid-level designers earn between ₦122,000 and ₦652,000 per month (2025 data), underscoring that these skills are monetizable locally and can lead to stable income.
Key Benefits
The UI/UX & Prototype Design course is built around three core themes: design foundation, design execution, and career readiness. Students will deepen their expertise and confidence in the following ways.
Develop a strong understanding of user-centred design principles, including usability, accessibility, and design thinking, to create intuitive and meaningful digital experiences. Learn how to analyse user behaviour, define user needs, and translate insights into clear, structured design solutions that enhance product value.
Strengthen your creative and analytical thinking by learning how to approach design problems systematically, ensuring clarity, empathy, and purpose in every project. Master industry-standard tools such as Figma to design wireframes, mockups, and fully interactive high-fidelity prototypes used by modern product teams.
Learn to create visually appealing interfaces through the application of typography, colour theory, spacing, layout, and visual hierarchy principles. Build confidence in testing and iterating your designs through usability testing, feedback analysis, and continuous refinement, mirroring real-world design workflows for websites, web apps, and mobile applications.
Build a strong, professional design portfolio featuring real-world projects that clearly demonstrate your UI/UX capabilities to employers, clients, and recruiters. Gain practical skills that align with in-demand roles such as UI/UX Designer, Product Designer, Interaction Designer, and UX Researcher.
Key Modules and Packages
Foundations of UI/UX & Figma Essentials
This module introduces UI vs. UX, user-centred design principles, and the fundamentals of using Figma. Learners explore the interface, layers, assets, workspaces, and basic object manipulation, building a strong foundation for practical design work.
Prototyping Concepts, UI/UX Principles & Typography
Students will learn the different prototyping stages (paper, low-fidelity, and high-fidelity prototyping), alongside UIUX principles such as hierarchy, colour theory, CTA design, and typography, including readability, alignment, spacing, and text structure, preparing learners to create clean, consistent, user-friendly layouts.
JLayout Systems, Grids, Transitions & Micro-Interactions
This course also covers responsive breakpoints, auto-layout, flex properties, scroll behaviours, and grid systems. Students also explore animations, component states, transitions, and micro-interactions such as loaders, dropdowns, and checkboxes to create dynamic, intuitive interfaces.
Figma Community, Plugins & Project Publishing
Learners engage with the Figma global community, download resources, install plugins, and publish projects. This module builds collaboration and creativity while introducing platforms like Dribbble and Behance for showcasing design work professionally.
FigJam & Ideation Workflows
Students work on team projects, give and receive feedback, and manage collaborative workflows. In FigJam, they brainstorm, diagram, share ideas, and develop moodboards. The module strengthens teamwork, communication, and structured ideation for UX planning.
High-Fidelity Web & Mobile Interface Design
Learners design complete desktop and mobile interfaces, including dashboards, product pages, and authentication flows. They apply responsive design principles, prototype interactions, present designs, and prepare assets for handoff using Figma's inspection and export tools.
Feedback Analysis & Iteration
Students conduct usability tests, gather user feedback, and iterate on their designs. They apply UX testing methods like A/B testing and accessibility checks, refining their interfaces with error states, alerts, success messages, and interactive feedback behaviours.
Portfolio Development & Career Launch
The capstone module guides learners in packaging their work into a compelling, job-ready portfolio. Students craft case studies, highlighting problem-solving depth and business impact—ensuring graduates are equipped to pursue employment, internships, or independent consulting.
Labour Market Opportunities
UI/UX Designer / Product Designer Roles
Given the growing demand for user-centred digital products, our graduates are well-positioned to fill roles designing interfaces and experiences for websites, mobile apps, fintech platforms, e-commerce, and digital services both in local companies and global firms hiring remotely.
Freelance / Remote UI/UX Contractor
With polished portfolio projects and practical design skills, you can work as a freelance or remote UI/UX contractor. This offers flexibility and access to clients beyond local markets, making the course attractive for entrepreneurs, digital nomads, or side-hustle designers.
UX Researcher / Interaction Designer
For those inclined toward user research and interaction design, the course's focus on information architecture, user flows, and usability testing opens opportunities in roles centred on user research, UX analysis, interaction design, and accessibility not just visual design.
Startup & Product Founder
If you plan to build your own digital product-website, web app, or mobile app; this course equips you with the design capability to plan, prototype, and launch without needing an external designer. It's especially valuable for founders who want full control over product UX/UI.
What Our Students Say
My training experience at EarlyCode Institute has been very insightful and practical. The UI/UX training was beginner-friendly, well-structured, and focused on real-life design principles. The instructors were patient, supportive, and explained concepts clearly, which helped me understand UI/UX from the ground up. Overall, the training boosted my confidence and gave me a solid foundation to continue growing in design.
My UI/UX prototype design training is going smoothly,I have learnt a lot which was taught in a way that one cannot forget.
Freelancer
Who Should Attend
Beginners interested in product design
As a beginner, you will learn the core principles of visual hierarchy, typography, and color theory to create engaging user interfaces. By the end of the program, you will have a solid foundation to turn creative ideas into functional product concepts.
Graphic designers transitioning into UI/UX
For those already skilled in aesthetics, this course teaches you how to shift your focus from static layouts to interactive user experiences. You will learn to apply your existing design knowledge to digital systems, focusing on usability and accessibility standards. This transition will empower you to move beyond how it looks to mastering how it works for the end user.
Anyone interested in user research, prototyping, and mobile/web app design
This path dives deep into the psychology of the user, teaching you how to conduct interviews and synthesize data into actionable insights. You will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools to build low and high-fidelity prototypes that simulate real app behavior. It is perfect for those who want to oversee the entire design lifecycle, from initial wireframes to polished mobile and web interfaces.
Startup founders creating user-friendly digital products
Founders will gain the essential skills to design and validate their product ideas before investing in expensive development. You will learn how to create intuitive user flows that reduce friction and increase customer retention for your MVP. This knowledge ensures you can communicate effectively with developers and build a product that truly solves your target market's problems.
Individuals preparing for UI/UX freelance work or internships
This course focuses on building a professional-grade portfolio that showcases your problem-solving process to potential employers or clients. You will work on real-world projects, learning how to document your design decisions and present your case studies effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
The UI/UX and Prototype Design course is a practical training program focused on creating great digital products (mobile app or website). It is about learning the entire process of designing an application or website from the ground up, with a strong emphasis on what makes a product easy and enjoyable for users.
UI (User Interface) focuses on the visual and interactive elements of a digital product. This is what the user(the person using the product) actually sees and interacts with. The goal is to make the interface beautifully pleasing and interesting. UX (User Experience) focuses on the user's overall experience with a product. The goal is to make the digital product useful, easy to use, and enjoyable. It's about the entire journey the user takes when interacting with a digital product
During the class, you'll learn the practical skills and have a portfolio of projects to start a career as a UI/UX designer.
No, UI/UX and Web Design are not the same thing, though they are very closely related and often overlap. UI/UX main focus is on design using an app or software, while Web Design main focus is on design using code.
The software or application used to teach UI/UX and Prototype Design is Figma
