Fast-track your UX career 🚀

Learn Figma. Equip yourself with the design skills and personal project portfolio needed for your first UX/product design client project. 

🔔 Enroll and buy first, then wait for an invite email to join the platform.

Experience the Most Hands-On, Relevant, and Up-to-Date UX Course

If you're a beginner or intermediate Figma user aiming to become a product or UX designer, this self-paced, interactive course is tailor-made for you.

It serves as an ideal add-on to your current bootcamp or works perfectly as a standalone course. You'll gain essential Figma and product thinking skills through interactive videos and get access to exclusive templates, resources, network, and insights.

Featured in Forbes

On October 18, 2023, Fast Track UX Course is featured in Forbes Australia. This recognition by one of the world's leading business publications highlights the course's effectiveness in providing practical, skill-based UX design training.

🎁 By choosing to buy during the early bird sales, you'll enjoy a saving.

You can also get early access to the course materials, have a chance to interact directly with the instructor, and receive an invitation to our private community.

It's the perfect opportunity to elevate your design skills and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing world of UX and product design. Take the leap today!

Figma, a tool that you'll use day and night in the design industry, is constantly evolving.

Figma’s the latest update announced at Config 2023. Aliena Cai was invited to the Figma conference in San Francisco.

Many design programs fall behind, either introducing Figma too late or failing to update their curriculum. This course ensures you stay on top of these changes.

Additionally, you'll learn real-world design processes, including industry secrets not typically shared in traditional bootcamps.

Two main roadblocks to your dream UX/product design job, even with a degree or program certificate

☝️ Your portfolio needs a professional polish.

The solution? This course. With practical, hands-on training in Figma, you'll learn to create or redesign a personal project that mirrors real-world demands.

You'll also be guided on how to effectively showcase this project in your portfolio, enhancing its professional appeal.

✌️ Your portfolio needs a real-world project.

Remember, transitioning into UI/UX design is more like a marathon than a sprint. To secure your dream job, it's essential to demonstrate to tech company recruiters that you have experience working with clients - this typically means presenting at least one client project.

But getting that first project without prior experience can be tricky. The solution? Showcase your ability through a polished personal project and leverage effective networking.

This course helps you do just that. You'll learn to build or refine a personal project, while also uncovering networking secrets that can accelerate your path towards securing your first client project.

Course Syllabus (Beta)

Module 1: Figma Fundamentals for UX Design (Produced)

  1. Setting Course: The UX Journey Ahead
  2. UI, UX, vs. Product Design
  3. Wireframing Magic with Figma 🪄
  4. Next-Level Wireframing and Design Wisdom 🎁
  5. Figma Prototyping Basics
  6. Crafting a Lo-Fi Prototype 🍞
  7. Designing a Banking App
  8. Creating a Hi-Fi Prototype 🏦
  9. Figma Prototyping Basics

Module 2: Advanced Figma for UX Design (Produced)

  1. Introduction to Auto Layout
  2. Introduction to Components
  3. Crafting the Youtube Card Component 🔁
  4. Introduction to Design Systems
  5. Applying the Shopify Design System
  6. 🎁 Why Reinventing the Wheel Isn't Always Necessary

Module 3: Kickstart Your Personal UX Project (Coming Soon)

  1. Choosing a Great Project Topic for Your Portfolio
  2. Crafting Meaningful Personas in Figma (Coming Soon)
  3. User Journeys and User Flows in Figma (Coming Soon)
  4. 🎁 The Importance of Focusing on the Happy Path (Coming Soon)
  5. Wireframe V1.0 for Your Personal Project (Coming Soon)
  6. Creating a Design System (Coming Soon)
  7. Prototype V1.0 for your Personal Project (Coming Soon)

Module 4: Finalize and showcase your Personal Project (Coming Soon)

  1. User Testing with Figjam (Coming Soon)
  2. Design Iterations for Your Personal Project (Coming Soon)
  3. Portfolio Power-Up: How to Best Present Your Work (Coming Soon)
  4. 🎁 How to get your first real world client (Coming Soon)
  5. Course Recap & Next Steps (Coming Soon)
  • Inês Silveira

    Fast-Track UX course has been incredibly beneficial for me. I'm a junior UX designer who was drawn to this course for its practical, skill-oriented approach. The in-depth wireframing and advanced Figma lessons have been particularly insightful.

    Aliena's teaching style is highly engaging; it's like waiting for the next episode of a good TV series. I also appreciate the collaborative nature of this course, allowing us as students to contribute to its ongoing development.

    Most notably, since applying the skills I've acquired in this course, I've successfully landed my first job interviews in the field!!!🥳

  • James

    After completing my UX/UI bootcamp, I was drawn to Aliena's Figma course because of her unique teaching style. Her insights not only enhanced my UI skills but also transformed my entire UX journey. Thanks to Aliena's comprehensive lessons and hands-on approach, I transitioned effortlessly from theory to practice. Today, I'm proud to manage two freelance projects in France as a UX designer, where I craft user-centric digital solutions. 💫

  • Osisanya Oluwadayomisi

    Having a background rooted in the health and medical field, my aspiration for the tech industry has been a longstanding ambition since my formative years.

    Aliena's instructional prowess is characterized by its effectiveness and interactivity, impacting the field of UX with a sense of enjoyment. Through my engagement with this course and her, I have grown as a UX designer and undergone substantial iterations on three distinct design projects and have gleaned invaluable insights into the dynamics of the UX industry, courtesy of Aliena's guidance and expertise.

  • Lauren Hyun

    I am enjoying this course so much. I have a background in Graphic Design and throughout 2 years of my ux design experience, I didn't understand how to use certain tools in Figma such as auto layout and components. I have been Aliena's subscriber for a long time and when I found out she was releasing this course, I was beyond excited and felt that this is the course I needed. It is so engaging, straightforward, and different from the lessons I learned. Aliena not only touches upon the Figma tutorials, but provides UX career advices. Her tutorials helped me understand better with using Figma. I have applied her tutorials to my side projects and it has been so beneficial with saving time and convenience using it!

  • Samia Choudhury

    Aliena Cai's Fast Track UX Crash Course has been a game-changer in my journey. As a teaching assistant in a UK primary school seeking a career change, I stumbled upon UX while scouring the internet. Aliena's YouTube videos immediately captivated me, and her course proved to be a revelation. Her explanations are exceptionally clear, making complex UX concepts easily understandable. This course has equipped me with valuable skills and knowledge, opening doors to a promising career transition. I'm grateful for Aliena's guidance and couldn't have asked for a better mentor in this exciting new chapter of my life.

  • Jun Jin

    As an industrial designer with a background in physical product design, I recently realized the growing importance of digital aspects in our field. This prompted me to explore digital tools for design, and Aliena's Figma course was the perfect starting point. The course breaks down the learning process into manageable steps, making it easy to digest. The instructional videos are thoughtfully edited to encourage active learning, allowing you to practice what you've learned right away and receive immediate feedback.

    I've gained a lot from this course. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone looking to learn digital design tools and processes in an effective and practical manner. It's an invaluable resource for beginners and experienced designers alike.

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Aliena Cai at SCI Conference

About your instructor - Aliena Cai

Aliena (Elena) Cai is the CEO and Product Design Lead at Aliena Design LLC. Since 2017, Aliena has helped 10+ companies such as eBay to bring products from 0 to 1.

Together, Aliena's design projects helped these companies added more than 20M+ USD annual revenue. Aliena has also helped 1M+ aspiring product/UX designers with their design career through her Youtube channel Aliena Cai

Aliena is an important voice in her field and continues to help people learn about design all around the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

I'm a beginner with no design experience. Can I still take the course?

Absolutely! This course is perfect for beginners. We start with the basics and gradually move to advanced concepts.

I’m already taking another bootcamp/ certificate program. Can I still take the course?

Absolutely! This course can help fill in the gaps and connect the dots with other programs you're taking.

When does the course start and finish?

The course is self-paced. You decide when to start and finish. For beginners, we suggest spending 1-3 hours a day and completing the course in 2 months. If you've already completed a personal project and would like to use this course to iterate on it for your portfolio, we suggest spending 1-3 hours a day and finishing the course in a month.

How long do I have access to the course?

After enrolling, you have unlimited lifetime access to the course across any and all devices you own.

What if I am unhappy with the course?

We want you to be satisfied. If you're not happy with the course, contact us within the first 30 days and we will provide a full refund.

Can I ask questions or share feedback about the course content?

Yes, we welcome your questions and feedback. You can share them in the course comments section.

What will I need to complete the course?

All you need is a computer, an internet connection, and a willingness to learn. We'll guide you through setting up any necessary software for the course. Please test if you can access Figma through the following link: https://psxid.figma.com/mtvfdvfjvpps. If you have a student email, we suggest you use that to access additional Figma features.

Will there be any additional charges?

There is one thing that might enhance your course experience, Figma professional plan: https://psxid.figma.com/sp3ulqgt744y-cb44ct. If you have a student email, simply use your student email and you won’t need to upgrade. If not, we suggest you upgrade, but it's not immediately necessary.

I experienced a problem at checkout. What should I do?

Please email aliena.connect@gmail.com, and we will resolve the issue within 1-2 business days.

Failure to receive a platform invite post-purchase is often due to an email address being misspelled during checkout.

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