Transform Your Tech Skills into a Rewarding
UI/UX Career
Personalized 1:1 mentorship, practical learning, job assistance and real-world projects to help you land your dream job in UI/UX design.
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What is controlShiftD?
Say Hello to a New Career in UI/UX Design
Switch from
Dev to UX
We help tech professionals transition into successful UI/UX design careers. Whether you’re a frontend or full-stack developer, we understand your background and guide you step-by-step to become a confident UX designer.
Learn UX Design and UX Engineering
Gain practical experience through hands-on courses, developing both creative and technical skills with a focus on user experience design. Our advanced coursework provides a dedicated platform to bring your final thesis project to life, preparing you for a successful career.
UX Interview prep
We will teach you how to find, source, and automatically apply to hidden job opportunities to shift your career to UX.
Results
We are results-driven, and it shows. Take a look.
Your journey to becoming a UX Pro
Fundamentals of UX Design
Build a solid foundation in UX design by learning user-centered principles, user research basics, and design thinking. By the end of this week, you’ll have a fundamental understanding of what drives impactful design and how to approach problems from a user-first perspective.
UX Interview Prep: Building a Killer Portfolio
Your portfolio is your passport to job opportunities in UI/UX. With guidance from industry expert Kyle, you’ll learn how to craft a portfolio that showcases your skills, highlights your unique value, and stands out to potential employers.
Job Application Automation
Optimize your job search with automation! This week, Kanad will walk you through using scripts in Zerowork to simultaneously apply to multiple job opportunities. Get efficient and organized, so you’re spending less time searching and more time connecting with employers.
Fundamentals of Business Networking
Networking is a crucial skill in any industry. In this module, you’ll learn the art of building and nurturing a professional network, both within and outside your organization. By the end of this week, you’ll understand how to leverage your connections to open doors to new opportunities.
Leadership Skills: Positioning Yourself as an Expert with a Journey-Sharing Approach
Discover how to position yourself as a trusted voice in UI/UX without the pressure of claiming to be an "expert." This module encourages a “journey-sharing” approach, where you can grow your influence by authentically sharing your learning and insights with others.
Leadership Skills: Effective Teamwork After Switching Your Career Ladder
Transitioning into a new field requires strong teamwork abilities. This week, we’ll focus on effective collaboration in a design environment and building strong, supportive relationships within a team. You’ll learn how to fit into your new role while making meaningful contributions.
Leadership Skills: Intra-Company Networking After Switching Your Career Ladder
Learn how to network within your new organization to establish yourself as a valuable team member and make your presence known. Building an internal network can significantly enhance your career progression and open up new opportunities for advancement.
UX Interview Prep: Mock Interviews
Get ready for real-world interviews with hands-on mock interview practice. This week, you’ll participate in mock interviews with industry mentors, receiving personalized feedback and insights on how to improve and impress during actual interviews.
UX Interview Prep: Mock UX Design Assignments
Master the art of UX design assignments often required in interviews. Through realistic mock assignments, you’ll gain practical experience and learn how to approach these challenges with confidence, creativity, and strategic thinking.
Personalized Job Applications: Automate for Impact
Stand out from other applicants by personalizing your applications with automation. This module teaches you how to set up workflows that customize your applications, making each one feel unique and tailored to the role – without the extra time investment.
Acquire 25+ UX Skills
Learn 10+ UX Tools
testimonials
Control Shift D is the best program out there to make the jump from Dev to UX
Kyle Torres
Citi Bank, Senior UX Designer
Meet your mentors
Control Shift D brings the top facilitators and mentors
Learn from industry professionals who’ve made their mark in UI/UX design and know what it takes to succeed. Each mentor brings years of experience and a passion for helping software professionals make a successful career shift.
UI/UX Training FAQs
ControlShiftD is a program to help you land a job in UX field, that you can do while still doing your full-time job. The program is designed to teach you everything you need to shift your career from pure engineering to UX. If accepted into the program, you get assigned to a cohort. Each cohort meets for 2 hours every Sunday. During the program, instructors from FAANG companies teach you how to do UX Design, how to prep for a career changing interview, how to create automations to apply to all the jobs, how to get dozens of job interviews, and how to establish yourself as an authority leader after your secure your job.
The program lasts for 3 months. During the first month, we teach you the "hard skills" where you spend 2 hours every Sunday with your instructors and cohort-mates. In the last 2 months we build your portfolio, create automations for job applications, and prepare your interviewing skills.
Yes the program is completely anonymous. In fact, this is almost a "Secret Program". We conduct an introductory 1:1 interview with every applicant before accepting them and make sure no two people from the same team are accepted. We make sure that your current employer does not find out that you are planning to switch your career to UX.
The program comes with a full money-back guarantee and costs $1000/mo. We make sure that you get a new job in UX with a high-paying salary.
At ControlShiftD, we specialize in helping tech professionals transition into UI/UX with a uniquely personalized approach. Our program focuses on 1:1 mentorship, hands-on projects, and career coaching tailored to your individual needs. Unlike traditional bootcamps, we offer guidance specifically for those coming from a tech background, helping you build on your existing skills and develop the UI/UX expertise that employers seek.
You’ll work on a variety of projects designed to simulate real-world UI/UX challenges. These include user research, wireframing, prototyping, and user testing. By the end of the program, you’ll have a complete portfolio with projects that demonstrate your skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity—key elements that potential employers look for.
We provide comprehensive career support, including resume reviews, portfolio building, interview preparation, and job search strategy. Additionally, you’ll receive personalized guidance on networking and navigating the UI/UX job market. Many of our graduates secure positions within months of completing the program, thanks to our practical, career-focused approach.
No prior design experience is required! Our program is tailored for tech professionals like frontend or full-stack developers who want to shift to UI/UX. We start with foundational concepts and gradually advance, ensuring you have a solid understanding of UI/UX, regardless of your background.
Yes, ControlShiftD is a fully online program, allowing you to learn from anywhere. Our flexible structure includes self-paced content, live mentorship sessions, and community interactions, giving you the benefits of both independent learning and personalized guidance.
You’ll have weekly 1:1 video calls with your assigned mentor to review your progress, discuss feedback, and address any questions. Additionally, you can reach out to your mentor via chat for guidance throughout the week. This ongoing mentorship helps you stay on track and feel supported every step of the way.
We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. If you decide within the first two weeks that ControlShiftD isn’t the right fit, you can request a full refund. After 14 days, we provide prorated refunds based on your progress, ensuring flexibility for all students.
If you’re a tech professional (such as a frontend or full-stack developer) looking to transition to a creative, user-focused role in UI/UX design, ControlShiftD could be a great fit. Our program is tailored to help you leverage your existing skills while learning the core principles of design, making it easier to step into a new career path.
Ready to make you career shift?
Get started on your path to a rewarding UI/UX career. Whether you’re looking to break into the field or level up your skills, ControlShiftD has the tools, mentorship, and support you need to succeed.
