Where Future-Ready Designers Become Startup Leaders
Spend 9 months in a real-world design studio setup, gaining hands-on experience and corporate world exposure from day one.
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Gain Real-World Experience with 9 Months of Corporate Exposure
Step into the shoes of a professional designer from day one.
Our program doesn’t just simulate the industry—it immerses you in it. Over 9 months, you’ll work on real-world projects in collaboration with top design teams from leading companies. From product thinking to stakeholder management, you'll build skills that matter—guided by those already working in the field. It’s your runway into the real world of UX.
Build and Launch Your Own Product with Our Capstone Project
Entrepreneurship is not just a buzzword here—it’s a pathway.
In the final leg of the program, you'll turn ideas into reality through a guided capstone project. Whether it's an app, a service, or a social impact solution, you’ll design, prototype, and present a product you believe in. And the best part? You get access to a network of mentors and potential investors to help bring your vision to life.
100% Job Guarantee or Your Money Back
Your future in design is secured—with us.
We’re so confident in the strength of our program that we offer a guaranteed job placement within six months of graduating. If not, you get a full refund. It’s our way of investing in your success—and showing we’re in this together.
Learn from the Best in the Industry
Design professionals. Real-time mentorship. Future-ready skills.
Our instructors are senior design leaders and practitioners from global brands like Microsoft, PayPal, and Capgemini. They don’t just teach—they mentor. Through live sessions, critiques, and 1:1 guidance, you’ll learn the mindset, tools, and workflows that shape today’s most innovative design teams.
The UMO Design Grads Advantage
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Master UX, tech, and business skills through a 4-phase, hands-on curriculum.
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Work on real-world projects in a studio setting—build, test, pitch, repeat.
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Only certification program vetted and verified by design leaders from global design focused organizations
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Showcase your work and network with global design leaders at the UXINDIA Conference.
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Work on real-world projects and capstone projects that you design, validate and pitch.
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Get personalized guidance from top industry experts and design leaders.
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Find the spotlight amongst UMO.Design’s community of 90,000 designers
What Makes UMO Design Grads Unique?
UMO Grads 2025 is a transformative 12-month, full-time, onsite program designed to shape the next generation of future-ready leaders in design, technology, and entrepreneurship. Taught by top design leaders, tech innovators, and startup founders, the program blends human-centered design with cutting-edge tech and business strategy—culminating in the launch of real startups.
Work From A Design Studio
A 12-month onsite program combining UX/UI, design thinking, tech, and business to prepare you for the real world—with a strong focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.
Build Your Own Product
Graduate with more than just a certificate—leave with a real product. Our capstone project guides you through launching your own startup from idea to pitch.
Learn by Doing
Work on real-world projects in a collaborative design studio setup, guided by top industry mentors. Learn the tools, processes, and mindset needed to design for impact.
Global Mentors & Industry Access
Gain insights from world-class designers, entrepreneurs, and investors through weekend classes, workshops, and exclusive networking opportunities.
UMO DESIGN & UXINDIA ARE TRUSTED BY:
Who This Course Is Built For
Recent Graduates
Kickstart your career with real-world projects, expert mentorship, and startup exposure.
Career Switchers
Move into the world of UX, product design, and innovation—no prior experience needed.
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Have a big idea? Learn how to design, build, and pitch your own startup from scratch.
Design Enthusiasts & Techies
Sharpen your skills and build cross-disciplinary expertise that bridges design and business.
Mentors
Anupama Mishra
Senior UX Designer, Paypal
Satish Bhavankar
Director, Avas Digitech International
Adesh Bhansali
UX Lead, Lollypop Design Studio
Akshaya Krishnan
Creative Director & Facilitator, Insight Coaching Solutions
Coaches
Khaba Oinam
Head of Design, Aspire
Sherene Kuruvilla
Associate Director Product Design, Whatfix
Madhukar Joshi
Director - Design Strategy and Ops, Kyndryl
Naveen Mamgain
Design, Rapido
Kapil Joshi
UX Design Practice Head, Capgemini
Learning Model
Format
Hybrid (In-studio, Hyderabad + Online), Instructor-led, and 1:1 Mentoring
Certificate
Course Completion Certificate
Level
Undergrads and Professionals
Duration
9 months (course + corporate training)
Effort
40 - 50 Hours/Week
Process
Aptitude, Screening, Interview (Limited Seats)
Receive your certificate at the biggest UX Design Conference in the World
Those who successfully complete their course will receive their Certification at the grand stage of UXINDIA 2025. This not only adds a valuable credential to your profile but also provides an exclusive opportunity to network with design leaders and industry experts at one of the world's largest design conferences. Seize this chance to showcase your achievements and establish connections that can propel your design career to new heights.
Grow and Excel with UMO Design Community Support
UMO Design Grads provides you with the support of the thriving and ever-growing UMO Design community of 90,000 members. We not only offer you a certificate, but we also offer you a network of support. The learning system ensures that as an aspiring UX Designer, you're never alone on your journey.
After nearly a decade of practising architecture, I made a shift in my career to UX Design. UMO Design School’s UX courses helped me make this transition. It can be intimidating to make a career switch but UMO Design school ensured that it was a smooth journey. The 4 month UX Design course was nothing short of transformative. Covering design essentials, foundations in UX, user research and visual design. It provided me with a robust foundation that not only gave me the confidence to participate in a global UX design challenge but also led to our team winning the prestigious Best Design Award in the Professional and Citizens category. This course not only equipped me with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in UX design but also paved the way for real-world success, making it a truly exceptional investment in my career.
- Ankita Chandavarkar
My UMO Design School experience was profoundly transformative. It offered more than education, creating a nurturing environment where I acquired crucial UX principles, including design fundamentals. I navigated both theoretical and real-world challenges, guided by Bapu, our co-founder and mentor, who provided individualized attention, unwavering support, and invaluable patience in my journey into a new professional domain. We were also privileged to attend W SUMMIT workshops, complete Wi Design tests, and access UXINDIA 2023, unveiling the intricate AI-UX connection. UMO Design School is the ideal choice for career changers from diverse backgrounds, offering comprehensive education and global insights.
- Kalyani Vangara
Enrolling in the UMO Design School was one of the best decisions that I have made. As someone with no previous design background or experience, I was immersed into design learning from the ground up. We started with the philosophy of design before learning about design principles and best practices.
The course prepares you to approach design as the multidisciplinary field that is truly is, rather than just teaching you how to use a design software or tool. Most importantly, there is a true emphasis on empathy and making design more accessible and sustainable for all. The course is backed by the UMO Design Foundation, which puts education over profit. I would highly recommend the course to all aspiring designers!
- Raja Singh
UMO Design Grads Is A Part Of UMO's 1MW Initiative.
UMO.Design has multiple initiative to empower women in design. UMO Design Grads is one of the many initiatives aligned with the 1 Million Women in Design (1MW) mission. By fostering design literacy, this program opens avenues for skill-building, diversity, and abundant opportunities.
UMO Design Grads offers a 5% discount to female design students. Use the code UMOFORWOMEN during the enrollment process.
Bootcamp
Masterclass
Online Courses
UMO Design Grads
Course Duration
2-4 Months
4 -8 Months
3 weeks - 1.5 Months
12 months
1:1 Mentor Support
Job Guarantee
Internship
Capstone Project
Portfolio Design Support
Direct Access to Design Events
Access to Conference, Workshops & Resources
Payment Options
₹ 125,000
₹ 60,000
Distance Course
- Online
- 1:1 Mentor Support (Online)
- Graduation Certificate
- Free resource access
- Online access to all workshops
- Portfolio Assistance
- Employment Ready
₹ 199,999
₹ 120,000
In-studio Course
- Hybrid (In-studio, Hyderabad + Online)
- 1:1 Mentor Support (In-studio)
- Graduation convocation at UXINDIA 2025
- Free resource access
- Access to all workshops and UMO Design events
- Portfolio Assistance
- Free access to UXINDIA 2025
- 6-month Corporate Training
- 3-month Capstone Project
- Job Guarantee
- Access To Startup Investors
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FAQS
UMO Design Grads is a 9-month intensive, onsite design education program that blends UX/UI, design thinking, technology, and entrepreneurship to prepare students for real-world challenges and startup creation.
This course is ideal for graduates, early-career professionals, or career switchers looking to gain practical design skills, build a strong portfolio, and potentially launch their own startup.
Unlike typical courses, UMO Design Grads offers a startup-focused curriculum, real-time projects in a design studio environment, mentorship from industry experts, and the opportunity to build your own venture by the end of the program.
UMO Design Grads is a fully onsite program, ensuring immersive learning and hands-on collaboration in a studio setting, with weekend sessions led by global design and business mentors.
Students graduate with a portfolio of real projects, a startup pitch deck, and a capstone project that can be taken forward as a business idea—with ongoing mentorship and funding opportunities.
Yes! While the program focuses on entrepreneurial outcomes, students also receive support through industry connections, investor pitch days, and networking opportunities that can lead to jobs or seed funding.