Live UX/UI design studio session at Agile Design School — mentor leading a wireframe critique with design students

Agile Design School — where serious design careers begin

Live UI/UX & product design courses in Hyderabad — and online, anywhere.

A UX/UI and product design school in Hyderabad, India — live studios, real projects, jury-defended portfolios. Certificate to PG-level, 6 weeks to 6 months, ₹35,000–₹2,50,000, on campus or online.

Career-Stage Suite

Foundation, advanced, executive and PG-level design pathways under one school.

Practitioner Faculty

Mentors bring real product, UX research and UI systems experience into every studio session.

Flexible Admission Support

Counselling-led admissions with weekend, evening and blended schedules for working professionals.

About Agile Design School

A design school built on studio rigor, not short tutorials.

Agile Design School is a professional UX/UI and product design school in Hyderabad, India. We were founded to close a real gap: most designers in startups and mid-size companies are never shown how top agencies and product companies actually run the design process end to end.

We teach that process directly — research, framing, UI craft, critique and handoff — the way it happens inside real product teams. Every programme is organised by career stage rather than one generic course: starting out, switching careers, sharpening craft, or building design capability for a whole team.

Every studio session runs live, on real products, under mentors who ship for a living. Your work is critiqued weekly, defended before external juries, and certified with credentials any employer can verify — join from anywhere in the world; the standard travels with you.

Discover the School

A live studio session in an Agile Design School classroom
9Career-stage courses, certificate to PG-level
100%Portfolios graded through a live jury review
3–5Jury-reviewed case studies per graduate
6Months of PG-level depth in every postgraduate pathway

Our Programmes

A programme suite for every design career stage

Like a serious professional school, our course architecture is organised by learner maturity — early career, specialist growth, product leadership and PG-level depth.

Flagship

Professional Certificate in UX/UI Design

A complete career-switching programme for students, freshers and professionals who want to enter UX/UI design — from research to a jury-approved portfolio.

4–6 months · Beginner / Career switch · ₹85,000 · EMI available

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Foundations

UX Research & Design Thinking Foundations

The most-searched starting point for freshers — learn how top teams uncover user problems before a single screen is designed.

3 months · Beginner · ₹45,000 · EMI available

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Specialist

Advanced UI Design & Design Systems

For designers who want stronger interface quality, cleaner screens and confident developer handoff — plus design systems that scale.

3 months · 1+ yr experience · ₹55,000 · EMI available

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New

AI in UX/UI Design

One of the fastest-growing skills in design — learn to design with AI tools, not be replaced by them.

6 weeks · Working designers · ₹35,000 · EMI available

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Executive

Product Design Career Accelerator

For designers and professionals who want to solve product problems, influence teams and design beyond screens.

4 months · 2+ yrs experience · ₹1,20,000 · EMI available

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PG-Level

PG Programme in Human-Centred Product Design

A 6-month, weekend-only PG in human-centred product design — research depth, product strategy, service and systems thinking, and leadership craft — in Saturday–Sunday intensives of 4–6 hours a day, closing with a jury-defended capstone.

6 months · Graduates & professionals · ₹2,40,000 · EMI available

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PG-Level

PG Programme in UX/UI Design

A 6-month, weekend-only postgraduate programme for deep craft mastery — research, interaction, UI systems and a specialisation track — taught in intensive Saturday–Sunday studios of 4–6 hours a day, ending in an externally juried portfolio.

6 months · Graduates & senior designers · ₹2,20,000 · EMI available

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For Senior Designers

DesignOps Professional Programme

Learn to orchestrate people, processes and craft so design scales — team rituals, design systems governance, research ops, capacity planning and design quality metrics.

3 months · Senior designers & leads · ₹95,000 · EMI available

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AI-First PG · New

PG in UI/UX & AI Product Design

The AI-first PG, rebuilt for momentum: 6 months of weekend-intensive studios (Sat–Sun, 4–6 hrs/day) taking you from interface craft through AI-native product design to shipping real product work with live teams — ending in a jury-defended portfolio.

6 months · Graduates & working professionals · ₹2,50,000 · EMI available

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Senior tracks — new

Going deeper? The two categories we intend to own: AI-native product design and DesignOps.

India has many design schools. Almost none go deep where the market is actually moving: designing AI-era products, and running design operations at scale. We are building the reference standard for both — PG-level programmes, the toughest exams in the category, and published research that scales entire design teams.

PG-Level · 6 months · weekends

PG Programme in UX/UI Design

Craft mastery: advanced research, interaction, UI systems and a specialisation track — defended before an external jury.

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PG-Level · 6 months · weekends

PG in Human-Centred Product Design

Strategic breadth: research, UI, product strategy and design leadership, ending in an industry capstone.

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Senior Designers · 3 months

DesignOps Professional Programme

Orchestrate people, process and craft so design scales — ending in a jury-defended DesignOps playbook.

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Student voices

I came in only knowing how to open Figma. By the end, I could explain every decision on my screen — research, flow, and interface — in an interview without freezing. That's what actually got me the offer.

Mounika R. UX/UI Designer · ADS Graduate

Agile Design School was the first place that showed me how a real product team actually works — from a messy brief to a shipped, handed-off design. That process is what got me hired.

Priya Nair UX Designer · Agile Design School graduate
An Agile Design School learner on campus

Our Philosophy

A school for people who want to design with judgement, not just decoration.

We deliberately avoid teaching “pretty UI” in isolation. Every learner is trained to justify design decisions with research, business context and usability evidence — because that is what separates a designer who gets hired and promoted from one who only makes attractive screens.

Meet Our Faculty

Why Study Here

Why choose Agile Design School?

A design education is only worth it if it changes what you can actually do. Here's what makes ours different, in six points.

Practitioner-Led

Mentors bring product, UX research, UI systems and business experience into the studio — not just theory.

Research-Backed

Students learn interviews, synthesis, usability and behavioural insight before jumping to screens.

India-Relevant

Assignments focus on fintech, health, education, SaaS, commerce and public-service journeys relevant to India.

Studio Rigor

Learners work through critiques, simulations, capstones and presentation reviews — not passive video lessons.

Alumni Network

Graduates stay connected through critique sessions, portfolio reviews, talks and hiring-focused showcases.

Certified Outcomes

Every learner is assessed and certified against a public curriculum and rubric, with a verifiable certificate ID.

Outcomes

Design education that leads to hiring conversations, not just certificates.

We measure success by what a learner can show, not just what they've attended. Every track ends in a portfolio-ready case study, reviewed in a live jury — because that is what actually gets a design career moving in a first job, a career switch, or a promotion into product leadership.

  • Portfolio-ready graduates — case studies covering research, UI craft and product thinking, built for hiring conversations.
  • Growing alumni network — graduates return as mentors, panel jurors and referrers for the next batch.

See How We Support Careers

Agile Design School graduates at their portfolio showcase

Learn from anywhere

Looking for a UI/UX design course with real placement support?

Every course runs as live online training — join from anywhere in India or internationally, with weekday-evening and weekend batches that suit working professionals across time zones. Prefer in-person? Our studio campus in Hyderabad, India runs the same cohorts face to face. All instruction is in English; portfolio juries and mentoring work fully remotely.

  • Transparent fees, published openly — from ₹35,000 short courses to ₹2.5L PG programmes, with EMI, international payment options and score-based scholarships up to 30%. No "call for price." See the full UI/UX course fee breakdown for India.
  • Honest placement support, not "100% guarantee" theatre — portfolio juries that double as hiring showcases, mock interviews, and a 450+ company network.
  • Every batch is live — real projects, real users, real critique. Never pre-recorded videos with a certificate for watching. Certificates carry verifiable IDs that employers anywhere can check.

How our courses work

Five things every course shares

Live studio sessions

Teach → build → critique, every week, with practitioner mentors.

Real projects with real users

Research and usability tests with actual participants — so your portfolio survives interviews.

Jury-assessed certification

Certificates carry a verifiable ID and are earned through a live portfolio defence, never attendance.

New batches every 15 days

Weekday-evening and weekend schedules; you're never more than two weeks from starting.

Career support built in

Portfolio reviews, resume and LinkedIn prep, mock interviews and hiring-showcase juries.

Hiring network

450+

Our graduates get hired across 450+ companies

From product startups and unicorns to IT majors, global capability centres and design agencies — our hiring network spans every sector building digital products in India.

IT Services Major
Fintech Unicorn
Global SaaS
E-commerce Leader
HealthTech
EdTech
GCC · Global Tech
Design Agency
Banking & BFSI
Logistics & Mobility
Media & OTT
GovTech & Public

Hiring network spans these sectors across India and global capability centres. Named partner logos are published only with written permission.

How to Apply

A selective, counselling-led admissions process

Designed to place you in the right programme and schedule — not just fill a seat.

Profile Review

We understand your education, work experience, current skill level and career target.

Fit Assessment

We check your motivation, future potential and ability to benefit from the track you're considering.

Choose Your Programme

Get mapped to UX/UI, UI, Product Design, or the PG Programme based on your goals.

Learning Plan

Choose a weekday, weekend or blended schedule built for working professionals.

Enrolment & Fees

Complete registration and payment to confirm your seat in the next cohort.

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New: Scholarship Entrance Test

A 45-minute exam for students and working professionals — your score sets your discount, up to 30% off fees. Transparent tiers, limited seats per cohort.

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Book a free demo class

A live 45-minute studio session. Fill this in and our admissions team will call you within one business day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

UI/UX design courses at Agile Design School — answered directly

What is the difference between UI and UX design?

UX (User Experience) design focuses on how a product works and feels to use — research, flows and usability — while UI (User Interface) design focuses on how a product looks: layout, typography and visual style. Most professional roles expect both, which is why Agile Design School teaches UX and UI together rather than as separate skills.

Which UI/UX design course is best for a fresher with no design background?

A structured, portfolio-based UX/UI foundations programme is best for freshers. The Professional Certificate in UX/UI Design at Agile Design School is built for beginners and career switchers, taking you from research fundamentals to a job-ready, jury-reviewed portfolio in 4–6 months.

Is UX/UI design a good career option in 2026?

Yes. UX/UI design remains one of the most in-demand digital careers in 2026 as fintech, SaaS, healthcare and e-commerce companies continue investing in user experience. Demand is strongest for designers who can show research-backed portfolio work — the core focus of every Agile Design School programme.

Do I need to know coding to learn UX/UI design?

No. Design tools like Figma, along with design thinking, research methods and prototyping, are the real foundation of the field. Coding knowledge can help later for developer handoff but is not a prerequisite to enrol.

What is the salary of a UX/UI designer in India?

Entry-level UX/UI designers in India typically start between ₹3–6 LPA, mid-level designers earn approximately ₹8–14 LPA, and senior product designers or design leads can earn ₹15–30 LPA or more. Salary is driven heavily by portfolio strength and the ability to explain design decisions — which is why Agile Design School uses portfolio and jury-based evaluation.

How long does it take to become a UX/UI designer?

Most learners become job-ready within 4 to 6 months through a focused evening/weekend programme that includes real projects and portfolio review. The Professional Certificate is structured for exactly this timeline, with the option to continue into the 6-month weekend PG Programme.

What is the difference between a certificate course and the PG Programme?

A certificate course (4–6 months) gets you job-ready for entry-level UX/UI roles quickly. The PG Programme (6 months, weekend intensives) is built for depth — research, UI, product strategy and design leadership — for learners who want a comprehensive, senior-track credential.

Can working professionals learn UX/UI design without quitting their job?

Yes. Agile Design School offers evening, weekend and blended schedules specifically designed for working professionals, and admissions counselling maps your schedule and profile to the right course format.

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Together we design, together we grow.

Whether you're starting your first design role, switching careers, sharpening your craft, or building design capability across your team — there's a path for you at Agile Design School.

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