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AI Product Design Program

Become an AI Design Engineer in 5 Months

A 20-week live program that helps serious beginners learn UI/UX, product thinking, AI-powered design workflows, frontend foundations, design systems, portfolio building, and career readiness through real projects.

This is not just UI/UX. This is design for the AI era.

20 WeeksLive program
60 Live SessionsCohort-based
3 Real Projects+ Capstone
Portfolio+ Career Support

Launch Batch 2026

₹14,999 ₹24,999
  • 20 weeks live training
  • 60 live sessions
  • Weekday & weekend batch options
  • Personal mentorship and assignment reviews
  • Portfolio projects + capstone
  • Eligible students may get project exposure through the Formant Systems network
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Limited launch batch seats · Foundational offer

The best AI Design Engineer course is not about tools. It is about thinking, building, and shipping.

This program is designed to help students move beyond basic UI screens. Students learn how to understand users, design interfaces, use AI intelligently, build working prototypes, document workflows, and present their work with confidence.

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Not just a Figma course

You learn product thinking, user research, design systems, UI craft, and how design connects with real working products.

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Not just an AI tools course

You learn how to use AI with judgment for research, ideation, UX writing, design critique, prototyping, and code-assisted building.

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Not passive video learning

You learn through live classes, weekly assignments, mentor feedback, portfolio projects, and a final capstone.

What You Will Build by the End

A serious course should leave you with proof of work, not just notes and certificates.

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Personal Portfolio Website

A live website that presents you and your work professionally.

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Full UI/UX Case Study

A presentation-ready case study showing your full design process.

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Mini Design System

Reusable components, tokens and patterns for scalable design.

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AI Prompt Library

A tested set of prompts you can reuse across design work.

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AI Workflow Documentation

Repeatable, documented AI-powered design workflows.

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Live Deployed Webpage

A working, deployed webpage or prototype with a public URL.

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Capstone AI Product Concept

An end-to-end product concept designed and built by you.

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LinkedIn & Resume Improvement

A stronger profile and resume aligned with your new skills.

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Project Presentation Deck

A clear deck to present your projects with confidence.

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Career & Freelance Readiness

Practical preparation for internships, freelance, and junior roles.

Outcomes depend on student consistency, assignment completion, feedback implementation, and project effort.

Built for serious beginners who want to become AI-ready designers and builders.

Degree students Engineering students Design beginners UI/UX learners Career restart learners Freelance beginners Non-CS students interested in tech Designers who want to become builders Students who want a real portfolio Anyone serious about product design and AI

No prior coding or design experience is required, but students must be ready to practice every week.

The 7 Core Skills You Will Develop

A complete, future-ready skill set — not just one tool.

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Product Thinking

Solve real user and business problems instead of only making screens look good.

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UX Research

Understand users through interviews, flows, observation, and insight mapping.

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UI Design

Create clean, modern, usable interfaces with strong visual hierarchy.

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Design Systems

Build reusable components, tokens, styles, and scalable interface patterns.

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AI Tools & Workflows

Use AI for research, ideation, UX writing, UI exploration, critique, and productivity.

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Design Engineering

Understand frontend basics and turn design ideas into working digital experiences.

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Career Readiness

Build portfolio proof, improve communication, and prepare for internships, freelance work, junior roles, or advanced learning.

Complete 5-Month AI Design Engineer Syllabus

A 20-week roadmap designed to help beginners learn design, AI workflows, product thinking, frontend basics, and portfolio-building through real projects.

5 Blocks · 20 Weeks · 60 Live Sessions

Block 1 — Digital Product & Web Foundations

Weeks 1–4 · 12 Sessions

Goal: Understand how digital products work and build confidence with HTML, CSS, JavaScript basics, APIs, debugging, and component thinking.

S1 · How the Web Works

Browser, server, domain, hosting, DNS, HTTP, request-response, client vs server.

S2 · HTML Foundations

Document structure, semantic HTML, headings, links, images, lists, forms, accessibility basics.

S3 · Build Your First Webpage

Personal profile page, clean structure, semantic layout, content-first thinking.

Assignment: Build a personal profile webpage using HTML.

S4 · CSS Foundations

Selectors, box model, typography, colors, spacing, borders, shadows.

S5 · Layout Systems

Flexbox, CSS Grid, cards, sections, navbars, layout thinking for designers.

S6 · Responsive Design

Mobile-first design, media queries, responsive spacing, breakpoints, real device checks.

Assignment: Style the personal profile page and make it responsive.

S7 · JavaScript Basics

Variables, data types, functions, conditions, loops.

S8 · DOM Manipulation

Selecting elements, changing content, updating styles, creating elements dynamically.

S9 · Events & Interactions

Click events, input events, forms, simple animations, interactive UI behavior.

Assignment: Build a simple interactive to-do app.

S10 · APIs & Data

What is an API, REST basics, JSON, fetching data, reading API responses.

S11 · Debugging Like a Builder

Chrome DevTools, console errors, inspecting layouts, fixing broken UI, reading docs.

S12 · Component Thinking

Reusable UI blocks, props and state explained simply, how modern apps are structured.

Assignment: Build a small live-data app using a public API.

Milestone: Students can understand, edit, debug, and explain basic frontend code.

Block 2 — UX, UI & Design Systems

Weeks 5–8 · 12 Sessions

Goal: Learn user research, visual design, Figma, interface design, design systems, prototyping, testing, and case study writing.

S13 · Design Principles

Typography, color, spacing, alignment, contrast, visual hierarchy.

S14 · Layout & Composition

Grids, Gestalt principles, sections, cards, responsive UI thinking.

S15 · Figma Fundamentals

Frames, shapes, text, auto layout, constraints, components basics.

Assignment: Redesign a weak UI and explain every design decision.

S16 · Components & Variants

Buttons, inputs, cards, navigation, states, reusable UI.

S17 · Design Systems

Styles, variables, tokens, naming conventions, reusable patterns.

S18 · Design to Development Handoff

Dev Mode basics, spacing, colors, assets, component documentation.

Assignment: Build a mini design system for a SaaS dashboard.

S19 · User Research

Interviews, surveys, observation, secondary research, asking better questions.

S20 · User Understanding

Personas, empathy maps, Jobs to be Done, pain points, user goals.

S21 · User Flows & Information Architecture

User flows, task flows, site maps, navigation structures, wireframes.

Assignment: Interview 3 real users and map their journey.

S22 · Interactive Prototyping

Clickable prototypes, transitions, micro-interactions, prototype flows.

S23 · Usability Testing

Testing with users, observing behavior, capturing feedback, improving designs.

S24 · Case Study Writing

Problem statement, research summary, design process, final screens, learnings, presentation.

Assignment: Complete one full UI/UX case study.

Milestone: Students complete one presentation-ready UI/UX case study.

Block 3 — AI for Product Designers

Weeks 9–11 · 9 Sessions

Goal: Use AI as a thinking partner, researcher, writer, design assistant, critique partner, and workflow accelerator.

S25 · How AI Works

LLMs, tokens, context, hallucinations, strengths, weaknesses, why human judgment matters.

S26 · Prompt Engineering

Context, constraints, role, examples, output format, iteration.

S27 · AI as a Product Thinking Partner

Problem framing, research synthesis, competitor analysis, feature ideation, PRD drafting.

Assignment: Create a personal prompt library with 15 tested prompts.

S28 · AI for Research & UX

Interview questions, surveys, persona drafting, journey maps, insight clustering.

S29 · AI for Visual Design

Moodboards, brand direction, UI inspiration, image generation, icon and illustration direction.

S30 · AI-Assisted UI Workflow

Brief to wireframe, wireframe to UI, UI to copy, design critique, manual refinement.

Assignment: Design one AI-assisted app screen and document the workflow.

S31 · Designing AI Product Experiences

Chat interfaces, AI copilots, recommendation systems, personalized UX, trust and transparency.

S32 · Agentic UX & Future Interfaces

Human-agent interfaces, structured inputs, clear outputs, error handling, user control.

S33 · AI Workflow Documentation

Repeatable workflows, prompt chains, tool selection, quality checks, human review.

Assignment: Document a complete AI-powered design workflow.

Milestone: Students build an AI prompt library, AI workflow document, and AI-assisted design piece.

Block 4 — Design Engineering & AI-Powered Building

Weeks 12–16 · 15 Sessions

Goal: Turn design into working products using frontend basics, Cursor, AI coding tools, visual builders, no-code tools, deployment, QA, and product quality checks.

S34 · Vibe Coding Done Right

What vibe coding is, where it works, where it fails, reviewing AI-generated code, avoiding broken products.

S35 · Cursor for AI-Assisted Coding

Project setup, chat with codebase, AI suggestions, refactoring, debugging, reviewing before accepting.

S36 · Component Generation with AI

Generating UI components, reading generated code, editing manually, connecting design with code.

Assignment: Build a landing page section using AI-generated code and manually improve it.

S37 · React Basics for Designers

Components, props, state, JSX, reusable UI.

S38 · Building a React Interface

Layout, cards, forms, navigation, state-based UI.

S39 · Design System to React Components

Figma components, tokens to CSS variables, reusable components, responsive component thinking.

Assignment: Build a React-based dashboard UI.

S40 · Framer Fundamentals

Pages, sections, breakpoints, components, CMS basics.

S41 · Advanced Framer

Animations, interactions, forms, SEO basics, publishing.

S42 · Portfolio Website Build

Personal brand structure, case study pages, project pages, contact section, publishing live.

Assignment: Build and publish a personal portfolio website.

S43 · AI App Builders

Bolt, Lovable, Replit, V0, when to use each, choosing the right stack.

S44 · Data, Auth & Integrations

Databases, authentication, forms, APIs, storage, basic security thinking.

S45 · Debugging AI-Built Products

Common AI code mistakes, broken layouts, state issues, API errors, deployment issues, manual fixes.

Assignment: Build a small functional web app using an AI builder.

S46 · Deployment

Vercel, Netlify, custom domains, environment variables, SSL, deployment checklist.

S47 · Product Quality

Performance basics, mobile responsiveness, accessibility checks, form validation, error and empty states.

S48 · Testing & Client Presentation

Manual QA, bug tracking, product demo, handoff documentation, client-style presentation.

Assignment: Deploy the web app, test it, and present it like a real client project.

Milestone: Students publish a live product or portfolio piece with a public URL.

Block 5 — Capstone, Portfolio & Career Readiness

Weeks 17–20 · 12 Sessions

Goal: Build a capstone project, document the process, prepare portfolio assets, and present work professionally for internships, freelance work, junior roles, or further advanced learning.

S49 · Product Thinking

Problems vs features, user value, business value, product outcomes, prioritization.

S50 · PRDs & User Stories

Product requirement documents, user stories, acceptance criteria, feature scope, MVP thinking.

S51 · Product Teardowns

Figma, Notion, Linear, Swiggy/Zomato, Indian product examples.

Assignment: Write a mini PRD for the capstone project.

S52 · Capstone Problem Definition

Problem selection, target users, market context, success metrics, scope control.

S53 · Ideation & Wireframing

Design sprint method, user flows, wireframes, feature prioritization, MVP decisions.

S54 · High-Fidelity Design

Final UI design, design system use, prototype, instructor review, build approval.

Assignment: Complete and get approval for your capstone Figma design.

S55 · Build Sprint 1

Project setup, core structure, navigation, layout.

S56 · Build Sprint 2

Functionality, forms, data integration, AI feature integration.

S57 · Build Sprint 3

Responsiveness, polish, edge cases, testing, deployment.

Assignment: Deploy the capstone project with documentation.

S58 · Capstone Presentation

Live project demo, problem explanation, design process, build process, learnings.

S59 · Portfolio & LinkedIn

Portfolio review, case study improvement, LinkedIn optimization, resume basics, personal positioning.

S60 · Career Launch

Interview preparation, freelance basics, client outreach, presenting projects, learning after the course.

Assignment: Final portfolio submission.

Milestone: Students finish with portfolio assets, project proof, capstone work, and career-readiness preparation.

The syllabus may evolve slightly as tools and industry workflows change, but the core focus remains the same: thinking, designing, building, and shipping.

Tools You Will Learn Step by Step

You do not need to know these tools before joining. We introduce them step by step through projects.

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Design

Figma FigJam Figma Dev Mode Design Systems Variables & Components
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AI

ChatGPT Claude Perplexity Notion AI AI image tools
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Coding & Building

HTML CSS JavaScript React basics Cursor V0 Bolt Lovable Replit
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No-Code & Deployment

Framer Vercel Netlify Custom domains
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Career

LinkedIn Portfolio website Case study writing Project presentation Client communication

How Students Will Work Every Week

Consistent practice is what turns learning into real skill.

Weekly Routine

  • Attend live sessions
  • Complete weekly assignments
  • Improve portfolio work
  • Document AI workflows
  • Share learning updates
  • Attend reviews and feedback sessions

Assessment

  • Attendance and consistency
  • Assignment completion
  • Design quality
  • Code understanding
  • Ability to explain decisions
  • Portfolio progress
  • Capstone execution
  • Professional communication

Career Support Without Fake Promises

We do not promise guaranteed jobs or fake placements. We help students build real proof of work, improve their portfolio, prepare their resume and LinkedIn profile, practice interviews, and understand freelance or junior-role opportunities.

Top-performing and eligible students may receive priority consideration for project exposure through the Formant Systems network.

Meet the Founder

Founder-Led by Rama Sandeep Ch

Skill IQ Academy is led by Rama Sandeep Ch, a self-learned designer, educator, and builder who understands the gap between college learning and real career skills.

This program is designed for serious beginners who need practical direction, honest mentoring, and real project-based learning.

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Rama Sandeep Ch, Founder of Skill IQ Academy

Rama Sandeep Ch

Founder & Lead Mentor

Launch Batch 2026 Pricing

One serious program. A simple, honest launch offer.

Standard / EMI Option

Flexible payment

₹24,999 or easy monthly payment option

  • Full program access
  • Live classes and recordings
  • Portfolio and project reviews
  • Career support
  • Flexible payment support
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Common Questions

No. The course starts from basics and slowly moves into practical projects.

No. Coding is introduced step by step. The goal is not to turn you into a full-stack developer, but to help you understand and build modern digital products with AI support.

The program is live cohort-based. Recordings will be provided for revision.

No honest academy can guarantee a job. This course is designed to help you build practical skills, portfolio proof, career readiness, and confidence to apply for internships, freelance work, junior roles, or further advanced learning.

Yes. Students will work on portfolio projects, UI/UX case studies, design systems, AI workflow documentation, and a capstone project.

Yes. It is built for serious beginners who are ready to practice consistently.

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Become portfolio-ready for the AI era.

Join the Skill IQ Academy Launch Batch 2026 and start building the skills, projects, and confidence needed for modern product design careers.

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