How we compare

How we compare

Program details

Here's an overview of how we're different

Preferred

Preintern

There's multiple reasons why we're the best

$220+

/month over 24 months

Real world experience for intermediate designers

Real world experience that serves the public

Leadership speakers and interview prep

Impacts real users, unlike some side-projects

Cross-functional work experience for your resume

Cross-functional work experience

Workshops on XFN relationships, UX discovery, etc.

Work on advanced projects such as PRDs

Temporarily discounted because we're new

Mentors teach best practices

Implements SDLC best practices with Jira and Agile

Motivated and fun community with talented students

Job search assistance and interview prep

Makes a positive social impact on actual users at scale

Accountable students who are also motivated

Avocademy Career Jumpstart

Student-led projects

Lacks crossfunctional exposure

$5,500+


Parity

Parity

Parity

Does not involve working with engineering

Doesn't involve working with UX and engineering

Does not focus on processes that designers need

Hiring managers are not impressed

Higher cost

Doesn't guarantee client company quality

Only one job function

Limited scope

Difficult to articulate progress when people drop

Breakdown

Breakdown

Breakdown

Product design program

For anyone looking to supercharge their career

Experience

Familiarity with Figma


Intermediate proficiency in design (bootcamp graduate, college student, or self taught)

Commitment

Standard Track: 6+ hours per week for 12 weeks. Depends on team


Flexible Track: 3 hours per week for 12 weeks. Does not involve product decisions; only participation

Tuition

Depends on program tracks and cohort


Tuition to be increased soon

Syllabus

To see our syllabus, you must first be selected for an interview


Design students will implement at least one new feature

SWE, Assured Information Security

Christian

Hear what our alumni have to say about the program

Product Designer, The New York Times and alum of Preintern

Sandy

“After completing my boot camp, I discovered I needed more real-world experience in product design. I also needed to gain an understanding of working on cross-functional teams. Preintern filled in all the knowledge gaps and taught me what working in design would look like in the real world.

I took everything I learned at Preintern and applied it to the design work I was doing in my current role. I could lead discovery sessions, help with product road mapping, and lead meetings with developers. I became comfortable doing all this because of Preintern. My experience at Preintern set me apart from other designers who completed a boot camp but needed industry experience.”

Student perspective

Student perspective

Student perspective

Arron

Product Designer, Herogo TV

"Not only did we learn the technicals, but we’ve built genuine connections that seem like we’ve known each other for years. I am forever grateful for our time shared.

I am immensely proud of everyone I’ve worked with and will not so humbly say they are some of the most talented, efficient, and amazing people you may meet. Our goal is to offer the world a diverse group of leaders who will shape the future of technology for many years to come.

Of course, none of this would be possible without our fearless and ingenious leader, Al. Thank you a million times over.“

A new category of education for the age of collaboration

A new category of education for the age of collaboration

A new category of education for the age of collaboration