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The future deserves world-class UX design

The future deserves world-class UX design

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Our mission

Our mission is to empower UX professionals at every stage with world‑class, credit‑rated education, so they can build meaningful, future‑proof careers.

Setting the standard

We deliver rigorous, credit-rated courses across UX, UI, user research, content design, accessibility and AI. With expert input from our Industry Advisory Council and academic validation from Glasgow Caledonian University, we’re raising the bar for UX education worldwide.

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Courses credit-rated by Glasgow Caledonian University

Fueling career growth

Whether you’re switching careers or moving forward in UX, our structured programs, mentorship, and real-world projects provide the skills, confidence and credentials to succeed in today’s competitive design landscape.

  • The Professional Certificate in UI Design was an excellent choice. It gave me the UI skills I needed and helped me get a new job.

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    Jim Vendrig

    Digital Designer

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  • The insights I gained from the Professional Certificate in Content Design helped me secure new projects and land a role as a Senior Copywriter!

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    Julia Sturm

    Senior Copywriter

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  • I have a new job as a product designer! I am deeply grateful for all the time and energy from the UX Design team who helped me with my portfolio.

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    Jamie Sanchez Hearn

    Product Designer

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  • I can't recommend this course enough. It's valuable for people from all backgrounds, including UX design, digital journalism and more.

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    Emilien Perrin

    Project Manager

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  • What I enjoyed most was the hands-on approach to learning. The practical exercises and real-world projects allowed me to apply theoretical concepts in a tangible way.

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    Olaide Ilesanmi

    UX/UI Designer

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  • I've gained so much more confidence in my knowledge as a User Researcher. Since taking the course, I've taken the lead on more research projects!

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    Sophie Watkins

    User Researcher

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    a man with a beard and a white hoodie
  • As someone new to UX, this course gave me a clear, step-by-step foundation in design principles and the confidence to succeed!

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    John MacFarlane

    UX Designer

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  • The Professional Certificate in UI Design was an excellent choice. It gave me the UI skills I needed and helped me get a new job.

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    Jim Vendrig

    Digital Designer

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  • The insights I gained from the Professional Certificate in Content Design helped me secure new projects and land a role as a Senior Copywriter!

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    Julia Sturm

    Senior Copywriter

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  • I have a new job as a product designer! I am deeply grateful for all the time and energy from the UX Design team who helped me with my portfolio.

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    Jamie Sanchez Hearn

    Product Designer

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  • I can't recommend this course enough. It's valuable for people from all backgrounds, including UX design, digital journalism and more.

    Portrait of Emilien Perrin

    Emilien Perrin

    Project Manager

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  • What I enjoyed most was the hands-on approach to learning. The practical exercises and real-world projects allowed me to apply theoretical concepts in a tangible way.

    Portrait of Olaide Ilesanmi

    Olaide Ilesanmi

    UX/UI Designer

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  • I've gained so much more confidence in my knowledge as a User Researcher. Since taking the course, I've taken the lead on more research projects!

    Portrait of Sophie Watkins

    Sophie Watkins

    User Researcher

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    a man with a beard and a white hoodie
  • As someone new to UX, this course gave me a clear, step-by-step foundation in design principles and the confidence to succeed!

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    John MacFarlane

    UX Designer

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Messages from our alumni

Making UX education accessible

We believe great UX should be open to anyone with passion and ambition. Our online, flexible courses and global accessibility ensure learners everywhere gain the skills and confidence to grow a meaningful career in UX.

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Colman Walsh

Founder and CEO

Industry Advisory Council

Validating excellence in UX education

The Industry Advisory Council plays a vital role in overseeing the development of UX Design Institute courses.

Industry Council members

The Council is made up of three types of members: global technology companies who employ UX professionals, startups and agencies that use UX in their design process, and recruitment agencies who find and place UX professionals.

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“We look for people with the right mix of UX skills and a problem-solving mindset. My role on the Advisory Council is to help ensure the UX Design Institute produces graduates with the qualities that employers find valuable.”

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Tansy Murray
Tansy Murray

Director of Product Design

@Hubspot

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Industry Advisor

Glasgow Caledonian University

Internationally recognised qualifications

The UX Design Institute’s partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University means that we are proudly able to offer internationally accepted qualifications to our students.

Leadership team

The people driving our mission forward

Behind every course and student success story is a team of passionate leaders who shape the day-to-day direction of the UX Design Institute.

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Colman Walsh

CEO and Founder

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Colman Walsh

CEO and Founder

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Janet O'Sullivan

Head of People Operations

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Janet O'Sullivan

Head of People Operations

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Thomas Woods

Director of Sales

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Thomas Woods

Director of Sales

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Rachael Joyce

Head of Product and Research

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Rachael Joyce

Head of Product and Research

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Kelly Igoe

Head of Student Success

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Kelly Igoe

Head of Student Success

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Martin Alf Smits-Joergensen

Marketing Director

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Martin Alf Smits-Joergensen

Marketing Director

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Adrian Peyton

Director of Technology

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Adrian Peyton

Director of Technology

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Marie O'Hara

Financial Director

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Marie O'Hara

Financial Director