Introducing AI Fundamentals for UX

Understanding how AI works and how to use it in UX is no longer optional. In this article we introduce the Certificate in AI Fundamentals for UX, a three-week course with 3 live masterclasses that give designers the skills to research, design and prototype confidently with AI.

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New Certificate in AI Fundamentals for UX by the UX Design Institute

AI is reshaping the way we design and build digital products. For UX professionals, understanding how AI works and how to use it effectively is no longer optional. It is becoming a core part of the job.

That is why we are launching the Certificate AI Fundamentals for UX, a three-week live online course designed to give designers and product teams the knowledge and skills to work confidently with generative AI (GenAI).

Why AI matters for UX

GenAI is already embedded in the tools we use and the services we design. From content generation to customer support, it is changing workflows, speeding up research and creating new opportunities for design. But with that change comes new responsibilities.

UX professionals need to understand how AI systems work, how they differ from traditional software and where the risks and limitations lie. This is not just about using AI tools. It is about contributing meaningfully to GenAI projects and conversations in your team.

What the course covers

Over three live masterclasses, you will build a strong foundation in Generative AI and its impact on design:

  • How AI works. Understand the core concepts, from large language models to tokenisation to context windows.
  • How AI is being deployed. See how companies are using AI in practice and what it means for design teams
  • Prompting effectively. Learn how to structure clear, reliable prompts to get better results from AI tools
  • AI for research. Use AI to accelerate user research, extract insights and generate personas
  • AI for design. Enhance your design workflow by writing microcopy and prototyping at speed

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Speak confidently about AI with colleagues and stakeholders
  • Understand how GenAI projects differ from regular software projects
  • Use prompting in a structured way to boost productivity
  • Speed up your workflow in research, analysis, content and prototyping
  • Contribute to AI initiatives with a clear view of risks, limitations and ethics

Who it is for

This course is built for people working in UX and product design:

  • Product and UX designers
  • UI designers
  • UX researchers
  • Content designers
  • Product owners and managers

If you want to understand AI and bring its benefits into your research and design practice, this course is for you.

Want to learn more?

For more information about the course, including pricing and start dates, or to explore training options for your team, visit www.uxdesigninstitute.com/courses/ai-fundamentals-for-ux/

Secure your place today with code AIF2025 and save on the launch price.

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Colman Walsh Founder and CEO of the UX Design Institute

Colman Walsh is CEO of the UX Design Institute. He has worked in UX since the late 1990s and now leads one of the world’s leading providers of UX education.

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Course starts

7 October 2025

Course price

€2,950

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