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UX design fundamentals course
Starts
5 February 2026
Certificate in
UX Design Fundamentals
A comprehensive introduction to UX design. Learn the key principles and concepts behind the UX process.
UX Design Institute is rated
4.8
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University credit-rated by
UX design fundamentals course
Starts
5 February 2026
Certificate in
UX Design Fundamentals
A comprehensive introduction to UX design. Learn the key principles and concepts behind the UX process.
UX Design Institute is rated
4.8
on
University credit-rated by
Who is this for?
Anybody who needs to understand UX
Who is this for?
Anybody who needs to understand UX
Who is this for?
Anybody who needs to understand UX
Duration
6 weeks (recommended)
Duration
6 weeks (recommended)
Duration
6 weeks (recommended)
Commitment
3 hours per week
Commitment
3 hours per week
Commitment
3 hours per week
Price
€950
€775
or
€317
€259
x
3
payments
Price
€950
€775
or
€317
€259
x
3
payments
Price
€950
€775
or
€317
€259
x
3
payments
Flexible format
Online, self-paced
Flexible format
Online, self-paced
Flexible format
Online, self-paced
Take your first steps into UX
Whether you want to explore UX as a career or expand your professional skillset, this UX design fundamentals course is the perfect starting point.
Follow 65 expert lessons
Learn the theory and principles of UX design.
Follow 65 expert lessons
Learn the theory and principles of UX design.
Follow 65 expert lessons
Learn the theory and principles of UX design.
Learn the techniques that underpin the UX process
Techniques like user research, affinity diagrams and prototyping.
Learn the techniques that underpin the UX process
Techniques like user research, affinity diagrams and prototyping.
Learn the techniques that underpin the UX process
Techniques like user research, affinity diagrams and prototyping.
Stand out with a globally recognised qualification
Earn a globally recognised and university credit-rated professional qualification.
Stand out with a globally recognised qualification
Earn a globally recognised and university credit-rated professional qualification.
Stand out with a globally recognised qualification
Earn a globally recognised and university credit-rated professional qualification.
“Sometimes you can recognise something about design but struggle to articulate it. The course gave me the language to express myself confidently.”
Doreen O' Mahony
Business Strategy Specialist
@Laya healthcare
“Sometimes you can recognise something about design but struggle to articulate it. The course gave me the language to express myself confidently.”
Doreen O' Mahony
Business Strategy Specialist
@Laya healthcare
“Sometimes you can recognise something about design but struggle to articulate it. The course gave me the language to express myself confidently.”
Doreen O' Mahony
Business Strategy Specialist
@Laya healthcare
Learn the key UX design concepts
Everything you need to truly grasp UX over five engaging modules in just six weeks.
Module 1
Introduction to UX design
Gain a comprehensive overview of the UX design process.
Module 1
Introduction to UX design
Gain a comprehensive overview of the UX design process.
Module 1
Introduction to UX design
Gain a comprehensive overview of the UX design process.
Module 2
User research methods
Learn how to gain deep insights into customer needs and behaviours.
Module 2
User research methods
Learn how to gain deep insights into customer needs and behaviours.
Module 2
User research methods
Learn how to gain deep insights into customer needs and behaviours.
Module 3
Analysis techniques
Discover how research gets translated into actionable insights.
Module 3
Analysis techniques
Discover how research gets translated into actionable insights.
Module 3
Analysis techniques
Discover how research gets translated into actionable insights.
Module 4
Defining the experience
Explore problem-solving techniques and design principles.
Module 4
Defining the experience
Explore problem-solving techniques and design principles.
Module 4
Defining the experience
Explore problem-solving techniques and design principles.
Module 5
Prototyping techniques
Understand the different forms of prototyping and when to use them.
Module 5
Prototyping techniques
Understand the different forms of prototyping and when to use them.
Module 5
Prototyping techniques
Understand the different forms of prototyping and when to use them.
Module 6
40-minute final exam
Get assessed on your knowledge through a final exam.
Module 6
40-minute final exam
Get assessed on your knowledge through a final exam.
Module 6
40-minute final exam
Get assessed on your knowledge through a final exam.
Request more details to view the full syllabus for the UX Design Fundamentals course.
What's included
Learn UX design with a flexible approach. Watch video lessons, follow guided exercises and prepare for a final exam. All at your own pace, from anywhere.
65 high quality video lessons, covering the full UX design process.
65 high quality video lessons, covering the full UX design process.
65 high quality video lessons, covering the full UX design process.
Weekly reflective exercises to help you absorb what you’ve learned.
Weekly reflective exercises to help you absorb what you’ve learned.
Weekly reflective exercises to help you absorb what you’ve learned.
Study guides with recommended reading and resources.
Study guides with recommended reading and resources.
Study guides with recommended reading and resources.
3 months’ access to all material: learn at your own pace.
3 months’ access to all material: learn at your own pace.
3 months’ access to all material: learn at your own pace.
An online exam that assesses your knowledge of the course content.
An online exam that assesses your knowledge of the course content.
An online exam that assesses your knowledge of the course content.
A university credit-rated certification that shows you know UX.
A university credit-rated certification that shows you know UX.
A university credit-rated certification that shows you know UX.
How you’ll benefit
If you want to really understand UX, this UX design fundamentals is course for you.
Speak confidently about UX design.
Speak confidently about UX design.
Speak confidently about UX design.
Develop a mindset for problem-solving.
Develop a mindset for problem-solving.
Develop a mindset for problem-solving.
Learn to advocate for the user - and make better business decisions as a result.
Learn to advocate for the user - and make better business decisions as a result.
Learn to advocate for the user - and make better business decisions as a result.
Become a more rounded, valuable professional.
Become a more rounded, valuable professional.
Become a more rounded, valuable professional.
Showcase your knowledge with a university credit-rated certificate.
Showcase your knowledge with a university credit-rated certificate.
Showcase your knowledge with a university credit-rated certificate.
Next UX fundamentals course
5 February 2026
Our education advisors can talk you through the payment options available to you.
Limited spaces available
Pay upfront
Early bird price extended until
31 January 2026
€950
€775
Pay monthly
Early bird price extended until
31 January 2026
€317
€259
per month
Based on
3
monthly payments
0% interest
Flexible payment plans available. Our team can help answer any of your questions about the course. Get in touch.
Next UX fundamentals course
5 February 2026
Our education advisors can talk you through the payment options available to you.
Limited spaces available
Pay upfront
Early bird price extended until
31 January 2026
€950
€775
Pay monthly
Early bird price extended until
31 January 2026
€317
€259
per month
Based on
3
monthly payments
0% interest
Flexible payment plans available. Our team can help answer any of your questions about the course. Get in touch.
Next UX fundamentals course
5 February 2026
Our education advisors can talk you through the payment options available to you.
Limited spaces available
Pay upfront
Early bird price extended until
31 January 2026
€950
€775
Pay monthly
Early bird price extended until
31 January 2026
€317
€259
per month
Based on
3
monthly payments
0% interest
Flexible payment plans available. Our team can help answer any of your questions about the course. Get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
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Will I build a portfolio?
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Will I build a portfolio?