Get the mindset, the confidence and the skills that make UX designers so valuable. Build your UX career with a globally recognised, industry-approved qualification.
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What you’ll learn?
The full UX design process
Duration
6 months
Commitment
5 hours per week
Price
£2,185
Format
Online, self-paced
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Dublin
Amsterdam
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Dublin
Glasgow
PayScale, 2019
Limited spaces available
Learn-by-doing with a series of real-world projects ideal for your UX portfolio.
Be guided by expert design mentors during monthly group sessions.
Stay motivated with a structured programme that fits into your schedule.
Our friendly Student Success team will help you stay on track and keep you accountable.
Connect with our global student community to brainstorm, share knowledge and get ideas.
Benefit from expert advice to help you master the UX job search and build your network.
“I felt really supported by my mentor and the student success team. I always felt like they were there if I needed anything.”
Get certified in six months following a flexible, structured learning path.
The course is delivered entirely online, including on-demand video, mentoring, and support.
Before getting certified, you will be assessed on your project work and your exam score.
We’ve put together a university credit-rated curriculum that covers everything you need to know to become a certified UX professional and turbocharge your career.
Module 1
Gain a deep understanding of the UX design process.
Module 2
Master core research methods, from usability testing to depth interviews.
Module 3
Translate research data into user goals, personas and journey maps.
Module 4
Define navigation, user flows and information architecture.
Module 5
Dig into the details of interaction design and sketching.
Module 6
Harness the power of design principles to create better software.
Module 7
Discover proven techniques to increase the usability of any design.
Module 8
Learn how to design mobile websites and applications.
Module 9
Master the details of designing common user workflows.
Module 10
Build interactive prototypes and annotate your designs.
Projects
Develop your UX portfolio through a series of real-world projects.
Exam
Get assessed on your knowledge through a final exam.
The Professional Diploma in UX Design will give you a thorough understanding of the concepts and techniques today’s employers are looking for.
The diploma actually changed my career and it’s given me the opportunity that I wanted. The knowledge gained from the course, teamed with my UX portfolio, is really what secured me my role as a UX designer.
Stephanie Bell
UX Designer at The Hut Group
After you register, one of our team will be in touch to give you more details about the course and answer any questions you have.
Alternatively, if you're happy to get started,
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“I would highly recommend the UX Design Institute. These guys really know what they are doing. The course has given me not only the ability to do UX, but the confidence to do it as well.”
Jenny Björkman
Edinburgh, Scotland
Students are admitted on a case-by-case basis after a consultation with one of our Education Advisors. Key factors we’ll discuss with you include:
You don’t need experience in design or technology to enrol in our courses, although having one or both is a definite bonus. Our students come from a diverse mix of backgrounds, including project management, development, graphic design, product management, business analysis and so on.
You do need to be motivated and committed. We set a high bar. Studying for one of our professional qualifications requires a certain amount of time, energy and focus. Our team will be there to support you along every step of the way but success will come as a result of your own diligence.
You need to be comfortable learning in English. All video lessons, course materials, webinars, correspondence and the final exam are delivered in English.
The most popular option is to follow the structured programme; six months for the Professional Diploma in UX Design and three months for our Professional Certification in Visual Design. Each month you are given a deadline with a number of video lessons and projects to complete. A monthly mentor-hosted webinar allows you to discuss coursework to date, ask questions and get feedback on your project work.
Alternatively, according to your personal time constraints, you can complete the course entirely at your own pace. As the course is delivered entirely online, it means that you’re free to complete it whenever you are free. You’ll still be able to take part in any of the webinars - either live or catching up through recordings. Once enrolled, you’ll have access to all of the course materials for an extended period; 12 months for the diploma course and 6 months for the specialist courses.
Yes. Each course has a dedicated mentor. All our mentors are top-class UX professionals with many years of experience working in the field. Your mentor will host your monthly webinars, and will be available during those sessions to answer questions, review projects and keep you motivated.
Yes. Practical work is a huge part of the course. For the Professional Diploma in UX Design there are a total of 16 projects to give you hands-on experience on all the key aspects of UX. Each project is part of a single case study - researching, designing and prototyping a website or a mobile app for a new airline. The output will be a portfolio of work that will showcase your skills and experience in UX.
Yes, if you want to. Each course is limited to a maximum of 75 people. This allows you to build relationships with your fellow students on a dedicated Slack channel, and collaborate on projects and study time.
The UK higher education system is internationally renowned for its excellent standards. Our courses are all credit-rated by Glasgow Caledonian University, a highly-rated UK university. The Professional Diploma in UX Design is allocated 20 credits at Level 8 on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework and the Professional Certificate in Visual Design is allocated 12. For your country, there will be an equivalent award in the relevant educational system. For guidance, please review the Certification Equivalents Table.
