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Learn product design (UX/UI)

Starts

5 May 2026

Includes AI certification

Product Design (UX/UI) Programme

Combine UX and UI design and understand how AI is transforming the field, preparing you for a career in product design.

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Join a community of 14K+ designers

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Learn product design (UX/UI)

Starts

5 May 2026

Includes AI certification

Product Design (UX/UI) Programme

Combine UX and UI design and understand how AI is transforming the field, preparing you for a career in product design.

Portrait of Mark McGuiness
Portrait of Lena Siegling
Portrait of Deborah Iaria
Portrait of Julian Pugsley

Join a community of 14K+ designers

University credit-rated by

Glasgow Caledonian University logo

What you'll learn

UX and UI design

Duration

9 months

Commitment

6-8 hours per week

Discount price

€5,800

€3,850

or

€497

€335

x

12

payments

Flexible format

Online, self-paced with live support and mentoring

Overview

What is product design?

Product design combines UX and UI design to create effective and visually appealing products. UX design focuses on understanding user needs and crafting intuitive interactions, while UI design focuses on creating visually appealing interfaces. Together, they create a seamless and delightful user experience.

What a product designer (UX/UI) does:

Conduct user research and analysis to understand user needs and behaviours.

Develop user personas and design user flows to optimise the user experience.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and alignment with business goals.

Iterate and refine design solutions based on user feedback and usability testing.

Create intuitive and user-friendly product interfaces through UI design.

Audience

Who this course is for

This Product Design (UX/UI) programme is suited to anybody interested in pursuing a career in UX and UI.

Career switchers from any background looking for a creative and rewarding job in tech.

UX professionals who want to become more rounded product designers with a pixel-perfect portfolio.

UI designers who want to strengthen their UX knowledge.

Product managers who want to better understand the craft of both their UX and UI teams.

Those who want to gain a comprehensive UX/UI skill set so they can stand out to employers.

Certification

Become a certified product design (UX/UI) professional

With this Product Design (UX/UI) programme you will learn the full UX/UI design process from understanding user behaviour to crafting intuitive and effective interfaces, giving you the skills to succeed in this rewarding career.

Start with the Professional Diploma in UX Design before enrolling in the Professional Certificate in UI Design. This way you follow the natural order of the product design process.

UX Design certification

The Professional Diploma in UX Design is 20 ECTS credits (Level 5) under the European Qualification Framework.

The Professional Diploma in UX Design is 20 ECTS credits (Level 5) under the European Qualification Framework.

The Professional Certificate in UI Design is 6 ECTS credits (Level 5) under the European Qualification Framework.

The Professional Certificate in UI Design is 6 ECTS credits (Level 5) under the European Qualification Framework.

UI Design certification

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

Jamie Sanchez Hearn

Product Designer

@TaxScouts

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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 Institute team who helped me with my portfolio.”

Jamie Sanchez Hearn

Product Designer

@TaxScouts

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Curriculum

Includes AI certification

A comprehensive, in-depth curriculum

Our courses are credit-rated by Glasgow Caledonian University and have been reviewed and endorsed by leaders in the tech industry. This Product Design (UX/UI) programme covers the core skills you need to become a certified product design professional.

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow Caledonian University

Professional Diploma in UX Design

  • Online, flexible

  • 6 months

  • 6-8 hours per week

Start your product design learning the tools, techniques and skills that every UX designer needs to be successful.

Module 1

Introduction to UX design

Gain a deep understanding of the UX process, including how AI is influencing the field.

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Module 1

Introduction to UX design

Gain a deep understanding of the UX process, including how AI is influencing the field.

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Module 2

User research fundamentals

Learn why research underpins UX—and how AI can support and plan your approach.

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Module 2

User research fundamentals

Learn why research underpins UX—and how AI can support and plan your approach.

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Module 3

User research methods

Master usability testing, surveys and more, and understand the limits of using AI for real research.

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Module 3

User research methods

Master usability testing, surveys and more, and understand the limits of using AI for real research.

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Module 4

Research analysis

Translate research into insights, with support from AI-powered analysis techniques.

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Module 4

Research analysis

Translate research into insights, with support from AI-powered analysis techniques.

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Module 5

Introduction to portfolios

Start to build your UX portfolio to showcase your project work.

Module 5

Introduction to portfolios

Start to build your UX portfolio to showcase your project work.

Module 6

Heuristics

Understand how to use heuristics to assess the usability of your products.

Module 6

Heuristics

Understand how to use heuristics to assess the usability of your products.

Module 7

Structure and navigation

Learn how to define a clear structure and information architecture for your products.

Module 7

Structure and navigation

Learn how to define a clear structure and information architecture for your products.

Module 8

Interactions

Understand the key components of an interaction and how they facilitate smooth user experiences.

Module 8

Interactions

Understand the key components of an interaction and how they facilitate smooth user experiences.

Module 9

Introduction to Figma

Get familiar with Figma - the industry-standard design tool.

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Module 9

Introduction to Figma

Get familiar with Figma - the industry-standard design tool.

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Module 10

Design principles

Discover how you can harness the power of design principles to create high-quality products.

Module 10

Design principles

Discover how you can harness the power of design principles to create high-quality products.

Module 11

Design patterns

Master design patterns to create intuitive and consistent user experiences.

Module 11

Design patterns

Master design patterns to create intuitive and consistent user experiences.

Module 12

Designing for mobile

Learn how to design for mobile websites and applications.

Module 12

Designing for mobile

Learn how to design for mobile websites and applications.

Module 13

User workflows

Understand the importance of designing effective workflows, to help users complete common tasks efficiently.

Module 13

User workflows

Understand the importance of designing effective workflows, to help users complete common tasks efficiently.

Module 14

Prototyping in Figma

Build interactive prototypes in Figma, with a look at emerging AI prototyping tools.

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Module 14

Prototyping in Figma

Build interactive prototypes in Figma, with a look at emerging AI prototyping tools.

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Module 15

Getting job-ready

Expand your portfolio and start to prepare for job applications and interviews.

Module 15

Getting job-ready

Expand your portfolio and start to prepare for job applications and interviews.

Request more details to view the full course syllabus or book a call to speak with an education advisor.

Request more details to view the full course syllabus or book a call to speak with an education advisor.

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Professional Certificate in UI Design

  • Online, flexible

  • 3 months

  • 3 hours per week

Round out your product design expertise with the principles, techniques and craft of designing high quality user interfaces.

Module 1

Introduction to UI design

Understand the role of the UI designer and why good UI matters.

Module 1

Introduction to UI design

Understand the role of the UI designer and why good UI matters.

Module 2

Brand and personality

Discover how to infuse a brand’s personality into any design.

Module 2

Brand and personality

Discover how to infuse a brand’s personality into any design.

Module 3

Layout

Acquire the fundamentals of layout: grids, alignment and space.

Module 3

Layout

Acquire the fundamentals of layout: grids, alignment and space.

Module 4

Design principles

Guide users through your interface using the principles of design.

Module 4

Design principles

Guide users through your interface using the principles of design.

Module 5

Interactivity

Explore the various components that make a design interactive.

Module 5

Interactivity

Explore the various components that make a design interactive.

Module 6

Typography

Understand the importance and power of typography in design.

Module 6

Typography

Understand the importance and power of typography in design.

Module 7

Colour, shapes and effects

Discover the role of colour, shapes and effects in UI design.

Module 7

Colour, shapes and effects

Discover the role of colour, shapes and effects in UI design.

Module 8

Iconography and imagery

Identify how to use icons, illustrations and images to maximum effect.

Module 8

Iconography and imagery

Identify how to use icons, illustrations and images to maximum effect.

Module 9

Design process

Learn how an interface goes from sketches to a polished interface.

Module 9

Design process

Learn how an interface goes from sketches to a polished interface.

Module 10

Presenting designs

Learn how to prepare designs for presentation and handover.

Module 10

Presenting designs

Learn how to prepare designs for presentation and handover.

Tools

Figma

Work on your designs using Figma, the industry-standard design tool.

Project

Project and portfolio

Develop your UI portfolio through a series of step-by-step activities.

Portfolio by Julian Pugsley

Project

Project and portfolio

Develop your UI portfolio through a series of step-by-step activities.

Portfolio by Julian Pugsley

Project

Project and portfolio

Develop your UI portfolio through a series of step-by-step activities.

Portfolio by Julian Pugsley

Request more details to view the full course syllabus or book a call to speak with an education advisor.

Request more details to view the full course syllabus or book a call to speak with an education advisor.

Validated by design leaders

Validated by design leaders

High standards are maintained by an independent team of design leaders who oversee the development of our curriculum and validate that it is what the industry - and hiring managers - are looking for.

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Includes AI certification

Certificate in
AI Fundamentals for UX

€750

Free access

AI is changing the technology industry. Understanding how it works, and how to use it, is now essential for UX professionals. That’s why all students of the Product Design Programme get free access to our new Certificate in AI Fundamentals for UX course.

Across three live masterclasses you will learn:

How AI works

Understand why AI is different to regular software. Talk confidently about LLMs, transformers, tokenisation and other core concepts.

How AI is being deployed

See how companies are using AI in practice. Learn what AI projects involve and how they are different for design and product teams.

How to prompt effectively

Prompting is a key skill for working with AI. Learn how to structure clear, effective prompts that boost your productivity.

AI for user research

Learn how AI can help you become a faster, more efficient researcher. Conduct research, extract insights, map journeys and generate personas at speed.

AI for design

Learn how AI can increase your design productivity. Create user stories, write microcopy and build interactive prototypes more quickly and effectively.

Includes AI certification

Certificate in
AI Fundamentals for UX

€750

Free access

AI is changing the technology industry. Understanding how it works, and how to use it, is now essential for UX professionals. That’s why all students of the Product Design Programme get free access to our new Certificate in AI Fundamentals for UX course.

Across three live masterclasses you will learn:

How AI works

Understand why AI is different to regular software. Talk confidently about LLMs, transformers, tokenisation and other core concepts.

How AI is being deployed

See how companies are using AI in practice. Learn what AI projects involve and how they are different for design and product teams.

How to prompt effectively

Prompting is a key skill for working with AI. Learn how to structure clear, effective prompts that boost your productivity.

AI for user research

Learn how AI can help you become a faster, more efficient researcher. Conduct research, extract insights, map journeys and generate personas at speed.

AI for design

Learn how AI can increase your design productivity. Create user stories, write microcopy and build interactive prototypes more quickly and effectively.

What's included

Learn product design (UX/UI) with a flexible approach. Watch video lessons, complete guided projects and prepare for a final exam. All at your own pace, from anywhere.

Self-paced learning with a structured curriculum of bite-sized video lessons.

Self-paced learning with a structured curriculum of bite-sized video lessons.

Learn-by-doing with hands-on projects to help you practise what you’ve learned.

Learn-by-doing with hands-on projects to help you practise what you’ve learned.

Receive expert feedback from experienced professionals and enjoy day-to-day support from our course tutors.

Receive expert feedback from experienced professionals and enjoy day-to-day support from our course tutors.

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 recognises your new skills.

A university credit-rated certification that recognises your new skills.

Access to one-to-one sessions with our expert career guidance team.

Access to one-to-one sessions with our expert career guidance team.

“The course enriched my UX/UI skills and really enhanced my product design career path.”

Sean Conlon

Senior Product Designer

@Canva

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“The course enriched my UX/UI skills and really enhanced my product design career path.”

Sean Conlon

Senior Product Designer

@Canva

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Portrait of Sean Conlon

Next product design course starts

5 May 2026

5 May 2026

Our education advisors can talk you through the payment options available to you. Start your career in product design today.

Limited

75

places remaining

Limited

75

places remaining

Pay upfront

Best value

€5,800

€3,850

Pay monthly

Most flexible

€497

€335

per month

Based on

12

monthly payments

Includes

€160

admin fee

0% interest

Pay upfront

Best value

€5,800

€3,850

Pay monthly

Most flexible

€497

€335

per month

Based on

12

monthly payments

Includes

€160

admin fee

0% interest

Flexible payment plans available. Our team can help answer any of your questions about the course. Get in touch.

Flexible payment plans available. Our team can help answer any of your questions about the course. Get in touch.

Frequently asked questions

More questions?

Need advice or have more questions about the course? Schedule a consultation with one of our education advisors.

What's the difference between UX and UI?

What is product design?

Is product design (UX/UI) a good career path?

How much do product designers (UX/UI) make?

What are the admissions criteria?

When will I start the UI course?

How is the course structured?

Will I get a mentor?

Will I build a portfolio?

Is the course recognised?