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UX design course

Starts

4 June 2026

Includes AI certification

Professional Diploma in
UX Design

A comprehensive introduction to UX design. Learn the key principles and concepts behind the UX design process.

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Join a community of 14K+ designers

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UX design course

Starts

4 June 2026

Includes AI certification

Professional Diploma in
UX Design

A comprehensive introduction to UX design. Learn the key principles and concepts behind the UX design process.

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Portrait of Lyndsey Wathen
Portrait of Daniel Kleimberg
Portrait of Julian Pugsley

Join a community of 14K+ designers

University credit-rated by

Glasgow Caledonian University logo

What you'll learn

The full UX design process

Duration

6 months

Commitment

6-8 hours per week

Price

€3,400

€2,995

or

€393

€348

x

9

payments

Flexible format

Online, self-paced with live support and 1:1 mentoring

🇺🇸 US Military and first responders discount is available. Learn more.

🇺🇸 US Military and first responders discount is available. Learn more.

Overview

The gold standard in UX education

The gold standard in UX education

The Professional Diploma in UX Design has been created to give you the best possible education in UX, one that sets you apart in a competitive industry.

Course overview

Course overview

University credit-rated qualification

You’ll earn a globally recognised qualification, that is trusted and valued by employers everywhere.

UX Design Institute certifcation

University credit-rated qualification

You’ll earn a globally recognised qualification, that is trusted and valued by employers everywhere.

UX Design Institute certifcation

1:1 mentoring and career support

You’ll receive personalised, 1:1 support from our careers team and your dedicated mentor who is a senior industry professional.

Profiles of UX Design Institute mentors

1:1 mentoring and career support

You’ll receive personalised, 1:1 support from our careers team and your dedicated mentor who is a senior industry professional.

Profiles of UX Design Institute mentors

A stand-out portfolio

You’ll build a professional portfolio showcasing your skills and your job-readiness to potential employers.

Example of a UX portfolio

A stand-out portfolio

You’ll build a professional portfolio showcasing your skills and your job-readiness to potential employers.

Example of a UX portfolio
US Military and first responder discount

UX Design Institute offers a 10% discount to military service members, veterans, their spouses, along with first responders and frontline workers, including police officers, paramedics, firefighters, hospital and social care in recognition of their dedication and service to their communities.

Speak to an advisor to learn more

Certification

A qualification recognised by employers everywhere

A qualification recognised by employers everywhere

This is not a bootcamp. You’ll earn a real, university credit-rated qualification, not a lightweight certificate of completion.

This is not a bootcamp. You’ll earn a real, university credit-rated qualification, not a lightweight certificate of completion.

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Glasgow Caledonian University

A university credit-rated course means:

A university credit-rated course means:

Highest quality standards

Meets the highest quality standards of the UK higher education system.

Rigorous review process

The curriculum has undergone a rigorous review process and is regularly audited.

Valued by employers

The course is recognised and valued by employers around the world.

UX Design certificate

20 ECTS credits (Level 5) under the European Qualification Framework

UX Design certificate

20 ECTS credits (Level 5) under the European Qualification Framework

UX Design certificate

20 ECTS credits (Level 5) under the European Qualification Framework

79%

of our graduates get jobs in UX *

* Based on a survey sent to graduates, 12 months after engaging with our careers team

“Employers recognise the credit-rating. It enhanced my credibility and marketability. And it opened up new opportunities for me in the job market.”

Dennis Mollaymeri

UX/UI Designer

@Cardo AI

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“Employers recognise the credit-rating. It enhanced my credibility and marketability. And it opened up new opportunities for me in the job market.”

Dennis Mollaymeri

UX/UI Designer

@Cardo AI

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Curriculum

A comprehensive, in-depth curriculum

A comprehensive, in-depth curriculum

Self-paced learning gives you the flexibility to study in your own time. Monthly deadlines and submissions give you structure and accountability. Our UX design course gives you the best of both worlds.

Self-paced learning gives you the flexibility to study in your own time. Monthly deadlines and submissions give you structure and accountability. Our UX design course gives you the best of both worlds.

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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 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 the brochure to view the full UX design course syllabus or book a call to speak with an education advisor.

Request the brochure to view the full UX design course syllabus or book a call to speak with an education advisor.

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 Professional Diploma in UX Design 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 Professional Diploma in UX Design 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.

Developed by industry experts

Developed by industry experts

The Professional Diploma in UX Design was created by a team of highly-experienced UX designers and researchers. It’s a course developed by professionals for professionals.

The Professional Diploma in UX Design was created by a team of highly-experienced UX designers and researchers. It’s a course developed by professionals for professionals.

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Colman Walsh

CEO and Founder

@UX Design Institute

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Colman Walsh

CEO and Founder

@UX Design Institute

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Rachael Joyce

Head of Product and Research

@UX Design Institute

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Rachael Joyce

Head of Product and Research

@UX Design Institute

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Chris Donnelly

Design Principal

@Each&Other

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Chris Donnelly

Design Principal

@Each&Other

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Mitchell Clements

Product Design Manager

@nCino, Inc

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Mitchell Clements

Product Design Manager

@nCino, Inc

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Emilie Mazurek

Senior Product Designer

@Gravity

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Emilie Mazurek

Senior Product Designer

@Gravity

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Gareth Dunlop

Speaker, Writer and Consultant on Experience Design

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Gareth Dunlop

Speaker, Writer and Consultant on Experience Design

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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Portfolio

Build an industry-ready UX portfolio

Build an industry-ready UX portfolio

Develop your UX portfolio and demonstrate your job readiness through a series of real-world projects.

Develop your UX portfolio and demonstrate your job readiness through a series of real-world projects.

Master Figma, the industry design tool

Through your practical projects you’ll master the industry-standard design tool.

Personalised feedback

Your dedicated mentor will give you personalised project guidance and feedback during one-to-one video calls.

Portfolio guidance

Get expert advice from support from your mentor to build a standout portfolio.

Example of a UX design portfolio

“The skills I gained combined with the portfolio I created was the perfect combination for me to take the next step in my career. I have no doubt it helped me land my role as a UX Designer at IBM.”

Luke Bracken

UX Designer

@IBM

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“The skills I gained combined with the portfolio I created was the perfect combination for me to take the next step in my career. I have no doubt it helped me land my role as a UX Designer at IBM.”

Luke Bracken

UX Designer

@IBM

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Support

An expert team dedicated to your success

An expert team dedicated to your success

A team of professional mentors, in-house tutors and career guidance experts will guide you every step of the way, providing support, feedback, and insight to help you reach your full potential.

One-to-one mentoring

You’ll be assigned a dedicated, personal mentor with at least 10+ years professional experience working as a UX designer. You’ll get the guidance, support and feedback you need to complete the course successfully.

You’ll be assigned a dedicated, personal mentor with at least 10+ years professional experience working as a UX designer. You’ll get the guidance, support and feedback you need to complete the course successfully.

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Nadia Bosman

Senior UX Design Specialist

@Vodacom

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Nadia Bosman

Senior UX Design Specialist

@Vodacom

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Andrew McCrea

Digital Experience Director

@Mammoth

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Andrew McCrea

Digital Experience Director

@Mammoth

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Leticia Miranda

Lead Product Designer

@Warner Bros. Discovery

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Leticia Miranda

Lead Product Designer

@Warner Bros. Discovery

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Conor McCann

Product Manager

@CreevX

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Conor McCann

Product Manager

@CreevX

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Estee Jacobs

Design Lead

@Entelect

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Estee Jacobs

Design Lead

@Entelect

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Sean Dunn

UX/UI Lead

@Equal Experts

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Sean Dunn

UX/UI Lead

@Equal Experts

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Ashlesha Yadav

Head of Product Design

@Inspera

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Ashlesha Yadav

Head of Product Design

@Inspera

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Jenny Björkman

UX Consultant

@Interaktiv Studio

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Jenny Björkman

UX Consultant

@Interaktiv Studio

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James O'Brien

Experience Design Principal

@AND Digital

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James O'Brien

Experience Design Principal

@AND Digital

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Susana Passinhas

UX Design Educator

@Self-employed

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Susana Passinhas

UX Design Educator

@Self-employed

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Alexis Oh

Product UX Designer

@IKEA

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Alexis Oh

Product UX Designer

@IKEA

Career guidance

To get you career-ready, you will have access to one-to-one sessions with our expert career guidance team.

Portfolio preparation

Create a professional UX portfolio that highlights your skills and projects.

Crafting applications and resumes

Learn to craft CVs and job applications that showcase your strengths.

Preparing for interviews

Get expert tips to confidently present your portfolio and answer questions.

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“The careers team gave me great support with a portfolio review and interview tips. I really believe they helped me land this role.”

Jack Thorpe

Product Designer

@Vitality

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“The careers team gave me great support with a portfolio review and interview tips. I really believe they helped me land this role.”

Jack Thorpe

Product Designer

@Vitality

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Tutors help at every step

Our in-house team of tutors are available every day to answer your questions and give you personalised project feedback.

Our in-house team of tutors are available every day to answer your questions and give you personalised project feedback.

Daily tutor support

Get answers to your course queries and guidance from dedicated in-house tutors every day.

Personalised feedback

Receive constructive feedback and encouragement to stay on track and succeed.

“Having the support of the tutors throughout the course was invaluable. Their guidance and encouragement made all the difference.”

Valentina Cairo

Freelance UX/UI Designer

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“Having the support of the tutors throughout the course was invaluable. Their guidance and encouragement made all the difference.”

Valentina Cairo

Freelance UX/UI Designer

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Free consultation

Need to talk to an expert?

Book a free, no pressure consultation with one of our education advisors.

From teachers to taxi drivers, our team has helped thousands of people from different backgrounds make a career transition with our UX course.

What will you talk about on the call?

Your background

Is UX for you?

Your skills

Are they transferable to UX?

Working in UX design

What is the job really like? How is AI changing design?

The UX job market

What do you need to land your first role?

Salaries

What do UX Designers earn?

Career switching

How do you move to UX from a different career?

UX or UI

What is the difference between them?

Course flexibility

Can I fit the course in around my busy schedule?

🇺🇸

Military and first responder discount

Do I qualify for this discount and how do I access it?

Success stories

Our students find jobs they love

Our students find jobs they love

Thousands of our students have started rewarding careers with great companies. You can too.

Thousands of our students have started rewarding careers with great companies. You can too.

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Chandika Aruthkumar

Product Owner

@FNB South Africa

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Chandika Aruthkumar

Product Owner

@FNB South Africa

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Deborah Iaria

Product Designer

@Apple

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Deborah Iaria

Product Designer

@Apple

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Samantha Cortijo

Data Annotation Analyst

@Apple

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Samantha Cortijo

Data Annotation Analyst

@Apple

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Paula Rimmer

UX/UI Designer

@Cabinet Office Digital

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Paula Rimmer

UX/UI Designer

@Cabinet Office Digital

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Milica Milovanovic

Senior Success Manager

@Shopify

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Milica Milovanovic

Senior Success Manager

@Shopify

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John (Ioannis) Koussertari

Design Specialist

@EDF (UK)

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John (Ioannis) Koussertari

Design Specialist

@EDF (UK)

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Miller Curley

Product Designer

@AtkinsRéalis

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Miller Curley

Product Designer

@AtkinsRéalis

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Dennis Mollaymeri

UX/UI Designer

@Cardo AI

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Dennis Mollaymeri

UX/UI Designer

@Cardo AI

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Jonny Campbell

Senior Associate UX Designer

@JPMorgan Chase

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Jonny Campbell

Senior Associate UX Designer

@JPMorgan Chase

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Melvin J.C. Ogbalu

UX and Strategy Consultant

@Accenture Song

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Melvin J.C. Ogbalu

UX and Strategy Consultant

@Accenture Song

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Luke Bracken

UX Designer

@IBM

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Luke Bracken

UX Designer

@IBM

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Ekaterina Golitsyna

Product Owner

@DIPS AS

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Ekaterina Golitsyna

Product Owner

@DIPS AS

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Chih Tham

UX Designer

@One New Zealand

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Chih Tham

UX Designer

@One New Zealand

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Kim Noel

UI/UX Designer

@MindCanvas

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Kim Noel

UI/UX Designer

@MindCanvas

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Keelan Vella

Product Lead

@Buddy

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Keelan Vella

Product Lead

@Buddy

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Harry French

UX Researcher

@Google

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Harry French

UX Researcher

@Google

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Emily Digweed

UX Manager

@Damteq

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Emily Digweed

UX Manager

@Damteq

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Dominika Stanczyk

Senior UX/UI Designer

@Toyota Connected

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Dominika Stanczyk

Senior UX/UI Designer

@Toyota Connected

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Sean Conlon

Senior Product Designer

@Canva

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Sean Conlon

Senior Product Designer

@Canva

Next UX design course starts

4 June 2026

4 June 2026

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

Limited places available

Limited spaces available

🇺🇸 US Military and first responders discount is available.

🇺🇸 US Military and first responders discount is available.

Pay upfront

Best value

Early bird price until

21 May 2026

€3,400

€2,995

Pay monthly

Most flexible

Early bird price until

21 May 2026

€393

€348

per month

Based on

9

monthly payments

Includes

€130

admin fee

0% interest

Pay upfront

Best value

Early bird price until

21 May 2026

€3,400

€2,995

Pay monthly

Most flexible

Early bird price until

21 May 2026

€393

€348

per month

Based on

9

monthly payments

Includes

€130

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 is UX design?

What does a UX designer do?

How much do UX designers earn?

What are the admissions criteria?

How flexible is the course?

Will I get a mentor?

Will I build a portfolio?

Is the course recognised internationally?

Do I get access to the Certificate in AI Fundamentals for UX?