Professional Diploma in UX Design
The UX design course that’s the industry standard qualification. Learn the full UX design process from research to interaction design to prototyping.
Join a community of 14K+ designers
Delivered in partnership with
University credit-rated by
What you'll learn:
The full UX process
Duration:
7 months
Commitment:
6-8 hours per week
Price:
Fully subsidised through Springboard+. See eligibility details.
Flexible format:
Online, self-paced with live support and 1:1 mentoring
Overview
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.
Certification
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.
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.
20 ECTS credits (Level 5) under the European Qualification Framework
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.
The application deadline for this course is 5 July 2026.
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.
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.
Portfolio
Build an industry-ready UX portfolio
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.
Support
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.
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.
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.
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.
Success stories
Our students find jobs they love
Thousands of our students have started rewarding careers with great companies. You can too.
Next course starts
20 July 2026
The application deadline for this course is 5 July 2026.
The course is fully subsidised through Springboard+. See the eligibility details at springboardcourses.ie/eligibility
Frequently asked questions
Not sure? Need advice?
If you have any questions at all, reach out to us at springboard@uxdesigninstitute.com
What is UX design?
What does a UX designer do?
How much do UX designers earn?
What are the admissions criteria?
How is the course structured?
Will I get a mentor?
Will I build a portfolio?
Is the course recognised internationally?