Professional Diploma in UX design
Learn to think like a UX designer and gain the concepts, skills, and confidence to build your UX career through a university accredited certificate
How it works
Build a portfolio
Develop your UX portfolio and demonstrate your job readiness through a series of real-world projects.
University credit-rated certificate
By the Glasgow Caledonian University. Credits are internationally recognized under the European Qualifications Framework.
Weekly feedback sessions
Attend mentor-led webinars for guidance for your projects.
Career guidance
1:1 personalized career advice. Come away with actionable steps to create a UX portfolio, prepare for interviews, and stand out to employers.
Student community
Join a Slack community of current and past students. Gain advice, feedback, job tips and more.
Mentor support
Our course mentors are always there to help with questions, feedback, and encouragement.
Developed with UX Hiring Managers
This course is designed for your career success and is validated by top tech industry leaders on our Advisory Council to ensure you gain the skills and portfolio hiring managers desire.
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Curriculum
Think like a UX designer, excel in user research, master design principles, create seamless interactions, build prototypes, and collaborate effectively, enhancing your UX confidence and career prospects.
1. Introduction to UX Design
Gain a deep understanding of the UX design process.
2. User research
Master core research methods, from usability testing to depth interviews.
3. Analysis techniques
Translate research data into user goals, personas and journey maps.
4. Structure and navigation
Define navigation, user flows and information architecture.
5. Interactions
Dig into the details of interaction design and sketching.
6. Design principles
Harness the power of design principles to create better software.
7. Design patterns
Discover proven techniques to increase the usability of any design.
8. Mobile UX
Learn how to design mobile websites and applications.
9. Workflows
Master the details of designing common user workflows.
10. Prototyping and wireframing
Build interactive prototypes and annotate your designs.
11. AI and UX Design
Explore how AI tools can assist designers.
12. Creating your portfolio
Learn how to structure your portfolio to best showcase your skills.
Student Success Stories
Azeem Butt
User Researcher & Designer, Horwich Farrelly
“I’d definitely recommend the diploma to anyone who wants to get into UX because you come out with such a valuable portfolio. The course really improved my confidence and helped me communicate better with senior stakeholders in the business.”
Read more about AzeemCassandra Cardiff
Experience Research Lead, Pomegranate Media
“I’d definitely recommend the course. For me, it meant being able to get into a job within months of graduating.”
Read more about CassandraKetan Mistry
UX/UI Designer, The Hut Group
“I always encourage people to do the Professional Diploma because of the range of skills that you develop; from tech skills to social skills to presentation skills. There are so many transferable skills that can be applied to UX, that you can come from any background and do well.”
Read more about KetanAna Carpio
UX Designer, Government of Canada
“After posting my diploma on LinkedIn, recruiters were coming up to me. I didn’t have to hunt for a job, they contacted me!”
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Offer valid for the first 10 students
Have questions about our course or the payment options available? Request more details and our dedicated advisors will be in touch.
Disclaimer: This program is created by UX Design Institute with a special lower price for the Design Buddies community. There are may ways to learn UX Design and this is one way for folks who preferred a more structured approach.