UX Certificate
PROGRAM
Why our program stands out:
- 100 hours, 100% online
- Mentorship with a UX professional
- 8-week (accelerated) and 20-week formats
- Create your online portfolio
- No professional experience required
- Work-integrated learning
Through a series of modules, you will learn the fundamentals of UX design and production workflows by using practical methodologies and the latest prototyping tool Figma. You will solve business and product design challenges while applying the latest user centered design principles. These include practical UX techniques such as user research, journey mapping, competitive analysis, design thinking, wireframing, prototyping, matrices, personas, and validation testing. You will also begin developing your professional persona by translating projects into case studies to showcase in your portfolio.
Be the change the world wishes to see
Lesson preview: Explore UX design psychology
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Scheduling
A typical week in the 8-week accelerated format:
- 10 hours of synchronous learning (Online, every Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
- 2.5 hours of asynchronous learning (At your convenience during a given week)
- Project-based work and assignments require 15+ hours outside class time
- Those with little or no prior knowledge will require more time
A typical week in the 20-week format:
- 4 hours of synchronous learning (Online, every Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- 1 hour of asynchronous learning (At your convenience during a given week)
- Project-based work and assignments require 5-8 hours outside class time
- Those with little or no prior knowledge will require more time
Information session
Check out our information session to learn more about the program.
Your takeaways
You will learn to:
- Apply a user-centered approach to designing digital products using the latest methodologies and tools;
- Develop creative solutions using the UX design process;
- Design for business impact while balancing user needs;
- Create a portfolio that showcases projects and illustrates UX best practices;
- Use the latest industry tools to generate wireframes, prototypes and other user-centered UX techniques;
- Design solutions that meet the technical requirements of the production team;
- Apply professional self-reflection, collaboration, storytelling, problem solving and active listening techniques throughout the UX design process.
Our approach
This program employs a project-based approach that focuses on the acquisition and practice of real-world skills required for a professional UX designer.
Learn directly from industry professionals who will share the latest UX Design trends and who will guide you through professional workflows, challenge you with real-world projects, and prepare you for your big break in the tech industry.
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