Become a certified UI designer
Learn how to create beautiful, pixel-perfect user interfaces
Accelerate your career with an in-demand skillset
Get a professional qualification in just 12 weeks
Manage your own schedule with our flexible, self-paced online course
Expand your career options
UI skills are needed worldwide, and demand is growing. With a globally recognised qualification, you’ll become a more valuable, sought-after professional.
Design with confidence
You’ll understand the ‘why’ of good UI design by knowing the principles behind it. You’ll be able to defend your decisions and design with confidence.
Work in a creative, rewarding job
UI designers add personality and visual appeal to user interfaces. It’s an enjoyable career that rewards creativity: the perfect entry into tech for visually-minded people.
A flexible, university-backed curriculum
Our curriculum is university credit-rated and approved by the industry. Over 12 weeks, you’ll learn the principles and skills you need to become a confident UI designer.
Study method
Online, self-paced
Duration
12 weeks
Access to content
12 months
Qualification
Professional Certificate in UI Design
Awarded by Scottish Qualifications Authority trading as SQA
Additional info
Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
Tutor is available to students
Description
During this 12 week, online course you will learn:
Introduction to UI Design
Brand and Personality
Layout
Design Principles
Interactivity
Typography
Colour, shapes and effects
Iconography and imagery
Design process
Presenting ideas
UI design tools
You will also work on a project and your portfolio with access to weekly mentor sessions, an active student community, and support from our student success team.
Who is this course for?
Graphic designers and digital designers who want to upskill to UI design
UI designers who want to strengthen their knowledge and craft
UX professionals who want to become more rounded product designers
Anybody with a design background looking for a creative job in tech
Requirements
You don’t need experience in design or technology to enrol in our courses, although having one or both is a definite bonus. Our students come from a diverse mix of backgrounds, including project management, development, graphic design, product management, business analysis and so on.
You need to be motivated and committed. We set a high bar. Studying for one of our professional qualifications requires a certain amount of time, energy and focus.
You need to be comfortable learning in English. All video lessons, course materials, webinars, correspondence and the final exam are delivered in English.
Career path
Students typically graduate into UI Designer jobs. The average UI Designer salary in the UK with 3-5 years experience is £62,500.
This is based on data from Payscale, Totaljobs, Indeed, Talent, and Glassdoor