Become a Certified User Experience Professional
Build a career in UX with the world’s only university credit-rated online UX course. Acquire the mindset, the skills and the confidence that make UX designers so valuable. A rewarding and meaningful career awaits.
Why become a UX designer?
Be in demand
UX is a high-growth sector. The demand for UX designers far outstrips the supply of qualified professionals.
Get well paid
UX designers are highly paid. The average entry-level salary for a UX designer in the United Kingdom is £35,465 (PayScale, 2019)
Love your job
UX designers make an impact. They solve real-world problems using an exciting mix of research, design, technology and psychology.
Study method
Online, self-paced
Duration
6 months
Access to content
12 months
Qualification
Level 8 Diploma - User Experience Design
Awarded by Glasgow Caledonian University
Regulated by SQA
Additional info
Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
Tutor is available to students
Description
Duration: 6 months
Get certified in six months following a flexible, structured learning path.
Delivery: Online
The course is delivered entirely online, including video modules, mentor-led webinars and support.
Assessment: 2-hour exam
Before getting certified, you'll be assessed during a two-hour exam taken online.
Outcomes for you
Think like a UX designer; adopt the mindset that sets them apart
Showcase your knowledge with a portfolio of project work
Speak with the confidence that comes from a true, deep understanding of UX
Advance your career with job-ready skills
Complete a university credit-rated course, valued by employers globally
Become a Certified UX Professional
Learn with us
We’ve worked hard to design the best possible online learning experience for you. As well as an unmatched syllabus, our approach includes:
Projects & portfolio
Learn by doing with a series of real-world projects ideal for your UX portfolio.
Mentors & webinars
Be guided by our hand-picked, world-class mentors during monthly webinars.
Structure & support
Stay motivated with a structured programme supported by fellow students and our customer success team.
What you’ll learn
We’ve put together a university credit-rated curriculum that’s deep, rigorous and
covers everything you need to know to become a certified UX professional and
turbocharge your career.
Module 01 - Introduction to UX design
Module 02 - User research
Module 03 - User goals
Module 04 - Structure and navigation
Module 05 - Interactions
Module 06 - Design principles
Module 07 - Design patterns
Module 08 - Mobile
Module 09 - Workflows
Module 10 - Prototyping and handover
Module 11 - AI and UX
Module 12 - Creating your portfolio
Module 13 - Career guidance Hub
Tutorials for Figma
Projects and portfolio - Projects that build into a portfolio
Exam - 2-hour final exam
Requirements
Background
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 array of backgrounds, including project management, development, graphic design, product management, business analysis and so on.
Commitment
You do 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. Our team will be there to support you along every step of the way but success will come as a result of your own diligence.
Career path
The average salary for entry level user experience designers is £28,000
The average salary for user experience designers with 1-5 years experience ranges from £29,000 to £50,000
The average salary for user experience managers/leads is £80,000
Information from LinkedIn Salary Reports, based on real jobs listings.