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.
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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
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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 wireframing
* 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.