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Short courseStarts 4 June 2026

UX Design
Fundamentals

An accessible introduction to user experience design for absolute beginners.

Join a community
of 14K+ designers

University credit-rated by
GCU
Caledon University
University for the Common Good
What you'll learn
UX basics
Duration
4 weeks
Commitment
2 hours per week
Price
Free
Flexible format
Online, self-paced
Overview

The gold standard in UX education

The Professional Diploma in UX Design has been created to give you the best possible education in UX, one that sets you apart in a competitive industry.

Course overview

University credit-rated qualification

You'll earn a globally recognised qualification, that is trusted and valued by employers everywhere.

1:1 mentoring and career support

You'll receive personalised, 1:1 support from our careers team and your dedicated mentor who is a senior industry professional.

A stand-out portfolio

You'll build a professional portfolio showcasing your skills and your job-readiness to potential employers.

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Course Report
Curriculum

Start with the fundamentals of UX

A beginner-friendly introduction to user experience design, core UX methods and practical product thinking.

Module 1

What is UX design?

Learn the purpose of UX and the role it plays in digital products.

Module 2

Understanding users

Explore basic research, user needs and how designers make informed decisions.

Module 3

Designing simple flows

Map journeys and create straightforward wireframes for common tasks.

Module 4

Testing and improving

Learn how feedback helps designers improve usability and clarity.

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Includes AI certification

Certificate in
AI Fundamentals for UX

€750Free access

AI is changing the technology industry. Understanding how it works, and how to use it, is now essential for UX professionals. That's why all students of the Professional Diploma in UX Design get free access to our new Certificate in AI Fundamentals for UX course.

Across three live masterclasses you will learn:
  • How AI works
    Understand why AI is different to regular software. Talk confidently about LLMs, transformers, tokenisation and other core concepts.
  • How AI is being deployed
    See how companies are using AI in practice. Learn what AI projects involve and how they are different for design and product teams.
  • How to prompt effectively
    Prompting is a key skill for working with AI. Learn how to structure clear, effective prompts that boost your productivity.
  • AI for user research
    Learn how AI can help you become a faster, more efficient researcher. Conduct research, extract insights, map journeys and generate personas at speed.
  • AI for design
    Learn how AI can increase your design productivity. Create user stories, write microcopy and build interactive prototypes more quickly and effectively.
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Developed by industry experts

The course was created by a team of highly-experienced UX designers and researchers. It's a course developed by professionals for professionals.

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Colman Walsh
CEO and Founder
@Pixel Craft Academy
PI
Rachael Joyce
Head of Product and Research
@Pixel Craft Academy
EA
Chris Donnelly
Design Principal
@Each&Other
NC
Mitchell Clements
Product Design Manager
@nCino, Inc
GR
Emilie Mazurek
Senior Product Designer
@Gravity
EX
Gareth Dunlop
Speaker and Consultant
Experience Design

Validated by design leaders

High standards are maintained by an independent team of design leaders who oversee the development of our curriculum and validate that it is what the industry - and hiring managers - are looking for.

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What will you talk about on the call?
  • Your background
    Is UX for you?
  • Your skills
    Are they transferable to UX?
  • Working in UX design
    What is the job really like? How is AI changing design?
  • The UX job market
    What do you need to land your first role?
  • Salaries
    What do UX Designers earn?
  • Career switching
    How do you move to UX from a different career?
  • UX or UI
    What is the difference between them?
  • Course flexibility
    Can I fit the course in around my busy schedule?
Success stories

Our students find jobs they love

Thousands of our students have started rewarding careers with great companies. You can too.

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Chandika Aruthkumar
Product Owner
@FNB South Africa
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Deborah Iaria
Product Designer
@Apple
AP
Samantha Cortijo
Data Annotation Analyst
@Apple
CA
Paula Rimmer
UX/UI Designer
@Cabinet Office Digital
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Milica Milovanovic
Senior Success Manager
@Shopify
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John Kousserta
Design Specialist
@EDF (UK)
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