UX Design Certificate
Launch a new high demand career in UX Design in just 6 months
In the UX Design Certificate program, you will learn theory and technology to create effective designs and launch a new career path in this exciting field. Learning to encompass all aspects of the end-user’s experience requires an understanding of the company, product, and user. Get started with a career in UX Design today.
Length & Frequency
6 Months (approx) | 2 sessions per week
Delivery
Online with 100% live instruction
Start Dates
Cohorts begin Jan, Apr, July, Oct
Cost
$6995
Why Digital Workshop Center?
average increase in salary of
certificate program students *
employment after graduation ^
career coaching and mentoring included
Always Live & Online | Hands-On | Affordable | Small Class Sizes | Expert Instructors
*Profile report data based on 2020-2023 Employment and Wage survey submissions
^Based on 2021-2023 data only | *Based on 2021-2023 data & does not include Blueprint, WP/PS/ILL/ID/ bootcamps or B.Admin data
Alumni Spotlight
“In an effort to gain current insight into UX design, SEO and Analytics, I enrolled in courses at Digital Workshop Center. Their staff consists of individuals currently practicing in the industry, they are engaging and professional – and will go the extra mile to help you reach your professional goals. If you are looking to advance your skill set, I would highly recommend them for your professional development.”
How does it work?
To complete the UX Design Certificate Program, you must complete all of the classes below.
Your classes follow a specific order for you to earn enough credit towards certification.
Schedule
Total Class Hours
123 hours*
(*Additional hours outside of class will also be assigned. Schedules may vary. Consult with DWC staff for more information)
UX Design Q3/2024 | Start Date: 07/16/2024
In 6 months make your next career move with UX Design certification
Mentored Instruction
The UX Design Certificate program includes mentored instruction throughout your classroom training, as well as one month of support after the end of each class and one year for a free re-take of the same class.
Programs at DWC also include a Capstone project option for additional portfolio building opportunities.
In an online UX design course, our instructors help you to get your portfolio started, add job skills, and launch a new career with support and mentoring every step of the way.
Career Coaching & Internships
As you approach graduation, you will work closely with our expert career coaches to refine your next steps towards a new job. Career services provided include one-on-one resume writing, job search, and mock interview workshops. Learn more
DWC partners with Parker-Dewey to offer micro-internships to our students. These project-based internships are a great way for students to build real-world experience. Learn more
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Scholarships may be available if you are unemployed looking to upskill or re-skill, women pursuing tech careers, and veterans seeking tech skills. Find out more here.
Flexible payment plans including 0% interest financing are available for those who qualify. Attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more about what options are available.
Download Program Guide
For an overview of each certificate program, visit our certificate program guide page to download a useful PDF of this program’s details.
Inside Our Curriculum
User Experience (UX) Design Certificate - Essential Career Skills
Learning to encompass all aspects of the end-user’s experience requires an understanding of the company, product, and user. Throughout the UX Design certificate program, you will be guided by expert instructors including senior UX engineers and graphic designers. With support and mentoring every step of the way, you will learn to tackle advanced technical concepts and industry-leading software for UX Design in an easy to understand format.
Certificate Programs are designed to teach you how to improve your skills in a real-world setting. DWC’s experiential learning style ensures you will be guided by an expert instructor in a hands-on format.
The challenges you face in class will mimic what you will need to land a job and improve productivity.
To learn more about what to expect & get started, attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor or download our welcome guide.
Program Overview
Upon successful completion of the UX Design certificate, students will:
- Understand UX Design Vocabulary
- Define a persona and target audience
- Explain User Flows and how they relate to Customer Journeys
- Understand the role of accessibility and usability for all users
- Create the elements needed for a UI design system
- Use Figma to create UX designs and wireframes
- Create both a “paper” and digital Prototype for testing their designs
- Create a Style Guide and the digital assets for other teams or projects
- Understand some of the variations in UX Tools
- Understand the use of UI tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Plus:
- Design a real-world UX design project with instructor-led help from a mentor
- One-on-one job search and resume writing assistance with a career coach
Payment Options
Affordable payment plan and loan options available
Scholarships
Scholarships for students needing economic support
Tech Skills Scholarship
$50,000 fund
For those who are unemployed and looking to get into a career in tech
Women & Tech Scholarship
$100,000 fund
For women looking to
enter or advance in a technology career
Veterans Skills Scholarship
$50,000 fund
For active or retired military service members seeking a tech career
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I start?
Program classes are offered on a rolling enrollment basis throughout the year, typically every 12 weeks.
Pre-requisites
Basic Digital Literacy is required (assessment available here).
It is required that you have purchased and installed the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite before the start of class. Refer to the System Requirements page for more details.
How long is this program?
The average length to complete the UX Design certificate program is 6 months. Total length may vary based on the pace in which you schedule your classes.
Each certificate program allows one year to be completed, but, depending on your pace of learning and skill level, you may move as fast or as slow as you like within that time frame. Veteran students may have certain restrictions on total program length.
This program is comprised of several stand-alone classes listed above and a Capstone project. Once you have completed all the necessary course work, you will earn your certificate.
What's included?
Certificate Programs & Bootcamps
Each Certificate Program & Bootcamp is comprised of several stand-alone classes, plus additional classes specific to your career field, portfolio building with a comprehensive Capstone Project, and career coaching workshops.
Support and mentoring a huge part of all of our full length programs.
Attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more details of the programs and get your questions answered.
Stand-Alone Classes
Every stand-alone class at DWC includes support and mentoring throughout.
Stand-alone classes within your program also include:
- Professional Textbook(s) or Reference Packet(s)
- Lesson files
- One year for a free re-take (for attended students of public classes only)
- 30 days of technical support
- Certificate of Completion
If you have questions on stand-alone classes for professional development, contact us or attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more details of the programs and get your questions answered.
Payment & financial aid options
DWC offers several flexible financial aid options to help you finance your education. None of our financial aid tools will require a federal student loan or add severe interest penalties. We have several flexible payment plan options that fit your monthly budget.
If you are interested in scholarship or financial aid opportunities, attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more.
Click here to learn more about financial aid options and get started.
Homework expectations
Homework varies from class to class, instructor to instructor. It is recommended that you set aside 1-2x the class duration for homework/assignments (e.g. if in class 7 hours per week, expect 7-14 hours needed to complete homework/assignments).
What career services or internships do you offer?
For full length programs, support and mentoring is included and you will be eligible to work one-on-one with a career coach.
Workshops for job search and resume writing are included in the cost of your program. Our expert career coaches will help you prepare for the next steps of your career path. Your success is our success.
Click here to learn more about career coaching
DWC also partners with Parker-Dewey to offer micro-internships to our students. These project-based internships are a great way for students to build real-world experience. Learn more
Attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and discuss career coaching & internship options today.
Terms & conditions
Please read our Terms and Conditions before you register.
Still curious?
If you have more questions, view the full FAQ page or contact us today.