Overview
The Professional Diploma in UX Design provides a comprehensive education in user experience design, covering the entire UX process from research to prototyping. Participants will gain practical skills and knowledge to design user-centred digital products effectively. The course includes 1:1 mentoring and career coaching, culminating in a professional portfolio to showcase job readiness.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. It is suitable for individuals from various backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a career in UX design.
Target Audience
This course is designed for:
- Career switchers seeking a role in UX design
- Designers aiming to enhance their UX skills
- Product managers and developers wanting to understand the UX process
- Anyone interested in creating user-centred digital products
Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand and apply the full UX design process
- Conduct user research and analyse findings
- Create user personas and journey maps
- Design wireframes and interactive prototypes
- Evaluate designs through usability testing
- Build a professional UX portfolio
Outline
Introduction to UX design
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Overview of UX principles and processes
User research fundamentals
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Importance of research in UX
User research methods
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Techniques such as usability testing and surveys
Research analysis
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Translating data into actionable insights
Introduction to portfolios
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Building a UX portfolio to showcase work
Heuristics
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Assessing usability using heuristic evaluation
Structure and navigation
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Defining information architecture for products
Interaction design
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Designing interactive elements and user flows
Prototyping
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Creating interactive prototypes to test designs
Usability testing
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Conducting tests to evaluate design effectiveness
Design principles
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Applying principles to create user-friendly interfaces
Visual design basics
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Understanding visual design elements in UX
Design systems
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Implementing and maintaining design systems
Portfolio development
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Finalising and presenting a professional UX portfolio
Hands-on learning
Participants will engage in practical exercises, real-world projects, and receive personalised feedback from mentors to apply UX concepts effectively.
Exams and assessments
The course includes continuous assessments through practical assignments and projects. There are two elements that form part of the final assessment, this are outlined below:
Part 1: Project work
You are required to submit 8 mandatory projects (see page 29). You will be given a
grade (with feedback) for each project submitted. The project accounts for 60% of the overall assessment.
Part 2: Online exam
Once all projects have been submitted, you can sit the online exam. The exam is multiple choice, and it can be taken at any time and place that suits you. Re-sits are available if you don’t pass first time. The exam accounts for 40% of the overall assessment.
Hands-on learning
Participants will engage in practical exercises, real-world projects, and receive personalised feedback from mentors to apply UX concepts effectively.
What's included
- Exam included
- Dedicated tutor support via email during your course from expert instructors
Frequently asked questions
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All courses are built around case studies and presented in an engaging format, which includes storytelling elements, video, audio and humour. Every case study is supported by sample documents and a collection of Knowledge Nuggets that provide more in-depth detail on the wider processes.
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When will I receive my certificate?
Certificates of Achievement are issued at the end the course, either as a hard copy or via email. Read more here.