PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
UX Design Certification
Upon Successful Completion
Earn the UX Design Certification (UXDC™)
Accelerate your career with the globally recognized BrainStation UX Design Certification (UXDC™), through hands-on experience in live courses taught by UX Design leaders from global tech companies.
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Course Overview UX Design Certification
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Product Owner at Nestlé
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Product Manager at Sportsnet
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Senior UX Manager at Shopify
Get Certified as a UX Designer
Gain essential UX design skills with hands-on instruction from industry leaders working at the best global tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft.
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Kristina
Product Owner at Nestlé
The return on investment has been two promotions. Can't get any better than that.
Kristina
Product Owner at Nestlé
UX Design Certification (UXDC™) Course Overview
UXDC-2024Q3
- Concepts
Design Thinking
AI in UX
Human-Centered Design
User Research
Empathy Maps
User Personas
Information Architecture
Card Sorting
Tree Testing
User Flows
Task Flows
Interaction Design
Prototyping
UI Design
Layouts
Grids
Typography
Style Guides
Usability
Heuristics
Accessibility
Design Thinking
Card Sorting
Layouts
AI in UX
Tree Testing
Grids
Human-Centered Design
User Flows
Typography
User Research
Task Flows
Style Guides
Empathy Maps
Interaction Design
Usability
User Personas
Prototyping
Heuristics
Information Architecture
UI Design
Accessibility
- Frameworks
Design Thinking
Human-Centered Design
The Double Diamond Process
Steps to Conducting User Research
Research Ethics
User Interview Structure
Categorizing Data
Affinity Mapping
Synthesis Process
Empathy Maps
User Personas
Website and App Navigation
Diagramming Flows
End-to-end design process
Interaction Design Principles
User Flows
UI Design
User Testing
Bruce "Tog" Tognazzini's Six Levels of Consistency
Heuristic Evaluation
WCAG
Design Thinking
Synthesis Process
User Flows
Human-Centered Design
Empathy Maps
UI Design
The Double Diamond Process
User Personas
User Testing
Steps to Conducting User Research
Website and App Navigation
Bruce "Tog" Tognazzini's Six Levels of Consistency
Research Ethics
Diagramming Flows
Heuristic Evaluation
User Interview Structure
End-to-end design process
WCAG
Categorizing Data
Interaction Design Principles
Affinity Mapping
- Skills
- Conducting Interviews
- Generative AI Use
- Sketching
- Wireframing
- Ideation
- Evaluating Usability
- Creating Personas
- Prototyping
- Designing UI
- Building Style Guides
- Usability Testing
- Accessibility Design
- Professional Portfolio Creation
- Industry tools
Why Get Certified as a UX Designer
Taught By Leaders From Top Global Tech Companies
Receive hands-on training from UX design leaders working at companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft.
Build Your UX Design Portfolio
Build a UX design portfolio that demonstrates your unique expertise and experience.
Globally Recognized By Top Companies
BrainStation certifications are globally recognized by top companies for the most advanced and up-to-date skills.
UX Designer Success Stories
BrainStation gave me the skills to excel at my job, and the confidence to be a better leader in the workplace.
Gabrielle Vandekas
Product Manager at Sportsnet
UX Design Course Start Dates
Take the UX Design Certification online or in-person at any of BrainStation's campuses. Select a time that fits your schedule.
Class dates & times
Location
Instructor
December 4 - February 5
8 Wednesdays • Online
Online
January 21 - March 11
8 Tuesdays • Online
Online
Product Designer at American Express
January 29 - March 19
8 Wednesdays • Online
Online
Product Designer at Meta
February 19 - April 9
8 Wednesdays • Online
Online
Senior Product Designer at Spotify
March 11 - April 29
8 Tuesdays • Online
Online
Design Leader at Amazon (AWS)
March 25 - May 13
8 Tuesdays • Online
Online
Design Leader at JP Morgan Chase
Class dates & times
Location
Instructor
December 3 - February 4
6:30pm - 9:30pm EST
8 Tuesdays • New York
New York
January 23 - March 13
6:30pm - 9:30pm EST
8 Thursdays • New York
New York
Lead Product Designer at JPMorgan Chase
February 25 - April 15
6:30pm - 9:30pm EST
8 Tuesdays • New York
New York
Design Leader at Meta
Class dates & times
Location
Instructor
February 26 - April 16
6:30pm - 9:30pm GMT
8 Wednesdays • London
London
Senior Product Designer at Meta
Class dates & times
Location
Instructor
December 5 - February 6
6:30pm - 9:30pm EST
8 Thursdays • Toronto
Toronto
January 22 - March 12
6:30pm - 9:30pm EST
8 Wednesdays • Toronto
Toronto
Design Leader at Microsoft
February 27 - April 17
6:30pm - 9:30pm EST
8 Thursdays • Toronto
Toronto
UX Design Strategist at RBC
Class dates & times
Location
Instructor
December 5 - February 6
6:30pm - 9:30pm PST
8 Thursdays • Vancouver
Vancouver
January 21 - March 11
6:30pm - 9:30pm PST
8 Tuesdays • Vancouver
Vancouver
Senior Product Designer at Telus
February 27 - April 17
6:30pm - 9:30pm PST
8 Thursdays • Vancouver
Vancouver
Senior UX/UI Designer at Arc'teryx
UX Design Certification Course Curriculum
Unit 1
Intro to UX Research & Strategy
To ensure you're setting yourself up for success as a UX Designer, BrainStation's UX design courses begin with an introduction to user experience design that covers foundational web design concepts and the importance of UX research and strategy. Learn the basics of project management, design thinking, the design process, and user-centered design, which are critical UX design skills that will inform your work. You will also learn how to conduct effective user research and develop user personas based on the insights you've gathered.
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- Key Skills:
- Design Thinking
- User Research
- UX Personas
- UX Research & Planning
Apply Design Thinking
Learn and apply Design Thinking and human-centered design principles: two essential frameworks for aspiring UX designers.
Perform Effective User Research
The foundation of great design is an excellent understanding of your users. Learn how UX designers perform research and usability testing to set you up for success.
Create User Personas That Work
Learn to combine your user data into user personas that allow you and your team to empathize with users and create UX designs that serve them.
Unit 2
Structuring & Planning Design Solutions
With a strong understanding of your users, you're ready to begin structuring your solution. Learn the tools to accelerate your workflow, including card sorting, tree testing, and more, through hands-on projects designed to help you begin building useful wireflows to explore solutions and demonstrate them to others. Explore interaction design and, by applying an iterative approach as part of your design process, you'll be on the path of great User Experience designers.
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- Key Skills:
- Information Architecture
- Content Audits
- User & Task Flows
- Sketching
- Interaction Design
Build Information Architecture
Learn how to perform a content audit and leverage it to create an information architecture – an important step for any great user experience design. Gain knowledge of hierarchy and relationship mapping to help you organize information to improve both your design and the user experience.
Learn and Apply Design Exercises
Learn tools like card sorting and tree testing: common design exercises that help you explore potential solutions and take your first steps toward an effective design.
Apply an Iterative Design Process
Discover best practices with user flows and wireflows. Learn how a User Experience Designer uses these helpful tools, which will allow you to explore potential solutions and iterate toward a great user experience.
Unit 3
High-Fidelity Design
Iterative design means developing higher-fidelity designs as concepts are demonstrated and tested. Get hands-on practice creating wireframes of different fidelities, and use them to build interactive prototypes to test the user experience you've designed. Learn the basics of user interface design to understand how to convert your wireframes into full-fidelity final designs.
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- Key Skills:
- Interactive Prototyping
- Wireframing
- Visual Design
- Interface Design
Create Wireframes
Learn how to create low-fidelity wireframes and iterate on them until you have high-fidelity concepts for your UX design.
Build Interactive Prototypes to See Your Designs in Action
Using industry-standard tools, build interactive prototypes that allow you to click through your wireframe concepts and experience your design first-hand.
Discover Visual Design Fundamentals
Understand the role user interface design plays in a digital experience, and explore fundamental UI concepts including grids, typography, type hierarchy, and style guides.
Unit 4
Elevating & Communicating Design Solutions
To complete the UX Design course, learn the core components of usability and how to complete user testing throughout the human centered design process. Explore accessibility principles and how to create inclusive designs.
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- Key Skills:
- Usability
- User Testing
- Heuristics
- Design Systems
- Accessibility
- Design Presentations
- User Centered Design
User Centered Design
Discover the core components of usability and the 10 usability heuristics for user interface design. Learn how to complete usability testing throughout each stage of the user experience process to support the iterative development of your designs.
Accessibility Design
Accessibility ensures designs are inclusive. Learn the role design plays in creating an accessible user experience by understanding the diversity of abilities; such as auditory, cognitive, physical, and more; and use this understanding to inform your designs.
Usability Testing
Evaluate how easily users navigate and interact with a digital experience. Observing real users as they complete specific tasks, identify pain points and areas for improvement to ensure the product is intuitive, efficient, and meets user needs effectively.
Earn Your UX Design Certification (UXDC™)
Successfully completing BrainStation’s UX Design Certification course will earn you the globally recognized BrainStation UX Design Certification (UXDC™), demonstrating your mastery of the latest cutting-edge skills and tools. Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile and resume or CV.
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Join BrainStation’s Global Alumni Network
With a BrainStation certification, you'll join our global alumni network: a community of accomplished professionals across a range of critical tech skills, including User Experience Designers.
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Industry-Led UX Design Certification
BrainStation’s globally recognized certifications are created by industry professionals, for industry professionals. Our network of experts from leading tech companies provide insights and guidance to ensure each certification demonstrates the latest cutting-edge skills and tools.
Learn in our Next-Gen Online Classroom
Instructor-Led, Live Online Courses, From the Comfort of Your Home
In all our online courses, learn from BrainStation's industry-expert instructors through real-time, interactive classes in an engaging classroom environment.
Interactive, Project-Based Learning
Join breakout room sessions in smaller teams as part of the hands-on projects in our online courses, where you will collaborate and learn together.
Community Beyond the Classroom
During your online course, engage with your classmates and instructors in BrainStation’s Slack community, where you’ll receive updates and support. Stay connected and in the loop throughout your online course.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the UX Design Certification (UXDC™)?
The UX Design Certification (UXDC™) at BrainStation is a leading professional certification that verifies your completion of the course. Upon course completion, graduates receive the certificate and become a BrainStation Certified UX Designer. A BrainStation certification can boost your LinkedIn profile and resume, helping you stand out in the job market when applying for UX Design roles. BrainStation has been a global leader in digital skills training since its inception in 2011 and has trained over 30,000 professionals around the world.
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Is my professional background a good match for the course?
While in-depth, all of BrainStation’s certification courses are designed to be compatible with individuals from various professional backgrounds. The UX Design certification course is considered beginner-friendly and is open to anyone looking to transition into UX Design or enhance their existing skills.
For experienced UX Designers, we recommend the Design Leadership Certification Course which is focused on advanced topics developing strategic leadership skills, including vision, team alignment, and driving ux design strategy across organizations.
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What are the prerequisites for enrolling in a UX Design course?
BrainStation's UX Design course was created for those who are new to digital products or UX Design but are interested in a career as a UX Designer. The course is designed for individuals looking to transition into UX Design or enhance their existing skills. It is considered to be beginner-friendly and requires no prior experience for admission.
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Who are the instructors?
BrainStation's UX Design instructors are seasoned Design Leaders who actively work in roles at top companies like Amazon, Meta, and Google. They bring real-world experience designing digital products used by millions, offering real-world examples and unique insights into what it takes to get hired and thrive as a UX Designer.
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What are the classes like?
The BrainStation UX Design classes are immersive and hands-on right from day one. You’ll work on real-world projects, use industry-standard tools, participate in group exercises, and develop portfolio content that showcases your skills. Throughout the sessions, you’ll build a strong foundation in UX Design concepts and frameworks, and by the end, you’ll have practical experience and the confidence to continue your journey to your first UX Design role or promotion.
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How many students are in each class?
We prioritize creating an engaging and tailored learning experience by keeping our class sizes small enough to ensure that everyone receives focused support from the instructor, but large enough that learners have the opportunity to build valuable connections and benefit from the unique perspectives of professionals from diverse industries.
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Is the course online or in-person?
Both! You can take BrainStation's UX Design Certification course in person at one of our campuses or in an online live format. Whether digital or in-person, you will be participating in a live, interactive classroom environment taught by a leading UX Design expert.
Students in our online UX Design courses stay in touch with each other and instructors alike through BrainStation's industry-leading student learning platform, as well as a lively Slack community that provides support and updates even beyond graduation. There are several dates and times to offer flexibility for remote learning, and the course is designed to fit around professional schedules. Check out the course kick-off schedule here.
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How long is the course, and what is the schedule?
BrainStation's UX Design course is typically either 4 or 8 weeks long, depending on the delivery format — currently offered in either 8 evening classes or 4 weekend day classes. In either case, the course adds up to a total of 24 hours of training, case studies, projects, lectures, and more. Our course schedule is designed to give you ultimate flexibility with delivery format, days of the week, and length. Check out the course kick-off schedule here.
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What kind of roles can I apply for after completing the certification?
After completing the UX Design Certification (UXDC™), you can apply for roles such as Junior UX Designer or UX Designer. With experience, you can also pursue advanced roles like Senior UX Designer, UX Lead, or Director of UX Design, depending on your background and industry focus.
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How does a UX Design Certification compare to a Degree or Master's program?
A certification provides targeted learning and immediate recognition of specific skills, making it ideal for design professionals looking to quickly validate their expertise and stand out in the job market. Unlike a degree or Master’s program, which takes longer and covers a wider range of topics, a certificate program is streamlined and practical, allowing you to apply new skills directly to your role. This makes certifications a great option for those looking to advance their careers efficiently without the time and financial investment of a traditional degree.
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Do you offer an advanced Digital Marketing course?
Yes, BrainStation's Design Leadership Certification Course is designed for experienced UX professionals looking to develop strategic leadership skills, including managing design teams and fostering innovation. Upon completion, participants earn a professional certificate to solidify their expertise in leading complex design projects. Upon completion, graduates earn a BrainStation Design Leadership Certificate, equipping them with the skills to better tackle senior design roles.
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What payment options do you offer?
BrainStation offers some of the most competitive payment options for UX Design training. Payment options include:
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Scholarship discount programs
Partial scholarships are available to help with tuition and are subject to eligibility. about these options.
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Monthly payment installments
Split your tuition into smaller amounts and pay in installments over 3, 6, or 12 months.
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Employer sponsorship
Many learners can have their tuition reimbursed by their employer through established Learning & Development budgets or on an ad-hoc basis.
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Scholarship discount programs
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Can I speak to someone about the course before I start?
Definitely! Our team of learning advisors is here to answer any questions you have. Simply at a time that is convenient for you — we look forward to speaking with you soon!
UX Design 101
What is UX Design?
UX Design focuses on creating meaningful and intuitive experiences for users when they interact with a product or service. User experience design involves understanding user behavior, conducting research, and designing solutions that are both functional and enjoyable. It's a key role in product development.
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