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Outcomes for you

The Professional Diploma in UX Design will give you a thorough understanding of the concepts and techniques today’s employers are looking for.

• Advance your career with job-ready skills
• Adopt the mindset that sets UX designers apart
• Speak with the confidence that comes from a true, deep understanding of UX
• Learn the tools that UX designers use every day

What you'll achieve

Gain a deep understanding of the UX methods today’s employers look for.

1. Learn to think like a UX designer
2. Build confidence with essential UX concepts
3. Grow your career with job-ready skills

Since the lockdown took effect, we have seen a huge surge in student numbers and engagement, indicative of the wider growth in the UX industry. Read more insights in our full report (link in bio) #UX #UXdesign

Since lockdown, we've welcomed more students than ever before. And seen engagement rates shoot up too.

Discover why the UX industry is growing and growing in our report. (Link in our bio). #UX #UXdesign

Hi

How are you?

Unfortunately, you were unsuccessful in passing the exam this time round. You scored 50 correct answers but unfortunately you need a score of 72 correct answers or higher to pass.

I have attached your exam score report to give you an indication of which areas might require a little more preparation.

You can reschedule your exam at any time — we offer one free exam resit. You can schedule this when you feel ready.

If you need help with anything at all, just let me know!

Best wishes

Ellen

Hi Rachel,

I have some bad news: you haven’t passed the exam this time round.

You scored 50 correct answers, but didn’t reach the 72 or more needed to pass.

Here’s how we’ll get there next time:

• Read over the attached exam score report
• Focus on the areas you need to improve
• Schedule your retake exam

Before then, just get in touch with any questions. We’re always on hand to help.

Ellen

Hi Níall,

Thanks for your comment.

At the UX Design Institute we help students build their UX career with globally-recognised, industry-approved qualifications.

We’re headquartered in Dublin but because our courses are delivered entirely online, our student body is global.

Our courses are credit-rated by Glasgow Caledonian University, a highly-rated UK university. On the FAQ section of our website you’ll find details of the credit-ratings. The Professional Diploma in UX Design is allocated 20 credits at Level 8 on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework and the Professional Certificate in Visual Design is allocated 12. For further guidance, we recommend visiting the Certification Equivalents Table here: [link]

If you’d like to find out more about our alumni, you can read our student stories here: [link]

Please let me know if you have any more questions. Have a lovely day!

Hi Níall, fair questions!

We run online courses in UX and Visual Design, helping students build their careers with industry-approved qualifications.

Our HQ is here in Dublin, but we also have an office in London. And, since our courses are online, our students come from all over the world.

As for Scotland, we’re credit-rated by Glasgow Caledonian University. They’ve allocated:

• 20 credits at SCQF Level 8 to our Professional Diploma in UX Design
• 12 credits to our Professional Certificate in Visual Design

If you’d like to know more, head over to our our FAQ page: [link].

Hope that helps 👍

Hi [NAME],

There is a global shortage of qualified UX professionals. But that’s not the only reason to be excited about a career in UX. What makes UX such an attractive career option?

UX skills are in demand

UX design is one of the top five in-demand skills, according to LinkedIn reports. This trend is set to continue as UX becomes a Google ranking factor in 2021. Companies will need to continue to invest in UX skills to remain competitive.

UX professionals are well paid

UX designers command a high salary too. Here’s what you can expect to earn across the globe:

• Germany: €45,000
• UK: £33,300
• US: $68,300

UX welcomes transferable skills

UX is a great conversion career because it welcomes skills from other disciplines like graphic design, marketing, project management and even retail. You don’t need a background in design or tech to make a great UX designer. You just need the right training.

Unsure if UX is the right career choice for you?

Speak to an advisor →

Hi [NAME]

There are lots of reasons to get excited about working in UX. It’s a growing industry, full of dynamic, varied work. But let’s get practical for a minute: why is now the right time to start your UX career?

UX skills are in demand

According to LinkedIn, UX design is one of the top five sought-after skills. And it’s not going anywhere fast. From 2021, good UX improves Google search ranking – so every company will have UX high on their agenda.

Your skills are valuable

So the need is there, but what’s in it for you? Well, UX designers can earn good salaries. Here’s what you can expect to get paid around the world:

• Germany: €45,000
• UK: £33,300
• US: $68,300

Your experience is transferable

UX is great for career changers. Experience from different sectors is a strength – from graphic design, marketing, project management, even retail. And you don’t need a background in design to be a great UX professional – just the right training.

Ready to start your UX career?

Speak to an advisor →

The UX jobs landscape

The UX jobs landscape can be tricky to navigate. The industry has grown massively in recent years and as a result we’ve seen an evolution of product and design teams. This is largely due to a shift in mindset; a recognition that UX is a key driver in an organisation’s success. Companies like Apple, Google and Amazon led the way and the rest of the world has been following suit.

A fast-evolving landscape

The UX world is full of opportunity. But it can be tricky to navigate – even for seasoned professionals. In the last few years the industry has grown massively, and the roles of product and design teams have shifted with it.

Why are these changes happening? Because businesses understand how UX can drive their success. And where giants like Apple, Google and Amazon have led the way, the rest of the world is following.

UX designer

Each role within UX contributes to solving user problems but UX designers are the most pivotal in the process. The most basic description is that UX designers are responsible for solving the problems identified during research. But often senior designers will play a more comprehensive role. They will be involved in the user research; they will help define the problem to be solved; they will take ownership of designing the solution.

What are UX designers responsible for?

• Strong UX designers will take ownership of solving the problem for users
• They will work with researchers to understand the problem
• They’ll take responsibility for solving the problem
• They will work with the wider dev team to make sure solution is delivered through the product

What skills and qualities do UX designers need?

• Empathy: they must be able to see things from the team and the user’s perspective
• Communication: They can articulate design decisions to business leaders
• Problem solving: They focus on the big picture, taking a holistic approach to solving user problems

What’s it like to be a UX designer?

In a UX project, every team member helps solve the user problem. And UX designers are the most pivotal part of the process.

Put simply, a UX designer solves the problems that come up during research. But senior designers play a bigger role, getting involved in user research, defining the problem, and leading on designing the solution.

What do UX designers do?

• Work with researchers to understand the user problem
• Find a solution that works for users
• Collaborate with the wider team to make sure the product solves the user problem

What skills do you need as a UX designer?

• Empathy: seeing things from the team and the user’s perspective
• Communication: articulating design decisions to business leaders
• Problem solving: focusing on the big picture to find a solution

Certification for UX professionals

University credit-rated UX education

Build your UX career with globally-recognised, industry-approved qualifications. Acquire the mindset, the skills and the confidence that make UX designers so valuable.

Become a certified UX professional

University credit-rated. Industry-approved. Globally-recognised.

Learn to think like a UX designer. Gain the concepts, skills, and confidence to build your UX career.

About the UX Design Institute

We deliver in-depth UX education and certification programmes. Our goal is to bridge the global skills gap in UX design, and to provide a career pathway for UX designers.

University credit-rated

All our courses are university credit-rated. This guarantees a level of academic excellence, and gives students authentic, globally-recognised qualifications.

Industry collaboration

Members of our Industry Advisory Council include global leaders in the tech, design and recruitment industries. Their role is to oversee the development of our courses, and ensure they are current, relevant and focused on the skills most needed by employers.

About

We run certified UX learning programmes for students around the world. Our goal? To bridge the global skills gap in UX design – so more people can get ahead with their UX careers.

University credit-rated

All of our courses are university credit-rated. So you’re guaranteed a globally-recognised qualification, backed up by quality teaching.

Industry collaboration

Everything we do is guided by our Industry Advisory Council. It's made up of global leaders in the tech, design and recruitment industries. Together, they oversee the development of our courses – making sure they’re current, relevant and focused on the skills employers need most.

Welcome

You’re reading this because your career matters to you. And UX design is a great career choice. It’s a unique mix of psychology, technology and design. It’s satisfying, rewarding and meaningful work. And UX skills are in demand.

It’s why we’ve designed a professional certification in user experience design. To give people like you a pathway into a profession that needs people like you.

You’ll get a chance to shape the technology that is changing our world. Without good design, it will become a complicated, frustrating and alienating place.

The future deserves world-class UX design. And it needs more world-class UX designers.

With thousands of professionals trained across dozens of countries, the UX Design Institute is the global leader in UX education, providing a unique university accredited certification.

Become a leader in your industry by becoming a certified user experience professional.

Let's build your UX career

Welcome to your first step in becoming a UX designer.

Meet your new industry

UX is a rewarding career choice, combining psychology, technology and design. It’s an important role that’s only growing in demand.

As a UX designer, you’ll shape the technology that’s changing our world. Making it simpler, more accessible, and easier to navigate.

Gain a certified qualification

Our professional certification will guide you into the industry. Our courses are university accredited and globally recognised, giving you the skills to build your UX career.

Join the UX community

And you can trust us every step of the way. We’re the global leader in UX education, training thousands of professionals around the world, every year.

Let’s get started.