Program Overview

Certificate in User Experience (UX) Design

The Certificate in User Experience (UX) Design is a part-time, 3-course program that equips students with the skills to design intuitive and accessible digital experiences. Developed in collaboration with UX experts, this 8-month program offers hands-on training in human-centered design principles, trending industry tools, and AI's role in formulating stronger design solutions.

Program Overview

The program covers key areas such as:

• Human-centered design principles through user research, persona development, and usability testing
• Trending industry tools like Figma and Miro
• AI's role in formulating stronger design solutions and supporting design thinking processes
• UX structure and communication including interaction design, information architecture, and UX writing
• Accessible and inclusive design using best practices to ensure usability for all users

Course Descriptions and Schedule

The program consists of three courses:

CSUE1100 Fundamentals of User Experience Design

Fundamentals of UX Design introduces the essential methods and tools of user experience design, distinguishing UX from UI and covering core concepts like usability, accessibility, and human-centered design. The course emphasizes applying these principles in real-world contexts, integrating emerging tools like AI in the UX process.

CSUE1110 User Experience Design Research

UX Design Research equips students with essential skills in planning and conducting user research for UX design. This course covers foundational research methods and strategies, teaching students how to develop effective research plans and conduct interviews and usability testing.

CSUE1120 User Experience Visual Design, Prototyping and Wireframing

Visual Design, Wireframing & Prototyping teaches students how to create effective user interfaces by defining content hierarchy, navigation structures, and layouts through information architecture and user flow diagrams. The course covers the creation of high-fidelity mock-ups and interactive prototypes, enabling students to simulate user interactions.

Program Format

• Learning Style: Blended (Online)
• Program Length: 8 months Part-time
• Courses: 3
• Class Schedule: Online classes run 6:309:30 PM EST. All live online sessions are recorded.
• Approximate Weekly Time Commitment: Approx. 610 hours
• Live Instructor & Peer Interaction: Yes
• Instructor Support Beyond Class: The instructor is available via email outside of classes or through virtual office hours

Admissions and Fees

• OSAP Eligibility: No
• Additional Fees (e.g., course materials, software): Students should budget $75$150 per course for materials.
• Program Prerequisites: No prior design or coding experience is requiredthis beginner-friendly program teaches students everything from the ground up.

Career Potential

The Certificate in User Experience (UX) Design is ideal for working professionals and career changers seeking to build in-demand user experience skills, deepen expertise, or break into the industry with a competitive portfolio. Potential career paths include:

• UX Designer
• UX Researcher
• Interaction Designer
• Information Architect

Instructors

The program is taught by industry experts, including:

• Amrit Dhillon, UX Researcher
• Elias Fares, Co-founder of Booomerang.io
• Rahim Bhimani, Senior Product Designer, Varicent
• Ricardo Ramirez, Manager of Service Design at the Canadian Standards Association
• Ross Newton, UX Design Leader
• Sveta Fedarava, UX Design Leader & Strategist

Testimonials

Graduates of the program have praised its hands-on approach, real-world application, and the opportunity to work on a complete UX design project for a real client. The program has helped them gain practical skills for success in UX design and build a strong portfolio.