Professional Certification
Product Design Certification London
Upon Successful Completion
Earn the Product Designer Certification (PDC™)
Accelerate your career with the globally recognised BrainStation Product Designer Certification (PDC™). Master the technical and strategic User Experience (UX) skills required to ship world-class products, integrating user research, AI, and interaction design. Learn in live courses taught by leaders from the world’s most innovative tech companies.
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Course Overview Product Design Certification
Kristina
Product Owner at Nestlé
Gabrielle
Product Manager at Sportsnet
Vadim
Senior UX Manager at Shopify
Get Certified as a Product Designer
Gain essential product design skills with hands-on instruction from UX/UI leaders working at the best global tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft.
View Upcoming DatesThe return on investment has been two promotions. Can't get any better than that.
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
Product Designer Certification (PDC™) Course Overview
PDC-2025Q4
- Concepts
Design Thinking
AI in UX
Human-Centred 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-Centred 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-Centred Design
The Double Diamond Process
Steps to Conducting User Research
Research Ethics
User Interview Structure
Categorising 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-Centred 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
Categorising 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 Product Designer
Taught By Leaders From Top Global Tech Companies
Receive hands-on training from Product Design and UX Design leaders working at companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft.
Build Your Product Design Portfolio
Apply practical skills in a cumulative, hands-on project. You will leverage human factors to take a product concept from initial strategy and research all the way to a high-fidelity prototype, creating a professional UX portfolio that demonstrates the full design lifecycle.
Globally Recognised By Top Companies
BrainStation certifications are globally recognised by top companies for the most advanced and up-to-date skills.
Product Designer Success Stories
LESTRANGE is a London-based menswear brand elevating everyday essentials through minimalist design, responsible sourcing, and a focus on timeless versatility.
Lauren Kam
Product & Brand Marketing Lead at LESTRANGE
Product Design Course Start Dates
Take the Product Design Certification online or in-person at any of BrainStation's campuses. Select a time that fits your schedule.
Class dates & times
Location
Instructor
January 15 - March 12
8 Thursdays • Online
Online
UX Designer at AMEX
March 11 - April 29
8 Wednesdays • Online
Online
Senior Product Experience Designer at Mastercard
Class dates & times
Location
Instructor
January 28 - March 18
6:30pm - 9:30pm EST
8 Wednesdays • New York
New York
VP, Experience Design
February 26 - April 16
6:30pm - 9:30pm EST
8 Thursdays • New York
New York
VP, User Experience Design, Growth at JPMorgan Chase
April 1 - May 20
6:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
8 Wednesdays • New York
New York
Design Leader at YouTube
This Course is Offered Online in Miami
Class dates & times
Location
Instructor
January 21 - March 11
6:30pm - 9:30pm EST
8 Wednesdays • Toronto
Toronto
UX Design Leader at TD Bank
February 24 - April 14
6:30pm - 9:30pm EST
8 Tuesdays • Toronto
Toronto
Design Leader at Amazon
April 2 - May 21
6:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
8 Thursdays • Toronto
Toronto
Product Designer at Disney
Class dates & times
Location
Instructor
January 20 - March 10
6:30pm - 9:30pm PST
8 Tuesdays • Vancouver
Vancouver
Design Leader at Telus
Product Design Certification Course Curriculum
Unit 1
UX Strategy & AI-Powered Research
Great UX design is strategic problem-solving, not pixel-pushing. Establish a strategic foundation by mastering the human-centred UX principles used by top-tier product teams. Deploy AI to accelerate meaningful user research, augmenting your UX design skills and ensuring every design decision you make is backed by data and supported by critical research methodologies.
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- Key Skills:
- Design Thinking
- User Research
- User Interviews
- Personas & Empathy Mapping
- AI-Driven Research & Strategy
Master the Design Thinking Framework
Move beyond theory with fundamental concepts. Apply the industry-standard human-centred design methodology to gather user feedback, identify core user problems, and define a viable product strategy for innovative solutions.
Accelerate Research with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Future-proof your workflow. Learn to leverage AI tools as part of your UX research to rapidly synthesise user data, perform market research and competitive analysis, and uncover key insights without sacrificing research quality or depth.
Conduct Interviews & Build Data-Driven Personas
Avoid assumptions. Plan and conduct unbiased user interviews, and translate research insights into empathy maps and personas that serve as the source of truth for your product.
Unit 2
Information Architecture, Wireframing & Prototyping
Great designs need a strong foundation. Translate abstract strategies into structural blueprints that can withstand real-world use. Through practical exercises, master Information Architecture (IA) to organise complex content systems, then rigorously validate your logic by building interactive prototypes in Figma, ensuring key concepts and functionality are proven before high-fidelity design begins.
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- Key Skills:
- Information Architecture
- Card Sorting
- Tree Testing
- User & Task Flows
- Wireframing
- Rapid Prototyping
- Interaction Design
Master Information Architecture
Organise the chaos. Utilise foundational skills like card sorting and tree testing to structure complex content hierarchies. Build navigation systems that match user mental models, ensuring information is logically grouped and instantly discoverable.
Engineer User & Task Flows
Translate user needs into interface logic. Develop comprehensive user and task flows that account for success paths and edge cases. Define the system's response to every interaction, solving usability friction on paper before it reaches the screen.
Wireframing & Prototyping
Move from static sketches to dynamic experiences. Practise creating wireframes and evolving them into clickable Figma prototypes. Use these artefacts to test and iterate on your design concepts to validate your decisions before committing to high-fidelity design.
Unit 3
User Interface (UI) Design & Design Systems
User Interface design is more than decorative: it’s structural. Move beyond simple aesthetics and master the rigorous systems - grids, typography, and atomic components - that allow products to scale. Build a solid foundation with style guides that ensure consistency, eliminate design debt, and streamline handoff to development.
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- Key Skills:
- User Interface (UI) Design
- Grids & Layouts
- Typography & Hierarchy
- Design Systems
- Style Guides
Master Grids & Responsive Layouts
Design with precision. Utilise professional grid systems to establish rhythm and structure across your interface. Learn to engineer responsive layouts that adapt fluidly to any device, ensuring your product integrity holds up on every screen size, including web pages and mobile apps.
Typography & Visual Hierarchy
Guide the user's eye. Master type hierarchy to drive user behaviour, ensuring key information stands out and is easy to scan. Move beyond "font choice" and treat typography as an essential component of your UI design.
Build Scalable Design Systems
Move beyond designing single screens by creating comprehensive style guides and visual design systems. Build reusable component libraries that serve as a single source of truth, ensuring design consistency and smooth collaboration while you build your high-fidelity prototypes.
Unit 4
Usability, Accessibility & Your Portfolio
Great design needs to work for everyone. Get hands-on experience verifying your product through user testing and accessibility cheques, and compile your findings into a strategic UX Case Study that demonstrates the rationale and logic behind your design decisions.
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- Key Skills:
- Usability Testing
- Heuristic Evaluation
- Inclusive Design
- Storytelling With Data
Conduct Usability Testing & Heuristic Audits
Stop guessing. Learn to conduct usability tests and evaluate your product against industry-standard heuristics to identify and fix friction points before web development begins.
Master Accessible Design
Go beyond colour contrast. Learn to audit your designs against WCAG standards and measure key metrics to ensure technical compliance. You will design products that function for all users, treating accessibility as a core requirement rather than an afterthought.
Your Portfolio Project & Presentation
It is not enough to design well; you must also be able to sell your vision. Learn to articulate your design rationale and package your end-to-end process into a professional portfolio project.
Earn Your Product Designer Certification (PDC™)
Successfully completing BrainStation's Product Design Certification course will earn you the globally recognised BrainStation Product Designer Certification (PDC™), demonstrating your mastery of the latest cutting-edge skills and tools. Add this professional certificate to your LinkedIn profile and resume or CV.
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Attend an Upcoming Design Event
BrainStation events bring top product leaders together to talk shop, trade perspectives, and build their network with other leaders and innovators. Experience the BrainStation community yourself by reserving your seat today.
Intro to Product Design
London
Join us in London to discuss how Product Designers are shaping the world’s most innovative digital products by combining creativity, research, and technical skills to solve real user problems.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM GMT
- 55-57 Rivington St, London
- £15
Discussion Topics:
- What is Product Design?
- Design Thinking in Action
- Adding Design Skills to Your Toolkit
Join us in London to discuss how Product Designers are shaping the world’s most innovative digital products by combining creativity, research, and technical skills to solve real user problems.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM GMT
- 55-57 Rivington St, London
- £15
Discussion Topics:
- What is Product Design?
- Design Thinking in Action
- Adding Design Skills to Your Toolkit
Design Evenings LDN
Designing Smarter with AI-Driven Workflows
Join Aida Aghaei, Staff Product Designer at Miro, for an inside look at how AI is reshaping the way designers work, create, and collaborate.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT
- 55-57 Rivington St, London
- £20
Aida Aghaei
Staff Product Designer
Discussion Topics:
- Integrating AI into Everyday Design
- Inside Miro: Real Examples of AI in Action
- Building Your AI Design Toolkit
Join Aida Aghaei, Staff Product Designer at Miro, for an inside look at how AI is reshaping the way designers work, create, and collaborate.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT
- 55-57 Rivington St, London
- £20
Aida Aghaei
Staff Product Designer
Discussion Topics:
- Integrating AI into Everyday Design
- Inside Miro: Real Examples of AI in Action
- Building Your AI Design Toolkit
Leaders in Fintech
Inside the Future of Fintech
Join us in London for a forward-looking conversation with senior fintech and innovation leaders.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT
- 55-57 Rivington St, London
- £25
Discussion Topics:
- Unlocking Growth Through Embedded Finance
- Leveraging AI to Transform Banking
- The Future of Payments: Speed, Security, & Innovation
Join us in London for a forward-looking conversation with senior fintech and innovation leaders.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT
- 55-57 Rivington St, London
- £25
Discussion Topics:
- Unlocking Growth Through Embedded Finance
- Leveraging AI to Transform Banking
- The Future of Payments: Speed, Security, & Innovation
Design Evenings LDN
Building the Future of AI-First Design
Join us in London for an inspiring conversation with designers shaping the next generation of AI-driven products and experiences.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT
- 55-57 Rivington St, London
- £20
Discussion Topics:
- Designing for the Unknown: The Evolving Role of Designers in AI
- The Designer’s AI Toolkit: Working Smarter with Intelligent Tools
- Designing With (and For) Intelligence: Collaboration Between Designers, Researchers & Machines
Join us in London for an inspiring conversation with designers shaping the next generation of AI-driven products and experiences.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT
- 55-57 Rivington St, London
- £20
Discussion Topics:
- Designing for the Unknown: The Evolving Role of Designers in AI
- The Designer’s AI Toolkit: Working Smarter with Intelligent Tools
- Designing With (and For) Intelligence: Collaboration Between Designers, Researchers & Machines
Leaders in People & Culture
Shaping the Future of Tech Careers
Join us for a forward-looking conversation with senior talent leaders driving transformation in the technology industry.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT
- 55-57 Rivington St, London
- £25
Discussion Topics:
- Redefining Talent Leadership in Tech
- AI & The Future of Work
- Building Inclusive & Global Tech Teams
Join us for a forward-looking conversation with senior talent leaders driving transformation in the technology industry.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT
- 55-57 Rivington St, London
- £25
Discussion Topics:
- Redefining Talent Leadership in Tech
- AI & The Future of Work
- Building Inclusive & Global Tech Teams
Design Evenings LDN
Designing Identity in the Age of AI
In this session, Max Fumagalli and Lee Hallett from Beauty Pie, explore how designers can embrace new tools without losing their identity, using AI to enhance creativity, not erase it.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT
- 55-57 Rivington St, London
- £20
Discussion Topics:
- Keeping Your Creative Identity in an AI-Driven Workflow
- Using AI to Accelerate the Work, Not Dilute It
- Educating Teams & Stakeholders on the Real Role of AI
In this session, Max Fumagalli and Lee Hallett from Beauty Pie, explore how designers can embrace new tools without losing their identity, using AI to enhance creativity, not erase it.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT
- 55-57 Rivington St, London
- £20
Discussion Topics:
- Keeping Your Creative Identity in an AI-Driven Workflow
- Using AI to Accelerate the Work, Not Dilute It
- Educating Teams & Stakeholders on the Real Role of AI
Creators of London
How The Salad Project Reimagined the Customer Experience
Join Florian de Chezelles and James Dare, Co-Founders of The Salad Project, for a conversation on how they set out to build more than just a restaurant, they built an experience.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT
- 55-57 Rivington St, London
- £20
Discussion Topics:
- The Salad Project Journey
- Building from the Question: “What Would the Best Look Like?”
- Elevating the Ordinary
Join Florian de Chezelles and James Dare, Co-Founders of The Salad Project, for a conversation on how they set out to build more than just a restaurant, they built an experience.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT
- 55-57 Rivington St, London
- £20
Discussion Topics:
- The Salad Project Journey
- Building from the Question: “What Would the Best Look Like?”
- Elevating the Ordinary
Design After-Hours LDN
Winter 2026
An evening for London designers, creatives, and design leaders to connect with others who care deeply about the craft.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT
- 55-57 Rivington St, London
- £15
Event Highlights:
- Enjoy complimentary refreshments
- Connect with design leaders to explore the latest in design innovation
- Learn from others over shared challenges and successes
An evening for London designers, creatives, and design leaders to connect with others who care deeply about the craft.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT
- 55-57 Rivington St, London
- £15
Event Highlights:
- Enjoy complimentary refreshments
- Connect with design leaders to explore the latest in design innovation
- Learn from others over shared challenges and successes
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 UX Designers, Interaction Designers, and Product Designers.
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Global BrainStation Alumni
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Industry-Led Product Design Certification
BrainStation's globally recognised certifications feature comprehensive curriculum 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.
Location
Learn in the Center of London
Based in the tech district of Shoreditch, BrainStation is at the heart of London's digital scene, surrounded by the most cutting-edge companies in the city. In addition to courses, BrainStation London offers training sessions, industry events, expert panel discussions, and more.
BrainStation London55-57 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3QA, UK
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Product Designer Certification (PDC™)?
The Product Designer Certification (PDC™) at BrainStation is a leading professional certification that verifies your completion of the course. Upon course completion, graduates receive the UX design certificate and become a BrainStation Certified Product Designer. A BrainStation UX design certification can boost your LinkedIn profile and resume, helping you stand out to potential employers in the job market when applying for UX Design, Product Design, and Digital Design roles. BrainStation has been a global leader in digital skills training since 2012 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 UX certification courses are designed to be compatible with individuals from various professional backgrounds and career paths. The Product Design Certification course is considered beginner-friendly and is open to anyone looking to transition into Product Design or UX Design or enhance their existing UX skills to earn a UX certificate.
For experienced UX Designers or Product Designers, we recommend going beyond UX Design Certification programmes with the Design Leadership Certification Course which is focused on advanced topics developing strategic leadership skills, including vision, team alignment, and driving design strategy across organisations.
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What are the prerequisites for enrolling in a Product Design course?
BrainStation's Product Design Certification UX courses were created for those who are new to digital products or digital design but are interested in a career as a Product Designer or UX Designer. The course is designed for individuals looking to transition into UX Design or enhance their existing skills with a UX design certification and UX training. It is considered to be beginner-friendly and requires no prior experience for admission.
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Who are the instructors?
BrainStation's Product Design instructors are seasoned industry experts with a comprehensive understanding who actively work in UX jobs at top companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft. They bring real-world experience designing digital products used by millions, offering real-world examples and personalised feedback into what it takes to get hired and thrive as a Product Designer or UX professionals in today's digital landscape.
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What are the classes like?
The BrainStation Product Design classes are immersive and hands-on right from day one. Certificate students work on real-world projects, use industry-standard design software and tools, participate in group exercises, and develop portfolio content, completed at your own pace, that showcases your skills. Throughout the sessions, you'll build a strong foundation in UX Design and Product Design concepts and frameworks, and by the end, you'll be UX certified and have practical experience and the confidence to continue your UX career journey to your first design role or promotion.
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How many students are in each class?
We prioritise 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 Product Design Certification course in person at one of our campuses or in a live, online course format. Whether online or in-person, you will be participating in a live, interactive classroom environment taught by a leading UX design expert.
Students in our online Product Design courses stay in touch with each other and instructors alike through BrainStation's industry-leading online 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. For more information, see the course kick-off schedule.
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How long is the course, and what is the schedule?
BrainStation's Product 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, with manageable hours per week to match your learning style. For more information, see the course kick-off schedule.
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What kind of roles can I apply for after completing the certification?
After completing the Product Designer Certification (PDC™), you can apply for roles such as Junior UX Designer, UX Designer, Associate UX/UI Designer, Product Designer or more. With experience, you can also pursue advanced roles like Senior UX Designer, UX Lead, or Director of Product Design, depending on your background and industry focus.
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How does a Product Design Certification compare to a Degree or Master's programme?
A certification provides targeted learning and immediate recognition of specific skills, demonstrated through portfolio projects, 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 programme, which takes longer and covers a wider range of theoretical concepts, a certificate programme 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 or UX Master certification.
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Do you offer an advanced design course?
Yes, BrainStation's Design Leadership Certification Course is designed for experienced 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 while demonstrating their commitment to continuous learning.
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What payment options do you offer?
BrainStation offers some of the most competitive payment options for Product Design training. Payment options include:
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Scholarship discount programmes
Partial scholarships are available to help with tuition and are subject to eligibility. about these options.
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Monthly payment instalments
Split your tuition into smaller amounts and pay in instalments 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 programmes
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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 behaviour, conducting research, and designing solutions that are both functional and enjoyable. It's a key role in product development.
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