UX/UI Design: Accessibility and Agile Practices Certificate
3 Courses
63 Hours
Online
Program Description
Creating seamless, inclusive, and effective digital experiences requires a unique blend of technical expertise, user-centred design, and agile workflow management.
The UX/UI Design: Accessibility and Agile Practices Certificate equips professionals with in-demand skills to implement Agile methodologies, improve digital accessibility, and develop foundational coding knowledge. It prepares learners to lead projects that enhance both UX and UI design.
With over 70% of organizations adopting Agile practices (Meegle, 2024) and only 3.7% of top websites meeting accessibility standards (ArXiv, 2024), this program addresses critical skill gaps while aligning with industry needs.
Learners will explore Agile project management principles, gaining tools to streamline workflows, foster collaboration, and respond effectively to change. The program also covers accessibility best practices, ensuring digital products are inclusive and aligned with current compliance standards. Through hands-on front-end development training, participants will strengthen their ability to communicate with technical teams and contribute to the creation of responsive, user-friendly interfaces.
Ideal for UX designers, project managers, developers, and professionals seeking to build future-ready digital capabilities, this certificate provides practical, job-relevant training that fosters meaningful innovation in digital design and development.
Questions? Please contact our program team: techprog@ualberta.ca
Who Will Benefit?
This UX/UI Design: Accessibility and Agile Practices Certificate is designed for a diverse range of professionals looking to enhance their ability to deliver user-friendly, accessible, and agile digital solutions. Those who will benefit most include:
- 🗸 UX Designers and UI Designers seeking to strengthen their technical skills, improve accessibility knowledge, and better integrate design with development processes.
- 🗸 Project Managers and Scrum Masters aiming to implement Agile methodologies to improve team collaboration, workflow efficiency, and product delivery.
- 🗸 Front-End Developers who want to expand their understanding of user experience principles and improve their ability to create accessible, responsive designs.
- 🗸 Digital Product Managers responsible for shaping digital experiences and need a working knowledge of Agile workflows, web development, and accessibility standards.
- 🗸 Career Changers and Tech Newcomers looking to transition into tech-related roles with a foundational understanding of front-end development, project management, and inclusive design.
- 🗸 Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders interested in building user-focused digital products and managing cross-functional development teams more effectively.
What You'll Learn
- 🗸Discover how to implement Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Lean, and Kanban, to enhance workflow, improve adaptability, and streamline product delivery.
- 🗸Understand digital accessibility best practices to ensure websites and applications are usable for individuals of all abilities.
- 🗸Learn the foundations of front-end coding with HTML and CSS to enhance collaboration with developers and build functional web interfaces.
- 🗸Apply human-centred and universal design principles to create experiences that prioritize usability, accessibility, and engagement.
- 🗸Develop the ability to work effectively with designers, developers, and product teams by bridging design and development concepts.
What You'll Earn
- 🗸 Some certificates may also provide a pathway toward a diploma. Please refer to the program mapping chart to confirm eligibility.
- This program is comprised of three courses. Courses are 21 hours each, for a total of 63 instructional hours.
- It’s recommended that you complete EXSM 3920 UX Design Foundations and EXSM 3921 UI Design Foundationsbefore taking this program.
- It’s designed for part-time study and can generally be completed within one year.
- Grading is through assessments.
- It’s a flexible online experience, with courses offered asynchronously and/or synchronously. More info about online delivery formats can be found here.
- Course materials are shared in ConEd Canvas. Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks.
- Please note that continuing education classes are not eligible for student loans.
- If you're seeking financial assistance for these courses, please explore the scholarship, bursaries and funding opportunities specifically designated for continuing education students.
- Approximate cost of the full program: $1,935 CAD.
- Flexible payment options: register and pay for all courses at once or pay course-by-course as you go.
- Courses are GST-exempt.
- Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks.
- This program may be eligible to stack toward a diploma program. For more information, please contact techprog@ualberta.ca.
- To learn about transferability from other institutions, see our Transfer Credit information.
- International Students are welcome to enroll and pay the same course fees as local students.
- Proficiency in English and a stable internet connection are needed to participate and succeed in our courses.
- Please note that non-credit programming does not qualify for a study permit, therefore, this program cannot be used for immigration to Canada. For more information, please contact University of Alberta International Student Services.
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