5 Core Courses + 4 Electives
21 Hours Per Course
Online
Certificate in as little as 1 Year
Program Description
You know the digital world is just as relevant as the physical world. And making life online as easy and accessible as possible is a recipe for success. With a UX/UI Design Certificate, you’ll become a specialist in both sides of user-centred design: User Experience and User Interface. You’ll also be highly employable—this rapidly growing field has made UX/UI Designer the third most in-demand digital job in Alberta.
Is This Program Right For You?
This program is designed for individuals who are:
- 🗸 Busy people juggling career and personal commitments
- 🗸Graphic designers and web designers
- 🗸Web developers and computer programmers
- 🗸Tech start-ups, agencies, and business owners
- 🗸Digital marketers and managers
Questions? Contact us at techprog@ualberta.ca
What You'll Learn
- 🗸Keep up to date with the latest tools and trends in User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Design
- 🗸Develop your user-centred design thinking to shape digital interactions that feel personalized and intuitive
- 🗸Perform user research to create user personas, get to know their unique needs, and solve their problems
- 🗸Create visual designs that are aesthetically pleasing and function smoothly
- 🗸Learn to shape interactive interfaces that are easy to navigate and accessible to all
What You'll Earn
- 🗸 You’ll earn a UX/UI Design Certificate after completing all the program requirements. Or take individual courses to add new skills and advance your career.
- Approximate cost of the full program:$5,805 CAD (Price may vary and is dependent on electives chosen)
- Submit your program declaration at no extra cost
- Flexible payment – pay course-by-course as you go
- Courses are GST-exempt.
- Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks
- This program is comprised of five core courses and four electives. Each course is 21 hours in length, for a total of 189 instructional hours
- It’s designed for part-time study and can generally be completed within one to two years.
- UX Design Foundations and UI Design Foundations are taken as the first courses in the program. User Experience / User Interface Capstone Project is the final core course
- Some courses have prerequisites, and the order in which you complete the courses will impact your program length.
- You have the flexibility to schedule courses around your availability. Most students complete 1–3 courses per semester.
- Grading is through assessments, which might include quizzes, exams, discussion forums, papers, and presentations.
- It’s a flexible online experience, with courses offered bichronously and/or asynchronously. More info about online delivery formats can be found here.
- Course materials are shared in CE Canvas. Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks.
You could be eligible for funding and scholarships – explore your Funding and Scholarship Opportunities.
- After you successfully complete your program requirements, you’ll receive an email letting you know when your certificate is ready. If you have any questions about your credentials, please contact the program office. Once you receive your certificate, you’ll also be eligible to become a UAlberta Associate Alumni.
- 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.