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UX Design Professional

UX Design Professional will transform you into a multi-skilled user experience designer, ready for a career in today’s digital world.

Learn Figma software and ways of working, get mentored and supported by professional designers and work on real industry briefs set by leading studios and brands. By working on these briefs, you’ll reveal usability issues and develop digital solutions supported by comprehensive and strategic user research and data analysis.

You’ll advance over the nine-month course towards your career goals in 1-2-1 sessions with a performance coach, network with like-minded creatives and develop a standout portfolio.

Why learn UX Design?

According to a recent LinkedIn report, UX design was the fifth most in-demand skill in 2020 and the top creative skill! The rise of UX design is expected to continue through 2021 and as UX becomes a Google ranking factor, businesses will need to focus on their UX to remain competitive.

Whether you’re wanting to learn UX to elevate your role or realise a new career, this course will give you the skills you need to kickstart your future in UX design.

Just think, in 9 months, you could be shaping the future. 

Duration

9 months

Format

Fully online

Design experience

Not required

4.8

Reviews

I have learned so much through Created and would recommend their courses to anyone looking to gain new skills while also getting work experience and expanding your creative network.

Daniella Gyambibi | Created Graduate

Student testimonials

Our students hail from over 40 countries and a variety of career backgrounds. We’ve had product designers, marketers, graphic designers and even airline pilots! What defines and unites our community is their appetite for learning and passionate creativity.

Gajan Panchalingam
Graphic Designer
Alana Matos
Senior Product Designer
Stephanie Garcia
Creative Designer

Developed with industry

We’ve partnered with top companies, studios and brands to design and deliver our courses. They’ll share their expertise, set you briefs and give invaluable feedback.

Zapper RGA The Week Industry and Course Partners at Created Academy

Who do you learn from?

Our courses are designed and supported by the best creative talent the industry has to offer. Here are a few of the professionals involved in UX Design Professional.

Alexandra Spiridon
Creative Navy
UX Designer
Andy Ireland
EE and BT
Senior Service Designer
Jenna Maudlin
Waracle
UX Designer

What do you learn?

Figma

popular industry design tool

Research techniques

competitor and user analysis

UX design principles

patterns and components

Affinity mapping

opportunities and pain points

Wireframing

visual problem solving

Product journeys

define user interactions

Teamwork

collaboration and communication

Prototyping

low and mid fidelity

User-testing

validate your designs

Information architecture

inventory and audit

Effective handovers

from design to development

End-to-end process

understand the design journey

How do you learn?

Learn online, part-time, around you

Online and flexible

This nine-month course is online, requiring 10-15 hours of study time per week. You’ll get the structure you crave by following specific lessons, but also the freedom to balance the course with your job by being able to choose the times you work on your projects.

Real industry briefs

Real industry briefs

We’ve partnered with creative companies including R/GA, Zappar and The Week, who provide real creative challenges for you to work through.

1-2-1 Professional development

Professional development

You’ll be paired with a UX design professional for seven group and three 1-2-1 mentoring sessions. In these one hour sessions, you can ask technical questions, get guidance on your projects and learn more about working in the industry.

Meet our mentors

Personal Development

Personal development

We believe in developing you as a person, so there are four 1-2-1 coaching sessions dotted through the course. They’ll keep you focused, build your confidence and empower you to smash your deadlines and personal goals. 

Meet our coaches

Community support

Community support

You’re not in this alone. You’ll get feedback and support from pro designers and network with other students. Together you’ll learn, make and succeed by connecting and collaborating.

What do you leave with?

Industry Ready Portfolio

Industry-ready portfolio

The greatest takeaway from this course (and your future career!) is your portfolio. After nine months, you’ll have a selection of real-world projects with established brands that showcase your skills. This secret weapon, plus your supercharged confidence and insider industry knowledge, will be just the springboard you need to propel your future in UX design.

See our students’ work

UI Network Sessions

Growing professional networks

Your professional development doesn’t end on a Created course.

As a graduate of UX Design Professional, you’ll join a flourishing network of creative professionals, opening new doors for collaboration, job searching and skill development. 

You’ll also get invites to exclusive alumni networking sessions, attended by influential creatives from design companies and studios, so you stay connected to the industry and your classmates.

Online UI events and workshops

Continued career development

We don’t just want you to learn; we want you to succeed! After your course, you’ll be invited to portfolio surgeries and career workshops run exclusively for our community. Hosted by us, industry experts and talent consultancies these sessions will keep you motivated and informed as you speed ahead towards your dream career.

What’s the cost?

Secure your place with a £250 deposit.

Pay in full: £4,750
£250 deposit, then a single final payment. Total £4,500.
The final payment is due 14 days before the course start date.

Pay monthly: from £528 p/month
£250 deposit, then 9 even monthly payments. Total £4,750.
The final payment is due in the final month of the course.

Spread the cost: from £88 p/month
If you need a little more time, you can spread the cost further thanks to our friends at Lendwise.

*Discounts available for group enrolments. Book a consultation for more info.

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