UX Design Institute

UX des gn institute has been an exceptional academic experience for me. The institute's constructive feedback has been invaluable, fostering a growth-oriented learning environment.

Completing the certificate took me 11 months, a timeframe that speaks to the flexibility of the school. Balancing this program with other offline certifications was made possible by the accommodating nature of the curriculum and the support of the facility. 

Their prompt and precise responses to emails showcase a commitment to student success. The kindness and approachability of the staff create a supportive community that I am grateful to be a part of. UX design institute goes beyond academics; it's a place that genuinely cares about its students.

I learned a lot of things and many techniques that would have come in handy many times in the years I have been working as a graphic designer, and I am looking forward to using all of it in future projects. The many projects and lessons offered in this course did not disappoint. The team of UXDI were always helpful, easy to reach and fast to respond. If you are interested in becoming a UX-designer, I would absolutely recommend this course.

I have recently completed and graduated the UX Design Course and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience! The content was engaging, the instructors were knowledgeable, and the resources provided were invaluable. This course not only expanded my understanding of UX Design, but it also equipped me with practical skills I can apply in my career. Kudos to the entire team for creating such a positive learning environment. Highly recommend! 🌟

I recently completed the "Professional Diploma in UX Design," and it was an absolute game-changer for someone like me, who's been tinkering with website design and online businesses for years. My wife pointed me in the direction of this 6-month course, and I'm so glad she did. I now feel I have the knowledge to take my existing (and future) websites to the next level.

The course seamlessly blended theory and hands-on experience through a series of projects that immersed me in real-world design concepts. The short video tutorials were incredibly informative, and the webinars provided valuable insights. What stood out for me was the engaged Slack channel for students – a dynamic space for sharing ideas, troubleshooting, and networking.

The modules were well-structured, making it easy to grasp complex concepts. Overall, a must for anyone serious about taking their UX design skills to the next level.

I've just earned my Professional Diploma in UX Design and I'd like to share some insights. Feeling the need for change, I was driven to take control of my professional journey. Coming from a visual arts background, human-centred design was a natural fit. After researching and interviewing with representatives from several institutes, the UX Design Institute stood out as the best choice for reaching my next milestone. I'm thrilled with the outcome. The course was seamless, accessible, and packed with learning resources, including webinars led by industry experts. Although building a portfolio presents challenges, I'm equipped with impactful projects and post-graduate career coaching for support. I highly recommend this program and hope others enjoy it as much as I did.

I loved this course with the ux design institute! 😍 The course is clear and precise and you really can't get lost! Of course, you have to be rigorous and do the work and watch the videos, but the team is always there to help and support you! 🔥
As a non-native English speaker, I was still able to follow the course in English without any difficulty because everything is clear and the speakers on the video speak clearly and distinctly! 🙏🏻
The projects are relevant and provide great ux design knowledge! A big thank you to the team for their work and support! 
I recommend it with my eyes closed

I started studying online in July 2022. I had a full-time 4 shift job, but I had time to do the course. It was very essential to me that I could extend the course up to 12 months. Most of the course was very well, but because I am not from Ireland, it takes a little extra focus to understand that variant / dialect of english. On Webinars it is recommended that they use good external microphones and not the laptop mic. The sound was sometimes not the best. I am overall very satisfied, and I jumped on a new course - UX Research. Robert Kvilhaug - Norway

Highly recommended! It was at a very high level, there were excellent instructors, Glasgow Caledonian University credit-rated. 
Relevant and accessible content, and it could all be completed remotely at my own pace. My portfolio was built based on the projects submitted during the course. I gained a solid understanding of user experience processes and increased my confidence, even without prior experience.

I've decided to take this course so that I can get my foot in the door as a UX designer, it was so much more than what I expected. I have greatly enjoyed the course. It not only offers a well-structured learning experience through hands-on activities but also provides opportunities to gain insights from seasoned UX designers. Additionally, we have the chance to hear from course graduates about how they successfully landed their first job as UX designers. I'm taking another course from the institute! Five stars all the way!

I was looking to enroll in a UX course that has substance but didn't want to go back to college or university due to the rigid schedules (I've got a full time job & 2 young kids). When I found this course, I got really excited because it lead to a tangible accreditation and allowed me to go at my own pace. It was challenging but incredibly interesting and relevant. I'm really glad I did it. Just to give some context: My background is in UI design and front-end development, therefore I was already familiar with some of the concepts introduced in the lectures but it gave me the tools to back my design decisions. There was also A LOT I didn't know and I was able to apply this newly learned UX knowledge immediately during my day job. I can say with assurance that the course's content is relevant and useful. 

Pros:
- Diploma & university credits upon completion.
- Flexible schedule (6-12 months).
- 11 assignments (3 of which are optional) to apply learned  knowledge and validate your understanding.
- They host many monthly webinars during which you can get feedback on your assignments before submitting and see what other people's assignments are like. This is helpful to see what type of project and quality is expected.
- The course is divided in 4 blocks (Research, Analysis, Concept & Design) and follows the same sequence as a real-life UX project.
- You have access to Slack channels where you can ask questions, reach out to other students in your cohort, or just look at what UX topics people are talking about. It made me feel a bit more connected.
- If you've been inactive too long, they send you automated reminder emails but without being annoying. I loved that because it kept me in track when a 1 week break turned into 3 :)
- They host webinars with UX professionals in the field and you can ask questions.
- They have a lecture and webinar on how to prepare your portfolio.

Cons:
- I found the "mentors" on slack to be... not great. It really depends who you talk to. I reached out only once and felt like I was shut down, asking me to instead submit my work for review during a webinar.
- Webinars can be helpful before you start working on your own assignment, but I found that the quality of the feedback given really depends on the mentor hosting. I kept hoping for Faolan every webinar because he makes project requirements very clear. No room for interpretation.
- I wish they had been clearer on what the free version of Figma can/cannot do and shared examples of mid-fidelity prototypes as part of the lecture. I would've spent a lot less time trying to figure out how to create the level of interactivity I wanted within Figma. Mind you, I already had experience building interactive prototypes using UXPin...
- The only area where I feel I am lacking now is how to conduct unbiased interview or usability tests. It can be challenging to ask the right questions after a response to get to the core values or to recover from mistakes (leading questions). I wish they had provided more guidance on this and links to examples of good interviews.

This is an solid course. I chose it mainly because it's university accredited and didn't have that ' bootcamp'-vibe. The course material is good, the lecturers nice to listen to. For me the 6 month schedule did not work so well, because I juggle a fulltime job and a family, but in the end I did graduate. Be prepared to dedicate longer stretches of focused time for the practical part. Personally, I do not think this course prepared me well enough for my current design job - then again, I did not expect it to. Working with designers a lot, I more or less knew what the job was about. I will be honest: although I am lucky enough to be an in-house trainee, still it will take another 6 months till I potentially could reach the junior level my company holds as a requirement for even hiring someone. The UI/visual design part, being able to sketch, wireframe and prototype (using a design system) often, on the spot, and fast, is what you do not learn doing just 1 case study. Also I will really have to skill up on the research and testing part. Another skill that is essential is to present and defend design choices ' en public' to stakeholders - and to gather the feedback and iterate. This, I would say, is one of the most important parts of the job! The theory about this is mentioned in the course but this is sth. you need to practice. All in all, a good foundation. 

This course delivers the essentials of UX Design, helps to broaden your network in UX community and get a professional Portfolio.
I really enjoyed learning especially working on projects using professional methods and tools. You get also to work independently with the possibility to get quick feedback from students, teachers and professionals. There are a lot of webinars giving opportunities to share and learn from others. Very instructive!

Really enjoyable course, that covers the breadth of the UX role - from the fundamentals of UX, to research, analysing research, design and prototyping and all the steps in-between. Gives a good understanding of terminology and process and I especially enjoyed the coursework assignments. This online course meant I could learn at my own pace and fit around my full-time job and it's great to get a University accredited Diploma upon completion. There is an excellent online community and supportive and knowledgeable tutors.

I currently work in IT Architecture and was looking for a way to expand my skillset into UX. After some research I decided upon the UX Design Institute Diploma. There were several reasons for this choice, first the course is accredited (which was important to me) and second, I was able to take as long as I needed to complete the course (up to 1 year). This second point was important as having done OU courses in the past I found the deadlines for assignments not always compatible with a fairly hectic work life whereas this is much more flexible.

Having completed the course now I can say I've been impressed with the student support, the content delivery and the projects. I would say that this is unlikely to suit someone who isn't ready to be self directed or put the effort in when it comes to the projects, but you could say that of any course.  I also like UXDI's ongoing engagement after the course has finished e.g. career advice interviews, portfolio support and a well managed online alumni community. 

I'd like to express my gratitude to the Student Success team for their assistance. I am overjoyed and grateful to have been accepted into the UX Diploma program. You have a fantastic team, which is why I enrolled in the visual design course as well! 
The course was fantastic and easy to follow. Even if you have no prior experience with UX, this course is a great place to start. 
Finally, a huge thank you to all of the mentors who took the time to guide us through the entire course.

Great course, very well structured. Ability to learn at own pace and time. Very helpful and you will have access to friendly subject matter expert tutors and staff, they are always willing to help and support if needed. Slack channel with tutors and staff was great, not so much with fellow learners as communication with them was to a minimum. The live webinars (always recorded for viewing convenience) and workshops run by the UX Design Institute are top-notch! The mentor will provide live examples on how to design the UI of a product and also provide feedback on your work in progress UI design screens. Would definitely recommend this course for anyone considering getting into UI Visual Design in particular and also the other course they offer in UX Design. The courses are credit-rated, which is a plus and adds credibility to your CV and LinkedIn profile. To pass you will need to take an exam, don't worry, If you enjoyed learning about the topic and put in the effort you will be just fine. Knowledge is Power! Best of luck in your career.

This was my first formal education in UX and I really enjoyed it!
There is a great mix of very interesting theory and practical projects to work on.
The course is flexible and you can do it at your own pace or do it at the recommended structured timeline of 6 months and have you up to 12 months to finish the course.

the project was great, it was engaging and challenging. I learned so many different skills from research to using figma and had great fun along the way!

The mentors are really lovely too! 
There is also a Slack group for students which is really useful and lots of insightul info on there too.


Thank you very much

Andrew

Took this course with a background as a product manager. Wanted to learn more about really understanding how we can create great products for the customers. The course gave me the toolset and practical skills to do this research myself but also allows me to recruit, with confidence, UX designers for my team. 

Great course and content. Took the self-paced course that took me 8 months. Suggested reading list is also a great introduction to this field. 

The UX Design Institute UX design course is an absolute must for every aspiring UX designer. Even if you are an experienced UX designer, you can still learn a tremendous amount about the process in a way that is considered the industry standard by the most respectful companies in the tech industry. The six-month course takes you form starting level to advanced level with theory and an interesting project. You'll learn from how to explain the value of UX to stakeholders, management and colleagues until how to execute deliverables for the development team. This and many other topics are discussed during this amazing course. I might sound excited, but that's because I am. Thank you to the UX Design Institute team for developing such a professional and comprehensive course.

Great course, very well structured. Ability to learn at own pace and time as long as assignments are submitted by deadlines. Very helpful team and tutors who were always offering help and support if needed. Slack channel with fellow learners was excellent too as were live webinars and workshops run by the UX Design Institute. Would definitely recommend this course for anyone considering getting into UX Design or involved in a startup and needing to understand enough from a 'Product' perspective.