Format
4 required courses (144 hours)
Delivery
Online (synchronous and asynchronous) | Learn more
Duration
Complete in 8 months, or up to 3 years
User experience (UX) design focuses on designing and creating systems that provide meaningful, relevant and enjoyable experiences for users.
Use design thinking to bring real-world UX solutions to life with our User Experience Design Certificate program, offered in partnership with York University's School of Continuing Studies.
Investing in your career UX design is one of the top five technical skills employers are looking for. Nine out of 10 managers in the UX field say hiring user experience designers is a top priority. This four-course certificate, developed and taught by leaders in the field, focuses on the core job skills employers demand when hiring UX designers.
Through real-world and hands-on projects, learn how design thinking relates to UX and explore the role it plays in ensuring innovations in technology continue to put people first. Gain core job skills employers are looking for, including logical problem solving, research skills and active communication.
This certificate combines all the benefits of a part-time schedule with the deep learning of a comprehensive curriculum. Working on experiential education projects, you can practice your UX skill set and finish the program with a portfolio of work that showcases your UX capabilities and expertise. After completing the program, you will also have joined a community of like-minded UX professionals composed of your classmates and instructors.
This program is ideal for anyone who currently works in a creative field, such as graphic or web design, or web development. People in strategic client-facing roles, like product/project managers, strategists and consultants, are also a great fit.
The York University School of Continuing Studies provides continuing education that combines theory with practical application. York’s programs develop well-rounded professionals that employers value, with the deep discipline-based knowledge and cross-functional skills required to communicate and be effective. Their innovative programs prepare graduates to thrive in emerging careers and prepare Canada’s labour force for the future of work.
The User Experience Design Certificate received an Award of Excellence in 2021 by the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education, an organization dedicated to excellence, innovation and value. Learn more.
Highlights and benefits
Earn a recognized credential | Enhance your career prospects
Become career-ready | Prepare for a career as a UX design specialist
Real-world knowledge | Learn from experienced industry professionals
Create a portfolio | Showcase your work in applying UX best practices to meet business needs across multiple industries and product types
Information session
Interested in learning more about our User Experience (UX) Design Extension Certificate? Speak with program staff and instructors, and have your questions answered. Join us for a free virtual information session on Wednesday. Jan. 3, 2024, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Register nowProgram schedule
Fall 2023
| Required | Start date | End date | Live, online classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of UX Design | Sep 17, 2023 |
Nov 12, 2023 |
Sep 17 & Nov 12, 2023 7 a.m. - 3 p.m |
| UX Design Research | Nov 13, 2023 |
Jan 21, 2024 |
Nov 19 & Jan 21, 2024 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Visual Designing, Wireframing and Prototyping | Jan 22, 2024 |
Mar 17, 2024 |
Jan 28 & Mar 17, 2024 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Applied UX Design | Mar 18, 2024 |
May 12, 2024 |
Mar 24 & May 12, 2024 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Winter 2024
Registration for this block opens on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 and closes on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
| Required | Start date | End date | Live, online classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of UX Design | Jan 14, 2024 |
Mar 10, 2024 |
Jan 14 & Mar 10, 2024 7 a.m. - 3 p.m |
| UX Design Research | Mar 11, 2024 |
May 5, 2024 |
Mar 17 & May 5, 2024 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Visual Designing, Wireframing and Prototyping | May 6, 2024 |
Jun 30, 2024 |
May 12 & Jun 23, 2024 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Applied UX Design | Jul 1, 2024 |
Aug 25, 2024 |
Jul 7 & Aug 25, 2024 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Spring/Summer 2024
| Spring/Summer 2024 | Start date | End date | Live, online classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of UX Design | May 26, 2024 |
Jul 21, 2024 |
May 26 & Jul 21, 2024 7 a.m. - 3 p.m |
| UX Design Research | Jul 22, 2024 |
Sep 15, 2024 |
Jul 28 & Aug 27, 2024 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Visual Designing, Wireframing and Prototyping | Sep 16, 2024 |
Nov 17, 2024 |
Sep 22 & Nov 17, 2024 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Applied UX Design | Nov 18, 2025 |
Feb 2, 2025 |
Dec 20, 2024 & Jan 6, 2025 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Legend
BL: Blended (Online & Classroom)
CL: Classroom
FT: Fast Track
ON: Online
IDS: Independent Study
P: Practicum
This schedule is subject to change. Courses start on various dates within each semester. Fall schedule and registration is available in June; Winter schedule and registration is available in November; and Spring/Summer schedule and registration is available in March.
Program notes
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Students must register in all four courses in the User Experience (UX) Design Extension Certificate.
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Estimated cost of materials is $100 per course.
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The listed course hours indicate the estimated time to attend the live, online classes and complete the online learning units — your actual time spent completing assignments may vary.
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Students are asked to use their Mount Royal University student email account for course correspondence with program staff.
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Students submit assignments electronically through Moodle, York University’s online learning management system.
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To successfully complete the courses in the certificate, students must have access to a computer and the Internet.
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Students must be at least 18 years of age to register in the program.
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