Professional Program in User Experience (UX) Design

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Graduate, Professional Program in User Experience (UX) Design
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Getting Started

Enroll in Introduction to UX Design.

Online Availability

You can complete this program in person or online.

Duration of Study

Complete six required courses and one elective by studying part time or full time.

Estimated Cost

$7,793

Ready for a fun career in user-experience (UX) design? Build your UX design portfolio with our convenient, flexible online courses, taught by working designers with real-world experience.

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Live Online format allows you to take classes from anywhere with an internet connection. Classroom sections will be taught in this format through Spring 2021. Learn more about this format.

Beginning August 15, 2020, you must have a Zoom account to participate.

Many schools are now accepting transfer credit for online coursework, including health and sciences programs. Check with your institution before enrolling.

Courses

Required Courses

Minimum Required

6 Course(s)

Maximum Allowed

0 Course(s)

We recommend that you take the Required Courses in the order displayed below:

DESIGN X429 Essentials of User Experience (UX) Design

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Online

Status
Available
DESIGN X476 Diagramming and Prototyping for UX

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Online

Status
Available
DESIGN X401.2 Visual Design Principles

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Online

Status
Available
DESIGN X475.3 User Research for UX

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Online

Status
Available
DESIGN X435.1 Information Architecture (IA) and Content Strategy

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Online

Status
Available
DESIGN X475.2 User-Interface (UI) Design

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Online

Status
Available

Electives

Minimum Required

1 Course(s)

Maximum Allowed

0 Course(s)

DESIGN X405.4 UX Design Portfolio

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Online

Status
Available
DESIGN X440.2 Qualitative Research: Design, Implementation and Methods

Units / CEUs
2

Status
Not Available
DESIGN X440 Quantitative UX Metrics and Research

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Classroom

Status
Available
DESIGN X417 Human-Centered Design for Data Visualization

Units / CEUs
2

Status
Not Available
DESIGN X405.3 Design Thinking and UX Strategy

Units / CEUs
2 to 30

Delivery Options
Online

Status
Available
DESIGN X405.7 Accessibility in UX Design

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Classroom

Status
Available
DESIGN X491 Service Design

Units / CEUs
2

Status
Not Available
DESIGN X455 Web Design With HTML5 and CSS3

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Online

Status
Available
DESIGN X450.9 Typography Fundamentals

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Online

Status
Available
DESIGN X461 Illustrator I

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Online

Status
Available
DESIGN X462 Photoshop I

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Online

Status
Available
DESIGN X496 InDesign

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Online

Status
Available
DESIGN X411 Branding

Units / CEUs
2

Status
Not Available

Certificate and Program Policies

Program Staff

Ivan Trujillo
Program Director
Graphic, User Experience and Interactive Design

Contact Us

To contact the department office, email extension-uxdesign@berkeley.edu.

Ivan Trujillo
Program Director

What are the benefits of UC Berkeley Extension's User Experience Certificate Program?

Learn By Doing:

Gain hands-on experience through a studio-style format that prioritizes collaborative/cooperative discussion for a more active learning environment.
Focus On Key Job Skills:

Dive into UX design concepts, processes and practices, focusing on personas, heuristic evaluation, qualitative and quantitative research methods, product-development cycle, IA, content strategy, wireframes, use flows, prototyping, testing, iteration, experience maps, coding skills and more.
Be Inspired By Innovative Professionals:

Hear from practicing instructors and guest speakers, and attend design panels and events such as San Francisco Design Week.
Employ Real-World Applications:

Design seamless apps, websites, dashboards, kiosks and other user-friendly interfaces that spark your professional interest.
Gain Coding Skills:

Become a full-stack UX designer by applying HTML5 and CSS3 coding skills to create websites that align to the highest standards.
Start Or Advance Your Career:

Be ready for a rewarding career as a UX designer, UX researcher, information architect, visual designer, UI designer, interaction designer, service designer, website designer or content strategist.
Flexible Course Schedule:

Evening and weekend class offerings allow you to continue working while you study.
Pay As You Go:

Pay course fees for the classes you enroll in for the upcoming semester.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the Professional Program in User Experience (UX) Design, but a bachelor's degree is preferred.

Curriculum Requirements

The curriculum comprises 6 required courses and a minimum of 2 units of electives for a total of 14 semester units (minimum 222 hours of instruction). Candidates must pay a nonrefundable program registration fee.

You must take all courses for a letter grade. To receive the Award of Completion, you must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5, with a grade of C or better in each course. All coursework must be completed within three years.

You can complete this program in as few as two terms. If you want to study full-time, you can take four courses during the first term and three in the second (or vice-versa).

How to Register

By registering, you declare your intention to complete the curriculum. To register online for the Professional Program in User Experience (UX) Design, complete these two steps:

Submit the online registration, and complete your student account profile if you are a new student.
Pay the nonrefundable registration fee through your shopping cart. Please allow 3–5 business days for the registration to appear in your student account.

Estimated Cost

Each course is priced individually, and you pay the course fee at the time of enrollment. The required and elective courses for the program have an estimated cost of $7,793 (not including course materials, or registration fee). Course fees are subject to change.

Certificate and Award Request

Once you have completed the program coursework, notify UC Berkeley Extension that you have completed the curriculum and request your Award of Completion. Send an email to extension-uxdesign@berkeley.edu or call (510) 643-8916. After your records have been reviewed, verified and approved (usually within two to three weeks), your award of completion will be mailed to you.

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Special Instructions for International Students

There are no admission requirements for international students who wish to complete a course or certificate online. You may register for any online course available for enrollment. Follow the registration and enrollment process for the online course you have selected.

If you are an international student who would like to study in the U.S. and require a student visa, you must apply and be officially accepted into UC Berkeley Extension's Professional Diploma Programs before enrolling in any courses associated with this certificate. Apply now.

Please review our International Student Policies for additional information.

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FAQ

Is this a degree-granting program?

Complete 1 elective and 6 required courses to receive a certificate of completion. Degrees are not granted.

How many courses should I take at once? How long is the program?

Study part time by taking 1-2 courses per semester, or full time by taking 4 courses per semester. Complete the program within 3 years.

Are courses available online? How are they structured?

Courses are available in Live Online and Online Asynchronous formats. Online Asynchronous courses have specific start and end dates, with an assigned instructor who answers questions and grades assignments. Complete assignments within the dates posted in your online classroom.

When are the courses offered?

Required courses are all offered every semester (Spring, Summer and Fall).

Can I take the courses in any order?

We recommend taking courses in the order given on the website. Several have prerequisites which are listed on the course pages.

How do I enroll?

Enroll online. Visit the course page, add the course to your cart, and follow the on-screen instructions to check out.

Can international students enroll in online courses?

International students on an F-1 visa should email Berkeley Global extension-intl@berkeley.edu before enrolling in any online courses.

Can I succeed in this program if I have never taken a design course before?

Yes! We will teach you the fundamentals and build your skills. We recommend taking the courses in order.

When do I learn about upcoming courses?

Courses are usually listed on our website 3–4 months in advance.

What kind of financial assistance is available?

See the Financial Assistance page.

Is UC Berkeley Extension academic credit transferable?

Please contact your school directly to learn about transfer acceptance criteria.

Can I transfer credit from a college or university?

We do not accept transfer credits.

Can I substitute courses?

Substitutions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis for courses taken in the last 5 years with a similar number of hours and the same or greater number of units. If granted, you must still complete another course in UX or graphic design.