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Professional Program in User Experience (UX) Design

Lacy Kelly Ramos
is a United States Digital Corps Fellow, focusing on human-centered design.

Graduate, Professional Program in User Experience (UX) Design
Read Lacy Kelly Ramos's Story.

 

Getting Started

Enroll in Essentials of User Experience (UX) Design.

 

Online Availability

You can complete this program fully 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 great 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. Learn essential user-centered design principles and technique, such as conducting, synthesizing user research; wireframing; prototyping; usability testing; UX design strategy; user experience design (UXD); UI design; and design thinking.

Through our coursework, you'll be put in the mindset of a UX designer: understanding the types of interactions that humans have with machines or products such as apps, websites, dashboards, kiosks and other interfaces. Learn how to troubleshoot issues with forms, documents, systems, physical objects in order to make those everyday interactions delightful, intuitive, engaging and accessible.

Ideate on your designs with focused one-on-one critiques from your instructors, as well as feedback from classmates. Hear from visiting guest speakers to glean insights into today's UX topics. After completing your capstone course, you will be prepared to join the high-growth UX design industry.

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Free Information Sessions

  • User Experience (UX) Design on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 offered Online

    Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023

    Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm (Pacific Time)

    Location: Online

    User Experience (UX) Design

    UC Berkeley Extension's Professional Program in User Experience Design gives you the training and knowledge you need to develop a portfolio to prepare to enter the field of UX design. Our instructors are experienced designers who bring real-world case studies and challenges to illuminate the theory behind UX. Find out how you can benefit from this curriculum and advance in the field.

    Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023

    Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm (Pacific Time)

    Location: Online

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    Register for the User Experience (UX) Design Information Session on Wednesday, May 10, 2023Online

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Required Courses

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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

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Minimum Required

1 Course(s)

Maximum Allowed

0 Course(s)

  • DESIGN X405.4 UX Design Portfolio
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Status

    Not 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

    Status

    Not 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

    Status

    Not Available

  • DESIGN X405.7 Accessibility in UX Design
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Status

    Not 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

UX Graduate Lands Coveted U.S. Digital Corps Fellowship

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Contact Us

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

What are the benefits of UC Berkeley Extension's Professional Program in User Experience (UX) Design?

  • Learn By Doing
    Gain hands-on experience through a studio-style format that prioritizes collaborative discussion for a more active learning environment. Complete an applied learning project in each course. Build unique portfolio projects that showcase your UX and UI design skill set.
  • Be Inspired By Innovative Professionals
    Expert-led instruction that gets you career-ready with design professionals who help you succeed in your future career. Network with design leaders and gain valuable exposure. Attend design panels and events with guest speakers.
  • Real Human Support
    Work one-on-one with your instructors and student advisers in live sessions when you need support.
  • 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.
  • Flexible Online Asynchronous and Live Online Schedule
    Evening and weekend classes allow you to continue working while you study. Live Online courses provide an interactive learning experience with scheduled synchronous sessions with your instructor and classmates for interpersonal interactions and engaging sessions.
  • Accredited Courses
    All our courses are graded and for-credited and are generally transferable.
  • 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:

  1. Submit the online registration, and complete your student account profile if you are a new student.
  2. 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.

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.

Please review our International Student Policies for additional information.

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UX Design Instructor Minakshi Mukherjee

 

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Additional Information

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 highly recommend that you take the courses in the order they appear on our website from top to bottom. In addition, several courses have prerequisites.

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. Please check our website for updated schedules. We host info sessions throughout the year in Spring (January to March), Summer (May) and Fall (August). Info session recordings are also available on our program page.

Also, our Art and Design department and Marketing department will send you reminders via email.

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.

Advisory Board

Can I substitute courses?

Generally we do not allow you to substitute courses. Exceptions, however, can be made on a case-by-case basis, especially if you have taken a course at another institution in the last 5 years with a similar number of hours and the same number of units or higher. In addition, we will study your body of work from that particular course to see if it meets UC Berkeley Extension standards. If the substitution is granted, you must still choose another course from the UX design offerings to replace the course you are opting out from. We have a list of such Related Courses of Interest on the program webpage.

Are internships available?

We receive requests from companies for student interns regularly. We then forward these internship opportunities to our students via email, as well as through our social media accounts. You could also visit our Berkeley Global Career Services for more information.

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