User Experience (UX) Design

Humber Polytechnic’s User Experience (UX) Design graduate certificate prepares students to create meaningful digital experiences through human-centred design and industry-informed practices. The program combines UX research, interaction design, prototyping, usability testing, accessibility, and design systems with emerging AI tools and workflows. No prior UX or coding experience is required, allowing students to focus on design thinking, user research, creative problem-solving, and digital experience development.

Through hands-on, studio-based learning, students participate in workshops, case studies, collaborative projects, and live client assignments that reflect professional design environments. Portfolio-driven coursework and field experience provide opportunities to develop practical deliverables, including wireframes, prototypes, interface designs, and usability reports. Graduates are prepared to pursue careers such as UX designer, UX researcher, product designer, UI designer, and digital experience designer across industries including technology, health care, finance, education, and media.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, advanced diploma, diploma or equivalent.

What You’ll Learn

• Human-centred design research and usability testing methods.
• UX design workflows including prototyping and interface design.
• AI tools and workflows used in digital experience design.
• Design systems, accessibility and digital product thinking.
• Portfolio development through applied studio and client-based projects.