User Experience and Web Design
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certificate Description
UX skills for an AI-driven, inclusive world
The User Experience and Web Design professional certificate program equips students with essential skills for designing modern, user-centered digital experiences. The latest industry-aligned curriculum integrates foundational UX principles with emerging trends, including accessibility, inclusivity, ethical design, artificial intelligence integration, and data-driven decision-making.
The UX and web design field continues to evolve rapidly reflecting advancements in technology, new user expectations, and evolving industry demands. We focus on the skills you need to be competitive in this dynamic field.
- AI-powered design solutions
- Accessibility standards
- Ethical design practices
- Hands-on learning
- Real-world application
You’ll work with the latest design systems and collaboration tools including Figma, Miro, and Jira.
Learning Outcomes
- Design user experiences that prioritize accessibility, inclusivity, ethical practices, responsible design, and user privacy.
- Conduct user research studies using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
- Integrate user-centered design principles.
- Employ industry-standard prototyping tools and data-driven design principles to solve real-world problems.
Program Overview
Estimated Cost: $4,850-$5,470 + est. course materials: $550 (You pay only for courses you enroll in.) | International Tuition Cost
Program Requirements: 6 courses (minimum 15 quarter units). Take 5 core courses (12 quarter units) and 1 elective course (minimum 3 quarter units). End with a certificate of completion review.
Minimum Hours of Instruction: Minimum 150 hours of instruction.
Estimated Duration: A full-time student can complete the certificate in 9–12 months.
Modality: You can complete this program fully online, in person, or choose a mix of course formats.
Special Programs: This program is approved for workforce and international students.
Courses
1. Required Course(s)
2. Electives: (Choose One)
3. Capstone Course: Required
4. Completion Review:
Meet Our Instructors
What students are saying
"The class involved whiteboard sessions and collaboration projects which really prepared me well to start working in the industry and tackle UX design interviews."
— Agnieszka Zimolag
International Student
Product Design, Cloud at IonQ
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Requisite Knowledge
Please review the course descriptions to ensure that you have taken the prerequisites or meet the requirements through job experience or previous education. It’s recommended that you are familiar with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) through coursework or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Advisory Board
Certificate Program Chair
NICOLE SHARRATT, M.S.
Vice President of Product Design
Instructor | Chair, User Experience and Web Design Certificate Program, UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
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Certificate Program Advisory Committee
JUMAR T. BALACY
UX Designer, Amazon
ALEX HUGHES
Senior UX Manager, Best Buy
ARIN BHOWMICK, M.S.
Executive Vice President and Chief Design Officer, SAP
LUIS CALERO, M.A.
Go-to-Market Delivery Specialist, Cisco Meraki
SNEHA CHOWDHARY, MS
Senior Product Manager, UX & Human-Centered AI Design, Adobe
ILKIN GULIYEV, Masters & Extension Studies
User Experience Designer, Microsoft
SHARMAINE MANALO, B.S.
Generative AI UX Prototyper, Apple
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Grade Requirements
Please note that only letter grades of C or higher may be applied to a certificate, and in some programs, students may have more stringent requirements. Students in most employer- and government-sponsored payment programs, such as workforce development, as well as international students on F-1 visas, need to maintain a B average to meet their requirements.
See Grading and Credits Policy for further information.