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Academy Xi

Digital UX/UI Design: Professional Certificate

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Propel your career forward by mastering the most in-demand disciplines: UX, UI, Design Thinking, and Human-Centred Processes. Work on a personal project, access up to twelve 1:1 mentor sessions, and join the Digital Skills Masterclass course to gain practical experience and showcase your capabilities in a standout portfolio.

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  • No prerequisites
  • Up to twelve 1:1 mentor sessions
  • Digital Skills Masterclass Program

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Academy Xi students now have the option to subscribe to our entire range of Professional Certificate courses across all our portfolios for a monthly fee. Use this as a way to gain a wider digital skillset and give yourself an advantage as you compete for roles in the ever-changing employment landscape.

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No prerequisites or previous experience required


Kickstart your learning journey today, no matter your experience level. This course eases you in, builds your confidence, and helps you get up to speed quickly.


Flexible and self-paced

With 6 months of access, the speed at which you tackle online course content is up to you. Study at your own pace and fit learning into your busy lifestyle.

Created for Upskillers

Our Professional Certificate courses help you strengthen your career with in-demand skills, opening doors to better opportunities, higher earning potential, and long-term growth.

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What your curriculum looks like

Upskill in Digital UX/UI Design within 6 months. You’ll work through interactive online course content at your own pace, and have the support of an industry mentor when you need it.

Digital UX/UI Design: Professional Certificate

Module 1
Intro to UX UI Design

Recommended: 6-8 hours per module

Gain an introduction to core design concepts and frameworks, and discover how well-thought-out UX and UI design principles can delight your users.

  1. Introduction to UX
  2. Designing for user satisfaction and delight
  3. Human-centred design principles
  4. The Double Diamond framework for UX
  5. UX Software – FIGMA, sketch and more
  6. UX case study and assets
Module 2
UX research

Recommended: 6-8 hours per module

Get introduced to the Discovery phase of the Double Diamond and the types of UX research it comprises. Prepare a research plan for your project.

  1. Research problem statements
  2. Considering the business and the customer
  3. Types of research: quantitative vs qualitative, formative vs summative
  4. Research techniques: Interviews, surveys, heuristic evaluation, contextual inquiry and ‘fly on the wall’
  5. Competitor and data analysis
Module 3
Synthesis - Insights, themes and mapping experiences

Recommended: 6-8 hours per module

Collate your research data, prepare research artefacts and extract insights to define the problem space. Put the user at the centre of the design process and represent their needs using maps and profiles.

  1. Introduction to synthesis
  2. Affinity and empathy mapping
  3. Personas and customer journey mapping

Module 4
Design principles

Recommended: 6-8 hours per module

Define your design problem as an opportunity using a How Might We question. Learn about design principles which will help you ascend the next diamond and diverge into ideation.

  1. From defining to development
  2. Design principles
  3. “How might we?” questions
  4. Explore Adobe XD

Outcomes

  • Unique personal project
  • Professional portfolio of work
  • In-demand UX and UI Design skills
  • Industry recognised digital credential
Module 5
Ideation

Recommended: 6-8 hours per module

Move from definition to development through ideation in order to arrive at a proposed solution – our Minimum Viable Product or MVP.

  1. Developing solutions through ideation
  2. Brainstorming and brainwriting 
  3. Crazy 8s and storyboards
  4. Minimum viable product (MVP) in a UX context

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Need more details about Digital UX/UI Design courses?

The course guides contain everything you need to know about Digital UX/UI Design courses, including…

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  • How you’ll learn
  • Course outcomes and more!

Why study Digital UX/UI Design at Academy Xi?

  • Learning resources
  • Mentoring and support
  • Portfolio & career
    • Industry-aligned content

      Course content is current, relevant, and created by leading practitioners, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve in a fast-changing industry
    • Comprehensive toolkit

      Walk away with a toolkit containing all the templates and tools needed to practice the UI UX Design principles covered in your course.
    • Unparalleled levels of support

      Get 1:1 mentor sessions and access to dedicated teams who guide you through each stage of your learning journey.
    • Exclusive masterclass program

      Join monthly expert-led sessions to sharpen your skills, grow your network, and learn from people already working in the industry.
    • Build your portfolio with a unique personal project

      Build your portfolio by working on a project of your choice, and impress future employers.
    • Industry-recognised certificate

      Graduate with a certificate and digital badge that highlight your skills and readiness for the workforce.
    I used what I learned in the training to get through the interview process, which asked for a design challenge to be completed. I basically had to reflect on what I had learnt and put it into a real-life context.
    Berlin L., Senior Product Designer
    AXI Graduate, Design & Technology
    This course has helped understand a new process and a behavioural science behind design. It Has helped me to understand research, ideation, testing and solution and how important they all work with one another. I found this course so rewarding as now I have a new passion and a new career I really want to pursue.
    Carl S., Product Designer
    AXI Graduate, Design & Technology

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Digital User Interface (UI) Design?

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    An interface refers to the screen that the customer sees on any digital device, the ‘front-end’ that they engage with. User Interface (UI) Design is the human-centred process that is taken to create the aesthetic experience of a digital product. This includes all of the design elements a user will see on screen: fonts, colour schemes, animations, imagery and buttons.

    How do I become a UX UI Designer?

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    Balancing theory and practice is essential when learning UX UI Design. One of the most effective ways to build that balance is through a reputable course that offers strong practical training.

    A key feature of the UX/UI Design Advanced Certificate is the opportunity to work with real businesses and stakeholders. Alongside the theory, students develop the soft skills and hands-on practical abilities needed in any organisation. Graduates have contributed valuable insights and design thinking to some of Australia’s largest public and private sector organisations.

    How much money does a UX UI Designer make?

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    The average annual salary for User Experience Designer jobs in Australia ranges from $105,000 to $110,000. (Seek November 2025)

    What is the difference between Advanced Certificate, Professional Certificate & Foundational Certificate courses?

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    Academy XI’s online courses come in three formats. Whatever your learning style, work schedule, or level of support you need, Academy XI has you covered.

    To choose the right course format, start with your career goals:

    • Are you studying to transform your career? Academy XI’s ADVANCED CERTIFICATE courses give you up-to-date industry skills and set you up to graduate job-ready, with a built-in Career Support Program.
    • Want to complement your existing skill set? Academy XI’s PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE courses help you grow your expertise in a social, supported environment.
    • Just want the fundamentals? Explore at your own pace with Academy XI’s FOUNDATIONAL CERTIFICATE courses.

    How will I learn at Academy Xi?

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    In this course you’ll experience our ‘flipped classroom’ style of learning, where students cover course content independently and at their own pace, before coming together to discuss concepts, ask questions and collaborate with mentor support. You’ll learn through a combination of:

    • Readings
    • Pre-recorded videos
    • Regular live sessions with your mentor and peers
    • 1:1 sessions with your mentor
    • Hands-on activities and practical project work
    • Q&A via chat and discussion boards