Highlights
Tuition fee
5550 USD / full
5550 USD / full
5550 USD / full
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Tuition fee
5550 USD / full
5550 USD / full
5550 USD / full
Unknown
Duration
9 months
Duration
9 months
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Start date
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Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The UCLA Extension User Experience Certificate program was created for individuals seeking hands-on experience in the rapidly growing field of UX/ UI and product design. 

Overview

With a comprehensive curriculum covering fundamentals, problem-solving and iterative design, students delve into key concepts such as user empathy to master human-centered design principles. The User Experience program culminates in a capstone project, showcasing highlights of student work and providing a valuable addition to your professional portfolio.

Our courses offer skill-building not only in the latest UX/UI and visual communication software, but also proficiency in AI-powered design tools that are becoming essential in this field. 

UCLA Extension instructors are accomplished real-world professionals and our program is trusted by industry leaders. Explore mentorship and internship opportunities and leverage your expanded network. 

Careers

UCLA Extension's User Experience program is perfect for:

  • Designers, engineers, information architects, writers, sociologists and entrepreneurs who want to learn to develop compelling user experiences
  • Individuals who want to create successful, innovative product and design solutions
  • Professionals with no previous UX background who wish to incorporate UX principles and practices into their current career
  • Those interested in a multidisciplinary design thinking approach, used to strengthen familiar, often undervalued, skills

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • User Experience I: Survey
  • User Experience II: Iteration
  • User Experience III: Applied Information Architecture
  • Unity I: 3D Game Design and Game Engines
  • Immersive Experience Design

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
115
TOEFL® IBT
80
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Quarter credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Los Angeles, United States

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GRE admission requirements GRE®
140 (verbal)

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
115
TOEFL® IBT
80
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Personal and emergency contact information
  • Start year and quarter
  • Representative Information — if you are working with a representative, agency, or a UCLA Extension university partner on your application 
  • Why UCLA Extension? We are excited to get to know you better! Answer a few brief questions about why you chose UCLA Extension and what you hope to accomplish with us.
  • Academic information and supporting documents
  • Acknowledgments of policy statements

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    5550 USD / full
    5550 USD / full
  • Out-of-State
    5550 USD / full
    5550 USD / full
  • Domestic

    In-State
    5550 USD / full
    5550 USD / full

Additional Details

Estimate tuition. International fees not included. Besides tuition, international students also have to pay:

  • First quarter $3,850
  • Each subsequent quarter $2,850

Funding

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