User Experience Design (UX) is a fast-growing, innovative and exciting career path, with opportunities in a variety of industries.
Discover the many facets of this in-demand profession and learn skills, tools and techniques that UX designers apply every day. SMU’s UX Design Certificate program will give you the foundation to understand the basic principles and to practice the fundamental skills to succeed in this innovative field. Learn tools and techniques to apply UX design to services and products in a variety of industries and professional settings.
Interactive workshops and classes will equip you with hands-on experience and professional insights to accelerate your career development. With leading industry professionals as your guides, explore proven strategies and practical tips to navigate the rapidly-changing world of UX design.
The SMU User Experience Design Certificate was selected as one of Value Colleges’ Top 50 Alternative UX Programs.
Upcoming Start Dates
February 13
Tuesdays
6 – 9 p.m.
Live online
September TBD
Tuesdays + one Saturday
6 – 9 p.m.
On campus
GI Bill® Approved
Active military, spouses, and veterans receive a special 10% tuition discount on all SMU CAPE programs and courses. You may also be able to use eligible VA education benefits – making your education accessible and affordable.
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"Enrolling in this program was one of the most transformational decisions I have ever made. I went into the course as a complete novice to UX, and by the end, I had complete confidence in my ability as a UX professional, and had a wealth of resources and connections to support me long after. The quality of teachers and content throughout this program is phenomenal, can’t recommend it enough!" – Kish Parikh
"This program has given me so much experience, helped me feel confident about performing as a UX designer, connections, and just overall love for the field."
"I didn’t know what UX even was [when I started the program, but] I left feeling like I found a purpose for my life."
"I am coming into UX from a non-design background. I had a lot to learn in a short amount of time. The teachers at the UX Design program went out of their way to help me understand the concepts covered and the tools I would need to use to do the job. They met with me and my team outside of class and always made themselves available for questions."
"[The SMU UX Design Certificate] program has changed my life in so many ways. I’ve met people I would have never met. I’ve had so many opportunities that I would never have had. SMU was the catalyst for me. I definitely appreciate what the program offered and everything since then –-it’s been a year since I was in the program and that’s how the book came about, how Big Design came about. I’ve always secretly wanted to do speaking and support others and help other people. All these things have been possible through SMU and the community as well. " - Shara Rosenbalm
