Accreditation
This programme carries accreditation from the CPD Certification Service (UK), the internationally recognised body that independently verifies the quality and relevance of professional development. Structured to align with the demands of a working professional, it leads to the award of a digital CPD certificate — an employer-recognised qualification that reflects both the standard of training and your commitment to continuing professional development.
CPD Certified | Career Focused | Job-Ready Skills
The most successful digital products in the world are built on one foundation - exceptional design. This course gives you the creative skills and professional tools to be part of that. Every great website begins with great design. This course provides you with the creative skills and practical tools needed to bring those designs to life.
Gain an industry-recognised CPD UK certification and develop the creative expertise required to succeed in today’s fast-moving digital workplace. Our fully online, CPD-Certified Professional UX/UI Design course offers a clear pathway into one of the most in-demand and creatively rewarding fields in the modern digital economy.
As organisations compete to deliver seamless and engaging digital experiences, the demand for designers who can create intuitive interfaces, advocate for the user, and balance creativity with functionality continues to grow. This programme places you at the centre of that opportunity.
Over 11 weeks of live, expert-led sessions, you will develop practical skills across the full UX/UI design process — from user research and wireframing to designing polished, accessible interfaces. By the end of the course, you will graduate with a portfolio that demonstrates your capabilities to prospective employers. No prior experience is required.
Skills You Will Learn:
✔ UX Research & User Testing – Understand user needs and validate design decisions
✔ Wireframing & Prototyping – Bring ideas to life from concept to clickable prototype
✔ UI Design Principles – Apply colour, typography, and layout to create polished interfaces
✔ Figma & Design Tools – Work with the industry-standard software used by design teams
✔ Information Architecture – Structure content and navigation for intuitive user journeys
✔ Accessibility & Inclusive Design – Build products that work for every user
✔ Design Systems & Components – Create scalable, consistent visual frameworks
✔ Portfolio Development – Present your work confidently to prospective employers
Graduates commonly progress into roles such as Junior UX Designer or UI Designer, with typical starting salaries of €35,000–€50,000, and strong progression opportunities as experience and qualifications grow.
✔ Contemporary theories and standards in Interaction and Web Design.
✔ Principles of design for Graphical User Interfaces.
✔ Introduction to User Experience Design.
✔ Introduction to Usability Principles.
✔ Identify target audience types and their requirements.
✔ Designing for access and compatibility.
✔ Basic principles of vector images – How do they work? What are they used for?
✔ Creating and saving vector images, drawing and editing shapes, colours, and strokes.
✔ Working with layers, type, gradients, brushes, symbols and effects.
✔ Arranging objects and layers, grouping items, working with artboard, guides, rulers etc.
✔ Editing and combining shapes and paths.
✔ Introduction to the pen tool.
✔ Importing and exporting assets.
✔ Adding Interactivity to Projects
✔ Designing a Link Structure
✔ Designing for Ideal Usability
✔ Best Practices in UI Design
✔ Basic principles of modern Irish/European Copyright Law – How to assess or assert the copyright status of a media asset.
✔ Sourcing public domain assets online.
✔ Editing media and optimising for web publication.
✔ Embedding media assets in a responsive website.
✔ Understanding web-safe fonts.
✔ Writing and Saving Files for the Web
✔ Structuring an HTML Page
✔ HTML Syntax: Tags, Attributes, and Values
✔ Meta-Data and Link Structure in HTML
✔ CSS Syntax: Selectors, Declarations, Properties, and Values
✔ Format and Style in CSS
✔ CSS Animation and Media Queries for Responsive Design
✔ Working with Key-States
✔ Using Curve Editor for Timing Adjustments
✔ Animating Effects
✔ Controlling Animation via Scripting
✔ Working with Hover, Focus, and Active States
✔ Managing Transitions and CSS Animation with Interactivity
✔ Using Custom Variables in CSS
✔ Introduction to Coding Syntax: Bools and If Statements
This course is CPD certified, meaning it is independently recognised for professional development and quality of training. It demonstrates to employers that you have completed structured, industry-relevant UX/UI Design education. While it is not an NFQ qualification or vendor certification, it provides practical, job-ready skills and a respected and industry-recognised certification to enhance your professional portfolio.
This course is ideal for anyone interested in building practical skills in User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design for websites and apps. Whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, or simply passionate about design and digital media, this course will give you a solid foundation.
Experience
Good working knowledge of computers and competence in spoken and written English.
The assessment strategy is an individual supervised project (70%).. Also students will be individually continuously assessed (30%) and an individual supervised project (70%) - A project designed to showcase your ability to use UX/UI.
Recognition Award:
CPD Certification in UX/UI Design & Usability
Awarded by: Dorset College Dublin & CPD Certification Service UK
Ireland offers competitive salaries for UX/UI professionals:
This UX/UI Design course provides job-ready skills that make graduates stand out in a competitive market. Combined with a commitment to CPD and a strong portfolio, students will be well positioned to enter the design industry and build a successful, fulfilling career.
Once your application is submitted, a member of our team will contact you to guide you through the next steps. You’re welcome to start your application even if your documents aren’t ready yet. If you need any support at any stage, our Admissions Team is here to help at [email protected].
To secure a place on this course a non-refundable deposit of €150 applies and the remainder paid in instalments. You have the flexibility of using our online payment facility to manage your course payments at any time, from the comfort of your own home.
Payment Plan
| Deposit: | €150.00 | |
| 1st Instalment: | €316.00 | 24/03/2026 |
| 2nd Instalment: | €316.00 | 20/04/2026 |
| 3rd Instalment: | €316.00 | 10/05/2026 |
1. Do I need any prior experience to enrol?
No prior experience is required. Whether you are a complete beginner, a creative looking to go digital, or a career changer moving into design, this course gives you a solid foundation from the ground up.
2. What certification will I receive?
An internationally recognised digital CPD certification in UX/UI Design and Usability, independently awarded by The CPD Certification Service UK — trusted by employers across Ireland and internationally.
3. How is the course delivered?
100% online via live, tutor-led classes every Tuesday evening from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. All sessions are interactive and delivered in real time — all classes are recorded and available online the next day.
4. How long is the course and when does it start?
11 weeks, commencing 24th March 2026 and concluding 9th June 2026. One evening per week, designed to fit around full-time work or other commitments.
5. What does it cost and are there payment options?
€1,100 after an ongoing 20% discount. A €150 deposit secures your place, with flexible instalments available for the balance. No hidden fees.
6. What topics will I cover?
Design theory, wireframing, vector graphics, interaction design, web page authoring, HTML and CSS, animation, usability principles, copyright and media sourcing, and advanced interactive design techniques.
7. How is the course assessed?
Through an individual project worth 70% and continuous assessment worth 30% — both designed to demonstrate your practical ability to design and deliver real UX/UI work.
8. What careers can this course lead to?
Graduates commonly progress into roles such as UX Designer, UI Designer, Product Designer, or Digital Designer, with typical starting salaries of €34,000–€48,000 and strong progression as a portfolio and experience develop.
9. Will I have direct access to a tutor?
Yes. Every session is delivered live by an experienced design professional. You can ask questions, get feedback, and engage directly throughout the course rather than learning in isolation.
10. Who is this course designed for?
It is ideal for graduates interested in digital design, career changers moving into creative or tech fields, artists and illustrators looking to apply their skills digitally, and anyone with a passion for web design, app development, or front-end interaction.
11. What makes this course stand out?
You learn using the same tools and methods working designers use every day, graduate with a portfolio showcasing real work, and earn an internationally recognised CPD UK certification — all in 11 weeks, one evening per week.
12. How do I apply?
Complete the online application form in under three minutes. A €150 deposit secures your place, with flexible instalments available for the remainder of the course fee.
