Art & Design User Experience Online Certificate, post-baccalaureate program Overview & Curriculum Online Benefits Student Story Careers Faculty Program Costs Apply Now Apply Now Request More Info Anticipate human needs and create effortless experiences. User experience (UX) is all about people and how they interact with a product, service, or system to achieve their goals. Creating a positive and intuitive experience for the end user takes research, problem solving, collaboration, and testing throughout the design process. If you have your bachelor’s degree and want to learn how to create solutions using a human-centered design approach, our 18-credit online certificate program in User Experience can help you achieve your goals. This certificate program is for working professionals and recent grads who want to break into a career in user experience. You’ll learn the fundamentals of user experience and the role of qualitative and quantitative research in design. Dive into conducting research to understand a user’s pain points, generate possible solutions, and make functional prototypes that you’ll test and refine. Throughout this program, you'll learn from industry practitioners using the latest tools and techniques of User Experience professionals. Discover the role of user interface (UI) design in making solutions that are not only functional but visually appealing—something people would enjoy using. Learn about the business side of design—project planning, budgeting, writing proposals, and studio practices—to prepare you for working as part of a team or for yourself. Read more + Request more information Email Address Submit Online Art & Design Certificate Inquiry Form Program Structure 100% Online 18 Credits, Accelerated 8-Week Terms Prerequisites A bachelor's degree is required for this certificate program. Required Courses Course Name & Number: User Experience I (IDESN 1500) User Experience II (IDESN 2505) UX Research Methods (IDESN 1600) Design Thinking (IDESN 2250) History of Interface (IAHIS 2105) UX Design Business Practices (IDESN 2810) Approximate Time to Complete Part-time example: Take a 3-credit course/8-week term for 6 terms (3 semesters). Complete in 1 year. Work with your online advisor to make sure your timeline stays on track. View Program of Study What are the benefits of an online program? When you earn your certificate online, you have the flexibility to study when and where you want. You’ll learn in a virtual community that supports you, with interactive elements like chats and discussion forums that keep you connected. With access to the latest online learning tools and educational resources, you can be sure you’re getting everything a Lesley education has to offer. User Experience Rebecca Robertson Design for User Experience undergraduate student Rebecca Robertson connects research to application in her academic and professional life. Rebecca loves to solve problems for customers. And while working full time as a user experience (UX) designer for Amica Mutal Insurance, she gets to do just that every day. Now, she's returned to school and is enrolled in Lesley's online BS in Design for User Experience program. Rebecca is pursuing her degree so she can further develop her skills and advance in the UX field. Read more about Rebecca's work. What Do UX Designers Do? From websites and apps to kiosks, user experience (UX) designers are tasked with developing the overall experience of digital products. Learn more about the role of UX designers. Remote Learning at Lesley University UX vs UI: How Two Facets of Digital Design Differ The differences between UX and UI aren't always clear, but the two do have unique duties and tasks. Learn about the differences between UX and UI. Rafael Rodrigues ’16 Meet Rafael, a design graduate who's worked extensively in the User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI) industry around Boston. Read more about Rafael Rodrigues Art & Design College of Art and Design Online Design Certificates Graphic Design Web Design User Experience See more art and design programs College of Art & Design Founded in 1912 as the School of Practical Arts, and known for more than four decades as the Art Institute of Boston, we've educated artists and designers for 100+ years. Learn more about Lesley's College of Art & Design. Alumni Satisfaction Ranked #20 by alumni According to a survey published in Forbes, Lesley ranks #20 nationwide for providing a high-quality education that is worth the cost. View the survey results. Careers Careers in User Experience Professional opportunities in user experience are evolving, and Lesley is a great place to start or advance your career. This online post-baccalaureate certificate supports the expansion of all working professionals looking to grow into these types of roles: UX Designer UX Researcher Product Designer Interaction Designer User Experience Fully Realized Master Human-Centered Design Research Product Evaluation Experience Mapping Prototyping Create Product Concepts Wireframes Interactive Prototypes Usability Tests Faculty Matthew DiGirolamo Adjunct Faculty Aya Karpinska Adjunct Faculty Matthew DiGirolamo Adjunct Faculty Matt received a BS in Engineering Psychology and Biomedical Engineering from Tufts University and an MS in Information Architecture & Knowledge Management, User Experience Design from Kent State University. He is currently a User Experience Designer at SmartBear and a UXQB Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience at the Foundational Level. He has previously worked for Chewy, HubSpot, Vistaprint and One to One Global. Matt also serves on the Board of Directors for the User Experience Professionals Association, Boston Chapter as their President. Read Full Bio Personal Website Aya Karpinska Adjunct Faculty Aya is an interaction designer and artist who combines design and technology to explore new approaches to reading, writing, and storytelling. A central theme in her practice is the critical role that interface plays in our relationship with and experience of technology. With 14 years of work in the user experience industry, she has created marketing and service design projects for brands such as IBM, Samsung, Google, Lego, Sesame Workshop, Martha Stewart, and Nike. Aya is also active in the digital literature community, and has exhibited work, performed, and lectured across the United States and internationally. Read Full Bio Personal Website Total approximate cost for this certificate program. User Experience Online Tuition $525/credit x 18 $9,450 Fees Comprehensive Fee $870 Total Estimated Cost Review all undergraduate tuition and fees, and what they cover. Tuition and fees subject to change each year, effective June 1. Apply Now Ready to get started? We're here to make the application process as smooth as possible. Answer a quick question to get your customized application guide. Are you a US or International student? US student International student View apply guide View Full Program Cost Total approximate cost for this online certificate program. Tuition and fees are for the 2024-2025 academic year. Financial Aid We are committed to providing you with opportunities to support your academic goals. Federal aid and a variety of other options can help make your education more affordable. Next steps to apply Ready to get started? We're here to make the application process as smooth as possible. Answer a quick question to get your customized application guide. Apply Now