Executive Education

Why Choose this UI/UX Program?

  • 1

    Capstone Project

    The program includes hands-on projects, UI/UX tools and the Design Innovation Challenge - a capstone project where learners can apply their skills to solve real world problems while building a digital design portfolio.

  • 2

    Live Mentorship Sessions

    The program helps learners solve their doubts, gain assistance on projects and solve real-world problems through live virtual mentorship sessions with industry experts on weekends.

  • 3

    Dedicated Program Support

    Your Program Manager will act as your point of contact during the program, and ensure that you receive timely assistance. Along with monitoring your progress, they will give you the necessary encouragement to ensure your success.

  • 4

    Global Learning Experience

    A learn-by-doing pedagogy where learners can network with their peers from diverse backgrounds.

Why Our Program Outshines the Rest

Most affordable UI/UX Design Program for a seamless career transition, offering greater flexibility than a bootcamp

Career Support

Design Portfolio

Live Online UI/UX Design Mentorship

Capstone Project

University Affiliation

Price

UT Austin’s UI/UX Design

tick
tick
tick
tick
tick

$ 4,500

EDX - UI/UX Bootcamp

tick
cross
cross
cross
tick

$ 12,745

Designlab UX Academy

tick
tick
tick
tick
cross

$ 7,749

eCornell

cross
tick
cross
cross
tick

$ 3,750

General Assembly

tick
tick
tick
tick
cross

$ 16,450

Please note, the above table is based on the information available on these companies' websites as of Nov 5, 2023.

Get Personalized Career Support

1:1 Sessions with Industry Practitioners
Resume & Linkedin Profile Review
Interview Preparation & Demos
Get mentored by UI/UX designers

Become a UI/UX Designer in 6 months

Earn a certificate in UI/UX from Texas McCombs

Ranked among the top 20 public universities by U.S. News & World Report, the University of Texas at Austin UX program offers a prestigious certificate of completion which will help you stand out to recruiters.

6th rank in QS World University rankings, 2022

MS - Business Analytics

*QS World University rankings, 2022

6th rank in Financial Times, 2022

Executive Education - Custom Programs

*Financial Times, 2022

zoom icon UT Austin UI UX Certificate

Get inspired by

Our Learners Success Stories

Read stories of learners experience that transformed their careers.

  • The curriculum was rich and well-structured, with amazing faculties who covered a diverse range of topics essential for mastering UX design. The hands-on projects provided invaluable practical insights. It has truly been a transformative experience.

    Read more
    Anupama Shivayagol - Learner

    Anupama Shivayagol

    Infosys

  • The Post Graduation Program in UX Design is a great combination of teaching the fundamentals, as well as linking to the actual world by having experts in the UI/UX field as mentors. As a result, I can swiftly accelerate my career to UI/UX field.

    Read more
    Albert Lukman - Learner

    Albert Lukman

    Statistics and Control, Inc.

  • My experience on the Post Graduate Program in UX design has been first class. The learning content is high quality and has allowed me to build my knowledge and skills from the ground up. Program management has exceeded my expectations in shaping the learning experience.

    Read more
    Godfred Richardson - Learner

    Godfred Richardson

    CWT (formerly Carlson Wagonlit Travel)

  • The UX Design Program has been a game-changer for me. The program's seamless blend of theory and practical application has enhanced my confidence in tackling complex design challenges. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to elevate their career in UX/UI design.

    Read more
    Akhila M - Learner

    Akhila M

    Flutura Decision Sciences & Analytics

  • The learning experience offered by the UX/UI program is exceptional and highly recommended for anyone aiming to enter the field. I appreciate every aspect of the program, especially the continuous support and guidance available from mentors and peers.

    Read more
    Laurel Spurgeon - Learner

    Laurel Spurgeon

    Syneos Health

Comprehensive Curriculum

150+ hrs

Learning content

6-8 hrs

Weekly Commitment

    UX-UI Fundamentals (Week 1-3)

    Fundamentals of User Experience Design

    • User Experience Design for Business Applications
    • Design Thinking & Human Centered Design Process
    • Establishing a business case for UIUX Design

    User Research- 1

    • UX Research methodologies- Qualitative & Quantitative
    • UX Research Methodologies- Attitudinal & Behavioural

    User Research- 2

    • User Personas
    • Empathy Maps & User Journey Mapping
    • User Stories & Storyboards

    User Experience  Design and Engineering (Week 4-6)

    UX Design Foundation

    • User Experience Design Methods: Conceptual Models, User Models
    • Systems Thinking and Innovation Frameworks (Mental Models, Feedback Loops)
    • Wireframing, Prototyping and Information Architecture

    Principles & Heuristics of HCI

    • Design Principles & Heuristics
    • Design Standards & Guidelines
    • Usability & Accessibility Studies

    User Interface Design (Week 7 - 9)

    UI Design Foundations

    • Gestalt's Principles of Design
    • User Interface Design & Design Systems
    • Branding through UI Design
    • Design Mockups & Developer handoff

    UI Design Workshop using Figma

    • Introduction to Figma, Figma training - Color, typography, proximity, contrast issues.
    • Understanding hierarchy issue, scale issues, balance/alignment issues, emphasis dominance issue

    Design Testing and Evaluation (Week 10 - 11 )

    Design Testing and Evaluation

    • Design Testing and Evaluation Methods (Design Evaluation & Outcomes)
    • Software designing process and modeling (Software Development Life Cycle, Design Handoff to Software Teams)
    • Design Analysis & Outcomes
    • Designing for Mobile Applications (ios/Android)and Progressive Web Applications
    • HCI in Software Engineering
    • User Experience Metrics
    • Conversion Rate Optimization and A/B testing

    Digital Product Management (Week 12 - 13)

    Product Management for UX Designers

    • Product Strategy and UX Design Strategy
    • Agile Product Development
    • Minimum Viable Product
    • Tracking Performance & Product Roadmap

    Designing for Next-gen technologies

    • Immersive Experience Design: AR/VR Design
    • Intelligent Product Design: Design with AI, ML, and IoT technologies
    • Integration of Emerging Technologies into Legacy/Existing Systems

    Design Leadership (Week 14)

    Design Leadership

    Leading design teams, leading with design for strategic advantage

    Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Management

    Communicate designs and ideas with confidence and influence decision-making.

    Capstone Project: Design Innovation Challenge (Week 15 - 22)

    Design Innovation Challenge

    Develop an end to end design experience

    Optional Course

    Software Fundamentals for UX Designers

Explore the UI/UX Toolkit

figma figJam ChatGPT Optimal Workshop Uxpressia Miro

and more..

Hands-On Case Studies and Projects

  • 1

    Networking

    Conduct user interviews for a networking app

    Apply your knowledge of user research techniques to conduct interviews and focus group discussions for a networking app, with the ultimate objective of understanding user preferences and pain points. <br><br> <strong>Skills:</strong> User research techniques, qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis
    Learn More
  • 2

    Travel & local experiences

    Conduct a UX tear down for a travel & local experiences app

    Conduct a comprehensive UX tear down and analysis for a mobile application designed to connect users with local guides in Southeast Asia, with the goal of enhancing the trust, authenticity and overall quality of travel experiences. <br><br> <strong>Skills:</strong> User models, information architecture
    Learn More
  • 3

    Health & Wellness

    Redesign the UI for a health and wellness mobile app

    In this project, you will tackle the challenge of redesigning the user interface (UI) for a health and wellness mobile application. Your goal is to create a more intuitive, visually appealing, and user-centered design that enhances the overall user experience. <br><br> <strong>Skills:</strong> Figma, usability testing, wireframing and prototyping, information architecture, UI design principles
    Learn More
  • 4

    Apparel retail

    Perform a competitive UI audit of an apparel retailer

    In this project, your task is to conduct a comprehensive UI audit of an apparel retailer's website or mobile application, comparing it to its competitors. Your goal is to assess the user interface (UI) elements, design principles, and overall user experience to identify areas of improvement. During this audit, you will apply a variety of UX skills and tools. <br><br> <strong>Skills:</strong> UI audit, usability testing, UI design priniciples, competitive analysis
    Learn More
  • 5

    Social media

    Create a Product Strategy Canvas

    In this project, you will embark on the crucial initial phase of designing a new social media application by crafting a Product Strategy Canvas. Your objective is to define the fundamental elements that will shape the app's direction and success. <br><br> <strong>Skills:</strong> Product strategy canvas
    Learn More
  • 6

    Peer-to-peer payments

    Design a P2P payments application

    In this project, you will take on the challenge of designing a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments application, aiming to create an intuitive and user-friendly platform for seamless money transfers. <br><br> <strong>Skills:</strong> Skills: User research, wireframing and prototyping, usability testing, Figma, product strategy
    Learn More
  • 7

    Design Leadership Case Study

    Analyze a real-world case study of design leadership

    In this project, you will dive into the realm of design leadership by dissecting a real-world case study. You will thoroughly examine a design initiative where leadership played a pivotal role in shaping the outcome. <br><br> <strong>Skills:</strong> Skills: Design leadership, communication
    Learn More

Meet Your Faculty

  • Dr. Prashant Joshi - Faculty Director

    Dr. Prashant Joshi

    Department of Information, Risk and Operations Management, UT Austin

    Prashant Joshi is a lecturer in the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to joining, he led the circuit design & physical design teams at multiple international sites in the E-Core microprocessor group at Intel. With 30+ years in the field, Joshi has managed teams and projects for design of high-performance & low-power microprocessors

    Read more
  • Dr. Kumar Muthuraman - Faculty Director

    Dr. Kumar Muthuraman

    Faculty Director - Centre for Research and Analytics
    20+ Years Work Experience

    Dr. Kumar Muthuraman is the H. Timothy (Tim) Harkins Centennial Professor in the Department of Information, Risk and Operations Management and the Department of Finance at McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin. He received his Ph.D from Stanford University. Dr. Muthuraman's research focuses on decision-making under uncertainty. Application areas of interest to him are quantitative finance, operations management, and health care.

    Read more
  • Milind  Kopikare - Faculty Director

    Milind Kopikare

    President - North America, Great Learning, Product Management Faculty, University of Utah

    Milind Kopikare is a Product Management Faculty at the University of Utah and President, North America at Great Learning. He has a distinguished academic background with degrees from Kellogg, Stanford, and IIT Bombay. Milind is renowned for his track record of launching multi-million-dollar products at Qualtrics, Google, and Marvell Semiconductors. Milind also holds 20 patents and is known for creating the world's first AI-driven market research tool.

    Read more

Our Industry Mentors

  • Blagoja  Golubovski - Mentor

    Blagoja Golubovski

    Vice President of Product Management

  • Anu  Ramakrishnan	 - Mentor

    Anu Ramakrishnan

    Product Lead

  • Christine Sheller - Mentor

    Christine Sheller

    Senior Vice President

  • Alex  Bilstein	 - Mentor

    Alex Bilstein

    Director of User Experience

Program Fees

Program Fees:
4,500 USD

Talk to our advisors to avail our EMI options & get financial assistance.

Apply Now

Payment Partners

affirm - Payment Partner uplift

Benefits of learning with us

  • 150+ hours of learning content
  • 14 mentored learning sessions
  • Certificate of completion from UT Austin
  • A dedicated Program Manager
  • 1:1 career sessions with industry experts
  • 8-week mentored capstone project

Application Process

Our admissions close once the requisite number of participants enroll for the upcoming batch . Apply early to secure your seats.

1

Fill the application form

Apply by filling up a simple online application form.

2

Interview Process

Go through a screening call with the Admission Director’s office.

3

Join program

An offer letter will be rolled out to the select few candidates. Secure your seat by paying the admission fee.

Upcoming Application Deadline

Admissions are closed once the requisite number of participants enroll for the upcoming cohort. Apply early to secure your seat.

Apply Now

Deadline: 7th Nov 2024

Generic image

Reach out to us

We hope you had a good experience with us. If you haven’t received a satisfactory response to your queries or have any other issue to address, please email us at

help@mygreatlearning.com

Batch Start Dates

Online Center

Online

23rd Nov 2024

Contact Us

Please fill in the form and a Program Advisor will reach out to you. You can also reach out to us at

Speak with our expert +1 346 810 6613 or email to pgpux.utaustin@mygreatlearning.com

career guidance

In collaboration with

gl Logo

The University of Texas at Austin is collaborating with Great Learning to deliver the Post Graduate Program in User Experience. Great Learning is an ed-tech company that has empowered learners from over 170+ countries in achieving positive outcomes for their career growth.

4.8

Trust Pilot Ratings

Trustpilot

Rated in education services

rating

4.7

Course Report Rating

Course Report

Rated by worldwide learners

rating