IBM UI/UX Designer Professional Certificate
PremiumIntermediateProfessional Certificate
Master the UX/UI skills businesses need to design engaging, functional, and accessible digital designs that help them stand out and grow in today’s competitive world.
Language
- English
Skills You Will Learn
- Agile, AI-Enhanced Design, Animation, CI/CD, Design Systems, Design Thinking, Design Thinking And Human-Centered Design, Figma, Figma (Design Software), High-fidelity Mockups, Information Architecture, Interactive Prototyping, Journey Mapping And User Personas, Kanban, Persona Development, Product Strategy, Progressive Web Development, Prototyping And Wireframing, Scrum, Software Develpoment, Strategy, UI/UX Design, UI/UX Design Principles, UI/UX Design With Figma, UI/UX Strategy, Unit Testing, Usability Testing, User Experience (UX), User Flows, User Interface And User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface design (UI Design), UX Research, UX Research And Usability Testing, UX/UI Fundamentals, Web Development, Website Wireframe, Wireframing And Prototyping (Figma), Wireframing Techniques
Offered By
- IBM
Platform
- SkillsNetwork
Last Update
- April 3, 2026
About this Professional Certificate
Ready to build the hands-on skills that turn ideas into intuitive, accessible, and visually engaging experiences? Want to become the go-to UI/UX designer businesses are looking for?
This beginner-friendly IBM Professional Certificate is specifically designed for aspiring designers, career changers, and existing creative professionals who want to build the complete set of UI/UX skills to research, design, and prototype user-centred digital experiences. No prior experience required.
After completing this Professional Certificate, you will be able to:
- Conduct user research and design paper prototypes, wireframes, and interactive mockups using Figma
- Design adaptive and responsive layouts for mobile, tablet, and desktop screens that deliver seamless user experiences
- Apply usability testing, design thinking, and microinteraction techniques to enhance accessibility and engagement
- Build a professional design portfolio that showcases your ability to create user-focused digital products
Program overview
UI/ UX designers play a critical role in shaping how people experience technology. They combine creativity, research, and technical understanding to make digital products simple, effective, and enjoyable to use.
During this program, you’ll explore every step of the design process, including user research, journey mapping, wireframing, and usability testing. You’ll gain practical experience designing paper prototypes, interactive mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma. Plus, you’ll learn how to design adaptive layouts that look and feel consistent across different screen types.
As you learn, you’ll get hands-on in projects and realistic design challenges that mirror what professionals do in the workplace. You’ll create user personas, test design ideas, and refine your interfaces based on user feedback. You’ll also master topics such as accessibility, information architecture, and interaction design, learning how to use microinteractions to make designs more intuitive and engaging.
You will work through a comprehensive capstone project that ties all your skills together. In this project, you’ll design a complete, user-centered experience from concept to prototype and compile your work into a professional portfolio.
If you’re keen to earn an IBM Professional Certificate that confirms your job-ready UI/UX skills, enhances your resume, and demonstrates your practical readiness for roles such as UX Designer, UI Designer, Product Designer, or Interaction Designer, enroll today!
Job outlook
Job outlook
Professionals with UI and UX design skills are in high demand around the world:
- Employment for web and digital interface designers is expected to grow 7% till 2034 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- The global UX services market is forecast to grow to 54.9 billion dollars by 2032 (Fortune Business Insights)
- More than 100,000 open positions worldwide list UI or UX design as a key skill across industries, including technology, e-commerce, healthcare, and finance (LinkedIn Jobs)
Prerequisites
This is a beginner-level program designed for anyone interested in starting or advancing a career in design. No previous experience in design, coding, or software tools is required. Curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to learn are the only prerequisites.
Courses and Projects in this Professional Certificate
Language
- English
Skills You Will Learn
- Agile, AI-Enhanced Design, Animation, CI/CD, Design Systems, Design Thinking, Design Thinking And Human-Centered Design, Figma, Figma (Design Software), High-fidelity Mockups, Information Architecture, Interactive Prototyping, Journey Mapping And User Personas, Kanban, Persona Development, Product Strategy, Progressive Web Development, Prototyping And Wireframing, Scrum, Software Develpoment, Strategy, UI/UX Design, UI/UX Design Principles, UI/UX Design With Figma, UI/UX Strategy, Unit Testing, Usability Testing, User Experience (UX), User Flows, User Interface And User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface design (UI Design), UX Research, UX Research And Usability Testing, UX/UI Fundamentals, Web Development, Website Wireframe, Wireframing And Prototyping (Figma), Wireframing Techniques
Offered By
- IBM
Platform
- SkillsNetwork
Last Update
- April 3, 2026