With a customizable curriculum and recommendations that prepare learners for emerging technologies, like AI, NN/G's UX Certification has helped thousands of professionals achieve their career goals.

2 Pathways to UX Growth

UX Certification

The foundational step. Start your UX journey or take it further by showcasing your knowledge to colleagues and employers.

Requirements
Pass 5 courses and their exams
Time Commitment
30+ hours of training
Total investment
Approx. 6,400 USD*

UX Master Certification

For deeper expertise and skills. Demonstrate your UX leadership as a UX Master.

Requirements
Take 15 courses and pass their exams
Time Commitment
100+ hours of training
Total investment
Approx. 19,200 USD*

*Pricing changes periodically. Totals reflect approximate learner investment.

Benefits of UX Certification

How to Get Certified

  1. Build Your Schedule

    Choose from 50+ live online courses to build a curriculum that fits your goals. Complete courses back-to-back or spread them out across the year.

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  2. Attend Your Live Courses

    Join your expert instructors in real time for hands-on activities, feedback, and Q&A.

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  3. Pass the Exams

    Complete each course exam and earn credit towards your UX Certificate.

    Learn About Exams
  4. Earn and Display Your Certificate

    Complete 5 course exams and receive your Certificate. Share your achievement with your peers!

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Need Help Choosing Courses?

Explore our most popular live online courses to start planning your UX Certification.

Add a Specialty to Your UX Certification

Take 5 courses on a focused topic to add an optional specialty to your UX certificate.

Artificial Intelligence

Design, evaluate, and prompt AI tools that streamline your workflow.

Interaction Design

Apply proven principles to any design situation, from web to mobile to consumer products and apps.

Research

Conduct UX research that gathers sound data and improves the user experience.

Management

Become a UX leader by effectively planning, communicating, negotiating, and measuring UX work, people, and process.

What UX Certified People are Saying

  • With the support and resources by the UXC program, we are making a positive and lasting difference in the way our organization approaches design.

    Sandy Carter
    Harris Organization
  • I chose the NN/g UXMC program instead of a traditional master's degree.

    Jaime Wolf
    Amazon
  • Having the UX Certification adds credibility to my decisions within this industry.

    Corey Nunez
    Barrick Gold Corporation
  • My co-worker said, ‘Wow! You really came back with a bunch of stuff’, which we're now using.

    Marc Kollmann
    Kollmann Creative

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to get UX Certified?

UX Certification takes 30+ hours of training in addition to any extra time spent on exams. UX Certification can be done all at once, by attending a full Live Online training week, or by taking multiple courses over time.

UX Master Certification takes 100+ hours in addition to exam prep and completion. On average, people complete this achievement over 2+ years.

Is there a deadline for completing my UX Certification or UX Master Certification?

No, there is no deadline for completing UX or UX Master Certification. Exams, however, do have a deadline and must be completed within 35 days of attending the associated course.

You can keep track of your completed courses and exams in your NN/G profile.

What is a Specialty?

Specialties are an achievement that demonstrates your expertise in a particular UX subject. We currently have 4 Specialty areas: Artificial Intelligence, Interaction Design, Research, and Management. When you pass 5 courses that share a specialty, proof of your achievement appears on your UX certificate.

Does UX Certification expire?

No! Our courses are designed to give you a solid, lasting UX foundation and education. Once you achieve your UX Certification, it does not expire. We reissue an updated certification when you take additional courses and pass the exams.

Do UX Certification courses count towards a UX Master Certification?

Yes, the 5 courses taken to complete the UX Certification count towards the 15 total courses needed for the UX Master Certification. This means if you've achieved your UX Certification, you only need to attend 10 more courses to accomplish your UX Master Certification.

Is NN/G’s UX Certification accredited?

NN/G's UX Certification is not accredited. Our program is, however, well-respected in the UX industry. Over 500 companies have attended our trainings and funded employee certification. 13,000+ UX professionals have obtained their certificate from NN/G.

Do I get a paper certificate in the mail?

No, but you will receive a digital certificate to commemorate your UX Certification that is signed by the CEO of NN/G. It lists the courses you attended, the date you earned the UX Certification, and any earned specialties. Each digital certificate lists your certification ID, which can be used to verify your status using our list of UX Certified practitioners.

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