This Level 3 course is designed for learners wishing to gain knowledge and skills of traditional practices used in UX/UI design industry sectors. On completion of the certificate, you would have the opportunity to join UX/UI design companies as an entry level UX/UI designer with some website creation/design experience or progress onto higher education.
The Free Courses for Jobs initiative is for Londoners aged 19 or over at t...
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This course aims to introduce you to key concepts such as cognition and technology, ideas and solution generation, accessibility guidelines and information architecture. You'll gain knowledge of UX/UI methods such as user testing, design guidelines, data gathering techniques, personas and prototyping, privacy consideration and the use of design software such as Figma. It will prepare you for a career path such as UX/UI designer, UX researcher, Information Architect, Interaction Designer, UX Accessibility, product manager, product owner (PO), content strategist and any other future roles that may emerge as technology develops.
On successful completion of this course participants will be awarded an NCFE Level 3 Certificate in UX/UI and a portfolio piece to apply for a position in the world of UX/UI.
What will we cover?
User research
User journeys
Expert evaluation
Design thinking & problem solving
Layout Design using Figma (software)
Practical Design Principles
User testing
Personas
Wireframes
Information architecture
History of UX
GDPR and privacy.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Demonstrate through a portfolio User Experience (UX) & Visual Design (UI) methodologies to identify problems, research solutions and create visual prototypes to test with users. You will be able to understand and explain the steps required to design a user interface from concept, user research to a finished designed website layout prototype ready for production.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
As this is a level 3 portfolio based accredited course you will be required to complete tasks in your portfolio so your written English should be at least at level 2 GCSE or equivalent.
You should be able to:
follow spoken instructions
read written instructions and information, and
discuss work with your tutor and peers in English.
confidently and independently use a computer with good file management skills.
Useful to know but not essential:
an understanding of User Experience and awareness of design
awareness of general design tools such as Adobe suite and Figma
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This course has a blended format. It will be delivered online with 3-hour evening sessions twice a week. Additionally, there are six in person Saturday sessions from 10:30am - 4:30pm in our campus. For more information about these sessions please contact us at computing@citylit.ac.uk There will be self directed learning as well as work assigned outside of class to create a stronger project. The more you work outside of class the more you’ll be able to push your portfolio piece and learn more. You will be expected to attend at least 90% of the all sessions and assign 5 additional hours a week on top of the teaching contact time. You will also need to take notes to record the user research in a notebook.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You need access to a laptop/computer that can run Chrome browser efficiently, a good internet connection and a notebook.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
You can continue to further your studies by learning HTML, CSS and JavaScript (the languages that drive the web). Please click here to view our web development courses.
With the portfolio you have built during the course you'll be able to apply for internships or junior positions as a UX/UI designer or UX researcher or progress onto higher education.
Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software
AI tools (such as Gemini, Google AI Studio, ChatGPT, etc.) can be valuable for learning and productivity. However, many of these services-particularly those offered free of charge-may use the information you input, along with generated responses, to train and improve their models.
City Lit does not support, control or accept responsibility for these tools. Students should use personal email addresses when signing up for any software and are advised to review the provider’s privacy policy and terms of use to understand how their data is collected, processed, stored, and shared.
We do not recommend inputting sensitive, confidential, or personal information into these tools unless you have reviewed the product’s terms and conditions and are confident that its privacy and security measures meet your requirements.
Examples of sensitive information include:
Personal information
Student information
Confidential information
Sensitive information
Information about other people without their consent
As a seasoned UX design consultant and educator, Mazy brings over 20 years of experience in digital media to her work. Her passion for user experience was sparked during her Master's in Interactive Media, where she discovered the value of human-centred design. With a diverse background that includes working with major UK media companies and innovative tech startups, Mazy offers an informed and experienced perspective on UX design. In addition to her professional practice, Mazy is dedicated to sharing her expertise with others. She has taught on a Master's degree at UAL and currently teaches on a UX Apprenticeship degree, as well as delivers professional UX training to a wide range of organisations. Mazy believes in the transformative power of lifelong learning, and is driven to help individuals develop new skills and unlock their full potential.
I'm a user-centered Digital Designer focused on UI. I practice design led methods to solve problems for responsive websites and apps. Accessibility, branding and design systems are part of my daily work.
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Itai currently works as a UX consultant with Mazaru. He was recently part of Google's conversation design advocacy and education team where he developed training materials, acted as a keynote speaker, delivered design sprints, and facilitated workshops. He holds an MSc in HCI. He previously led a successful Web Development degree programme and played an integral role, both in the UK and Europe, in the development and validation of multiple undergraduate degree programmes. This included chairing an international academic committee, managing academic departments, coordinating outreach, and overseeing students’ personal and professional development.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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<p><p><strong>The Free Courses for Jobs initiative is for Londoners aged 19 or over at the start of the course who are: on a low-income; or on certain benefits; or do not have a full level 3 qualification. For more information <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/13714976878749-Free-Courses-for-Jobs">Click here</a></strong><p></p><br />
The course fee is £2799.00. If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC) to help cover the cost. The Advanced Learner loan available for this course is £941.00. The remaining fee of £1858.00 will need to be paid at enrolment. If you are unable to pay this fee upfront, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on (0203 871 3111) or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk. The Loan is repayable after the course ends. For more information, please call Business & Technology on 020 4582 8438. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan here <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/12974319482269-Advanced-Learner-Loans">www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans</a>34.4https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/n/c/ncfe_horizontal-logo_rgb_grey.jpg3003286Level 3 Certificate in User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI) NCFE27992799https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/l/e/level-3-certificate-in-user-experienceuser-interface-_uxui_-ncfe-cuxq01_7.jpgInStockEveningMon+ Wed+ SatBlended (learn both online and in-person)Available courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2026-09-28T00:00:00+00:00Some experienceSep 2026Business, marketing & technologyCUXQ0127992799Level 3 Certificate in User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI) NCFE279927992799Mazy Burns, Alex Gregorylevel-3-certificate-in-user-experience-user-interface-ux-ui-ncfe/cuxq01-2627This Level 3 course is designed for learners wishing to gain knowledge and skills of traditional practices used in UX/UI design industry sectors. On completion of the certificate, you would have the opportunity to join UX/UI design companies as an entry level UX/UI designer with some website creation/design experience or progress onto higher education. <br />
<p><p><strong>The Free Courses for Jobs initiative is for Londoners aged 19 or over at the start of the course who are: on a low-income; or on certain benefits; or do not have a full level 3 qualification. For more information <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/13714976878749-Free-Courses-for-Jobs">Click here</a></strong><p></p><br />
The course fee is £2799.00. If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC) to help cover the cost. The Advanced Learner loan available for this course is £941.00. The remaining fee of £1858.00 will need to be paid at enrolment. If you are unable to pay this fee upfront, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on (0203 871 3111) or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk. The Loan is repayable after the course ends. For more information, please call Business & Technology on 020 4582 8438. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan here <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/12974319482269-Advanced-Learner-Loans">www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans</a>0000-Available|2026-09-28 00:00:00<p>This course aims to introduce you to key concepts such as cognition and technology, ideas and solution generation, accessibility guidelines and information architecture. You'll gain knowledge of UX/UI methods such as user testing, design guidelines, data gathering techniques, personas and prototyping, privacy consideration and the use of design software such as Figma. It will prepare you for a career path such as UX/UI designer, UX researcher, Information Architect, Interaction Designer, UX Accessibility, product manager, product owner (PO), content strategist and any other future roles that may emerge as technology develops.<br><br>On successful completion of this course participants will be awarded an NCFE Level 3 Certificate in UX/UI and a portfolio piece to apply for a position in the world of UX/UI.</p>This Level 3 course is designed for learners wishing to gain knowledge and skills of traditional practices used in UX/UI design industry sectors. On completion of the certificate, you would have the opportunity to join UX/UI design companies as an entry level UX/UI designer with some website creation/design experience or progress onto higher education. <br /><br /><br /><br />
<p><p><strong>The Free Courses for Jobs initiative is for Londoners aged 19 or over at the start of the course who are: on a low-income; or on certain benefits; or do not have a full level 3 qualification. For more information <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/13714976878749-Free-Courses-for-Jobs">Click here</a></strong><p></p><br /><br /><br /><br />
The course fee is £2799.00. If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC) to help cover the cost. The Advanced Learner loan available for this course is £941.00. The remaining fee of £1858.00 will need to be paid at enrolment. If you are unable to pay this fee upfront, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on (0203 871 3111) or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk. The Loan is repayable after the course ends. For more information, please call Business & Technology on 020 4582 8438. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan here <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/12974319482269-Advanced-Learner-Loans">www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans</a><ul><li>User research</li><li>User journeys</li><li>Expert evaluation</li><li>Design thinking & problem solving</li><li>Layout Design using Figma (software)</li><li>Practical Design Principles</li><li>User testing</li><li>Personas</li><li>Wireframes</li><li>Information architecture</li><li>History of UX</li><li>GDPR and privacy.</li></ul><p>Demonstrate through a portfolio User Experience (UX) & Visual Design (UI) methodologies to identify problems, research solutions and create visual prototypes to test with users.<br>You will be able to understand and explain the steps required to design a user interface from concept, user research to a finished designed website layout prototype ready for production.</p><ul></ul><p>As this is a level 3 portfolio based accredited course you will be required to complete tasks in your portfolio so your written English should be at least at level 2 GCSE or equivalent.</p><p>You should be able to:</p><ul><li>follow spoken instructions</li><li>read written instructions and information, and</li><li>discuss work with your tutor and peers in English.</li><li>confidently and independently use a computer with good file management skills.</li></ul><p>Useful to know but not essential:</p><ul><li>an understanding of User Experience and awareness of design</li><li>awareness of general design tools such as Adobe suite and Figma</li></ul><p>This course has a blended format. It will be delivered online with 3-hour evening sessions twice a week. Additionally, there are six in person Saturday sessions from 10:30am - 4:30pm in our campus. For more information about these sessions please contact us at <a href="mailto:computing@citylit.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> computing@citylit.ac.uk </a><br>There will be self directed learning as well as work assigned outside of class to create a stronger project. The more you work outside of class the more you’ll be able to push your portfolio piece and learn more. You will be expected to attend at least 90% of the all sessions and assign 5 additional hours a week on top of the teaching contact time. You will also need to take notes to record the user research in a notebook.</p><p> </p>You need access to a laptop/computer that can run Chrome browser efficiently, a good internet connection and a notebook.<p>You can continue to further your studies by learning HTML, CSS and JavaScript (the languages that drive the web). Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/C2627_Web_Design_and_Development_Courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here </a>to view our web development courses.<br><br>With the portfolio you have built during the course you'll be able to apply for internships or junior positions as a UX/UI designer or UX researcher or progress onto higher education.</p><p><strong>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software</strong></p><p>AI tools (such as Gemini, Google AI Studio, ChatGPT, etc.) can be valuable for learning and productivity. However, many of these services-particularly those offered free of charge-may use the information you input, along with generated responses, to train and improve their models.</p><p>City Lit does not support, control or accept responsibility for these tools. Students should use personal email addresses when signing up for any software and are advised to review the provider’s privacy policy and terms of use to understand how their data is collected, processed, stored, and shared.</p><p>We do not recommend inputting sensitive, confidential, or personal information into these tools unless you have reviewed the product’s terms and conditions and are confident that its privacy and security measures meet your requirements.</p><ul><li>Examples of sensitive information include:<ul><li>Personal information</li><li>Student information</li><li>Confidential information</li><li>Sensitive information</li><li>Information about other people without their consent</li></ul></li></ul><p>Please also refer to our <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/16569136276637-Students" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">City Lit policies</a></p>Web design and programmingWeb usabilityvirtual3003610Level 3 Certificate in User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI) NCFE27992799https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/l/e/level-3-certificate-in-user-experienceuser-interface-_uxui_-ncfe-cuxq01_8.jpgInStockEveningTue+Thu+SatBlended (learn both online and in-person)Available courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2027-02-02T00:00:00+00:00Some experience, AdvancedFeb 2027Business, marketing & technologyCUXQ0227992799Level 3 Certificate in User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI) NCFE279927992799Itai Bercovier, Alex Gregorylevel-3-certificate-in-user-experience-user-interface-ux-ui-ncfe/cuxq02-2627This Level 3 course is designed for learners wishing to gain knowledge and skills of traditional practices used in UX/UI design industry sectors. On completion of the certificate, you would have the opportunity to join UX/UI design companies as an entry level UX/UI designer with some website creation/design experience or progress onto higher education. <br />
<p><p><strong>The Free Courses for Jobs initiative is for Londoners aged 19 or over at the start of the course who are: on a low-income; or on certain benefits; or do not have a full level 3 qualification. For more information <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/13714976878749-Free-Courses-for-Jobs">Click here</a></strong><p></p><br />
The course fee is £2799.00. If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC) to help cover the cost. The Advanced Learner loan available for this course is £941.00. The remaining fee of £1858.00 will need to be paid at enrolment. If you are unable to pay this fee upfront, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on (0203 871 3111) or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk. The Loan is repayable after the course ends. For more information, please call Business & Technology on 020 4582 8438. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan here <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/12974319482269-Advanced-Learner-Loans">www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans</a>0000-Available|2027-02-02 00:00:00<p>This course aims to introduce you to key concepts such as cognition and technology, ideas and solution generation, accessibility guidelines and information architecture. You'll gain knowledge of UX/UI methods such as user testing, design guidelines, data gathering techniques, personas and prototyping, privacy consideration and the use of design software such as Figma. It will prepare you for a career path such as UX/UI designer, UX researcher, Information Architect, Interaction Designer, UX Accessibility, product manager, product owner (PO), content strategist and any other future roles that may emerge as technology develops.<br><br>On successful completion of this course participants will be awarded an NCFE Level 3 Certificate in UX/UI and a portfolio piece to apply for a position in the world of UX/UI.</p>This Level 3 course is designed for learners wishing to gain knowledge and skills of traditional practices used in UX/UI design industry sectors. On completion of the certificate, you would have the opportunity to join UX/UI design companies as an entry level UX/UI designer with some website creation/design experience or progress onto higher education. <br /><br /><br /><br />
<p><p><strong>The Free Courses for Jobs initiative is for Londoners aged 19 or over at the start of the course who are: on a low-income; or on certain benefits; or do not have a full level 3 qualification. For more information <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/13714976878749-Free-Courses-for-Jobs">Click here</a></strong><p></p><br /><br /><br /><br />
The course fee is £2799.00. If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC) to help cover the cost. The Advanced Learner loan available for this course is £941.00. The remaining fee of £1858.00 will need to be paid at enrolment. If you are unable to pay this fee upfront, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on (0203 871 3111) or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk. The Loan is repayable after the course ends. For more information, please call Business & Technology on 020 4582 8438. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan here <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/12974319482269-Advanced-Learner-Loans">www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans</a><ul><li>User research</li><li>User journeys</li><li>Expert evaluation</li><li>Design thinking & problem solving</li><li>Layout Design using Figma (software)</li><li>Practical Design Principles</li><li>User testing</li><li>Personas</li><li>Wireframes</li><li>Information architecture</li><li>History of UX</li><li>GDPR and privacy.</li></ul><p>Demonstrate through a portfolio User Experience (UX) & Visual Design (UI) methodologies to identify problems, research solutions and create visual prototypes to test with users.<br>You will be able to understand and explain the steps required to design a user interface from concept, user research to a finished designed website layout prototype ready for production.</p><ul></ul><p>As this is a level 3 portfolio based accredited course you will be required to complete tasks in your portfolio so your written English should be at least at level 2 GCSE or equivalent.</p><p>You should be able to:</p><ul><li>follow spoken instructions</li><li>read written instructions and information, and</li><li>discuss work with your tutor and peers in English.</li><li>confidently and independently use a computer with good file management skills.</li></ul><p>Useful to know but not essential:</p><ul><li>an understanding of User Experience and awareness of design</li><li>awareness of general design tools such as Adobe suite and Figma</li></ul><p>This course has a blended format. It will be delivered online with 3-hour evening sessions twice a week. Additionally, there are six in person Saturday sessions from 10:30am - 4:30pm in our campus. For more information about these sessions please contact us at <a href="mailto:computing@citylit.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> computing@citylit.ac.uk </a><br>There will be self directed learning as well as work assigned outside of class to create a stronger project. The more you work outside of class the more you’ll be able to push your portfolio piece and learn more. You will be expected to attend at least 90% of the all sessions and assign 5 additional hours a week on top of the teaching contact time. You will also need to take notes to record the user research in a notebook.</p><p> </p>You need access to a laptop/computer that can run Chrome browser efficiently, a good internet connection and a notebook.<p>You can continue to further your studies by learning HTML, CSS and JavaScript (the languages that drive the web). Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/C2627_Web_Design_and_Development_Courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here </a>to view our web development courses.<br><br>With the portfolio you have built during the course you'll be able to apply for internships or junior positions as a UX/UI designer or UX researcher or progress onto higher education.</p><p><strong>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software</strong></p><p>AI tools (such as Gemini, Google AI Studio, ChatGPT, etc.) can be valuable for learning and productivity. However, many of these services-particularly those offered free of charge-may use the information you input, along with generated responses, to train and improve their models.</p><p>City Lit does not support, control or accept responsibility for these tools. Students should use personal email addresses when signing up for any software and are advised to review the provider’s privacy policy and terms of use to understand how their data is collected, processed, stored, and shared.</p><p>We do not recommend inputting sensitive, confidential, or personal information into these tools unless you have reviewed the product’s terms and conditions and are confident that its privacy and security measures meet your requirements.</p><ul><li>Examples of sensitive information include:<ul><li>Personal information</li><li>Student information</li><li>Confidential information</li><li>Sensitive information</li><li>Information about other people without their consent</li></ul></li></ul><p>Please also refer to our <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/16569136276637-Students" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">City Lit policies</a></p>Web design and programmingProgrammingvirtual279927992799CUXQ01,CUXQ02ASSXMon+ Wed+ Sat,Tue+Thu+Sat28/09/26 - 26/05/2718:15 - 21:1518:1521:1557 sessions (over 35 weeks)5711 weeks or longerEveningWeekdayBlendedBlended (learn both online and in-person)Mazy Burns, Alex Gregory,Itai Bercovier, Alex GregorySome experience,Some experience, AdvancedAvailable courses2026-09-28T00:00:00+00:00,2027-02-02T00:00:00+00:00Sep 2026,Feb 2027Business, marketing & technology27992799Level 3 Certificate in User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI) NCFElevel-3-certificate-in-user-experience-user-interface-ux-ui-ncfe/cuxq01-2627,level-3-certificate-in-user-experience-user-interface-ux-ui-ncfe/cuxq02-2627This Level 3 course is designed for learners wishing to gain knowledge and skills of traditional practices used in UX/UI design industry sectors. On completion of the certificate, you would have the opportunity to join UX/UI design companies as an entry level UX/UI designer with some website creation/design experience or progress onto higher education. <br />
<p><p><strong>The Free Courses for Jobs initiative is for Londoners aged 19 or over at the start of the course who are: on a low-income; or on certain benefits; or do not have a full level 3 qualification. For more information <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/13714976878749-Free-Courses-for-Jobs">Click here</a></strong><p></p><br />
The course fee is £2799.00. If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC) to help cover the cost. The Advanced Learner loan available for this course is £941.00. The remaining fee of £1858.00 will need to be paid at enrolment. If you are unable to pay this fee upfront, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on (0203 871 3111) or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk. The Loan is repayable after the course ends. For more information, please call Business & Technology on 020 4582 8438. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan here <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/12974319482269-Advanced-Learner-Loans">www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans</a>0000-Available|2026-09-28 00:00:00<p>This course aims to introduce you to key concepts such as cognition and technology, ideas and solution generation, accessibility guidelines and information architecture. You'll gain knowledge of UX/UI methods such as user testing, design guidelines, data gathering techniques, personas and prototyping, privacy consideration and the use of design software such as Figma. It will prepare you for a career path such as UX/UI designer, UX researcher, Information Architect, Interaction Designer, UX Accessibility, product manager, product owner (PO), content strategist and any other future roles that may emerge as technology develops.<br><br>On successful completion of this course participants will be awarded an NCFE Level 3 Certificate in UX/UI and a portfolio piece to apply for a position in the world of UX/UI.</p>This Level 3 course is designed for learners wishing to gain knowledge and skills of traditional practices used in UX/UI design industry sectors. On completion of the certificate, you would have the opportunity to join UX/UI design companies as an entry level UX/UI designer with some website creation/design experience or progress onto higher education. <br /><br /><br /><br />
<p><p><strong>The Free Courses for Jobs initiative is for Londoners aged 19 or over at the start of the course who are: on a low-income; or on certain benefits; or do not have a full level 3 qualification. For more information <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/13714976878749-Free-Courses-for-Jobs">Click here</a></strong><p></p><br /><br /><br /><br />
The course fee is £2799.00. If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC) to help cover the cost. The Advanced Learner loan available for this course is £941.00. The remaining fee of £1858.00 will need to be paid at enrolment. If you are unable to pay this fee upfront, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on (0203 871 3111) or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk. The Loan is repayable after the course ends. For more information, please call Business & Technology on 020 4582 8438. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan here <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/12974319482269-Advanced-Learner-Loans">www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans</a><ul><li>User research</li><li>User journeys</li><li>Expert evaluation</li><li>Design thinking &amp; problem solving</li><li>Layout Design using Figma (software)</li><li>Practical Design Principles</li><li>User testing</li><li>Personas</li><li>Wireframes</li><li>Information architecture</li><li>History of UX</li><li>GDPR and privacy.</li></ul><p>Demonstrate through a portfolio User Experience (UX) &amp; Visual Design (UI) methodologies to identify problems, research solutions and create visual prototypes to test with users.<br>You will be able to understand and explain the steps required to design a user interface from concept, user research to a finished designed website layout prototype ready for production.</p><ul></ul><p>As this is a level 3 portfolio based accredited course you will be required to complete tasks in your portfolio so your written English should be at least at level 2 GCSE or equivalent.</p><p>You should be able to:</p><ul><li>follow spoken instructions</li><li>read written instructions and information, and</li><li>discuss work with your tutor and peers in English.</li><li>confidently and independently use a computer with good file management skills.</li></ul><p>Useful to know but not essential:</p><ul><li>an understanding of User Experience and awareness of design</li><li>awareness of general design tools such as Adobe suite and Figma</li></ul><p>This course has a blended format. It will be delivered online with 3-hour evening sessions twice a week. Additionally, there are six in person Saturday sessions from 10:30am - 4:30pm in our campus. For more information about these sessions please contact us at <a href="mailto:computing@citylit.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> computing@citylit.ac.uk </a><br>There will be self directed learning as well as work assigned outside of class to create a stronger project. The more you work outside of class the more you’ll be able to push your portfolio piece and learn more. You will be expected to attend at least 90% of the all sessions and assign 5 additional hours a week on top of the teaching contact time. You will also need to take notes to record the user research in a notebook.</p><p> </p>You need access to a laptop/computer that can run Chrome browser efficiently, a good internet connection and a notebook.<p>You can continue to further your studies by learning HTML, CSS and JavaScript (the languages that drive the web). Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/C2627_Web_Design_and_Development_Courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here </a>to view our web development courses.<br><br>With the portfolio you have built during the course you'll be able to apply for internships or junior positions as a UX/UI designer or UX researcher or progress onto higher education.</p><p><strong>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software</strong></p><p>AI tools (such as Gemini, Google AI Studio, ChatGPT, etc.) can be valuable for learning and productivity. However, many of these services-particularly those offered free of charge-may use the information you input, along with generated responses, to train and improve their models.</p><p>City Lit does not support, control or accept responsibility for these tools. Students should use personal email addresses when signing up for any software and are advised to review the provider’s privacy policy and terms of use to understand how their data is collected, processed, stored, and shared.</p><p>We do not recommend inputting sensitive, confidential, or personal information into these tools unless you have reviewed the product’s terms and conditions and are confident that its privacy and security measures meet your requirements.</p><ul><li>Examples of sensitive information include:<ul><li>Personal information</li><li>Student information</li><li>Confidential information</li><li>Sensitive information</li><li>Information about other people without their consent</li></ul></li></ul><p>Please also refer to our <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/16569136276637-Students" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">City Lit policies</a></p>Web design and programmingWeb usability,Programmingconfigurable
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