UI/UX Design Course
Worried you’re falling behind in today’s competitive job market? Stay ahead with a UI/UX course and learn to design user-friendly, impactful digital experiences employers value in today’s digital landscape.
Pay little or no cash with subsidies
Trusted by 40,000+ learners
Online Classes
Via Zoom
7 Lessons
3 hours each session
Certification
Gain a professional certification
Beginner Friendly
No prior background needed
Learn UI / UX Design with Vertical Institute
Who is This Course For
All Professionals
Enhance your design skills with new tools and AI to create user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces.
Aspiring UI/UX Designers
Learn industry-leading techniques and build a rewarding career in UX/UI design with no prior experience.
Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Improve your website or apps user experience to attract more customers and drive brand loyalty.
Students and Lifelong Learners
Whether you’re a student or a lifelong learner, acquire a valuable skill set that is crucial in today’s digital world.
Skills You Will Learn
Course Fee & Government Subsidies
Pay even less or 0 cash with government subsidies
Singapore Citizens
(40 years and above)
Singapore Citizens
(Below 40 years) and PR
Use up to $1,000 SkillsFuture Credits
Use up to $500 SkillsFuture Credits
Have questions? Read FAQs or Contact Us.
UI / UX Design Course Details
User Research & Design Thinking
Uncover customer insights and create user profiles, enabling you to develop practical ideas that solve real problems.
Wireframes & Prototyping
Create early designs with simple tools, testing and refining ideas easily before final steps.
Usability Testing
Test designs with users to see what works, refining them with feedback to ensure success.
Learn From the Best in the Industry
Kamal
Lead UX - FWD
Past projects: FWD, Standard Chartered Bank, GoBear
Yeeling
Co-Founder - Hause Collective
Past projects: Wunderman, BBDO, Facebook, Starbucks
Zack
User Experience Manager - Rakuten Viki
Past projects: UOB Digital Bank, Shopback
How We Make Learning Different
Beginner-Friendly
Expert-Led Learning
Hands-On Training
Out of Class Support
Lifetime Resource Access
Career Support
Earn a Certification in UI/UX Design
You will be awarded a UI/UX Design certification recognised by employers in Singapore that can be used to demonstrate skills to employers and network.
Career Support & Alumni Benefits
After mastering in-demand skills with Vertical Institute, we provide you with additional support to steer you towards career success. Through our partnership with e2i (Employment and Employability Institute), you'll receive tailored career guidance to navigate your next steps. Plus, gain exclusive access to networking events and workshops led by industry experts, designed to boost your professional journey.
Recommended By Over 40,000 Alumni
January Aung
UI/UX Design Course Alumni
Recently completed this awesome UX design course at Vertical Institute. Big thanks to my instructor for making the whole experience so engaging and insightful. Time to start building up my portfolio with this new knowledge!
Wei Ping Tong
UI/UX Design Course Alumni
This experience has reinforced my passion for creating intuitive, user-friendly designs and has equipped me with the tools to keep improving. Can't wait to apply what I've learned in real-world scenarios! Thank you, Vertical Institute, for this transformative experience!
Sruthi Madhusudanan
UI/UX Design Course Alumni
This course has been an absolute game-changer for me, igniting my passion for user-centric design like never before. I can't wait to apply all that I've learned to create impactful and innovative designs. Thank you, Vertical Institute, and thank you for an amazing learning experience!
Upcoming UI / UX Design Course Schedules
Choose from our flexible course schedules outside working hours. We have timeslots available on weekday evenings or weekends.
UX Design Course FAQs
What is UX Design?
– International Business Times, 15 June 2022
Ever found checking out your online shopping cart a pleasant and smooth process? Or perhaps you enjoy scrolling through Instagram because of how aesthetic, interactive, and easy-to-use their interface is. This is all attributed to the work of UX designers.
User Experience design is the essential process of designing digital products with the sole purpose of providing end-users with a meaningful experience. It covers all aspects including research, design, usability, accessibility, function, and branding.
Although UX design is a relatively new field, it is gaining popularity because the market has become increasingly customer-oriented. This is why the demand for UX designers has seen rapid growth as well.
Are there course fee subsidies available?
The IBF Standards Training Scheme (“IBF-STS”) provides funding for training and assessment programmes accredited under the Skills Framework for Financial Services.
For our training programmes that are IBF-accredited, eligible Singaporeans & PRs may receive funding support under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS), subjected to all eligibility criteria being met.
For more information on the funding support, please visit: https://www.ibf.org.sg/home/for-individuals/skills-and-jobs-development/training-support/IBF-STS
Can I use SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the remaining course fee after funding?
To check your SkillsFuture credit balance, please follow these steps:
- Go to https://myskillsfuture.gov.sg
- Click on ‘Submit SkillsFuture Credit Claims’
- Login with your SingPass
- Click on the arrow (>) at the top right hand corner. You will be able to see a drop-down list of your Available SkillsFuture Credits.
After you have registered for a course, a VI representative will reach out to guide you with the SkillsFuture Credits
*Please note that our courses are not eligible for “Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support)’. You will only be able to use available credits from ‘SkillsFuture Credit’ and ‘One-off SkillsFuture Credit Top-Up’.
Can NTUC Union members use UTAP to offset the remaining course fee after funding?
Yes, all our courses are eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) Funding. NTUC Union members can use UTAP to offset 50% of unfunded course fees (capped at $500 per year).
This claim must be done after completion of the course. Please refer to the UTAP FAQ for more information.
Can I use SkillsFuture Credits and UTAP at the same time?
For illustration purposes only:
Am I eligible for IBF funding support?
To be eligible, you’ll have to meet the following prerequisites.
For Self-Sponsored:
All Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) that are physically based in Singapore and successfully complete the course will be eligible.
- Be a Singaporean Citizen or PR based in Singapore
- Minimum of 75% attendance (this means that you must attend at least 6 out of 7 lessons)
- Pass the final assessment
Any balance course fees can be offset using your SkillsFuture Credits & NTUC UTAP funding.
For Company-Sponsored:
- Be from Financial Institutions that are regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) (either licensed / exempted from licensing) or Fintech companies that are registered with the Singapore Fintech Association.
- Be a Singaporean Citizen or PR physically based in Singapore
- Minimum of 75% attendance (this means that you must attend at least 6 out of 7 lessons)
- Pass the final assessment
Are there instalment plans available?
Email: contact@verticalinstitute.com
Phone: 6950 7023
Is there a UX Design certificate granted at the end of the course?
Our programmes are well-regarded by top companies, who contribute to our curriculum and use our courses to train their own teams.
What is the difference between UX design, UI design, and UI/UX design?
If a product would be a human body, the code represents the skeleton that gives it structure. The UX design represents the organs that supports life functions, while the UI design represents the cosmetics of the body.
The correct umbrella term is simply UX design which refers to both UX and UI components.
What is Figma?
What is Miro?
What softwares do I need to download?
You will need to have your own personal laptop/PC to attend the course.
These are all web-based and no installation is required.
What if I cannot attend a class?
Your attendance is only counted if you attend a makeup class.
Why are UX design skills relevant today?
With a huge shortage of tech talent in Singapore, UX design skills are not only highly sought after by top employers, but also by any business that has an online presence. Besides excellent career prospects and opportunities, UX design is an exciting field with plenty of room to exercise your creative and analytical skills.
The synergy between creativity and logic in UX design allows you to develop both soft and hard skills from critical thinking to coding and prototyping.
Break into the UX industry with the beginner-friendly UX Design Course by Vertical Institute. The course allocates 3-4 instructional team members per class to ensure dedicated peer and mentor support for your UX Design journey. You will graduate with an IBF-accredited UX certification, as well as a polished, portfolio-ready project to showcase your arsenal of UX design skills.
What are the other in-demand courses at Vertical Institute?
- Data Analytics Course
- Cybersecurity Course
- Digital Marketing Course
- Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Course
- Advanced Data Analytics Course
With these resources, students have the opportunity to cultivate their tech skills and set a strong foundation for a successful career in the ever-evolving technology industry. Singaporeans and PRs are eligible for government course subsidies at Vertical Institute.
What are Vertical Institute's Refund Policy and Withdrawal Policy?
Refund Policy: The initial $100 deposit and any course fees paid are strictly non-refundable. The only event in which we will refund your $100 deposit is if you are using SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the remaining course fees after funding support.
Withdrawal Policy: If you drop out of a course halfway / fail to meet the minimum attendance requirements / fail to submit and pass the assessment, IBF will not subsidise your course fees, and you will be liable for the full course fee amount. Vertical Institute reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the trainee if he/she did not fulfil the eligibility criteria.
Are there any minimum requirements to enrol in the course?
- Be aged 21 and above
- Possess basic computer literacy (equivalent to Level 2)
- Hold a minimum of one of the following academic qualifications:
- GCE “N”, “O” or “A” Level
- NITEC
- Diploma or higher
- Have at least 2 years of working experience
- Demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to or higher than any of the following:
- Pass in GCE “N” or “O” Level English
- WPLN Level 5
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT score between 46–59
If you are unsure about your eligibility, feel free to reach out to our team for a quick assessment.
What is the Attendance requirement for Vertical Institute’s courses?
To meet SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) attendance requirements, you must attend at least 75% of the course. This is equivalent to completing at least 6 out of 7 lessons in Vertical Institute’s courses.
What are the Course Completion requirements for Vertical Institute's courses?
To meet SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) course completion requirements, you must achieve at least 75% attendance and receive a ‘Competent’ grade in all required assessments/examinations, or submit any capstone project work (if any) stated in the course requirements.
Additionally, participants must complete course feedback surveys and meet any specific course requirements, such as those for WSQ qualifications.
UI/UX Design Course
Method: Online classes via Zoom
Duration: 7 Lessons, 3 hours each
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UI / UX Design Course Curriculum
Master the fundamentals of UX Design through our comprehensive and hands-on curriculum.
Pre-Work
As a VI student, you will be given access to online learning materials in our e-learning portal.
To get you ready for learning, this essential pre-work will familiarise you with the basics of the key concepts and tools we will be using throughout the course.
Although you will learn these topics remotely before you arrive in class, you won’t be far away from the resources of the VI community. Make use of our Telegram channel to leverage connections with students, alumni, instructors and experts. At the end of your pre-work, you’ll be ready for the fast pace on campus!
After the course, you can choose to participate in follow-up sessions with your instructor, either in a group and/or individually, included as part of the course fee.
Module 1: Introduction to User Experience Design
- Getting acquainted with the course and expectations
- Discuss the discipline of UX design and the design process
- Introduction to the ecosystem of UX Design; including Information Architecture (IA), User Interface (UI) Design, Interaction Design (IxD) and the differences
- Introduction to Design Thinking, Product Management systems and tools, and Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- User Research [Part 1]
○ Importance of human-centered research and its comparison with market research
○ Different research methodologies
○ Tips & Techniques
○ Research Planning guides for conducting User Research
Activity:
- Capstone Project Brainstorming
○ Defining problem statements, user goals, performing preliminary background research
Module 2: User Research & Design Thinking Ideation
- User Research [Part 2]
- Analysing research in UX design to formulate insights and find opportunities
- Use “How might we…” statements to shift from identifying problems to ideating solutions
- Creating User Personas and examples
- Common UX Ideation Methodologies
○ Four Types of UX Mapping
○ Storyboarding
○ User Stories - User Stories, Themes, Epics & Features
- Feature Prioritisation Methods
○ HiPPo Method
○ Iron Triangle Method
○ MoSCoW Method
○ Simplified Numerical Method - User Flows
Activity:
- Define Problem Statements, Assumptions & Hypothesis
- Creating User Personas with UXPressia
- Creating, Prioritise & Grouping User Stories
- Ideation: Crazy 8’s
Module 3: Information Architecture
- Introduction to Information Architecture (IA)
- Understanding the importance of IA and process
- The Library Example
- Card Sorting and Creating User Flows
Activity:
- Card Sorting using Trello
- Creating sitemap / user-flow based on card sorting
- Assignment 1
Module 4: Wireframes & Prototyping
Tutorials:
- Introduction to Wireframes and Prototyping
- Interaction Design Principles
- Levels of Prototyping
○ Low-fidelity
○ Mid-fidelity
○ High-fidelity
- Overview of the different prototyping tools
- Why and What is Figma?
- Using Figma for digital prototyping
- Use Figma’s Built-in AI Tools to enhance digital prototyping processes
- Integrate OpenAI for brainstorming ideas and wireframe iterations
Activity:
- Pen/Pencil & Paper Sketching Wireframes (based on previous sitemap/flow)
- Mid-Fidelity Prototype using Figma (based on previous paper wireframes)
- Assignment 2
Module 5: Visual Design
- Introduction to Visual Design / UI Design
- Learn how visual design impacts the user experience
- Identify key visual elements for improving a layout
- Apply visual design tools such as typography, color, imagery to wireframes and prototypes
- Visual Design Ideation
- General Guidelines and Principles For Visual Design
- Dieter Rams’ 10 Principles of Good Design
- Mobile App Design Considerations
Activity:
- Recreate / Replicate an existing financial app design using Figma
Module 6: Usability Testing
- Introduction to Usability Testing
- Methods of Usability Testing
- Practice planning and conducting a detailed usability test
- Practice analysing test findings and generating a usability report
Activity:
- Perform a Usability Testing in class
Module 7: Capstone Project & Portfolio Building
- Understanding portfolios and their purpose in the industry
- Building a UX Case Study to support your portfolio
- A Career In UX
- Capstone Project Discussions
The Capstone Project
Participants will be required to execute the UX design process from end to end, addressing a real-world problem by designing a new digital business product or redesigning an existing one.
This individual open-book capstone project will culminate your learning by applying the new tools and concepts learnt to create a portfolio project that includes:
- Human-centered user research and personas
- Good information architecture, user flows, and navigation
- Wireframing and prototyping with clear annotation
- A portfolio-ready design prototype with walkthrough
View our alumni portfolio projects.
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Discuss your career goals
Decide which course is the best for you
Understanding the government subsidies
Other ways to reach us
Other ways to reach us
Upcoming UI / UX Design Course Schedules
Choose from our flexible course schedules outside working hours. We have timeslots available on weekday evenings or weekends.