Course overview
The curriculum of the King's UX & UI Product Design Career Accelerator is shaped by the Department of Digital Humanities within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities at King’s College London in collaboration with tech and employer partners like Creative Navy.
The 6 month, online programme focuses on:
- Teaching you the interpersonal and metacognitive skills required to effectively work with engineers within various contexts to create digital products and services that add value to customers’ lives.
- The project-based learning approach of this programme ensures that you apply your new capabilities in industry-backed projects attached to each of the three courses, as well as a final Employer Project, where you’ll work with your peers to solve a problem co-designed by an employer.
- Career coaching is an integral part of the Career Accelerator programmes. Coaches work with you in 1:1 sessions to identify and develop the employability traits and personal skills needed to thrive at every stage of your career.
Throughout this Career Accelerator, you’ll have the opportunity to engage on key topics related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in product design – such as prompt engineering, generative AI, user research, visual design and more.
A focus on live learning aims to help you navigate a fast-changing technological landscape so you can leverage AI effectively to stay ahead of your peers and excel in your product design career.
More information
If you would like more information on the course please download the brochure.
If you still have questions, you can book a call with an Enrolment Advisor from the King's Team at FourthRev.
What does this course cover?
Course 1: Understanding users
In the first course, you’ll acquire a wide range of the technical and interpersonal skills at the core of the UX design role – such as research methodologies, active listening, user recruitment techniques, analytical frameworks, empathy and more.
Course 2: Designing for user needs
This course focuses on the iterative processes involved in designing prototypes. You’ll learn how to create information architecture and user flows, as well as accessibility and testing processes.
Course 3: User-centered optimisation
This course teaches high-fidelity prototyping, and how user experience is shaped through visual design and UX writing. You’ll learn optimisation techniques, explore emerging trends, and focus on strategies for developing your UX career.
Course 4: Employer Project
This is your opportunity to work on a real-world business challenge while you collaborate with a team of peers, apply your newly acquired knowledge and network with industry employers.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) training
In each course, you’ll explore AI advancements and trends in weekly live sessions with your Course Facilitator. By the end, you’ll be a confident, AI-literate product designer who understands when and how to leverage AI technology to get the best results.
What will I achieve?
Upon successful completion of this online programme, you'll earn a certificate from King's College London.
To complement this, you’ll also have a portfolio of work that showcases industry-relevant projects and proves your skills and experience to employers.
Who is this for?
This programme is designed for individuals at various career stages. If you’re looking to start out in or transition into UX and UI product design, you’ll develop a strong foundation and benefit from career support. If you’ve got design experience, this programme will help to improve and solidify your UX, UI and product design knowledge so you can be an effective, hybrid product designer.
What is the teaching schedule?
Your six-month Career Accelerator starts after three weeks of Orientation, where you'll familiarise yourself with the digital campus, be introduced to your success team, connect with fellow learners, and plan your studies. You then progress through three courses and an Employer Project, where you'll build a portfolio of evidence to showcase your new skills and competencies.
Fees and discounts
£5,995 (including VAT).
Benefit from a £500 discount for one-off payments.
King's Alumni students qualify for 10% discount off the programme fee.
You can also speak to an Enrolment Advisor to discuss other available flexible payment plans. Get more information here.
Further information
This King's programme is developed and delivered in partnership with FourthRev.
FourthRev is an online education company that exists to unlock human potential through Reimagined Education. By working in close partnership with the world’s best universities, leading tech brands, and top companies, they create accelerated programmes that help the global workforce meet the challenges of the digital era.
To find out more about FourthRev and this Career Accelerator, please download the programme brochure.