UI Design Micro-Certificates

NEW Program Offerings! Registration is open now for Fall 2025

Design the interfaces behind the experiences we use every day.

Our UI Design Micro-Certificates offer accessible, hands-on learning for anyone looking to expand their skills in user interface (UI) design. Each of short-format program brings together three focused courses completed over eight weeks, giving you practical experience with visual systems, interaction design, and creative tools used industry-wide.

UI design is about more than just aesthetics and apps. It’s how you can shape the way people interact with digital and physical systems on products like wearable devices, and emerging technologies like AR, voice, and gesture-based tools. From layout and motion to navigation and accessibility, UI designers help create experiences that feel clear, intuitive, and human.

Whether you're just starting or building on what you already know, our UI Design micro-certificates are a great way to deepen your design skills, make more intentional creative choices, and start creating interfaces that connect people to the things they use every day.

Learn more about each micro-certificate program in more detail below!

Choose from two programs:

CUIF 100 - UI Design Foundations Micro-Certificate

The UI Design Foundations Micro-Certificate offers a clear, practical introduction to user interface (UI) design for those with little to no prior experience. Students explore core visual design principles, user psychology, and the tools used to prototype intuitive, engaging experiences.

By the end, students will have the practical skills and confidence to design user-centered interfaces and take the first steps toward a career in UI design.

This program is delivered over eight weeks and includes a curated package of three courses:

CUIF 101 – UI Design Principles & Practice

CUIF 102 – Interactions & User Experience

CUIF 103 – Industry Tools & Prototyping

Learn more about each course here.

Schedule:	October 6 – December 6 Mondays & Wednesdays: 6:30pm – 9:30pm Saturdays: 9:00am – 12:00pm No classes on: October 13 and November 8
Delivery Method:	Online
Cost:	$3200

Good to Know:

Download your detailed materials list before your first class.
Upon successfully completing a micro-certificate, students will receive a digital micro-certificate through Accredible, a digital credentialing service. To opt-out of receiving a digital credential for CS programs and courses, please unsubscribe here.
Tuition support may be available - visit our Tuition Support page for details and eligibility.

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CUIF 110 - UI Visual Design Micro-Certificate

The UI Visual Design Micro-Certificate is designed for emerging and practicing designers, focusing on elevating digital work through content-driven, visually dynamic design. Students explore visual systems, interaction design and motion to create engaging experiences that communicate meaning and strengthen brand identity.

Ideal for those with foundational UI knowledge, this program helps deepen creative impact and strategic design skills.

This program is delivered over eight weeks and includes a curated package of three courses:

CUIF 111 – Content Design & Navigation

CUIF 112 – Motion for UI

CUIF 113 – Brand & Product Storytelling

Learn more about each course here.

Schedule:	October 7 - December 6 Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30pm – 9:30pm Saturdays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm No classes on: November 8 and November 11
Delivery Method:	On-Campus
Cost:	$3200

Good to Know:

Download your detailed materials list before your first class.
Upon successfully completing a micro-certificate, students will receive a digital micro-certificate through Accredible, a digital credentialing service. To opt-out of receiving a digital credential for CS programs and courses, please unsubscribe here.
Tuition support may be available - visit our Tuition Support page for details and eligibility.

Register Now

Meet Your Instructors

Marjolein Visser

Marjolein brings over 10 years' experience designing UI for B2B tech and enterprise software. She approaches her work with curiosity, always looking to understand the why. Her design toolkit includes research, strategy, and rapid UI prototyping that leads to practical, real-world solutions. She's coached teams and designed scalable experiences, always focused on long-term thinking, cross-team collaboration, and building a shared momentum with purpose.

Angela Karinn

With a degree in Communication Design from Emily Carr and over 15 years in digital experience, Angela has built an impressive portfolio of clients, including Google Fiber and McCain Foods. Much of her expertise was shaped during her time working in the United States, where she gained a broad perspective on the industry.

Guided by deep curiosity and a belief in the power of design, Angela approaches challenges by balancing business goals, user needs, technical realities, and creativity (not necessarily in that order). She is currently freelancing, teaching, and pursuing a Masters of Design in Strategy and Innovation.

FAQs

Check out the Program Handbook for complete details about the program.

Micro-Certificate Registration + Refund Policies

Registration Policy

We encourage you to register early as seats are limited. You must be at least 18 years old by the program start date.

If a seat is available, you can register online up to 2 business days before the program start date. If you are registering less than 2 business days before the program start date, please contact CS Registration during business hours. Our staff will assist you if there is a seat available.

NOTE: Before we can welcome you to your program, we need a bit of time to set up your account and system access. If you register for the program less than 2 business days before the program start date, access to your ECU email account, M365 or Moodle may be delayed. If you are attending an online course, your instructor will send a Zoom link to your personal email so you can join the first class.

Withdrawals + Refunds

Please submit an email request for course withdrawal or program switch no later than seven (7) calendar days before the course start date for a refund, less $150 administration fee.

View other CS policies.

What supplies do I need?

Download your detailed materials list before your first class.

Is there funding options available?

The StrongerBC future skills grant is for British Columbians aged 19 years or older – regardless of financial need – and covers up to $3,500 in eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions.

This grant is applicable to Continuing Studies micro-credentials listed each term on the FSG webpage.

Apply for the micro-certificate through FSG funding.

How will I be graded?

Courses are assessed as Pass or Fail, based on the completion of assignments, projects and participation in the course as set out in the course syllabus. You must pass all courses in the program to receive a digital credential for your micro-certificate. A passing grade is determined by meeting the learning outcomes, submitting all required coursework, and maintaining the minimum attendance requirement.

Upon successfully completing a micro-certificate, students will receive a digital micro-certificate through Accredible, a digital credentialing service. To opt-out of receiving a digital credential for CS programs and courses, please unsubscribe here.