UX Design

When will the course be available?

UX Design will be available in April 202I. In early Fall 2021, we will receive the first full-program cohort for the MicroMasters in UX Design and Evaluation.

How often is this course offered?

The UX Design course will be available year-round.

Which institution issues the verified certificate?

Certificates are issued by edX under the name of HECx and are delivered online through edx.org.

Do I need to be enrolled in the MicroMasters in UX design and Evaluation to be able to take this course?

No. This course is open to all on its own. It can be taken for audit or verified certification.

May I take this course even though I haven’t taken the one preceding it in the MicroMasters?

We strongly recommend learners take the Introduction (UXe01x.1) and UX Research (UXe01x.1) courses before any of the other courses. Then, learners are welcome to go through the courses in the order that best suits them.

Who is the MicroMasters program intended for?

The all the courses of the UX Design and Evaluation MicroMasters program are intended for those who have completed a bachelor’s degree or have a minimum of 2 years of work experience in a UX-related business environment. Recommended education or work experience in IT, engineering, design, business, BI, project management, psychology, cognitive sciences and statistics, or equivalent.

Do I need to complete the on-campus Master’s degree to get a job in UX?

No. The UX Design and Evaluation MicroMasters program will teach you enough to get at least an entry-level job in UX (depending on your own background), without having to complete the on-campus Master’s degree.

Does completion of this MicroMasters program guarantee admission to the HEC Montréal Master’s degree program?

No. The learner will need to complete the application process to HEC Montréal in order to be considered for M.Sc. in UX program. For more information visit: https://www.hec.ca/en/programs/masters/master-user-experience/index.html

Besides the seven UX Design and Evaluation MicroMasters program courses, are there any other requirements in order to be eligible for the HEC Montréal Master’s degree?

Yes. You need to be admitted to the Master’s program. The MicroMasters program certificate does not guarantee admission. The Learner will need to complete the application process to HEC Montréal.