Professional Certificate in AI Fundamentals for UX

Live Online | University Accreditation | Industry-approved

Commencement Date: April 8th 2026

Deadline for applications: April 3rd 2026

AI is changing the future of design and the way we create. To build products that are truly useful, you need to understand how AI works and how to use it with confidence.

The Professional Certificate in AI Fundamentals for UX gives you that foundation. You’ll gain a clear, practical understanding of how AI works under the hood and how to apply it effectively in your research and design workflows.

AI is already influencing how we create, test and deliver user experiences. With the right skills, you’ll be able to harness its potential to design smarter, faster and more thoughtfully.
The future of UX will be shaped by designers who know how to work with AI. UXDI created this programme to make sure you’re one of them..

3 live online masterclasses / 1 evening per week for 3 weeks

Dates: April 8th – 15th & 22nd

From 18:00 to 20:30hrs

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Across three live masterclasses, you’ll learn:

• Core AI concepts
  Grasp the foundations of AI and how it works by learning the core concepts, from neural networks to tokens, context windows and LLMs.
• AI in practice
  See how AI is being applied across industries, its opportunities, limitations and ethical challenges.
• Prompting skills
  Discover how to structure clear, effective prompts that deliver faster, higher-quality outputs.
• AI for research
  Use AI to analyse data, extract insights, map journeys and create personas more efficiently.
• AI for design
  Enhance your workflow with AI, from generating UX copy to creating wireframes and prototypes.
• Practical exercises
  Apply your AI skills to real design and research tasks through hands-on practice.

Live, online masterclasses

Take part in interactive weekly sessions led by an industry expert in AI and design. Learn alongside peers, ask questions in real time and apply new skills straight away.

Duration

The Professional Certificate in AI Fundamentals runs over 3 weeks, with one evening session per week (18:00-20:30, Irish/UK time). That’s a total of 7.5 hours of focused, practical learning.

Hands-on learning

Learn by doing through practical exercises, prompting tasks and real-world AI applications.

Application:

Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment 

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Fees:

Design Skillnet subsidised government-funded rate*: €395

Full rate: €750

*Member rates apply to members of IDI, ICAD, IAPI, 100 Archive who are private sector or commercial semi-state organisations based in the Republic of Ireland.

Instalment plans can be discussed.

More information on Design Skillnet subsidies eligibility requirements. Please contact us directly at info@designskillnet.ie  to discuss your interest and membership options.

Do you have a question?

Do you have a question about the programme’s content?

Contact us at info@designskillnet.ie to book a call with a course advisor.

About UX Design Institute

The UX Design Institute is setting the gold standard in UX education across the globe. Formerly known as UX Training, they have trained thousands of digital professionals across the globe and helped them pursue successful careers in UX design. Their alumni now work as UX designers with some of the world’s leading companies; Google, Facebook, IBM, Aer Lingus, Accenture, Vodafone, Virgin, Dell, Three, WorkDay and many more.

Design Skillnet training focuses on helping designers and creatives in their careers and their businesses to up-skill their teams and attract and service clients in a rapidly changing commercial landscape.