Higher Certificate Course
UI/UX Design
Shape the future of digital interaction. In this intensive one-year programme, you'll master the tools, thinking, and techniques behind exceptional UI/UX design — from research and wireframing to design systems, advanced prototyping, and live client projects.
What you'll learn?
UI/UX Design
Duration
1 year
Next course
16 February 2026 – 15 February 2027
Price, starting from
Crafting Interfaces, Creating Impact
You'll master the tools, thinking and craft behind interfaces that don't just look good — they feel right. UI/UX design shapes how we book flights, shop online, play games and connect with communities. As digital experiences grow across every industry, the demand for skilled designers has never been higher. This course prepares you for that future — with conceptual depth, technical mastery, and real-world professional practice.
Note: Upon completion of this course you will be awarded the Higher Certificate in Web Publishing and Interactive Media, NQF-level 5 (SAQA ID 88182, HEQSF-aligned, H/PR432/E003CAN, 152 Credits).
Important Questions
Curriculum Overview
Year overview
Module 1, Weeks 1–8
User Experience Design
Focus: Foundational Research, Strategy, Information Architecture (IA).
Key Outcomes: UX Strategy Brief, Comprehensive Research Synthesis.
Module 2, Weeks 8–14
AI & Critical Thinking for Designers
Focus: Ethical AI, Prompt Engineering, Algorithmic Bias, AI Workflow Integration.
Key Outcomes: AI-Augmented Project Design and Critique.
Module 3, Weeks 15–21
UI Design & Design Systems
Focus: Design Systems, Design Tokens, Visual Hierarchy, WCAG 2.2 Compliance.
Key Outcomes: Full-Scale Design System Documentation and Library.
Module 4, Weeks 22–26
Prototyping & Interaction Design
Focus: Advanced Figma Variables, Conditional Logic, Usability Testing Scripting and Synthesis.
Key Outcomes: High-Fidelity, Data-Driven Interactive Prototype.
Module 5, Weeks 27–31
Professional Practice
Focus: Agile/Scrum, Client Management, Data-Driven Strategy, Scope Management.
Key Outcomes: Live Client Project Delivery, Formal Design Review.
Module 6, Weeks 32–38
Portfolio & Industry Showcase
Focus: Branding, Case Study Mastery, CV/LinkedIn Optimisation, Mock Interviews.
Key Outcomes: Final Online Portfolio Showcase and Career Launch.
What Next?
01 Visit our Open Day
Visit our campus and meet us in person.
02 Apply online
Start your application process on our website.
03 Submit with your portfolio
Upload the required application files, and any portfolio of work demonstrating your passion for design or digital creation.
04 We can't wait to meet you
We will schedule an interview to discuss your ambitions and advise on your acceptance.
Advantages of Studying ADA
We enjoy national and international industry accreditation, so you can take your credits anywhere with you.
An international network of students and lecturers keeps our finger on the pulse of global trends.
All of our lecturers are industry working professionals, keeping our students at the forefront of techniques and technologies in the digital industry.
Project based learning techniques: The environment we create on campus gives you the chance to experience what it is to work in an agency — making you ready for the working environment from day ONE.
Our campus is in the heart of Cape Town. The creative energy drives our classes, which remain firmly rooted in international best practices — preparing our students for a future-proof career anywhere in the world.
Entry Requirements
All our higher certificate courses are NQF level 5. To receive the qualification you will need a matric certificate or the equivalent thereof (NQF level 4).
Due to the intensive nature of the course, we require a demonstrated interest in the creative and technical fields.
Fees & Funding
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