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Product Designer

Demonstrate your proficiency in fundamental product design principles and practices.
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Product Designer Certification
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Certification requirements

Uxcel’s professional Product Designer Certification is awarded to individuals who successfully complete one timed exam.

Certification process

Our process is similar for all certification types.

1. Register

After you upgrade, you can start the exam at your convenience. It's recommended to complete the assessments in the first to ensure you're fully prepared for the certification.

2. Timed Exams

Once you start the exam, you'll have 2 hours and 2 attempts to complete each exam before your certification process resets. If you don’t pass the exam in the first 2 attempts, you’ll need to wait 30 days before you can retake it.

3. Congratulations

After you successfully pass the certification exam, you’ll receive your Certification.

What to expect during the exam

The Product Designer Certification is a 2-hour exam where you'll demonstrate your proficiency in core design principles and knowledge. Most candidates typically complete it in 45 minutes. This exam assesses your abilities to:

  • Mastery in applying user-centered design methodologies to create user-friendly interfaces.
  • Ability to organize and structure content to enhance user navigation and understanding.
  • Expertise in designing user interactions that are seamless and engaging.
  • Proficiency in designing interfaces that work effectively across various devices and screen sizes.
  • Experience in creating and maintaining design systems to ensure consistency across products.

Who is it for?

The Product Designer Uxcel Certification is ideal for aspiring and experienced product designers eager to validate and showcase their skills. Whether you’re a student beginning your design journey, a professional seeking career advancement, or transitioning from another field, this certification is for you. It demonstrates proficiency in key design areas, distinguishes you in a competitive job market, validates your expertise, and enhances your portfolio with a recognized credential. Essential for anyone serious about a career in product design, it provides a clear understanding of your capabilities, guides professional development, and opens new opportunities by showcasing your verified skills to potential employers.

Exam format

Here’s what to expect during your certification exam:
  • Online and unproctored
  • 80 questions
  • 2 hour time limit
  • 2 attempts to pass, after which there is a 30-day lockout period
  • 85% score or higher to pass

Accessibility accommodations

The Uxcel Team takes accessibility very seriously. If you need assistance, contact [email protected] and we’ll find a solution together.
“I just got hired with my new Uxcel UX Certification which allowed me to move abroad for a new work opportunity!”
Alhasan A.

Alhasan A.

Senior Product Designer | Uxcel Certified

FAQs

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  • Is a subscription required to access certification?

    Yes, Uxcel Certifications are currently only available to individual Pro subscribers and members of Teams subscriptions.

  • What is the allotted time to complete the timed certification exam?

    Each certification is timed at 120 minutes. We believe that this time limit can give you enough breathing room to thoroughly think and go through the questions to ensure you score the highest score possible.

  • What should be my expected time commitment for getting certified?

    You will have two attempts to complete your assessment, with no time restrictions between each attempt. We recommend taking at least 7 days to prepare for the certification exam. While you’ll have 2 hours to complete the exam, most users typically finish it in just under an hour.

  • How can I ensure that I'm ready for certification?

    To prepare for your certification, we recommend the following steps:

    - Complete the courses recommended for the certification you're pursuing
    - Take similar assessments to compare your skills to other designers at your level of expertise and seniority
    - Practice with sample questions and score yourself to gauge your readiness

    Once you've completed these tasks, you'll be well-prepared to obtain your certification and achieve the highest score possible.

  • How does Uxcel ensure validity and reliability during the certification process?

    Our design certification process is validated by thorough evidence of content validity. It's evaluated by a panel of external industry experts to ensure the certification content accurately reflects the necessary domains and competencies. We also measure and monitor the reliability of our certification exams using well-established metrics like split-half reliability and test-retest reliability. For practical exams, we monitor inter-rater reliability to guarantee consistent application of the grading rubric by all graders.
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