Product Designer
Demonstrate your proficiency in fundamental product design principles and practices.
Overview
Study Guide
Exam Details
Certification requirements
Discover exactly what you need to demonstrate to earn your Uxcel Certification with confidence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FAQs
Is a subscription required to access certification?
Yes — Uxcel Certifications are available exclusively to Pro members and Teams plan users. An active subscription gives you access to the certification exams and all preparation materials.
How long do I have to complete the certification exam?
Each certification exam is timed at 120 minutes. This gives you ample time to carefully review each question and complete the exam at your own pace.
What is the total time commitment to get certified?
Most learners spend 7–10 days preparing. While the exam itself is 2 hours long, many users finish it in under an hour. You’ll have two attempts to pass, with no time restriction between attempts.
How can I make sure I’m ready for certification?
To prepare effectively, we recommend:
- Completing the recommended courses for your certification
- Practicing with related assessments
- Reviewing sample questions to test your understanding
These steps will help build confidence and increase your chances of passing on the first try.
- Completing the recommended courses for your certification
- Practicing with related assessments
- Reviewing sample questions to test your understanding
These steps will help build confidence and increase your chances of passing on the first try.
How does Uxcel ensure the certification is reliable and credible?
Our certification exams are rigorously developed and reviewed by external industry experts to ensure content validity. We apply established psychometric standards—including split-half reliability, test-retest reliability, and inter-rater reliability—to ensure fairness, accuracy, and consistency across every exam.