The Certificate Working with Developers is a six-week, university credit-rated course designed to help UX professionals, designers and product teams better understand the technical landscape behind digital products. You’ll gain the confidence to speak the language of developers, make smarter design decisions and build more collaborative, productive working relationships.
Delivered online and self-paced, with live support and 1:1 mentoring, the course allows you to learn at your own pace while receiving expert guidance throughout.
Over six weeks, you’ll explore:
How the internet and web technologies work
Key concepts in software development and programming logic
Technical constraints and how they affect design decisions
How to collaborate more effectively with developers
Importantly, this course does not require any coding experience. Instead, it’s focused on helping you understand the principles, workflows and limitations behind the code, so you can design with greater clarity and purpose.
This course is ideal for:
UX and UI designers who want to improve collaboration with developers
Product managers who need a working knowledge of development processes
Designers and team members seeking to strengthen cross-functional communication
Anyone in digital product teams looking to boost technical fluency
As a university credit-rated qualification, the certificate:
Meets the academic standards of UK higher education
Equips you with practical, job-ready technical knowledge
Enhances your ability to design and communicate more effectively within product teams
Gain the insight and vocabulary to bridge design and development. Become the UX professional who understands the full picture.
| Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
| Course Category | UX Design, Computers & IT (Information Technology) |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Professional Qualification |
| Course Duration | 6 Weeks |
| Course Time | Duration: 6 weeks | Commitment: 3 hours per week |
| Course Fee | 750 |
| Entry Requirements | 1. Background No prior coding or software development experience is required. This course is perfect for UX/UI designers, product managers, developers transitioning into UX, or anyone looking to deepen their understanding of technical constraints and workflows. 2. Commitment This six‑week, credit‑rated programme is self‑paced and structured with live support and deliverables. You’ll need to set aside consistent time each week and stay engaged with lessons, mentorship sessions, and assignments. While our mentors and community will support you, progression depends on your personal dedication. 3. English Language Proficiency All instructional materials, videos, readings, webinars, assignments, and communications, are delivered in English. You must be confident in processing technical concepts in English and clearly articulating your thoughts in written assessments. |
| Career Path | Technologist/UX Designer |
| Course Code | WWD |
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