The Professional Certificate in User Research is the industry’s most comprehensive course dedicated to user research in UX design. You’ll gain the skills, methods and confidence to uncover user insights that shape outstanding digital experiences, all while earning a globally recognised, university credit-rated qualification.
Delivered online and self-paced, the course offers the flexibility to study around your schedule, with monthly deadlines and structured submissions to help you stay on track. You'll also have access to 1:1 mentoring, career advice and community support throughout your learning journey.
Enrolment also gives you free access to our Certificate in AI Fundamentals for UX (valued at €750). This additional certificate ensures you stay future ready and ahead of the latest AI innovations in UX. You’ll learn how AI works, explore how leading companies are applying it and discover practical ways to integrate AI into your own UX process.
Created and validated by leading experts in UX research, the curriculum equips you to:
Plan, conduct, and analyse a full range of qualitative and quantitative research methods
Turn complex findings into clear, actionable insights
Confidently communicate results to stakeholders and teams
Build a polished, professional user research portfolio
This course is ideal for:
UX and product designers wanting to deepen their research skills
Career changers looking to specialise in a high-impact UX discipline
Researchers and analysts seeking a formal UX research qualification
Anyone aiming to influence design decisions with evidence and empathy
As a university credit-rated qualification, the certificate has:
Met the academic standards of UK higher education
Been reviewed and validated by UX research professionals
Helped students launch and grow careers in top tech companies
Master the research skills that make UX professionals indispensable and become the expert who turns curiosity into real impact.
| Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
| Course Category | User Researcher, Computers & IT (Information Technology) |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Professional Qualification |
| Course Duration | 4 Months |
| Course Time | Duration: 4 months | Commitment: 3 hours per week |
| Course Fee | 1950 |
| Entry Requirements | 1. Background You don’t need prior professional experience in UX or user research, though a background in design, psychology, marketing, or analytics can be advantageous. Our students come from a wide range of fields, including UX/UI design, product management, business analysis, and academic research, united by a passion for understanding and improving user experiences. 2. Commitment This is a university credit-rated course with rigorous standards. You will need to invest dedication and consistency. While our mentors, career advisors, and peer community will support you throughout, progressing through structured monthly deadlines and assignments ultimately depends on your own commitment. 3. English Language Proficiency All course materials, videos, readings, webinars, assignments, and communications, are delivered in English. You must be confident in both understanding and expressing yourself in English to fully engage with the course content and successfully complete assessments. |
| Career Path | Researcher |
| Course Code | PCUR |
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