Course Details

Specialist Diploma in User Experience and Digital Product Design

Overview

  • Course Date:

    19 Oct 2026 to 30 Sep 2027

  • Registration Period:

    1 Jun 2026 to 31 Aug 2026

  • Duration/Frequency:

    Every Tuesday & Thursday, 7:00PM - 10:00PM, with 1 asynchronous eLearning per week.

  • Mode of Training:

    Classroom

Class Schedule
Every Tuesday and Thursday
6pm – 7pm (Self-directed online learning)

7pm – 10pm (Face-to-face learning)

Please refer to the Academic Calendar.

Enquiries
For course specific details, please contact the course manager:

For other enquiries, please email to ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg

What You Will Learn

Design and innovate user-centred experiences and products for the digital economy!

As Singapore’s digital economy continues to grow, organisations are placing greater emphasis on creating seamless, engaging, and user-centred digital products.

Through this Specialist Diploma in User Experience and Digital Product Design, you will gain practical skills in UX research, UI design, digital product development, and user-centred problem-solving to meet the growing demand for product and experience designers. Through hands-on projects on real-world industry challenges, you will have the opportunity to build a professional portfolio and gain the expertise needed to design impactful digital products across mobile, web, and other digital interfaces.

Key Outcomes
  • Apply user-centred design principles to create intuitive and engaging digital experiences
  • Conduct user research and analyse user needs, behaviours, and pain points to inform design decisions
  • Create and test wireframes, interactive prototypes, and user interfaces for mobile apps, websites, and digital products
  • Develop visually appealing and functional UI designs that enhance usability and brand experience
  • Build foundational knowledge in product management, Scrum and Agile methodologies, and collaborative product development workflows
  • Communicate design concepts effectively and develop portfolio-ready projects through real-world industry applications

Designed For
Aspiring UX/UI designers or creative and digital professionals looking to advance your career in UX/UI, product design, digital innovation, and customer experience roles across technology, media, start-ups, and digital business sectors.

More Information

SD (UXUI)

This is a 1-year part-time course consisting of 2 Post-Diploma Certificates conducted over 2 semesters. Classes are held twice a week in the evening.

To provide you with a flexible and optimised learning experience, this course combines synchronous and asynchronous curated content with engaging Project-Based Learning. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers, participate in presentations, and gain a well-rounded learning experience.

To fully participate in this course, it is mandatory for you to have a laptop and smartphone. Other necessary software will be provided free-of-charge to meet software requirements, throughout the course's duration.

Post-Diploma CertificateKey Modules
PDC 1 - Post-Diploma Certificate in User Experience Design- User Experience Design
- User Experience Research
PDC 2 - Post-Diploma Certificate in Digital Product Design- Digital Product Design
- User Interface Design

Please click here for the Module Synopsis. 

Academic Progression and Pathways 

Singapore Management University

You may be eligible for credit exemption towards the following SMU Academy Industry Graduate Diploma (IGD) programme:

  • Industry Graduate Diploma in Data-Driven Customer and User Experience (CXUX) Management and Design
    • Agile Digital Product Management: Strategy to Launch
    • Crafting Modern UI/UX Design

Please click here for SMU Academy IGD details. 

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