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UX & UI Product Design Career Accelerator

Become the AI-fluent, research-led UX/UI product designer

Become the product designer employers want: someone who blends UX craft, research and AI fluency. Build it on real business challenges at companies like Figma, and leave with a job-ready portfolio that helps you land a meaningful role.

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6 Months, fully online

1:1 career coaching

12-15 hrs/week*

*Excludes live sessions, coaching and time with Success Team

Career Milestone Guarantee: Includes up to 12 months of 1:1 coaching—extended free if needed—until you reach your milestone.*

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Build a portfolio that gets you hired

Design briefs, UX research tasks and a live brief from a real company – all work you can show in interviews

Career coaching toward your next role

CV reviews, interview prep and career planning from experienced career coaches.

Certificate from King's College London

Elevate your CV with a trusted credential – from a university ranked 31st globally and top 5 in the UK.1

Experience career advancement, faster

88%

achieved their career goal within 6 months of completing the Career Accelerator.*

£61k

estimated annual pay for a product manager in the UK.**

31%

is the average salary increase reported since completing a Career Accelerator.*

*Based on results from The FourthRev Completers’ Survey
** Glassdoor (2026).

AI is changing UX/UI product design.
Here's what that actually means for your career.

If you've been researching a move into UX/UI design, you've probably seen the noise: AI is replacing designers and roles are disappearing. The data says otherwise: the market is stabilising.1 Here's what that looks like in practice:

Demand is holding

82%

of design leaders say their organisation's need for designers has stayed the same or grown, with nearly half saying it's increased 2

What's being asked of designers has changed

“Adaptability, strategy and discernment are the skills that will serve designers best going forward.” 1

The takeaway is simple: craft alone no longer sets you apart. What does is judgement: understanding real user needs, working under ambiguity, and shaping what gets built, not just how it looks.

This programme is built around developing exactly that – design craft, research and product thinking, together.

1 Nielsen Norman Group, State of UX 2026   
2 Figma, The Demand for Design Hiring in 2026

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Who is this programme for?

 
Aspiring UX/UI pros

Kickstart your career in UX/UI product design with practical skills, real projects and a credential employers respect.

"When I look at the obstacles back when I was trying to make a decision, they seem so small. This definitely paid off."

Klaudia Skiba

Klaudia Skiba
Launched her career as a product designer

Hired at

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Career changers

Transition into a more meaningful, creative career with the structure, support and proof you need to make the move.

"I was able to land something within four months of starting the course. I'm now working at a separate healthcare company in their marketing department, but as a UX designer."

Aman Birdi

Aman Birdi
Architecture grad to UX designer

Hired at

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Career advancers

Deepen your UX/UI expertise, strengthen your portfolio and build the credibility to take the next step.

"With the progress I've made in my career over the last six months, in terms of the added responsibility and the ability to actually work properly in this industry, I think it's going to pay for itself."

Siobhán Stevenson

Siobhán Stevenson
Software engineer to UX designer

Hired at

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Existing UX/UI designers

Solidify your foundations, sharpen your practice and accelerate the career you've already started.

"I wanted something that I had faith in, provided techniques I could use in my job, and provided such a solid foundation in UX that I know I can stay in it forever."

Holly Elms

Holly Elms
Midweight UX designer to Senior Ecommerce UX/UI Designer

Promoted at

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Still not sure if this programme is right for you? The fastest way to get your answer is to speak to one of our Enrolment Advisors.

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THE CAREER ACCELERATOR DIFFERENCE

Why choose a Career Accelerator

Not a bootcamp. Not a degree. It's a Career Accelerator: a six-month structured, intensive programme built around one goal: making you the AI-fluent, research-led product designer employers need, faster.

You develop as a complete design professional – not just technical craft, but user research, AI-integrated workflows and the confidence to carry it all into a business – backed by King's and dedicated career coaching.

Build a standout portfolio that proves what you can do

A strong portfolio is a big reason UX/UI designers get hired, so it sits at the heart of the programme. Master the design process, then prove it on an Employer Project with a partner like Figma or Dropbox – leaving with a job-ready portfolio.

Build the complete product design skillset

Develop the full craft – research, design, prototyping, testing and optimisation – with AI integrated throughout. You leave a complete, current product designer with the judgement and creative eye employers value, not just someone who can use the tools.

Learn from King's academics and industry leaders

The curriculum is designed and delivered by King's College London academics alongside practising design leaders. You get the rigour of a world-renowned university paired with the commercial relevance of people doing the job today.

Supported every step of the way: 12 months of 1:1 career coaching

Work 1:1 with a Career Coach for up to 12 months toward a milestone you agree together, while a dedicated Success Manager keeps you on track with regular check-ins and a study plan built around your life.

Graduates of Career Accelerators have been employed at:

Design superior products and experiences with industry-aligned training and support

This programme is meticulously designed with input from leading industry experts to ensure you develop the most relevant and up-to-date skills.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Course 1

Understanding users

Course 2

Designing for user needs

Course 3

User-centred optimisation

Course 4

Employer Project

Integrated AI training

Explore the latest advancements in AI and their impact on product design in weekly live sessions. You’ll cover relevant AI-focused topics such as AI for productivity, user research, UI design and the product development process.

Course 1: Understanding users

Explore the importance of Product Design in organisational strategy, frame problem statements through product discovery, conduct effective user research, and create data-driven user journey maps. In addition to these foundational technical skills, acquire a number of human skills that are at the core of UX and product design, including empathy, active listening, collaboration, and observation. Learn communication skills and present findings to stakeholders.

Course 2: Designing for user needs

Create wireframes and prototypes using tools like Figma, exploring the iterative process and design principles that shape their creation. Learn how product designers collaborate within Agile teams to discover, visualise, test, and refine ideas, weaving them into user-centred designs.

Course 3: User-centred optimisation

Create high-fidelity UI designs and prototypes in Figma – backed by usability testing, accessibility standards and visual design skills – that wow users. Learn further product design optimisation techniques leveraging data and user feedback, prepare proper design-to-development handoffs and build a high-impact product design portfolio.

Course 4: Employer Project

As a key component of your learning journey, the Employer Project brings together all the skills you've gained from the first three project-based courses. This project is designed in collaboration with our industry partners to give you first-hand experience in addressing real-world product design challenges using the knowledge and skills you've learned.

During these six weeks, every deliverable, every decision you make, mirrors the professional environment, accelerating your practical skills and portfolio development.

You’ll present your work in industry-aligned formats with feedback from employer partners and industry experts in an experience comparable to being on the job.

View detailed course outlines in the programme brochure.

Featuring content, live sessions and real-world projects from industry leaders*

*Industry partners are subject to change

Career Milestone Guarantee

Get outcomes—not just a course

Start with your coach in Week 1 and work with them for a full year from programme start. If you haven't hit your agreed milestone by Month 12, we’ll extend coaching for 6 more months, at no extra cost.*

12 months of 1:1 coaching

Work one-to-one with an expert career coach to upgrade your confidence, judgment, communication, and execution. They’ll help you:

  • Think clearly when the stakes are high
  • Craft narratives that influence stakeholders
  • Showcase proof of your skills through projects and case studies
  • Build a system that keeps working—long after Month 12

Career Milestone Guarantee

If you don’t hit your career goal within 12 months, we’ll keep working with you—extending coaching for 6 months, for free. Your milestone could be:

  • Securing a new role
  • Earning a promotion or pay raise
  • Landing paid consulting work
  • Another agreed outcome that matters to you

“I'm going to be honest: at first, I thought coaching was just an addition to the course. The truth is, I've got the confidence now, and I wasn’t half as confident after 4 years of university. Having that confidence and trust in myself is my greatest achievement from the course.”

Klaudia Skiba | Lead UX Designer

Changed careers after studying marketing

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Build a standout portfolio that helps you land the role

Differentiation is more important than ever. Fill the gap for high-quality designers that hiring managers can’t find in the applications they receive from bootcamps and other sources.

Grab the attention of hiring managers

Display UX and UI design skills that hiring managers value – more than just “creating pretty things”.

Prove the quality of your experience

Work on a series of practical projects to build a rigorous portfolio featuring strong clients.

Practice on-the-job so you can land the job

Build relevant experience in a final, 6-week Employer Project set by a real-world company.

“The Employer Project is a real life application of design practices – it’s the learner’s chance to do some real work and to get their hands dirty...it will be precisely something employers are looking for."

Dennis Lenard

CEO of Creative Navy

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The experts behind your UX/ UI curriculum

Engage with content developed by seasoned academics and professionals with extensive experience of the UX and UI product design industry. Benefit from their insights embedded in course material, access mentorship opportunities and get direct access to a facilitator for personalised feedback.

King’s College London

Dr Mark Hedges

Head of the Department of Digital Humanities at King’s College London

Programme Coordinator

Professor Joanna Zylinska

Professor of Media Philosophy & Critical Digital Practice, Department of Digital Humanities at King's College London

Programme Coordinator

Industry experts

Justin Hrabec

Subject Lead, King’s UX & UI Product Design Career Accelerator

Kevin Auyeung

Senior Product Designer, Toyota Connected Europe

Dennis Lenard

CEO, Creative Navy

Kate Parker

Director of Product Design & Research, LiveScore Group

Anna Fantham

Senior UX Designer, Cancer Research UK (ex-ASOS)

Judit Mora

Product Design Expert and Course Facilitator

Justin Hrabec

Subject Lead, King’s UX & UI Product Design Career Accelerator

Kevin Auyeung

Senior Product Designer, Toyota Connected Europe

Dennis Lenard

CEO, Creative Navy

Kate Parker

Director of Product Design & Research, LiveScore Group

Anna Fantham

Senior UX Designer, Cancer Research UK (ex-ASOS)

Judit Mora

Product Design Expert and Course Facilitator

Justin Hrabec

Subject Lead, King’s UX & UI Product Design Career Accelerator

Kevin Auyeung

Senior Product Designer, Toyota Connected Europe

Dennis Lenard

CEO, Creative Navy

Kate Parker

Director of Product Design & Research, LiveScore Group

Anna Fantham

Senior UX Designer, Cancer Research UK (ex-ASOS)

Judit Mora

Product Design Expert and Course Facilitator

Justin Hrabec

Subject Lead, King’s UX & UI Product Design Career Accelerator

Kevin Auyeung

Senior Product Designer, Toyota Connected Europe

Dennis Lenard

CEO, Creative Navy

Kate Parker

Director of Product Design & Research, LiveScore Group

Anna Fantham

Senior UX Designer, Cancer Research UK (ex-ASOS)

Judit Mora

Product Design Expert and Course Facilitator

Justin Hrabec

Subject Lead, King’s UX & UI Product Design Career Accelerator

Kevin Auyeung

Senior Product Designer, Toyota Connected Europe

Dennis Lenard

CEO, Creative Navy

Kate Parker

Director of Product Design & Research, LiveScore Group

Anna Fantham

Senior UX Designer, Cancer Research UK (ex-ASOS)

Judit Mora

Product Design Expert and Course Facilitator

Justin Hrabec

Subject Lead, King’s UX & UI Product Design Career Accelerator

Kevin Auyeung

Senior Product Designer, Toyota Connected Europe

Dennis Lenard

CEO, Creative Navy

Kate Parker

Director of Product Design & Research, LiveScore Group

Anna Fantham

Senior UX Designer, Cancer Research UK (ex-ASOS)

Judit Mora

Product Design Expert and Course Facilitator

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Learn AI’s place in product design

In live, weekly sessions, your Facilitator offers practical advice for AI-related topics like:

AI for productivity
Including generative AI, prompt engineering and automation

Research & analysis
AI-powered user insights and behavioral data analysis

Designing with AI
AI-assisted visual design and intelligent prototyping tools

Future of product
Evolving processes like AI-driven workflows and adaptive design systems

AI is here to help you, not replace you

UX is a human-centric field that relies just as much on emotional intelligence as it does on tech, data and analytics. AI tools can’t fully replace human product designers.

Embrace AI for product design

Stay ahead of evolving trends with live AI training in weekly sessions with facilitators – exploring the key areas of AI impact in UX, UI and product design.

Develop a top-priority skill

No matter the product you’re building, an intuitive user experience matters. That’s why it’s one of the top skill priorities for businesses.2

Be more than your tech

Learn to design (and think) with focus and intention, as only a human can. The right approach for the problem will always find a superior solution.

Feel supported, always

Adapting at pace isn’t easy. Your support team of coaches, success managers and tutors ensures you feel equally challenged and motivated.

“The one thing (AI) isn’t really able to provide is that human empathy and interaction, which is quite crucial for UX because you’re thinking about how your user is going to feel or how you want their actual overall experience to be when using a product, app or website. I’m quite confident in saying that I don’t think AI is going to take over anytime soon.”

Aman Birdi

Career Accelerator Alumna
Architecture to UX Design

Tools you’ll be exposed to

Figma is used throughout the programme, but you’ll be encouraged to apply universal design principles to a range of industry tools.

“This course isn’t teaching book smartness, it’s guiding you through the theory, logic, challenges and implementation of UX. It’s a springboard for a great career focused on user centricity and outcomes.”

Kate Parker

Director of Product Design & Research
Industry Expert in this Career Accelerator

Meet some members of our Support Team:

  1. Success Manager

    Kat Baker
    Success Team Manager

  2. Coach

    Clare Bartlett
    Career Coach Manager

  3. Coach

    Maiyo Febi
    Career Coach

  4. Success Manager

    Joy du Plessis
    Student Success Manager

  5. Success Manager

    Kazi Jonas
    Student Success Manager

  6. Success Manager

    Abi Harris
    Lead Success Manager

  7. Coach

    Elizabeth Houghton
    Career Coach

  8. Success Manager

    Luke Calver
    Lead Success Manager

  9. Coach

    Fred Bakker
    Career Coach

  10. Coach

    Jess Annison
    Career Coach

Earn a certificate that means something

This is not an open-enrolment, low-commitment course that just ticks off a list of required skills. It’s a Career Accelerator.

You’ll learn design thinking, not just how to use design tools. You’ll dive into the nature of UX problems, not just attempt to solve them blindly.
You’ll learn more than nuts and bolts – you’ll learn how to put it all together.

And that’s why you’ll be awarded an official certificate from a top 5 ranked university in the UK: King’s College London.4

Proof of deeper learning

Programmes need to meet certain standards to result in a King’s certificate.

Respected by hiring managers

Get noticed in the job market with a certificate from a recognisable institution.

Stands out for longer

Add the King’s brand to your CV to extend your relevance far into the future.

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Frequently asked questions

The programme runs for 6 months and is fully online.

Plan for 15–20 hours per week, part-time.

Yes. You'll study online and get support through scheduled sessions and guided project work.

Yes. You'll get 1:1 career coaching to help you set a goal, build your portfolio, and prepare for UX/UI roles.

It includes up to 12 months of 1:1 coaching from programme start. If you haven't reached your agreed milestone by Month 12, coaching can be extended for 6 more months at no extra cost (subject to Ts&Cs).

You'll complete hands-on projects designed to help you build a credible UX/UI portfolio, including an Employer Project.

Figma is used throughout the programme, alongside universal design principles you can apply across industry tools.

Yes. You'll cover practical AI topics in weekly live sessions, including AI for productivity, research, UI design and product workflows.

It's designed for aspiring UX/UI professionals, career changers, and existing designers who want to level up with structured training, portfolio projects and coaching.

Download the brochure to see the full curriculum, payment options, and details on coaching and support.

A master's degree is a credit-bearing postgraduate qualification, typically requiring one to two years full-time or two to three years part-time. It is usually assessed through examinations and or a dissertation, and confers a recognised academic award within the UK qualifications framework.

This programme takes a different approach. It is a six-month, part-time programme with no academic exams or dissertation, designed for people who want to build practical UX and UI product design skills and move into the field with confidence. You'll learn around existing commitments at 15 to 20 hours a week, and you're assessed entirely through applied work: project-based courses, a portfolio you can show employers and a final six-week Employer Project set by a real-world company.

On successful completion, you'll gain a Certificate of Completion from King's College London. If your goal is practical, job-relevant capability and a portfolio that proves it, this programme is designed for exactly that.

Bootcamps are typically short, intensive courses focused on building tools and technical skills at speed, and they suit people who want to learn quickly. They are usually run by private training providers, and most don't carry recognition from an established university.

This programme takes a different approach. It is a six-month, part-time programme developed by King's College London in partnership with FourthRev, designed to build genuine design thinking. You'll learn around existing commitments at 15 to 20 hours a week, work through project-based courses, and build a portfolio you can show employers, finishing with a six-week Employer Project set by a real-world company. You're also supported throughout by a career coach and success manager, so you're supported at every step.

On successful completion, you'll gain a Certificate of Completion from King's College London, a globally respected institution that helps your work stand out to hiring managers. If your goal is practical capability, a credible portfolio and recognition that lasts, this programme is designed for exactly that.