Certificate
Part-Time Only
Fall I
Online
About the UI/UX Design and Accessibility Certificate at Loyola
The UI/UX Design & Accessibility Certificate equips learners with the creative, technical, and ethical skills needed to design inclusive, engaging, and user-friendly digital experiences.
This program prepares students to design digital products that serve diverse users, meet modern web standards, and leverage AI-enabled design tools. Through hands-on projects, students explore user interface (UI) design principles, user experience (UX) research methods, and accessibility best practices based on WCAG and ADA guidelines — while also learning how to integrate artificial intelligence into the design process to enhance efficiency and personalization.
Ideal for professionals seeking to expand their design and technology skills, this program blends design thinking, usability testing, and inclusive design to ensure graduates can confidently contribute to cross-functional design and development teams.
Program Structure
The UI/UX Design and Accessibility Certificate is a four course, 12 credit hour program that also offers an optional fifth course for those interested in applying skills learned in an experiential learning setting.
You will complete two courses during Fall II (starting in August) and two courses during Fall II (starting in October).
Courses are completed online, with weekly synchronous meetings held during the evening.
Why Choose Loyola for the UI/UX Design and Accessibility Certificate?
- A certificate in one of the digital age's fastest-growing fields
- A versatile credential for a wide range of professionals
- An optional course for more extensive hands-on practice
- A comprehensive and well-rounded experience
- A convenient online model to meet the demands of your life
- An exceptional reputation and proven legacy
With digital technology, smart devices, and computer interactions at the center of 21st-century life, the need for skilled UI/UX designers capable of making those interfaces and interactions streamlined, accessible, and enjoyable for all users is expected to see significant growth well into the future. As digital experiences continue to expand, prioritizing inclusive design will be essential to support users of diverse abilities and needs.
The program is a good fit for professionals representing a wide range of fields — including digital marketing, instructional design, and design operations — and can be taken as a standalone certificate or in partnership with an SCPS degree program.
An optional fourth course, Special Topics, will position you to carry out a UX design or UX strategy project for a community or nonprofit organization, providing you with a deeper applied context for what you've learned and the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities to future employers and graduate programs.
The program provides a foundation in the tools and techniques of UX design with a focus on conducting field research, evaluating UX designs, and taking designs from concept to prototype using tools such as personas, task models, journey mapping, and applying UX design to business strategy.
The User Experience Design Certificate program is delivered fully online, with weekly synchronous meetings held during evenings, allowing you to collaborate with fellow students and faculty in a way most convenient for you.
Loyola's School of Continuing and Professional Studies is widely recognized for its quality programming and mission of empowering adult learners through an accessible, impactful, and holistic education.
Meet the Faculty
Loyola is proud to have talented and nationally-recognized scholar-teachers as part of our diverse community of exceptional faculty, students and staff. Loyola faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, the dissemination of knowledge through innovative and interdisciplinary scholarly research, and a commitment to social justice and cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Visit the School of Continuing and Professional Studies faculty and staff directory to learn more about the teachers and mentors involved with the UI/UX Design and Accessibility Certificate program.
Faculty and StaffUI/UX Design and Accessibility Certificate: Career Connections
Graduates of the program will be prepared to seek out entry-level UX design positions or leverage the certificate towards career advancement in their existing field. Some graduates also use the knowledge and skills gained for further education and training in the design and/or tech field, through an undergraduate or graduate degree.
For others, the program adds depth and dimension to their work in market research, digital marketing, and executive roles overseeing design functions at their organization.
Specific job options include:
Accessibility Specialist
Digital Experience Specialist
Front-End Web Developer
Product Designer
UI/UX Designer
Usability Analyst
Web Coordinator
Web Designer
Web Manager
Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can access career advising services, resume and interviewing assistance, career fairs and events, and employment listings in our Career Services center, as well as at career centers at other U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good place to start exploring the job outlook and pay potential for specific careers and fields that interest you.
Curriculum and Program Outcomes
While courses for the UI/UX Design and Accessibility Certificate program may vary from semester to semester, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.
Additionally, this resource will provide UI/UX Design and Accessibility Certificate learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
2025-2026 Catalog
Browse Academic CatalogUI/UX Design and Accessibility Certificate Results and Skills
The UI/UX Design and Accessibility Certificate program will support you in developing the skills to:
Design and build digital interfaces that are inclusive, user-friendly, and visually engaging using modern web tools and design principles.
Conduct user research and usability testing to create accessible and intuitive digital experiences.
Develop a professional portfolio of responsive digital projects that showcase skills in ethical design, collaboration, and accessibility.
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your return to school a reality. Our Cost & Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education.
If you are a current Loyola undergraduate or alum, you may be eligible for a Returning Rambler discount. Learn more and see if you qualify on our Returning Rambler Scholarship page.
Tuition and Costs
The estimated tuition and fees for the UI/UX Design and Accessibility Certificate totals $10320.00, or 12 credit hours at a cost of $860.00 per credit hour. Please note that tuition and fees for all of Loyola's academic programs are subject to change.
For more detailed information about tuition and fees, and a breakdown of how these costs are calculated on a yearly basis, please visit Tuition and Fees from the Office of the Bursar.
UI/UX Design and Accessibility Certificate Scholarships
For detailed information about tuition, costs, and aid, please visit the SCPS Tuition & Financial Aid page.
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Application Process
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the UI/UX Design and Accessibility Certificate are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.
Fall I: Rolling admission
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the UI/UX Design and Accessibility Certificate include:
Completed Application
International Applicant Requirements
An official English language proficiency exam is required for international applicants whose native language is not English. Please visit our International Applicant Requirements page for specific information regarding the application process for international students.
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