BCS Practitioner Certificate in User Experience

Develop the skills to succeed in a user experience role. Explore tools and techniques to approach researching, designing, and evaluating in a UX environment underpinned by a human-centred approach.

Who is it for?

  • Those who currently work in a UX role and are looking to enhance their understanding of industry-standard UX methodologies.
  • Anyone working in roles that interact with UX. For example, product managers, software developers, project managers, and entrepreneurs and business owners.

What are the entry requirements?

  • There are no formal entry requirements.
    It is recommended that candidates successfully complete the Foundation Certificate in User Experience prior to this certification.

What will I learn?

  • The principles and stages of human-centred design.
  • The techniques to gather, evaluate, and communicate user research including relevant ethical and legal considerations
  • The methods to analyse the different inputs that inform UX design.
  • The principles and tools to transform plans into concrete products.
  • The methods to test, evaluate, and review interfaces.

The syllabus includes training objectives, details of modules and learning hours, plus a recommended reading list:

Download our syllabus (PDF)

Download specimen paper (PDF)

How do I get this certification?

Training and exam (recommended)

Take this course with one of our accredited training providers.

Where can I study?

At a BCS accredited training provider near you.

How much does it cost?

Course prices vary depending on your chosen training provider and course format.

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Exam only (self study)

Ideal if you’re self-motivated, have experience in user experience or have completed the BCS Foundation Certificate in User Experience.

How do I book an exam?

Call +44 (0)1793 417417 to book your exam

How long will it take?

It usually takes a minimum of 18 hours to prepare for the exam.

Where do I sit my exam?

If you're studying for this qualification without a training provider you can sit this exam directly with BCS or at any Pearson VUE test centre across the world.

How much does it cost?

UK price: £264 (£220 + VAT).
International prices may vary by region, please check international pricing via our Customer Service team.

Contact us on +44 (0)1793 417417

What format is the exam?

  • One hour ‘closed book’ with 40 multiple choice questions
  • Pass mark is 65% (26/40)

This qualification is not regulated by the following United Kingdom Regulators - Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, CCEA Regulation or SQA.