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Content design and UX writing course

Starts

5 May 2026

Includes AI certification

Professional Certificate in
Content Design

Learn the skills you need to start a career in UX writing and understand how AI is transforming the UX industry.

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Join a community of 14K+ designers

University credit-rated by

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Content design and UX writing course

Starts

5 May 2026

Includes AI certification

Professional Certificate in
Content Design

Learn the skills you need to start a career in UX writing and understand how AI is transforming the UX industry.

Portrait of Mark McGuiness
Portrait of Lena Siegling
Portrait of Deborah Iaria
Portrait of Julian Pugsley

Join a community of 14K+ designers

University credit-rated by

Glasgow Caledonian University logo

Who is this for?

Writing professionals and UX/UI professionals

Duration

10 weeks

Commitment

3 hours per week

Price

€2,400

€1,995

or

€415

€347

x

6

payments

Flexible format

Online, self-paced with live support and personalised project feedback

Course overview

Build a rewarding career in content design

Build a rewarding career in content design (also known as UX writing) with a globally recognised, industry-approved qualification. Get the mindset, the confidence and the skills that will help you stand out in a rapidly growing industry.

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Why take this course:

Be in demand. Certified qualifications will help you stand out in a fast-growing industry.

Build a career with impact. Design content experiences that will influence users worldwide.

Broaden your opportunities. Optimise your skills to get hired at leading companies.

Get qualified. Earn a university credit-rated certification approved by industry leaders.

Gain the confidence you need to succeed. Our course tutors, career advisors and student community will support you all the way.

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Content Design certificate

“The insights I gained from the Professional Certificate in Content Design helped me secure new freelance projects and land a role as a Senior Copywriter!”

Julia Sturm

Senior Copywriter

@everdrop

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“The insights I gained from the Professional Certificate in Content Design helped me secure new freelance projects and land a role as a Senior Copywriter!”

Julia Sturm

Senior Copywriter

@everdrop

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Portrait of Julia Sturm

Curriculum

Includes AI certification

University credit-rated, industry-approved

Our content design course is credit-rated by Glasgow Caledonian University and has been reviewed and endorsed by leaders in the tech industry. It covers everything you need to become a certified content design professional.

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Module 1

Introduction to content design

Understand what content design is and the role of a content designer.

Module 1

Introduction to content design

Understand what content design is and the role of a content designer.

Module 2

Principles of good content design

Learn the core principles of content design and why it matters.

Module 2

Principles of good content design

Learn the core principles of content design and why it matters.

Module 3

Voice, tone and style

Learn how voice, tone, and style can create a cohesive product experience.

Module 3

Voice, tone and style

Learn how voice, tone, and style can create a cohesive product experience.

Module 4

Understanding your users

Uncover your audience's goals and content needs.

Module 4

Understanding your users

Uncover your audience's goals and content needs.

Module 5

Writing for interfaces

Learn to write microcopy for buttons, notifications and other UI elements.

Module 5

Writing for interfaces

Learn to write microcopy for buttons, notifications and other UI elements.

Module 6

The product mindset

Develop a product mindset by learning about product design systems and tools.

Module 6

The product mindset

Develop a product mindset by learning about product design systems and tools.

Module 7

Testing content

Learn how to test, evaluate and improve your content.

Module 7

Testing content

Learn how to test, evaluate and improve your content.

Module 8

AI for content design

Learn how to use AI tools to become a more effective content designer.

Module 8

AI for content design

Learn how to use AI tools to become a more effective content designer.

Module 9

Working in content design

Learn how to be the content champion within your organisation.

Module 9

Working in content design

Learn how to be the content champion within your organisation.

Request more details to view the full syllabus for the content design and UX writing course.

Request more details to view the full syllabus for the content design and UX writing course.

Request more details to view the full syllabus for the content design and UX writing course.

Includes AI certification

Certificate in
AI Fundamentals for UX

€750

Free access

AI is changing the technology industry. Understanding how it works, and how to use it, is now essential for UX professionals. That’s why all students of the Professional Certificate in Content Design get free access to our new Certificate in AI Fundamentals for UX course.

Across three live masterclasses you will learn:

How AI works

Understand why AI is different to regular software. Talk confidently about LLMs, transformers, tokenisation and other core concepts.

How AI is being deployed

See how companies are using AI in practice. Learn what AI projects involve and how they are different for design and product teams.

How to prompt effectively

Prompting is a key skill for working with AI. Learn how to structure clear, effective prompts that boost your productivity.

AI for user research

Learn how AI can help you become a faster, more efficient researcher. Conduct research, extract insights, map journeys and generate personas at speed.

AI for design

Learn how AI can increase your design productivity. Create user stories, write microcopy and build interactive prototypes more quickly and effectively.

Includes AI certification

Certificate in
AI Fundamentals for UX

€750

Free access

AI is changing the technology industry. Understanding how it works, and how to use it, is now essential for UX professionals. That’s why all students of the Professional Certificate in Content Design get free access to our new Certificate in AI Fundamentals for UX course.

Across three live masterclasses you will learn:

How AI works

Understand why AI is different to regular software. Talk confidently about LLMs, transformers, tokenisation and other core concepts.

How AI is being deployed

See how companies are using AI in practice. Learn what AI projects involve and how they are different for design and product teams.

How to prompt effectively

Prompting is a key skill for working with AI. Learn how to structure clear, effective prompts that boost your productivity.

AI for user research

Learn how AI can help you become a faster, more efficient researcher. Conduct research, extract insights, map journeys and generate personas at speed.

AI for design

Learn how AI can increase your design productivity. Create user stories, write microcopy and build interactive prototypes more quickly and effectively.

What's included

Learn content design and UX writing with a flexible approach. Watch video lessons, follow guided exercises and prepare for a final exam. All at your own pace, from anywhere.

Learn form a structured programme packed with short, sharp video lessons.

Learn form a structured programme packed with short, sharp video lessons.

Learn-by-doing with hands-on projects to help you practise what you’ve learned.

Learn-by-doing with hands-on projects to help you practise what you’ve learned.

Get personalised project feedback from experienced content professionals to improve your UX writing skills.

Get personalised project feedback from experienced content professionals to improve your UX writing skills.

Resume prep sessions held monthly to ensure you stand out to employers.

Resume prep sessions held monthly to ensure you stand out to employers.

An online exam that assesses your knowledge of the course content.

An online exam that assesses your knowledge of the course content.

A university credit-rated certification that recognises your new skills.

A university credit-rated certification that recognises your new skills.

“The course layout, content, and videos were excellent! It was great to gain insights from professionals on how they apply content design in their roles.”

Saoirse Mullan

UX/UI Designer

@Aflac

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“The course layout, content, and videos were excellent! It was great to gain insights from professionals on how they apply content design in their roles.”

Saoirse Mullan

UX/UI Designer

@Aflac

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Audience

Who this course is for

This course is a gateway for anyone who wants to work in the vibrant content design industry.

  • Writers, journalists and content professionals who want to enhance their skills for the digital world.

  • UX and UI designers who want to become more rounded professionals.

  • Content designers looking for a formal qualification that validates their expertise.

  • Digital marketers who need content design skills to succeed in their roles.

  • Anybody with a writing, content or design background looking for a creative tech job.

“Big thanks to the UX Design Institute for setting me on the right path in my career. The course has allowed me to progress significantly career-wise in under 18 months.”

Stephen Flynn

UX Writing Lead

@Tabby

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“Big thanks to the UX Design Institute for setting me on the right path in my career. The course has allowed me to progress significantly career-wise in under 18 months.”

Stephen Flynn

UX Writing Lead

@Tabby

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Next content design course starts

5 May 2026

5 May 2026

Our education advisors can talk you through the payment options available to you. Start your career in content design today.

Limited places available

Limited spaces available

Pay upfront

Best value

Early bird price until

21 April 2026

€2,400

€1,995

Pay monthly

Most flexible

Early bird price until

21 April 2026

€415

€347

per month

Based on

6

monthly payments

Includes

€85

admin fee

0% interest

Pay upfront

Best value

Early bird price until

21 April 2026

€2,400

€1,995

Pay monthly

Most flexible

Early bird price until

21 April 2026

€415

€347

per month

Based on

6

monthly payments

Includes

€85

admin fee

0% interest

Flexible payment plans available. Our team can help answer any of your questions about the course. Get in touch.

Flexible payment plans available. Our team can help answer any of your questions about the course. Get in touch.

Frequently asked questions

More questions?

Need advice or have more questions about the course? Schedule a consultation with one of our education advisors.

What is content design?

Is content design different from UX writing?

What do content designers do?

What are the admissions criteria?

How is the course structured?

Will I build a portfolio?

Is the course recognised?