User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) design skills are in growing demand in the IT job market.
This is because well-designed, easy-to-use websites, apps, portals, self-service systems, e-shops and other digital solutions create a significant competitive advantage for the companies that have UX / UI & AI designers on their team.
The course supports the following competencies and career paths: UX/UI Designer, AI Designer, Product Designer, Service Designer, Web Designer, User Researcher, Web Developer, and Software Analyst.
If you’re seeking training in Estonian, we invite you to explore our course offered in Estonian language.
You can participate in the training either in the classroom or online.
Watch a pre-recorded video lesson at your convenience. It provides an overview of UX (User Experience) trends and history, helping you take your first steps with confidence.
✅ What skills does a UX/UI and AI designer need?
We’ll explore the key competencies required for the role and what makes a well-rounded digital designer today.
✅ What exactly is UX – and what are its main building blocks?
Understand the core elements of user experience and how they shape successful digital products.
✅ What is UI – and what are the principles behind great interface design?
We’ll cover styling, layout, contrast, composition, and more to help you craft visually clear and engaging interfaces.
✅ What role does AI play in design and development?
Discover how AI tools are becoming part of modern design workflows — from prototyping to personalization.
✅ What are design systems and how do they help?
Learn the fundamentals of scalable design systems like Atomic Design, Material Design, and Fluent Design, and how they support consistency.
✅ What are design best practices you should follow?
From menus to content layouts, buttons to forms — we’ll look at proven patterns that improve UX.
✅ Why does accessibility matter – and what should you know about the EU directive?
Understand the goals of the European Accessibility Act and how to meet legal and ethical standards like WCAG, EU Directive 2019/882, and EN301549 in your design work.
✅ How do you go from idea to finished solution – what are the key steps in prototyping?
We’ll guide you through the design process from concept to interactive prototype.
✅ How can AI tools support different stages of the design process?
Learn to work with tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Figma AI, UX Pilot, Stitch, Lovable, and Leonardo to speed up and enrich your design work.
✅ Which AI prompting techniques help you get the best results?
Explore effective ways to communicate with AI – from crafting clear prompts to refining outputs.
✅ What is a persona and how do you create persona profiles?
Understand how well-developed personas support user-centered design and help you make better design decisions.
✅ What is a sketch or paper prototype – and what is the Crazy 8s method?
Get hands-on with rapid ideation techniques to visualize your initial design concept.
✅ What is a low-fidelity (black-and-white) digital prototype?
Learn how to build quick wireframes, why they matter, and how they fit into the UX/UI design process.
✅ What is UX testing – and how do you actually do it?
We’ll cover practical testing methods: who to test with, how to recruit users, what to ask, and how to draw meaningful conclusions to improve your design.
✅ How do you create a high-fidelity (fully designed) prototype in Figma?
In this step, we’ll build a polished prototype while learning the structure of the Figma interface and how to set up a design foundation with frames and grids.
You’ll learn to add and adjust text, design interactive elements like links, buttons, input fields, charts, menus, and lists, as well as insert and edit images and icons.
We’ll explore the use of Figma plugins, define reusable components and variants, create and apply global styles for colors and text, and use auto layout to support responsive design.
You’ll also learn how to make views interactive with clickable flows, build and manage a design system, and collaborate effectively with both AI tools and developers.
Following the classroom training, you’ll have a 14-day period for independent work. During this time, you’ll continue developing your prototype by adding new screens based on your own vision.
Plan to dedicate around 8 academic hours to this independent work. The instructor will provide personalized feedback on your completed designs.
The course consists of 36 academic hours: 27 academic hours of guided training in a classroom or via video call, and 9 academic hours of independent work.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will learn the UX/UI design process and the role of AI in design projects. You will understand the stages of user-centered design, UI design principles, design systems, accessibility fundamentals, and best practices in UX/UI and AI design. You will comprehend what user experience consists of, how to analyze it, and how to test UX with end users. You will be capable of creating persona cards, sketching prototypes, utilizing AI in creative processes, and design user interfaces.
Artur Puiste, UX/UI & AI designer and expert, co-founder of UX Estonia.
Artur has over 15 years of experience in the field of UX, UI and product design. He has created solutions for large and small, fast-growing and ambitious companies and organizations, such as Playtech, Symantec, G4S, Fitlap, Itella, Elisa, Ekspress Digital, Coop, Bank of Estonia, EAS, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Estonian Air Navigation Services, KV.ee, Osta.ee, Republic of Estonia Government Office, Aasa, Horticom, TextMagic, Telia, Avis, Brain Twin, Maxima, RecruitLab, Thorgate, and others.
The training welcomes everyone who wants to acquire basic knowledge in digital user experience, user interface design, product design and AI-enhanced design. No specific field knowledge is required. Basic computer and internet usage skills at the average user level are necessary, and a willingness to learn new internet-based programs is expected. The training is conducted in English, requiring an intermediate level of English proficiency to understand the learning materials effectively.
You can participate both in the classroom located in Tallinn, Ülemiste City, Keevise 10 (view in Google Maps) or online.
960 € + VAT (price with VAT 1 190.40 €).
When paying as a private individual, you may be able to claim a tax refund on the training cost in your annual tax return.
Payment can also be made in three parts: 396.80 € / month (0% interest, 3 months, ESTO 3).
Alternatively, you can pay in twelve installments: 99.20 € / month (0% interest, 12 months, Inbank).
The price includes training slides, a certificate, and for those attending in the classroom, lunch, snacks, and free parking on each training day.
How is the admission to training conducted?
You can register for the training through the registration form available on the website.
Does the training participant receive a certificate and how is the assessment conducted?
Upon successful completion of the training, the student will be issued a certificate. The prerequisite for receiving the certificate is participation in the training, and successful completion of practical work and tests. The test consists of multiple-choice questions, and an 80% correct response rate is required to pass. The trainer evaluates the conformity of practical work to learning outcomes. If the learner does not achieve the required learning outcomes for course completion, a statement of achieved learning outcomes will be issued.
What device is needed to participate in the course?
A computer is required to participate in the training. For classroom training, you can bring your own computer or use the computer available in the classroom. For online learning, you must use your own computer with a modern web browser (e.g., Chrome) and functional speakers and microphone.
What level of computer skills is required for the course?
Basic computer skills at the average user level are necessary. A willingness to learn new web-based programs is also required.
How is the tuition fee paid and are there any exemptions?
Tuition fee payment is made based on the invoice we issue before the start of the studies. Currently, there are no possibilities for tuition fee exemptions.
What are the conditions and procedures for tuition fee refunds?
Tuition fees are refunded if the studies are canceled due to reasons attributable to us, such as the trainer’s illness or other valid reasons preventing the trainer from conducting the training.
Conditions and procedures for ensuring the quality of education curricula
The quality of curricula is ensured in collaboration with trainers who are practitioners in their field, working in user experience, user interface and product design for local and international companies. This allows the transfer of the latest knowledge and trends to learners. The content of curricula is reviewed and adjusted according to market conditions at least once a year.
Conditions and procedures for ensuring the quality of trainers in education courses
The trainers must be practitioners in the relevant field, actively working in that area and possessing the necessary competencies for adult education. The trainers’ qualifications and competencies are checked at least once a year.
Conditions and procedures for ensuring the quality of the learning environment
For classroom training, the rooms must be well-ventilated and have natural light or modern lighting. The room must be equipped with the technical tools necessary for training: a computer, projector/TV, clicker, paper, pens, comfortable tables, and chairs.
For online learning, the learning environment must be accessible to learners via the internet and usable with modern web browsers.
Procedures for collecting feedback on continuing education courses
Feedback from all learners is collected electronically after each training session. Feedback is an essential part of evaluating and developing the curriculum and trainers.
What is the curriculum group for this continuing education course?
Field of study: Information and Communication Technologies.
Study direction: Information and Communication Technologies.
Curriculum group: Software and Applications Development and Analysis.
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