UX Academy: Course Completion and Certification

 

 

 

 

This article covers everything you need to know about course completion and certification for your UX Academy course.

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Portfolio review process

When a student submits their portfolio at the end of the course, it is assigned to one of our Portfolio Reviewers to determine if it passes. The process takes up to 7 days, and they use our in-house rubric to make the decision. Once it passes, the student officially graduates from UX Academy and moves on to Career Services on the following Monday, where they are assigned a career coach.

If the portfolio requires polishing, students are given additional time and sessions with their Phase 2 mentor in order to make the necessary adjustments and submit.

Having an industry-ready portfolio is essential to your success when you begin Career Services. Remember that it’s the first thing a hiring manager will look at when you apply for a position. Don’t think of not passing the portfolio review as a setback – it’s an opportunity to continue building your skills, and to make sure your portfolio and personal branding are as polished and professional as they can be.

Review all the feedback you received from the review and incorporate the necessary changes to strengthen your portfolio. If you need clarity on any of their comments, feel free to discuss this with your mentor, or reach out to us for clarification.

When you and your mentor feel confident about your changes, resubmit your portfolio using the link in the email with your initial panel results.

Please note the following based on your cohort launch date:

  • Students launched prior to May 23, 2022, will have up to 8 additional weeks and 4 additional mentor sessions to make these changes.
  • Students launched after May 23, 2022, will have up to 4 additional weeks and 2 additional mentor sessions to make these changes. This resubmission period has been adjusted due to the course length increase for cohorts launched after this date.
  • You can resubmit your portfolio multiple times during this window.

Certification

When you complete any of our courses, you will gain a certificate of completion which details your newfound skills and project work. You can add these to your resume and share them on LinkedIn to showcase your professional skills.

When it comes to UX Academy, while you will also receive a certificate of completion, the main deliverable will be your professional UX/UI portfolio — something that will ultimately help you land a job in the industry.