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Professional Certificate · 3 1/2 months · TVETA Registered · ECTS Accredited
Certificate in UI/UX Design
Design intuitive digital products that users love
Avg. graduate salary range: 35K - 60K KES/month
TVETA registeredAccreditation
30+Industry studio partners
Hands-onPractical studio training
3 1/2 monthsDuration
50,000Per Semester
About This Programme
Design digital products people love - the most in-demand creative skill in East Africa.
UI/UX Design is the art and science of creating digital products that are both beautiful and easy to use. Every app, website, and digital platform needs a designer who understands how people think, behave, and interact with technology. At ADMI, you'll learn UX/UI design through real projects - not just theory. You'll conduct user research, create wireframes, build interactive prototypes in Figma, and test your designs with real users. By graduation, you'll have a portfolio of 5+ projects ready to show employers. Our hybrid delivery model means you can study the theory and tools online from anywhere in East Africa, then attend intensive campus bootcamps in Nairobi for hands-on collaboration and portfolio reviews. Kenya's digital economy is booming - fintech, e-commerce, healthtech, and edtech companies all need UI/UX designers. Graduates work at companies like Safaricom, Andela, Cellulant, and design agencies across the continent.
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Semester Fees & Payment
Flexible Payment, Per Semester
Pay per semester with our convenient 3-installment plan. No shocking lump sums — just manageable payments aligned to your academic calendar.
ECTS AccreditedMember of Woolf
3,000+Graduates Since 2007
88%Graduate Employment Rate
200+Industry Partners
Accredited & Recognised By
ADMI By The Numbers
88%Employed Within 3 Months
8+Portfolio Pieces at Graduation
KES 50KAverage Starting Salary
Curriculum
What You'll Learn
Month 1 - UX Foundations
Design thinking process. User research methods - interviews, surveys, contextual inquiry. Personas and user journey mapping. Information architecture and card sorting. Competitor analysis and heuristic evaluation.
Month 2 - UI Design & Figma
Visual design principles - typography, colour theory, layout, spacing. Figma fundamentals - frames, components, auto-layout, variants. Responsive design for mobile, tablet, and desktop. Design systems - tokens, components, documentation. Icon design and illustration basics.
Month 3 - Prototyping & Portfolio
Interactive prototyping in Figma - transitions, animations, micro-interactions. Usability testing - moderated and unmoderated methods. Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA) - colour contrast, screen readers, keyboard navigation. Design handoff to developers - specs, assets, annotations. Portfolio building - case studies, presentation, personal branding.
Why Choose This Program
What You'll Gain
Think Like a Designer
Develop a user-centred mindset through design thinking methodology. Learn to identify real problems, empathise with users, and create solutions that are both beautiful and functional.
Industry-Ready Skills
Master Figma, Adobe XD, and the complete UX research toolkit. Graduate with hands-on experience in wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, and design systems used by top tech companies.
Launch Your Design Career
Build a professional portfolio with 4+ real-world case studies. Connect with industry mentors, attend design critiques, and join a network of creative professionals across East Africa.
Your Pathway to a Degree
From Diploma to Degree — Without Starting Over
Your ADMI diploma earns ECTS credits through our Woolf membership. These credits transfer directly toward a full bachelor's degree — meaning you can continue studying while working, without repeating what you've already learned.
Professional Certificate
3 Months - UI/UX Design
ADMI Diploma
Fast-track into Graphic Design Diploma with credits
Bachelor's Degree
Via Woolf pathway
Course Information
Program Details
Award Level
Professional Certificate
Duration
3 1/2 months
Intakes
January, May, September
Delivery Mode
Hybrid
Tuition Fees
KES 50,000
Credit Hours
900
Learning Outcomes
- Master Figma & Adobe XD
- Conduct User Research
- Design End-to-End Experiences
- Build a Professional Portfolio
Assessment
How You'll Be Assessed
Our assessment framework is designed to evaluate your practical skills, creative thinking, and ability to deliver professional-quality work.
60%
Practical Projects
5 design projects throughout the programme, each building on previous skills. Projects include: mobile app redesign, web dashboard, e-commerce checkout flow, design system, and a capstone client project.
30%
Portfolio & Presentation
Final portfolio review with industry panel. Present 3 case studies showing your process from research to final design.
10%
Peer Reviews & Participation
Regular design critiques with classmates. Participate in weekly design reviews and give constructive feedback.
Industry Insights
Why This Career Matters
KES 8B
Digital Product Market (Kenya)
Kenya's fintech, e-commerce, and healthtech sectors are growing rapidly, driving unprecedented demand for UI/UX designers who understand local users.
45%
Growth in UX Roles
UX design job postings in East Africa have grown 45% year-on-year as companies prioritise user-centred product development.
30,000+
Talent Shortage
Africa faces a shortage of over 30,000 product designers. Trained UI/UX professionals are hired before they graduate.
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Ready to Start Your Certificate in UI/UX Design Career?
September 2026 intake is now open. Secure your spot today and take the first step toward a creative career.
Orientation: Friday 4 September
Classes start: 14 September 2026