Nielsen Norman Group (NN/g)

UX Certification — Nielsen Norman Group

Advance your UX expertise through industry-recognized certification from Nielsen Norman Group. Learn directly from one of the world's most respected authorities in user experience and build practical skills you can apply immediately.

Professional Certification
From $6400

What this is

The Nielsen Norman Group UX Certification is a professional learning program designed for UX practitioners who want to deepen their knowledge across user research, interaction design, usability, information architecture, accessibility, and related disciplines.


Rather than following a single bootcamp curriculum, you'll choose from a wide range of expert-led courses delivered live online or at select in-person events around the world. By completing the required number of qualifying courses and passing the associated exams, you'll earn NN/g UX Certification.


The program is designed to help professionals strengthen their practical UX knowledge while learning proven methods used by leading organizations worldwide.

Who it's for

  • UX designers looking to deepen their expertise.
  • UI designers expanding into user experience.
  • Product designers wanting a stronger UX foundation.
  • UX researchers and usability professionals.
  • Product managers working closely with design teams.
  • Developers who want a better understanding of user-centered design.
  • Professionals transitioning into UX from another field.

    • Requirements

    • Basic familiarity with digital products is helpful but not mandatory
    • Willingness to participate in coursework and complete certification exams
    • Reliable internet connection for live online courses or ability to attend in-person sessions
    • 30+ hours of availability across your chosen course schedule

    What you get

    • Expert-led UX courses taught by Nielsen Norman Group specialists
    • Access to a wide selection of UX topics and specializations
    • Official course completion certificates
    • Opportunity to earn NN/g UX Certification after meeting certification requirements
    • Practical frameworks, research methods, and design techniques used across the industry
    • Skills that can be immediately applied to real-world UX projects

    Why this is useful

    UX continues to influence how businesses build digital products, making strong user experience skills valuable across technology, finance, healthcare, education, ecommerce, and countless other industries.

    NN/g has spent decades researching how people interact with digital products, and its courses are widely respected for translating research into practical methods. Instead of relying on trends or opinions, you'll learn established UX principles that help teams make better design decisions, improve usability, and create more intuitive user experiences.

    Whether you're aiming to grow in your current role, strengthen your portfolio, or broaden your expertise, this certification provides structured learning from one of the most recognized names in UX.

    Learn from one of UX's most respected authorities.

    Explore NN/g's certification program, compare available courses, and take the next step toward building stronger UX expertise

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