Graduate Certificate (Digital Product Design)
Field of Study:
CA$25,449/Yr
- Graduate Certificate in Digital Product Design at Sheridan College is offered as a 1-year teaching program.
- This certificate program has a co-op work option.
- In order to be eligible to participate in a full-time Co-op Work Term, students must meet the GPA requirements.
- The student to faculty ratio is 17:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
- Some of the main courses that students will study in this program are:
- User-centered Research Methods
- Digital Product Design Strategy
- Inclusive Digital Product Design
- User Experience Design: Fundamentals
- A Digital Product Design graduate certificate from Sheridan launches students into a growing field in eight months.
- Digital products are everywhere, from websites and digital media interfaces to apps, smart devices, and other modern innovations.
- As their number increases, so do the demand for digital product designers, design researchers, strategy consultants, and testers.
Learning Outcomes :
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Apply holistic, user-centred design approaches to analyze and document client needs.
- Apply design research methods to build an empirical and analytical knowledge base that informs a digital product design solution.
- Create a design that supports a business strategy resulting in a successful digital product.
- Use data analytics to inform the design of meaningful user experiences.
- Vet sustainable digital product design solutions to create a better user experience based on an analysis of user needs.
- Design effective and engaging digital product interfaces for optimal user experiences.
- Collaborate effectively with peers to resolve real-world challenges.
Career opportunities:
When you graduate from Sheridan's eight-month post-graduate certificate in Digital Product Design, you'll be prepared to work as a freelancer or as part of an organization. This field of study is in high demand in the workforce. Industry experts say for every technical position in a company, a designer is also needed.
You may find work in roles such as:
- Design researcher
- Design strategist
- Product designer
- UX designer
- UI designer
- Usability tester
- Design consultant
The average entry-level salary for a User Experience Designer in Ontario is $64,000 and statistics show demand for UX designers has increased .
Important Dates
- The college accepts application on the basis of first-come, first-served basis for programs with available seats.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | CA$25449 (CAD 25449) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing and meals | CA$13095 (CAD 13095) |
Total Cost | CA$13095 (CAD 13095) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2022 | CA$15734 (CAD 15734) |
2021 | CA$15869 (CAD 15869) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- A post-secondary diploma or degree in science or engineering is required.
- Students must provide acceptable proof of at least three years of full-time study in a secondary school (high school) or school system where English was the primary language of teaching and grading.
Work Experience Eligibility:
- At least one year of industrial experience and some basic exposure to a CAD system would be an asset.
- Applicants with postsecondary qualifications from another discipline require at least three years of industrial experience.
English Language proficiency:
- Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
- Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
- Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.
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Scores Required
Required Document List
Required Documents are:
- Transcript: Students must submit the official marks statements or transcripts that are provided by the college.
- Certificates: Certificates like High School or University/College Certificates are to be submitted of education qualification.
- Test Results: Provide proof of English proficiency, if English is not the first language in student country, as proof of IELTS/TOEFL/PTE result scores is to be submitted.
Career and Placement after Course
Career Opportunities after completing this program are:
- Design researcher
- Design strategist
- Product designer
- UX designer
- UI designer
- Usability tester
- Design consultant
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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