UI/UX Design Diploma Program

Our UI/UX course offers comprehensive training in building interactive websites and intuitive applications in Victoria, BC, as well as online across Canada. By joining these user experience classes online, students master technical coding and visual design, securing rewarding careers as professional developers throughout the country.
Program Duration

Program Duration

53 weeks / 1060 hours
Starting Date

Starting Date

July 6, 2026
Delivery Methods

Delivery Methods

In-class or Online
Campus Location

Campus Location

Victoria, BC
Completion Award

Completion Award

$2,600

Program Duration

53 weeks / 1060 hours

Starting Date:

July 6, 2026

Delivery Methods:

In-class or Online

Campus Location:

Victoria, BC

Starting Date:

July 6, 2026

Delivery Methods:

In-class or Online

Campus Location:

Victoria, BC

Program Duration:

53 weeks / 1060 hours

Starting Date:

July 6, 2026

Delivery Methods:

In-class or Online

Campus Location:

Victoria, BC

Program Duration:

53 weeks / 1060 hours

Completion Award

$2,600

Special Promotions

$500 towards a Computer

Program Description

The UI/UX Design diploma program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the dynamic field of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, preparing them as professional UI/UX developers.

Students will learn how to build interactive websites, design intuitive applications, and develop complex web templates, as well as understand the technical aspects of coding and visual design, which will help them build a rewarding career in the field of UI/UX design.

Through Adobe XD, Photoshop, and Illustrator, students master Visualization Techniques and Information Architecture to craft seamless digital journeys. By applying UI/UX Strategies and Introduction to Web Development, you will create high-fidelity prototypes. The program concludes with a Capstone Project and Digital Portfolio Development, ensuring you are career-ready for the industry. 

Program Description

The UI/UX Design diploma program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the dynamic field of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, preparing them as professional UI/UX developers.

Students will learn how to build interactive websites, design intuitive applications, and develop complex web templates, as well as understand the technical aspects of coding and visual design, which will help them build a rewarding career in the field of UI/UX design.

Through Adobe XD, Photoshop, and Illustrator, students master Visualization Techniques and Information Architecture to craft seamless digital journeys. By applying UI/UX Strategies and Introduction to Web Development, you will create high-fidelity prototypes. The program concludes with a Capstone Project and Digital Portfolio Development, ensuring you are career-ready for the industry. 

Program Highlights


  • Strategic Interface Design: Apply UI/UX strategies and visualization techniques to create intuitive user-centered digital products.

  • Information Architecture Mastery: Organize complex data structures to ensure seamless navigation and optimal user flow.

  • Professional Design Prototyping: Utilize Adobe XD and Photoshop to build high-fidelity wireframes and interactive prototypes.

  • Modern Web Integration: Develop foundational web development skills to bridge the gap between design and code.

  • Creative Career Development: Execute a capstone project to build a professional digital portfolio for industry success.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of this UX design diploma online, successful students will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  • Understand user-centred design principles and best practices, with a strong focus on designing for user needs, behaviors, and goals—core outcomes of leading UI and UX design courses online.
  •  Learn and apply essential design fundamentals such as typography, colour theory, visual hierarchy, and layout design to create visually engaging and highly functional digital interfaces.
  • Explore key interaction design principles to build intuitive, seamless, and interactive user experiences, as taught in a comprehensive UI UX online course.
  • Master usability testing methods and feedback-gathering techniques to evaluate, iterate, and refine design solutions effectively.
  • Develop hands-on skills in creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using industry-standard tools such as Adobe XD.
  • Build and manage a professional UX/UI portfolio showcasing a variety of real-world design projects to attract employers or freelance clients.
  • Stay current with emerging design trends, tools, and industry best practices to remain competitive in the evolving field of UI/UX design.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the UI/UX design diploma are prepared for a range of creative and technical roles across the digital design, web development, and product design industries — with a curriculum that bridges visual thinking and front-end technical skills. Career opportunities include:


  • Junior UI/UX Designer

  • Interaction Designer

  • Visual Designer

  • Product Designer (Entry-Level)

  • UX Researcher (Entry-Level)

  • UX Content Strategist / Writer

  • Web Designer

  • Front-End UI/UX Developer

  • Web / App Prototype Specialist

  • Multimedia Designer

  • Digital Content Designer

  • Creative Production Specialist

Estimated Salary

UI/UX designers usually earn from $41,600 to $109,990 annually, according to the Canadian Job Bank. Hourly wages of these professionals range from $20 to $52.88 per hour.

British Columbia and Ontario pay some of the highest median salaries to UI/UX professionals compared to other provinces and territories. Your salary mainly depends on your experience and the company you work in.

Career Outlook

User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design has emerged as one of the most in-demand and rapidly growing specializations in Canada’s technology and digital economy.

As organizations across every sector invest in digital products, mobile applications, and web platforms, the demand for designers who can create intuitive, accessible, and engaging user experiences has never been higher — and this demand extends well beyond technology companies into healthcare, finance, retail, government, and education.

In British Columbia, UI and UX designers most commonly enter the workforce through the web designers and web developers occupational pathway.

Edison College offers this program both in-class at our Victoria campus and fully online—meaning students across Canada can build job-ready UI/UX skills without relocating.

Career Outlook & Opportunities

User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design has emerged as one of the most in-demand and rapidly growing specializations in Canada’s technology and digital economy.

As organizations across every sector invest in digital products, mobile applications, and web platforms, the demand for designers who can create intuitive, accessible, and engaging user experiences has never been higher — and this demand extends well beyond technology companies into healthcare, finance, retail, government, and education.

In British Columbia, UI and UX designers most commonly enter the workforce through the web designers and web developers occupational pathway.

Edison College offers this program both in-class at our Victoria campus and fully online—meaning students across Canada can build job-ready UI/UX skills without relocating.

Graduates of the UI/UX design diploma are prepared for a range of creative and technical roles across the digital design, web development, and product design industries — with a curriculum that bridges visual thinking and front-end technical skills. Career opportunities include:


  • Junior UI/UX Designer

  • Interaction Designer

  • Visual Designer

  • Product Designer (Entry-Level)

  • UX Researcher (Entry-Level)

  • UX Content Strategist / Writer

  • Web Designer

  • Front-End UI/UX Developer

  • Web / App Prototype Specialist

  • Multimedia Designer

  • Digital Content Designer

  • Creative Production Specialist

UI/UX designers work in some of the most creative and collaborative professional environments in the Canadian economy — with strong and growing options for remote and hybrid work:

Technology Companies & SaaS Firms: The primary employer category for UI/UX designers across B.C. and Canada — software companies and SaaS platforms employ UI/UX designers to research user needs, design interfaces, build prototypes, and test products across desktop and mobile environments. Vancouver’s technology sector includes major employers such as Hootsuite, Salesforce, and Microsoft alongside hundreds of growing product companies.

Digital Agencies & Design Studios: Web and digital agencies employ UI/UX designers to deliver client projects across branding, web design, app design, and digital campaign work. These roles offer exposure to diverse industries and project types, building a strong portfolio rapidly.

Financial Services & Fintech: Banks, credit unions, and financial technology companies invest heavily in UX to improve digital banking platforms, mobile apps, and customer-facing services — making this one of the more active hiring sectors for UI/UX talent in B.C. and nationally.

Healthcare & E-Learning: Hospitals, health technology companies, and digital education platforms employ UI/UX designers to improve the usability of patient portals, clinical tools, learning management systems, and public health applications — sectors experiencing consistent growth in B.C.

Government & Public Sector: Federal and provincial government digital services teams employ UX researchers and UI designers to improve citizen-facing web platforms and digital services. Victoria’s concentration of provincial government offices creates accessible local opportunities for graduates based on Vancouver Island.

Remote & Freelance Work: Web designers and UX professionals may work remotely or from home WorkBC — and the prototype-and-feedback-driven nature of UI/UX work is highly suited to remote collaboration tools. The portfolio built through this diploma’s Capstone Project and Career Prep course is directly designed to support both employment and freelance client acquisition.

A career in UI/UX design in Canada offers competitive compensation with strong growth potential — particularly for professionals who develop both the design thinking and technical front-end skills that employers increasingly value.

In Canada, user experience designers (NOC 52120) typically earn between $20.00 and $52.88 per hour Job Bank, with B.C. and Ontario consistently among the higher-paying provinces for digital design professionals.

In Vancouver specifically, compensation data reflects a healthy range for UI/UX professionals at all career stages. UI designers in Vancouver typically earn an average of $69,395 per year, with top earners reaching $101,614 annually Glassdoor — with a pay range of $56,770 to $84,827 for the middle 50% of earners. UI/UX designers in Vancouver earn an average of approximately $62,795 per year, with top earners reaching $113,173 annually. Glassdoor

Nationally, the average salary for a UI/UX designer in Canada is approximately $65,604 per year, with top earners reaching $108,717 annually Glassdoor — confirming competitive compensation relative to the national average across all occupations.

Career progression in UI/UX design offers meaningful salary growth. Entry-level UX designers in Canada can expect salaries from approximately $41,000 to $99,000, while experienced senior UX designers with five or more years of experience can earn $123,000 to $182,000 annually. Glassdoor Graduates who build a strong portfolio, develop proficiency in Adobe XD alongside front-end coding skills, and specialize in high-demand areas such as SaaS product design or accessibility-focused UX are best positioned to reach the upper end of the compensation range.

Studying from another province? UI/UX design roles exist across every major city in Canada, with strong markets in B.C., Ontario, and Quebec. The remote-compatible nature of design work means graduates can work for clients and employers nationally. Graduates are encouraged to consult the Government of Canada Job Bank for current wage data specific to their home province.

Sources: Government of Canada Job Bank — UX Designer Canada | Glassdoor — UI Designer Vancouver | Glassdoor — UI/UX Designer Canada

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Admission Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent or mature student status (19 years or older before starting the program).

Meet one of the following English language Proficiency requirements:

  • Minimum Grade 10 English plus a minimum of three years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8–12) completed in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages of instruction, or
  • Overall minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5, or
  • Overall minimum TOEFL score of 46 (only TOEFL iBT is accepted), or
  • Overall minimum CAEL score of 40, or overall minimum CELPIP score of listening 6, reading 5, and writing 5, or overall minimum Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 95.

The Accuplacer assessment may be accepted only under the following conditions:

  • English is the program’s language of instruction, and the applicant is a mature domestic student facing barriers, and the applicant cannot access their educational records or cannot provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education.
  • The applicant provides attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time instruction in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages.
  • The applicant provides a signed self-declaration and minimum overall reading of 235 and writing of 235, and WritePlacer: 4.

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