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Product Design
School:
School of Product
Certificate:
Diploma
Application Fee:
$30 $20 (Early Bird)
Program Length:
12 Months/4 semesters
Start Date:
February 2025
Location:
Online
About the program
Product Designers are creative masterminds. This course will take you through the basic principles of designing products that address user needs and align with business goals. Product design involves the entire process of researching and identifying user problems, crafting a solution to address these deficiencies and validating this solution with the end-users. Enroll now to shape impactful products and drive your career forward.
Admission Requirements
Educational Background:
You don’t need to have a certificate to apply for this diploma program. We expect anyone to take the program.
Work Experience and Certifications:
You don’t need to have work experience to learn this track.
Language Proficiency:
The course is conducted in English, so applicants must have a basic understanding of the English language to effectively engage with the curriculum and participate in discussions.
Assessment:
All applicants will be required to take an assessment. However, we would provide you with a study kit to prepare you for the assessment.
The entrance exam will evaluate their problem-solving skills, programming knowledge, and readiness for a diploma program.
Course Outline
In this immersive 12-month Product Design course, you will achieve the following learning outcomes
Master Human-Centered Design principles, Design Thinking, and User Research to create intuitive and user-friendly products that address real user needs.
Understand the intricacies of responsive design and create interfaces that seamlessly adapt to different screen sizes and devices.
Gain expertise in Figma, a leading design tool, to craft stunning and interactive prototypes that bring your design ideas to life.
Master UI design elements and their application, creating visually appealing interfaces that enhance user interactions.
Acquire essential wireframing skills to create efficient and visually compelling blueprints for product designs.
Develop proficiency in prototyping, enabling you to iterate and validate designs quickly and efficiently.
Become a skilled UX designer, proficient in understanding user needs, creating customer journey maps, and designing optimal user experiences.
Acquire skills in creating comprehensive UX deliverables, streamlining the design handoff process to developers.
Learn to build comprehensive style guides and design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability across products and platforms.
Build an impressive UX portfolio showcasing your design thinking, problem-solving abilities, and successful case studies.
Costs
High quality tech education at an affordable cost
Quarterly
$
80
per quarter
Pay upfront and save an extra $40 when you choose this payment plan.
Best Choice
Upfront
$
290
If you pay in full when you resume, you get $70 off the tuition fee.,and nothing to pay when you’re done.
Monthly
$
30
per month
If you choose this plan, you will pay the same amount in tuition every month.
Career Outcome
Prepare to become a Product Designer
Demonstrate your proficiency in portfolio-ready projects
Earn your Diploma Certificate
Qualify for in-demand job roles as a Product Designer
Scholarship
The following scholarships are available and open for applicants
Kenya Female STEM Fund
Application Open
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Engineering, Product, Data
Deadline
2nd Feb. 2025
Value
100% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this scholarship, you must score at least 85% in the AltSchool’s entrance assessment.
Must be female.
Must be from Kenya.
Must be willing to commit to the program.
Proof of Kenya citizenship or residency, such as a passport or national ID card.
Write an essay (1000 words or less) about your story and how the scholarship will help you.
Night Owl Scholars Initiative Scholarship Fund
Application Open
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Engineering, Product, Data
Deadline
2nd Feb. 2025
Value
100% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this scholarship, you must score at least 85% in the AltSchool’s entrance assessment
Applicants must be Nigerian citizens and currently residing in Nigeria.
Open to young individuals aged 18-40.
Preference will be given to individuals who are currently employed in nighttime occupations such as restaurant or hotel service roles.
Applicants should exhibit a strong commitment to completing the coding program and using the skills acquired for personal and community development.
Proof of Nigerian, South African or Ghanaian citizenship, such as a passport or national ID card.
A recommendation letter can be beneficial though not mandatory.
BGSO Scholarship Fund
Application Closed
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Engineering, Product, Data
Deadline
6th Oct. 2024
Value
100% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
Must be willing to commit to the program.
VOA Foundation Scholarship Fund
Application Closed
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Engineering, Product, Data
Deadline
9th Aug. 2024
Value
100% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
Must be willing to commit to the program.
Ayoba Developer Program Scholarship Fund
Application Closed
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Engineering
Deadline
8th Sep. 2024
Value
100% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
18 - 35 years
Must be enrolled in the School of Engineering.
Must be from Nigeria, South Africa or Ghana
Must be willing to commit to the program.
The Cleva- AltSchool Scholarship Fund
Application Closed
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Engineering, Product, Data
Deadline
6th Oct. 2024
Value
100% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
Must be willing to commit to the program.
Write an essay (1000 words or less) about your story and how the scholarship will help you.
100% Laptop Scholarship
Application Closed
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Data, Engineering, Product
Deadline
30-04-2024
Value
70% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
Available to both Male and Female applicants.
Be computer literate.
Must be willing to commit to the program.
AltFoundation 70% Scholarship
Application Closed
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Data, Engineering, Product
Deadline
03-05-2024
Value
70% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
Available to both Male and Female applicants.
Be computer literate.
Must be willing to commit to the program.
AltFoundation 30% Scholarship
Application Closed
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Data, Engineering, Product
Deadline
03-05-2024
Value
30% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
Available to both Male and Female applicants.
Be computer literate.
Must be willing to commit to the program.
WDA Foundation Scholarship
Application Closed
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Engineering, Product and Data
Deadline
03-05-2024
Value
100% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
Available to both Male and Female applicants.
Be computer literate.
Must be willing to commit to the program.