What is the difference between a course certificate and a Uxcel certification?

The difference between Uxcel Course Certificate and Uxcel Professional Certification

Written By Helen Volkova

Last updated About 1 month ago

At Uxcel, we offer two types of certificates: course certificates and professional certifications. While both recognize your achievements, they serve different purposes and levels of credibility in the industry.

1. Course certificate of completion

A course certificate is awarded when you complete all levels of a specific course on Uxcel. It reflects your dedication to learning a topic but does not involve a formal exam.

Key features:

  • Earned after completing all course content

  • Demonstrates your learning in a specific subject

  • Can be added to your LinkedIn profile or portfolio

  • Not an official certification, but a valuable milestone

📌 Example: Completing the UX writing course earns you a course certificate, verifying that you’ve completed the lessons.

2. Uxcel professional certification

The Uxcel professional certification is a globally recognized credential that goes beyond just UX and UI. It evaluates a candidate’s job readiness across modern product, design, and AI-related skills.

The exam includes real-world challenges and scenario-based questions that reflect how cross-functional teams operate today. It’s ideal for those pursuing roles in product design, product management, UX, UI, and AI-assisted workflows.

Key features:

  • Requires passing a timed, proctored exam

  • Validates cross-functional, job-ready skills in UX, UI, product, and AI

  • Recognized by hiring teams and companies around the world

  • Must be renewed to reflect evolving industry standards and practices

📌 Example: Earning the Uxcel core certification proves that you understand the fundamentals of modern product development, including research, design systems, prototyping, decision-making, and AI integration.

Which one should you choose?

  • Choose course certificates if you're learning new topics and want to document your progress.

  • Choose the Uxcel professional certification if you want to prove your cross-functional expertise and stand out to hiring managers in today's tech-driven market.

👉 Learn more on the Uxcel Professional Certification page.