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Role-based and specialty credentials across three tiers, Foundational, Professional, and Speciality, covering UX, product management, AI, and more. Learn about eligibility, exam structure, scoring, and renewal.

Certified by Uxcel

Learn what Uxcel Professional Certifications are, who they’re designed for, and how they differ from course completion certificates. This section explains the fundamentals of certification across modern digital disciplines such as UX design, product management, and AI.

Getting started with Certified by Uxcel 

Learn what Certified by Uxcel is, how its three tiers — Foundational, Professional, and Speciality — work, and how these certifications validate real-world expertise in UX, product, and AI roles.

What is Certified by Uxcel?

Learn who Certified by Uxcel is designed for, how the Foundational, Professional, and Speciality tiers match different career stages, and when certification is the right next step.

Who should apply for Certified by Uxcel?

Understand the difference between Certified by Uxcel credentials and course completion certificates, and when each type of credential is used.

Certified by Uxcel vs. course completion certificate

Understand how Certified by Uxcel relates to the previous Professional Certification, and what "Professional" now means within the new system.

Is Certified by Uxcel the same as Professional Certification?

Learn what happens to certifications earned before the move to Certified by Uxcel, including which certifications remain valid indefinitely, which can be renewed, and how to refresh your certificate.

What happens to my certificate from before this change?

An overview of Uxcel's Foundational certifications — who they're for, which credentials are included, what each one covers, and how the exam works.

Foundational Certifications overview

An overview of Uxcel's Professional certifications — who they're for, which credentials are included, what each one covers, and how the exam works.

Professional Certifications overview

An overview of Uxcel's Speciality certifications — who they're for, which credentials are included, what each one covers, and how the exam works.

Speciality Certifications overview

Learn who can access Uxcel professional certifications, what requirements you need to meet, and how certification eligibility works.


Eligibility, access, and pricing

Learn whether a subscription is required to take a Certified by Uxcel exam and how access and pricing work.

Is a subscription required for Certified by Uxcel?

Learn who can apply for Certified by Uxcel certifications and whether prior experience or prerequisites are required.

Who is eligible for Certified by Uxcel?

Learn what is required to earn a Certified by Uxcel certification and what you need to do before taking the certification exam.

What are the requirements for obtaining a Certified by Uxcel certification?

Learn whether Certified by Uxcel certifications are available globally and what language the certification exams are offered in.

Is Certified by Uxcel available worldwide?

Learn what certification credits or discounts existing Pro, Teams, and Lifetime members receive with the launch of Certified by Uxcel.

Do existing Pro, Teams, or Lifetime members get any certification benefits?

Learn how the Uxcel professional certification exam works and what to expect before, during, and after the assessment.

Exam process

Learn how the Certified by Uxcel exam is structured, including question counts, time limits, and passing scores for each tier, and what happens during the certification assessment.

How does the Certified by Uxcel exam work?

Can I leave the exam once I’ve started?

Learn how much time you have to complete a certification exam and what to expect during the exam session.

What is the time limit for the certification exam?

Learn what happens if you do not pass the certification exam, including retake pricing, the 90-day discount window, and how to prepare for your next attempt.

What happens if I fail the certification exam?

Learn how Uxcel professional certification exams are scored and how your results are calculated.

Scoring and results

Learn how Uxcel maintains the reliability and credibility of Certified by Uxcel exams.

How does Uxcel ensure validity and reliability during the certification process?

Learn how Uxcel sets the passing score for Certified by Uxcel exams.

How does Uxcel establish the passing scores for certification exams?

Learn why you can still pass a certification exam even if you answer some questions incorrectly.

Why can I pass even if I answered some questions incorrectly?

Learn whether certification exams show incorrect answers or mistakes after completion.

Why am I unable to see the mistakes I made on the exam?

Learn how Uxcel calculates certification exam results, how many questions each tier includes, and how your final score is determined.

How is the Certified by Uxcel exam scored?

Understand why the certification passing score is now 70% instead of 85%, and why this doesn't make certification easier.

Why did the passing score change from 85% to 70%?

Learn how long Uxcel professional certifications remain valid and how the renewal process works.

Expiration and Renewal

Learn why Certified by Uxcel certifications have an expiration period and why renewal is required.

Why does the Uxcel certification expire?

Learn how long Certified by Uxcel certifications remain valid and when renewal is required.

What is the certification validity period?

Learn how to renew your Certified by Uxcel certification and keep your credential active.

How do I renew my certification?

Learn what happens when a Certified by Uxcel certification expires and how to regain active status.

What happens if my professional certification expires?

Learn how much it costs to renew your Certified by Uxcel certification.

Is there a cost to renew my certification?

This section explains important policies related to Uxcel professional certifications, including accessibility accommodations, exam language availability, academic integrity rules, and how certifications support professional careers.

These articles help clarify certification policies and explain how Uxcel credentials can impact career development.

Policies, accessibility, and career impact

This article explains which languages are currently supported for Uxcel professional certification exams.

Is it possible to complete the certification in a different spoken language?

Requesting an accommodation for a disability

Can I request an accommodation for a disability?

This article explains how employers view Certified by Uxcel credentials and how they can be used professionally.

Is Certified by Uxcel recognized by employers?

This article explains the academic integrity rules that apply when taking a Certified by Uxcel exam.

What is the academic integrity policy?

This article explains whether Certified by Uxcel credentials are accredited and how they differ from academic credentials.

Is Certified by Uxcel accredited?

This article explains how earning a Certified by Uxcel credential can help professionals advance their careers.

How can Certified by Uxcel support my career growth?

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Uxcel for Learners

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Getting Started

This article introduces Uxcel as a learning and certification platform designed for today’s fast-moving product teams — including UX designers, product managers, and professionals looking to build AI literacy. Whether you're just starting out or sharpening advanced skills, Uxcel helps you grow faster with interactive, role-based learning tailored to your goals.

What is Uxcel, and who is it for?

This article explains how Uxcel’s role-based learning system works — from interactive lessons and career paths to AI-enhanced tools and practical challenges. Whether you're training in UX design, product management, or building AI literacy, this guide walks you through how to get started and make the most of your experience on Uxcel.


How does learning work on Uxcel?

What types of certificates can I earn on Uxcel, and how do they benefit my career?

Is Uxcel free to use?

This article explains how to get started with Uxcel, including account creation, available sign-up options, required information, and what to expect in your first steps. Whether you're pursuing a career in UX, product management, or building practical AI skills, this guide sets the foundation for a successful learning journey on Uxcel.

How do I get started with Uxcel?

This guide provides a complete overview of the Uxcel platform for individual learners. It explains how the platform works, what features are available, and how to get started with interactive learning in UX, product management, and AI. Learn how to navigate your dashboard, track progress, earn certifications, and stay motivated through gamification.


How to use the Uxcel platform: Complete guide for individual learners


Easily manage your Uxcel profile, notification settings, and learning preferences. Learn how to customize your reminders, update your login info, and stay updated on the latest features, courses, and tools — including AI and product management learning paths.

Managing your Uxcel account and preferences

Discover how to learn UX, UI, Product, and AI skills anytime, anywhere with the Uxcel Go app. Available for both iOS and Android, Uxcel Go brings interactive lessons, mobile-exclusive features, and full course access to your pocket. Learn on the go, track your progress, practice with Designr, and seamlessly sync your learning across devices.

Does Uxcel have a mobile app?

Get support and connect with the Uxcel community. Learn how to join our Discord, connect with mentors, attend events, get peer feedback, or contact support for help.

How to connect with others and get support on Uxcel

Can I use my social media account to sign up?

How can I explore the different courses and learning paths available on Uxcel?

Here you will know how to create an account at Uxcel

How do I sign up for Uxcel?

What information do I need to create an account?

Can I try Uxcel before committing to a subscription?

Can I log in both via e-mail and Google account?

How do I receive notifications about new courses or updates?

Uxcel Go for iOS - native iOS mobile app

What are the key features of the Uxcel platform?

Uxcel Go for Android - native mobile app

How do I update my profile and account settings?

Are there any gamification elements, such as badges or points, to motivate learning?

Explore how Uxcel’s interactive lessons, progress tracking, and certification system work.

Courses

Discover how Uxcel courses work, what’s included, and how they help you build real-world skills across UX, product management, and AI for digital product 

What can I expect from a Uxcel course?

What's different about Uxcel's lessons?

Learn how to keep track of your favorite Uxcel content, even though saving full courses isn't currently available. Discover tips for bookmarking lessons, organizing materials, and using the new in-lesson save feature to revisit important content across UX, Product Management, and AI courses.

Can I bookmark or save courses for later?

Learn how Uxcel regularly updates its course library with new, industry-relevant content — including our latest career paths in AI for designers and product management — and discover how to stay informed about new course releases.

How often does Uxcel release new courses?

Learn how to earn, access, and share your Uxcel course certificates. This guide covers completion steps, where to find your certificates, what happens if your subscription ends, and how to showcase your achievements on LinkedIn. Updated with Uxcel's latest AI and Product Management certifications.

Certificates at Uxcel: earning, accessing & sharing

Are there discussion forums or communities for each course?

This section covers everything you need to know about Uxcel’s briefs

Briefs

Discover how Uxcel Briefs help UX designers and aspiring product managers build real-world skills through hands-on projects. Practice product thinking, strategy, and execution - perfect for portfolio building and career growth in UX, PM, and AI-powered roles.

What are Uxcel Briefs and how do they work?

Learn how to start, complete, and submit a Uxcel Brief to build your UX or Product Management portfolio. Discover how to choose the right brief, follow clear project steps, and showcase your skills with real-world scenarios.

How do I start and submit a Brief?

Discover which Uxcel Briefs are free to access and what extra benefits come with a Pro membership. Learn how expert feedback, portfolio upgrades, and recognition can enhance your learning experience.

Do I need a Pro membership to access Briefs?

Explore how feedback works on Uxcel Briefs. Learn who reviews your projects, how to use feedback to improve your work, and why iteration is key to skill growth and confidence building.

How does feedback and project review work?

Learn what happens after you submit your project brief on Uxcel — from community engagement and feedback to award recognition and portfolio visibility.

What happens after I submit my project?

Find out how important it is to review design briefs

Reviewing design briefs

Everything you need to know to building your skill graph

Pulse & Skill Graph

Learn how Uxcel Pulse helps you evaluate your skills, build a personalized Skill graph, and receive tailored course recommendations — all based on your selected UX or Product management learning path.

What is Pulse?

Understand how Uxcel Pulse creates your personalized Skill Graph, how it's tailored to your learning path (UX or PM), and how it's updated based on your assessment and learning activity.

How does Pulse work?

Learn how to interpret your Uxcel Pulse results — including your Score, Reliability, Peer Rankings, and Skill Graph — and what each number says about your current proficiency and progress.

What do my scores and rankings mean?

Can I take the Pulse assessment multiple times?

Discover how to grow your Skill Graph and Pulse score by completing more learning content, retaking the Pulse assessment regularly, and following personalized recommendations based on your performance.

How can I improve my Skill Graph and Pulse score?

Can I see the results from my previous Pulse assessment attempts?

Learn how to build and maintain your skill graph and design score

How to build and maintain your Design Score and Skill Graph

Learn how Uxcel can upskill your org's design skills at scale

Introduction to Team Upskill feature of Uxcel Teams

What is Team Upskill

What happens when you switch from an individual account to a Team account

Switching from Individual account to Team Plan

Uxcel Teams Trial Overview

When does my Uxcel Teams trial date end?

Upgrading Plan During the Teams Trial Period

How many team members can I invite during my trial?

Everything you need to know about your Teams trial period

When does my Uxcel Teams trial begin?

Pulse FAQs for Design Team Leads

Members

A detailed guide on how to invite your team members to your Uxcel for Teams account.

Inviting Members

How do I manage "Pending" invitations?

Learn what Squads are all about and how you can utilize them to improve design literacy within your organization

What are Uxcel Squads?

Team Upskill How-To's

Learn how to assign specific learning material, such as courses, lessons, assessments, and challenges to your team members.

Assigning learning material to your team members

A how-to guide on how to build your Team Skill Graph + tips and tricks on building one.

Building my Team Skill Graph

A detailed guide on individual and team reporting + tips, tricks and use-cases for improving your employee retention

Improve your employee retention and satisfaction with team and individual reporting

Learn how to staff the right people to the right project at the right team by combining Team Skill Graph, Assignments and Team Reporting