Level 7 Professional Certificate in Content Design

Build a rewarding career in content design

Build a rewarding career in content design with a globally recognised, industry-approved qualification. Get the mindset, the confidence and the skills that will help you stand out in a rapidly growing industry.

Why take this course:

• Be in demand. Certified qualifications will help you stand out in a fast-growing industry
• Build a career with impact. Design content experiences that will influence users worldwide
• Broaden your opportunities. Optimise your skills to get hired at leading companies
• Get qualified. Earn a university credit-rated certification approved by industry leaders
• Gain the confidence you need to succeed. Our mentors, career advisors and student community will support you all the way

University credit-rated, industry-approved

Our content design course is credit-rated by Glasgow Caledonian University and has been reviewed and endorsed by leaders in the tech industry. It covers everything you need to become a certified content design professional.

Professional Certificate in Content Design

Digital certificate - Included

In this Professional Certificate in Content Design course you will learn:

• An introduction to content design.
  Understand what content design is and the role of a content designer.
• Principles of good content design
  Learn the core principles of content design and why it matters.
• Voice, tone and style
  Learn how voice, tone, and style can create a cohesive product experience.
• Understanding your users
  Uncover your audience's goals and content needs.
• Writing for interfaces
  Learn to write microcopy for buttons, notifications and other UI elements.
• The product mindset
  Develop a product mindset by learning about product design systems and tools.
• Testing content
  Learn how to test, evaluate and improve your content.
• AI for content design
  Learn how to use AI tools to become a more effective content designer.
• Working in content design
  Learn how to be the content champion within your organisation.

Support at every step

From day one, you’ll be part of a lively community of tutors, mentors and fellow students that support each other along the way.

Student Success team

Our friendly and responsive team will help you stay on track and keep you accountable.

Course mentor

Your course mentor is an expert content designer who brings years of practical insight.

Student community

Collaborate, share tips and build connections on our lively student Slack channels.

• Writers and journalists who want to enhance their skills for the digital world
• UX and UI designers who want to become more rounded professionals
• Content designers looking for a formal qualification that validates their expertise
• Digital marketers who need content design skills to succeed in their roles
• Anybody with a writing, content or design background looking for a creative tech job

Background

You don’t need experience in design or technology to enrol in our courses. To get the most value from this course, you will need some experience in writing and a genuine interest in words and language.

Commitment

You do need to be motivated and committed. We set a high bar. Studying for one of our professional qualifications requires a certain amount of time, energy and focus.

English language

To take this course, you should be fluent in verbal and written English. If English is not your first language, you should have a proficiency of C1 as defined by the CEFRL (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Students typically graduate into Content Designer jobs