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Jesse
Showalter

Product Design

Jessica
Ko

Portfolio & Career Prep

Matt D.
Smith

Interface Design

Certified Course

Learn Product Design in
16 weeks

Launch your Product Design career in just 16 weeks with Dribbble’s zero-to-career-ready Product Design course! Complete industry-relevant projects alongside a handpicked mentor, master essential design tools and practices, build an interview-ready portfolio, and get connected to a vast network of hiring managers.

  • Flexible learning

    No need to quit your job with our mix of video & live learning.

  • Mentorship

    Attend live, weekly sessions with your design mentor.

  • Industry relevant curriculum

    Work on real-world projects and gain relevant work experience.

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Not sure if you’re ready?

Join our free info session and meet the team to get an introduction to the field of Product Design and learn whether this course is for you.

Introduction to Product Design
Jesse Showalter
Introduction to Product Design
Free
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About our Certified courses

Learn alongside industry leading mentors

You are not in this alone. As part of this course you’ll be matched with a mentor from our network. Mentors are hand-picked and have at least 4 years of product design experience in reputable design forward companies. Learn from the best in the space, create alongside them, and receive weekly live & asynchronous feedback on real-world projects.

The mentor network

We have carefully curated a network of mentors who we trust and admire for their design career. We will match you with a mentor who is right for you, and who will provide support and guidance throughout your course.

You’ll meet with your mentor once a week in an intimate group session to learn key design concepts, ask questions, and discuss your projects. Your mentors will also be available throughout the weeks via online feedback and advice to take you from enrollment to graduation.Not only will you meet with your mentor once a week, in an intimate group session, to learn key design concepts, ask questions and discuss your projects, but they will also be available to you via online feedback and advice to take you from enrollment to graduation.

Our mentors have worked with some of the world’s most influencial companies

What’s Included

An immersive and interactive learning experience

Our courses are built with students’ experience in mind - proven learning principles, mentorship, community-based plus a year of Dribbble Pro; unlocking all the tools you need to transform your career.

Expert educators

You’ll learn from the best in the design industry; join MDS and the former hiring manager at Google, for live and interactive sessions.

Live mentorship

You’ll join a small group of designers for weekly live & interactive mentorship sessions. All our mentors are hand picked and work at top design companies.

Certification

You will be awarded a signed certificate on completion of your course, and a badge to add to your Dribbble profile.

Project-based learning

We believe product design is best learned by doing. Students will get briefs and assignments each week and receive feedback and advice.

Access to online community group

Connect, network and share your ideas with designers from all around the world in an exclusive student Slack group.

Permanent access to course material

Gain permanent access to video content, PDF worksheets, templates, and reference material to grow your career.

Connect with hiring companies

Get in front of Dribbble's vast network of hiring managers who work for the most design forward companies out there.

A Dribbble Pro subscription

With your course, you get one full year of Dribbble Pro, which allows you to showcase your work and get in front of potential hiring managers.

What our students are saying

This is a great opportunity to work online and in-depth with your design heroes. The instructors are world-class, the community is amazing, and we’re inspired to add to our portfolios every week. It was amazing to see the level of feedback our mentors provided.

Jeffrey Bauer
Jeffrey Bauer
New York, NY

Dribbble courses are always incredibly informative for me. It was fascinating to hear from industry experts and gain insight into their experience. I particularly enjoy the live classes; I love how involved and accessible they are. I find it a near-perfect balance of independence and instruction.

Peter Rasmussen
Peter Rasmussen
Sydney, Australia

I found that the hands-on mentorship provides transferrable skills, relevant advice, advanced knowledge, and practical experience. This course has been a valuable experience for my career. My favorite part is the small class size, exercises at the end of each lesson, & the feedback I receive from my mentor.

Karla Muller
Karla Muller
Brisbane, Australia

Workshops & Free Webinars

Level up your design skills with our live and highly interactive workshops —featuring must-have insights from your favorite design leaders
New York native Jon Contino is an influential staple in the design and branding community. In this interactive crash course, you’ll explore the process of logo development through custom lettering. Then, map the entire process while using your inspiration references to flesh out your design and sketch your ideas. Design alongside Jon, get feedback and leave the course with a new brand identity!
New York native Jon Contino is an influential staple in the design and branding community. In this interactive crash course, you’ll explore the process of logo development through custom lettering. Then, map the entire process while using your inspiration references to flesh out your design and sketch your ideas. Design alongside Jon, get feedback and leave the course with a new brand identity!
Workshop Wed, April 26, 2023
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A Dribbble Education team member is available to answer any questions you have about the course.

A Dribbble Education team member is available to answer any questions you have about the course.

Frequently asked questions

How does the certified course work?

Dribbble's Product Design certified course allows you to gain the key skills needed to be a product designer, such as; design thinking, conducting user research, flow diagrams, wireframes, prototyping, documentation, and much more. Plus, you will be hands-on designing in Figma throughout the course, so you will graduate with an advanced level of Figma knowledge.

This course is designed to prepare you for solving real-world design problems. Over 16 weeks, you will enjoy video lessons, weekly live mentorship sessions, group discussions, and feedback sessions with classmates, all while working on weekly projects and building an interview-ready portfolio which will be distributed around Dribbble's vast network of hiring managers, at the end of your course.

Once you complete and graduate from the Dribbble Product Design course, you will receive a digitally signed certificate, along with a badge certifying completion that will live on your Dribbble portfolio. You can share your certificate and badge on your social media, like LinkedIn or your personal website.

How is this different from other courses on the market?

This new, immersive learning experience sets our course apart from traditional online learning.

You no longer need to struggle to teach yourself course content without the creator's feedback or input.

We have created a robust program that consists of unique mentorship and an on-demand dual program; that way, you can fit the program into your schedule while still receiving personalized feedback and guidance.

In addition to a dedicated design mentor, you can learn directly from industry experts like Matt D Smith (creator of Flowkit and founder of Shift Nudge), Jessica Ko (former hiring manager at Google) and Jesse Showalter (Nike & Adobe designer) in live teaching and Q&A sessions.

What is the course format?

In Dribbble's Product Design certified course there is a mix of on-demand and live learning! You will gain access to a library of digestible tutorial videos and complete projects alongside some of the world's top designers as part of a structured curriculum that takes place over just 16 weeks.

As part of your learning experience, you will be matched with a mentor from a top design company and given a personalized learning schedule that fits your time zone. There’s no need to put your life on hold or quit your job to learn! During weekly live mentorship sessions, you'll share your tasks with an engaged community of your classmates and receive feedback on the work you've done.

Upon completion of the course, a graduation certificate and a badge will be awarded to you on Dribbble. Afterward, we will circulate your interview-ready portfolio to our network of active and engaged hiring managers at top-tier design companies.

You will also be able to download and share your certification on other social media platforms from your user account.

What skill level is required to get started?

Our Product Design certified course is for anyone who is interested in learning the skills to become a Product Designer. You do not need prior Product Design knowledge or previous design experience. While your instructor will guide you through the structured curriculum with straightforward instructions, they will also challenge you to go beyond the course content and expand your creativity.

Receiving meaningful feedback on your work from trained design mentors will enable you to improve your skills by connecting with other professionals and prospective designers in the field.

What are the peer/group learning opportunities in the course?

Dribbble certified courses provide students with the following opportunities:

Interactive student learning

Every week, you will interact with your classmates, receive exercises for feedback, and build on each other's knowledge through a robust group-learning platform.

Exclusive student network

You can search for and connect with other students and alumni based on the course using the student Slack network. Find your study partner, co-founder, or buddy.

Group projects & mentor feedback

Finding a design mentor shouldn't be hard. We match you with a mentor from a top design company, who will support and guide you as you grow as a Product Designer. Throughout the program, you'll have the opportunity to work with a small group of classmates on a variety of projects, including the final project in which you demonstrate what you've learned.

Optional virtual events and workshops

Students and alumni are given an exclusive discount to attend Dribbble workshops, to network with classmates and participate in group learning activities. Workshops usually last a few hours or span several days and are held a few times a year. Workshop participation is optional but encouraged.

Are there payment plans available?

There are two ways to pay: monthly installments or pay in full. Paying your tuition upfront can save you 7.5% of your total cost.

Our comprehensive Refund Policy applies to all plans.

Our product design course is set at an affordable and transparent price to ensure broad access to superior education worldwide. In addition, scholarships are sometimes available on a case-by-case basis to make design education even more accessible.

Scholarship award decisions are based on an applicant's background, education, and work history.

Fill out this scholarship application, and we’ll get back to you.

How do I get my company to pay for me?

Would you like to take the course but need help asking your manager? Here are four talking points to help get your boss on board:

  1. 1. The course will inspire and re-energize you for your work
  2. 2. You’ll make meaningful connections with industry experts and peers
  3. 3. Discover new ideas for your product, best practices for your design team, and other valuable takeaways
  4. 4. Prepare to fill a hiring need or take on a new role internally through upskilling
What’s the refund policy if I change my mind?

Up to 2 weeks before the start of the course, you'll get a full refund. A prorated refund may be available once the course starts. If you have to cancel for any reason, you can submit a refund request here.

You can be assured that we obsess over the quality of our learning material, and we test it all beforehand to ensure that it's useful. Take a look at our testimonials if you need some reassurance!

What form of payments do you accept?

Dribbble accepts most major credit cards for all of our Education courses. We cannot accept ACH bank transfers, money wires, or any other payment method for our Education courses.