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The Experience Design Academy offers training programmes for recent graduates, professionals at various stages of their careers, and company employees.
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Our master programs and courses
Specialising Master
User Experience Psychology
Combining design and psychology to create effective phygital experiences.
- 480 h
- 100% in presence
- Internship
Executive Course
User Experience Design (UX)
Methods and tools for designing useful and engaging digital products.
- 88 h
- 50% online 50% in presence
- 11 days
Executive Course
User Interface Design (UI)
Designing effective, consistent and accessible visual and conversational interfaces.
- 88 h
- 50% online 50% in presence
- 11 days
Intensive Course
Design Systems
Build and manage scalable, consistent component libraries for your digital product.
- 16 h
- 100% in presence
- for companies only
Intensive Course
Figma Design
Master Figma to design digital interfaces efficiently.
- 20 h
- 100% online
- for companies only
E-learning Course
UX Writing
Write clear and practical text to guide the user through the interface.
- 8 h
- 100% online
- Self-paced
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between specialising master and courses?
The Specialising Master in (User Experience Psychology) lasts one year, is aimed primarily at recent graduates, includes a compulsory placement and is taught in English.
Executive Courses (UX, UI) are short, part-time courses aimed primarily at professionals with varying levels of experience; they do not include an internship and are taught in Italian.
The Intensive Courses (Design System, Figma) are short, bespoke programmes covering technical and specialised topics, aimed exclusively at companies.
The E-learning Course (UX Writing) is a short, self-paced, pre-recorded and 100% online course.
What is the minimum attendance requirement for classes?
The minimum compulsory attendance rate is 75% of the total duration of the master’s programme or course.
In the event of absence, all lectures are recorded and made available, together with the relevant PDF, for up to 15 days after the end of the course.
However, practical classroom activities missed due to absence cannot be made up.
Are there any discounts or special offers available?
All courses offered by the Experience Design Academy include various discounts and special offers for alumni, employees and other groups. To find out more, visit the page for the master’s programme or course you are interested in on the POLI.design website and check the “Admissions” section.
How do I know if my profile is suitable?
All training programmes at the Experience Design Academy include the option of a preliminary interview with prospective students. This is a brief introductory call with the management team, designed to understand the candidate’s needs, expectations and background, and to assess how these align with the learning objectives of the programme in question.
How does the selection process work?
The Specialising Master (User Experience Psychology) requires applicants to submit their applications via the admissions portal of our partner institution, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore:
Once the application has been submitted, an introductory interview is arranged with the Master’s programme board. The outcome of the interview is communicated within a few days via email; if successful, the email will provide instructions on how to complete the enrolment process.
The Executive Courses (UX, UI) require applicants to submit their application via the POLI.design website, after which an interview is arranged with the Management to assess whether the applicant’s background aligns with the course’s educational objectives. The outcome of the interview is communicated within a few days via email; if successful, the email will provide instructions on how to finalise enrolment.
Intensive Courses (Design System, Figma) require applicants to submit their application via the POLI.design website, following which an interview is arranged with the Management to schedule and define the scope of the training programme.
The E-learning Course (UX Writing) does not require a selection process.