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Become A

Become an AI-Powered Technical UX Designer

Design the Future: Build, Adapt, and Thrive in 32 weeks

Master UX design and front-end development, leverage AI to design and build innovative digital experiences, and launch your tech career—no prior experience required.

Beginner friendly
Beginner friendly
Flexible study
Flexible study
Full-time or part-time
Level 5 Diploma
Level 5 Diploma
Work experience with real employers
Work Experience
with real employers

OVERVIEW

Want to go beyond the basics and become a design + tech hybrid?
The AI-Powered Technical UX Designer Diploma future-proofsyour career by equipping you with a powerful combination of skills. On top oflearning how to design intuitive, user-first solutions using AI tools — youwill also learn how to bring those ideas to life through front-end development.

Over 32week ,you’ll build real-world experience across code, UX design, and industrycollaboration. You’ll start by creating responsive, accessible web interfaces,then move into user research, wireframing, and prototyping with AI-enhancedworkflows. Finally, you’ll put everything into practice during a 10-weekmentored work placement.

If you're looking for a career in UX and want to stand outby combining design thinking with technical ability, this Diploma is yourall-in-one path to becoming a future-ready digital creator.

Get a Recognised Diploma and Industry-Recognised Micro-Credentials:

AI Powered Technical UX Designer DIPLOMA: Diploma in Digital TechnologyDevelopment and Design (Level 5, 120 credits)

The Diploma is structured into three phases.  On completion of a phase, you are going to be awarded a micro-credential torecognise your achievements and progress. Each phase is 'by invite' only.

** Subject to NZQA approval, Contents may change


Skills you'll gain

JavaScript
React JS
Node JS
Github
Figma
ChatGPT
Gemini-AI
AI
CSS
HTML
Miro
The tech industry is faced with a growing skills shortage and the traditional education pathways would not solve this ... which is why we created New Zealand's first tech career accelerator
DIANA SHARMA
Co-founder & Mission Director
2025 Feb Graduation at Google

FULL TIME

32 weeks (30-35 hours weekly)
Mon - Fri:  9am - 12:30pm AEST
Tue & Fri:  12pm - 1pm AEST (coding workshop) 

32 weeks

(30-35 hours weekly)
Mon - Fri: 5:30pm - 8:30pm NZST 

PART TIME

54 weeks (15 - 17.5 hours weekly)
Tue - Thurs: 4pm - 7pm AEST

54 weeks

(15 - 17.5 hours weekly)
Tue - Thurs: 6pm - 9pm NZST

INTAKE OPEN
We are accepting enrolments

INTAKE DATES

INTAKE OPEN
We are accepting enrolments

Mentored work experiences is 10-weeks full time commitment.

SCHEDULE & FEES

Flexible Learning

Online and face-to-face

Full-time dates

Part-time dates

05
May
2025
Coach led
Live sessions
14
Jul
2025
Coach led
Live sessions
13
Oct
2025
Coach led
Live sessions
08
Jul
2025
Coach led
Live sessions

Time commitment

Fees *(GST inclusive)
NZD
$9,960
$337
/week
Apply now
Payment options
  1. Fees Free Available.
  2. Studylink available
  3. Pay in 3 instalments of $3,320 per component; or
  4. Weekly payment options available to approved candidates. 34-week payment period

* Fees subject to change

Updated:
Apr 4, 2025

Entry criteria

  • Must have New Zealand or Australian residence/or citizenship
  • Meet the NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy standards.
  • If English isn’t your first language, provide proof of proficiency.

Online and face-to-face

Full-time dates

Part-time dates

Time commitment

Introductory plan * (No GST applies)
AUD
$13,500
$397
/week
Full price:
$18,000
Apply now
Payment options
  1. Pay in 3 instalments of $4,500 per component; or
  2. Weekly payment option available to approved candidates. 34-week payment period.

The introductory pricing is available till 30 May 2025

Updated:
Apr 4, 2025

* Only New Zealand domestic students receive partial government funding, which helps lower their fees. This support is not available to Australian students, so their fees are higher.

Entry criteria

  • Applicants must have the legal right to work and study in Australia (open to Australian residents and citizens);
  • Have completed 
    • NCEA Level 1 literacy and numeracy 
    • or the Certificate in Tech Career Exploration & Development (Level 3) Micro-credential, 
    • or provide evidence of an equivalent or higher qualification and/or experience.

In Australia, we accept the following as the minimum entry requirement: Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 3 and Year 10 Literacy and numeracy outcomes.

If English is not your first language, you must provide:

Updated:
Apr 4, 2025

EDUCATION TEAM

Learn from the Best

Mission Ready HQ is an award winning education provider.  Learn more

VIKTORIA SEMINA

VIKTORIA SEMINA

UX Design Trainer
CORINNE DAVIES

CORINNE DAVIES

UX Design Trainer
CHANDNI ADESHARA

CHANDNI ADESHARA

Facilitator & Coach
BONNIE WALL

BONNIE WALL

Full Stack Development Trainer
ALAN KAN

ALAN KAN

Co-founder & Innovation Director

STUDENT SUCCESS

Hear from our Graduates

Industry leaders value our graduates. Our alumni have gone on to work at companies like Datacom, Cin7, One NZ and PWC.

More stories
Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial design and working full-time, Danbee found her “perfect opportunity to upskill, connect and explore” in Mission Ready’s 19-week UX Designer accelerator
“Working in technology gives me flexible hours, and I can work remotely. The best thing is being able to have the summer holidays with my family.” Elena, who previously owned a boutique florist store has moved through a few careers. “This career switch has allowed me to have a lifestyle that’s important to me and my family. Anyone who wants something similar should really consider Mission Ready.”
“I was fresh out of school when I decided to join Mission Ready, but it was relieving and exciting to find a variety of people at different life stages studying together.” “I heard about Mission Ready from my ICT teacher in school. Based on my school assignments, I had expressed my interest in UX Design; my teacher believed I had some potential and sent me links to resources and tools to help me get there.”
Once a friendly face that flew across the blue waters of the South Pacific but Stuart Toleafoa turned in that career for a chance to follow his interest. I’m currently working as a contractor. I provide services in the area of software development and project management.

FAQ

Your Questions Answered

Have a read of our brochure and reach out to our friendly mission ready team to ask questions directly.

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