Become A

Become an AI-Powered Technical UX Designer

Design the Future: Build, Adapt, and Thrive in 36 weeks

Become an AI-Powered UX Designer. Learn to design human-centred digital experiences, enhance workflows with AI, and build a portfolio that gets you hired—no tech background 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 offers a deeper, more comprehensive journey than the shorter accelerator. You’ll not only learn how to design intuitive, user-first solutions using AI tools—but also how to bring those ideas to life through front-end development.

Over 36 weeks, you’ll build real-world experience across code, UX design, and industry collaboration. You’ll start by creating responsive, accessible web interfaces, then move into user research, wireframing, and prototyping with AI-enhanced workflows. Finally, you’ll put everything into practice during a 10-week mentored work placement.

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

** 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

"YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE A TECH BACKGROUND,
JUST A DESIRE TO BUILD THINGS"

ALAN KAN
Co-founder & Innovation 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

08
Jul
2025
Coach led

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:
Mar 26, 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:
Mar 26, 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:
Mar 26, 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
SARAH CLEARWATER

SARAH CLEARWATER

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
JOSEPH CHANG

JOSEPH CHANG

Capability Development Lead

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.

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I would say go for it as you have nothing to lose! Make sure you do your research on different roles in tech beforehand so that you choose the right accelerator for you and your career path. Don’t hesitate to reach out to past Mission Ready candidates and ask for advice if you need – from personal experience, the Mission Ready community is very kind, welcoming and always willing to help!
Simon, who used to be a civil engineer, says he was out looking for the “next thing that would lead to career satisfaction.” I heard about Mission Ready from a friend who was also in a career transitional phase. He had just completed his education with Mission Ready and spoke highly of the experience. Initially I thought of taking an online course but I was intrigued by his experience so I Googled them, and here we are.
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.
“As a student you’re given a lot of guidance but also autonomy, plus you’re given the opportunity to work in a real-life scenario, which genuinely gets you workplace ready”. “You have to be ready for a challenge, and you absolutely have to come in with a growth mindset”.

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