UI/UX Design Certification Course

Organized by: Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering, PCCE

The Electronics and Computer Engineering Department (ECOMP) of Padre Conceicao College of Engineering (PCCE) successfully conducted a Certification Course on UI/UX Design from 8th February to 10th May 2025. The course was held every alternate Saturday, consisting of 12 intensive sessions totaling 35 hours of learning.

Objective of the Course:

The primary aim of the course was to introduce students to the fundamentals of User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design, tools, and industry best practices. The course intended to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world UI/UX applications, thereby preparing students for design-related roles in the tech industry.

Course Curriculum & Tools Used:

The sessions were structured to cover a broad spectrum of UI/UX concepts through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice using Figma, a leading UI/UX tool widely adopted in the industry. The key topics covered included:

  • Introduction to UI & UX
  • UX Design Process and User Research
  • Typography, Color Psychology & Layouts
  • Wireframing and Prototyping using Figma
  • Design Systems & Components
  • Auto Layouts & Responsiveness
  • E-commerce Interface Design
  • Portfolio Building for Designers
  • Freelancing & Career Guidance in UI/UX

Each session was carefully planned to be interactive, with studentsworking on practical tasks and guided projects, fostering a design-thinking approach.

Course Delivery Team:

The sessions were conducted by the ECOMP Department faculty members, who were trained in UI/UX concepts and design tools. The team included:

Mr. Sanjeet Kanekar, Mr. Satish Gangavati, Ms. Nicole Monteiro, Ms. Priyanka Sarkar, Ms. Jane Rodrigues, Ms. Sneha Mhalsekar, Ms. Raksha Singbal, Dr. Anuja Naik, Ms. Mahi Itagi, Ms. Avita Lotlikar, Mrs. Rohini Korti, and Mr. Amay Desai.

Their collective contribution ensured a smooth learning experience and constant mentoring throughout the course.

Participation Details:

  • Total Registrations Received: 50+
  • Final Intake: 30 students (on first-come, first-served basis)
  • Students from ECOMP: 10 students
  • Participants were from various departments and disciplines, showing keen interest in design and creativity.

Mini Project & Evaluation:

As a part of the final assessment, each student was assigned a Mini Project to replicate the UI/UX of an existing website or mobile application using Figma. The goal was to apply the concepts learned and simulate real-world design work.

The projects were evaluated on:

  • Visual Consistency
  • User Experience Flow
  • Use of Design Principles
  • Creativity and Detailing
  • Tool Proficiency

A panel of faculty members assessed the submissions, and constructive feedback was shared with each student.

Recognition and Rewards:

To celebrate the successful completion:

  • Certificates of Completion were awarded to all 30 participants.
  • Special prizes were awarded to the two best projects:

    • 🥇 Harshal Mardolkar – for replicating a clean and user-centric interface

    • 🥈 Seon Boadita – for creative adaptation of an entertainment app layout

The winners received appreciation from both faculty and peers and were encouraged to showcase their designs on LinkedIn and GitHub portfolios.

Impact & Feedback:

The course was met with highly positive feedback. Students appreciated the practical exposure and industry relevance of the content. Several participants expressed interest in pursuing further design certifications, internships, or freelance UI/UX projects.

This initiative not only strengthened the department’s efforts to bridge the academia-industry gap but also:

  • Boosted student portfolios with real design work
  • Built confidence in using design tools professionally
  • Fostered creativity, attention to detail, and critical thinking

Conclusion:

The Certification Course in UI/UX Design successfully blended academic learning with practical skill development. With such initiatives, the ECOMP department continues to nurture industry-ready engineers with both technical and creative competencies.

The department looks forward to conducting more such certification programs and collaborating with industry partners to bring the best learning experiences to PCCE students.