Product Management with UX Course | MAGES Institute

Product Management with UX

6 Month Professional Certificate | Part-Time

Gain comprehensive Product Management skills with UI/UX fundamentals and unlock client-facing roles.

UI UX Course 

Our UI/UX course at MAGES Institute is designed for those who aspire to become a UI/UX designer and create intuitive, user-centered designs.

This course covers all the essential principles of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, including wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, and interaction design.

You’ll learn how to design seamless, visually appealing interfaces that enhance user experiences across web and mobile platforms. Through hands-on projects, you’ll gain practical skills in popular design tools like Adobe XD, Sketch, and Figma, and develop an understanding of user research and behavior analysis.

By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to design engaging and functional digital products. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your existing skills, this UI/UX course will provide the foundation you need to thrive in the growing field of user experience design.

Product Management Courses

MAGES Institute’s product management courses are designed to equip you with the essential skills to succeed in managing products from concept to launch.

Our courses cover the entire product lifecycle, teaching you how to define product strategies, prioritize features, and work with cross-functional teams.

A core component of our curriculum is Design Thinking, a user-centered approach that encourages innovative problem-solving through empathy, ideation, and prototyping. You’ll learn how to use Design Thinking to create solutions that meet user needs while aligning with business goals.

Through hands-on projects, case studies, and expert guidance, you’ll also develop the skills to conduct market research, manage product backlogs, and execute successful product launches.

Whether you’re looking to transition into product management or sharpen your existing skills, this course will provide you with the tools and methodologies needed to drive product success in any industry.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Become a Product Manager & UI/UX Designer in our 6-months immersive program (with career placement support)!

 

Concepts such as problem discovery, user persona research, crafting tailored experiences, conducting user tests and understanding visual design principles will be covered in our UI/UX modules. Students will then be exposed to stakeholder management strategies, product management principles and business strategy in our Product Management focused modules.

 

Showcase your newfound skills in a capstone project integrating design thinking methodologies with UI/UX and Product Management principles.

DURATION: 6 Months (Part-Time or Full-Time; full-time batches are subject to confirmation)

International Students are only offered Full-Time program.

STUDENT-TO-LECTURER RATIO: 18 Students : 1 Lecturer

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION / MODE OF ASSESSMENT: Practical (Hands on Application), Project Based Assessment

COURSE START DATE : TBC

80% attendance is mandatory to complete the program

NOTE: A Pass in all Modules within the maximum study period is required for the successful completion of the program.

SOFTWARES TAUGHT: Figma | Figjam 

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: Windows Laptop with 8GB RAM. Learners are to provide their own devices.

 

MODE OF DELIVERY: 2 Weekdays Online, 1 Weekend In-Classroom per week

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS : 16 years old or above, Min Education level – 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels incl Minimum of C6 Grade in English

For more detailed information visit FAQs section below.

 

AWARD: Professional Certificate in Product Management with UX

Age of Generative AI

Become a change-maker in the age of AI and utilise it to enhance your technical abilities. The curriculum of this program has been enhanced with the use of AI tools and is designed to ensure that graduates are equipped with the most relevant & competitive skill sets available today.

6 MONTH PROGRAM

FUNDAMENTALS

In their first term, students will learn the core concepts of design thinking for problem solving and apply it using visual design principles such as layout and colour theory in the form of user research, persona building, and user testing.

 

  • Designing Thinking Methodologies
  • User Research and Persona Building
  • Visual Design, Prototyping and User Testing

SKILLS

Students apply new obtained fundamentals to complete the design and execution of a product through its entire product lifecycle – enabling them to better understand the role of a Product Manager. They will acquire techniques for articulating production vision, setting objectives, creating a product roadmap, and learn effective communication strategies to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

 

  • Product Management

PORTFOLIO

The final term will have the students apply their knowledge to a practical project that achieves a real-world business objective. Students will create a comprehensive UI/UX design, mindful of user needs and business objectives, and develop a functional prototype with user testing and refinement. The module will conclude with a Capstone Project presentation demonstrating their ability to integrate UI/UX principles with effective product management strategies.

 

  • Capstone Project

INSTRUCTORS

Rodney has been leading the multidisciplinary team as Founder, Strategist and Design Director at NextOfKin Creatives since 2008, which has served various Fortune 500 companies such as Dell, Techtronic Industries, Huawei, Kohler and HP. With almost 25 years of experience in the design industry, Rodney has worked on multiple projects for Creative and Philips Design (Singapore, Eindhoven, Hong Kong) before starting NextOfKin Creatives in 2008.

Rodney has been leading the multidisciplinary team as Founder, Strategist and Design Director at NextOfKin Creatives since 2008, which has served various Fortune 500 companies such as Dell, Techtronic Industries, Huawei, Kohler and HP. With almost 25 years of experience in the design industry, Rodney has worked on multiple projects for Creative and Philips Design (Singapore, Eindhoven, Hong Kong) before starting NextOfKin Creatives in 2008.

Rodney Loh

Mentor | Design Director, NextOfKin Creatives Pte Ltd

With over 20 years’ of experience in the industry, Chee Koon has spearheaded transformative projects in Design & Technology for Grab Singapore, Anthrolab, Motorola and more, combined with 7 years of teaching experience as former Course Manager at Temasek Polytechnic. He has influenced industry standards as Vice President of the Usability Professionals Association (Singapore Chapter), and is personally passionate about Geriatic and Gerontology.

With over 20 years’ of experience in the industry, Chee Koon has spearheaded transformative projects in Design & Technology for Grab Singapore, Anthrolab, Motorola and more, combined with 7 years of teaching experience as former Course Manager at Temasek Polytechnic. He has influenced industry standards as Vice President of the Usability Professionals Association (Singapore Chapter), and is personally passionate about Geriatic and Gerontology.

Lim Chee Koon

Lecturer | Senior Product Design Manager, Grab

With almost 18 years of experience in the industry, Jason has lent his design talents to clients such as Techtronic Industries, Scanteak Singapore, and Kohler. He has also served as the Design Care Team Lead for TEDxSingapore and has over 7 years of teaching experience at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (3+ years as Course Chair for Product Design and Innovation).

With almost 18 years of experience in the industry, Jason has lent his design talents to clients such as Techtronic Industries, Scanteak Singapore, and Kohler. He has also served as the Design Care Team Lead for TEDxSingapore and has over 7 years of teaching experience at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (3+ years as Course Chair for Product Design and Innovation).

Jason Khiang

Lecturer | CEO & Creative Director, Wahkao

Rajesh Chakravarthy has worked in digital art, design and technology for 18 years, nine of them as an educator in creative media and tech schools. As Academic Director at MAGES Institute, he leads the school's work in artificial intelligence and immersive technology. Rajesh specialises in applying AI to real-world creative and business workflows, from generative AI tools for content production to AI-driven automation. He is also a veteran AR/VR developer and an Unreal Engine Authorised Instructor. His work sits where design, technology and business meet, through ventures in prototyping, product development and education. His students have gone on to careers with prominent companies around the world.

Rajesh Chakravarthy has worked in digital art, design and technology for 18 years, nine of them as an educator in creative media and tech schools. As Academic Director at MAGES Institute, he leads the school’s work in artificial intelligence and immersive technology.

Rajesh specialises in applying AI to real-world creative and business workflows, from generative AI tools for content production to AI-driven automation.

He is also a veteran AR/VR developer and an Unreal Engine Authorised Instructor. His work sits where design, technology and business meet, through ventures in prototyping, product development and education. His students have gone on to careers with prominent companies around the world.

Rajesh Chakravarthy

Academic Director | AI & Immersive Technology Specialist

With approximately 9 years of experience in scaling B2C and B2B(SaaS) products, Ayush, a seasoned product manager at Nium, excels in enhancing the Instarem app and SME Portal. Ayush has successfully launched innovations like GrabWheels in Southeast Asia and PEDL by Zoomcar in India, implementing features for Zendesk's Agent Workspace. He has led international launches and scaled diverse products. A mentor for aspiring PMs, he fosters innovation within product management, showcasing a passion for solving user needs and business goals.

With approximately 9 years of experience in scaling B2C and B2B(SaaS) products, Ayush, a seasoned product manager at Nium, excels in enhancing the Instarem app and SME Portal. Ayush has successfully launched innovations like GrabWheels in Southeast Asia and PEDL by Zoomcar in India, implementing features for Zendesk’s Agent Workspace. He has led international launches and scaled diverse products. A mentor for aspiring PMs, he fosters innovation within product management, showcasing a passion for solving user needs and business goals.

Ayush Upadhyay

Lecturer | Director, Product Management

TOPICS COVERED
  • Design Thinking Methodologies
  • User Research and Persona Building
  • Visual Design, Prototyping and User Testing
  • Product Management
  • Capstone Project