Certificate in Faith Based UX/UI Design for Christian Media

Total program length

18 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Six to nine months

General education

Not required

Professional application courses

3 credit hours

Academic unit

HBIU Training Institute

Total credits

18

Duration

1 years

• Apply human-centered design methodologies to solve digital navigation challenges for nonprofit users.
• Develop high-fidelity prototypes that balance aesthetic excellence with functional accessibility standards.
• Evaluate digital interfaces through the lens of servant leadership and ethical user engagement.
• Communicate complex design strategies effectively to cross-functional organizational teams.
• Integrate principles of biblical stewardship into the lifecycle of digital product development.
• Analyze user data and testing metrics to optimize engagement for faith-informed communication platforms.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• COM101
• Principles of Digital Design
• 3
• None
• UXD150
• Introduction to User Experience Research
• 2
• None
• ETH205
• Ethics in Digital Stewardship
• 2
• None
• COM210
• Information Architecture for the Web
• 2
• COM101
• COM101 — Principles of Digital Design: This course covers fundamental design elements, typography, and color theory applied to digital interfaces. Students examine how these elements enhance clarity and message accessibility. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• UXD150 — Introduction to User Experience Research: Students learn to conduct user research to understand the needs and behaviors of diverse audiences within the nonprofit sector. Emphasis is placed on empathetic engagement and data-driven insights. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• ETH205 — Ethics in Digital Stewardship: This course explores the ethical responsibilities inherent in managing digital presence and user data within a faith-based context. Topics include privacy, accessibility, and the responsible use of technology. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM210 — Information Architecture for the Web: Students examine the structural design of shared information environments, focusing on categorization and navigation. The course teaches how to organize content for maximum user efficiency. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• UXD300
• Advanced Prototyping and Wireframing
• 3
• COM101, COM210
• MGT320
• Servant Leadership in Digital Teams
• 2
• None
• UXD350
• Inclusive Digital Interfaces
• 2
• UXD150
• CAP400
• Capstone in Faith-Based Digital Design
• 2
• UXD300
• UXD300 — Advanced Prototyping and Wireframing: Focusing on interactive tools, this course enables students to create functional, high-fidelity prototypes. Students practice iterative design based on peer feedback and accessibility auditing. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT320 — Servant Leadership in Digital Teams: This course analyzes effective team dynamics and leadership strategies within creative environments. It emphasizes project management from the perspective of service and servant leadership. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• UXD350 — Inclusive Digital Interfaces: Students investigate how to design interfaces that are universally accessible, ensuring that digital content is available to all users regardless of ability. This includes testing and refining designs for compliance. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CAP400 — Capstone in Faith-Based Digital Design: Students synthesize their learning into a final project that solves a specific communication problem for a nonprofit partner. The project requires a complete design documentation package and a final presentation. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or recognized equivalent. Prospective students are expected to demonstrate basic computer literacy and an aptitude for creative problem-solving. Admission is granted based on the submission of an application, official transcripts, and a personal statement articulating the student's desire to leverage design technology in support of organizational service and community engagement. Culminating Project The capstone project serves as the summative academic experience for the Certificate in Faith-Based UX/UI Design. Students are required to develop a comprehensive digital interface for a real-world or simulated nonprofit ministry organization, demonstrating the full integration of technical design, user research, and ethical decision-making. The project requires the submission of a complete design system, including personas, wireframes, and interactive prototypes. Students must articulate how their design reflects the values of servant leadership and intentional stewardship of digital resources. Beyond technical achievement, the capstone evaluates the student's capacity to weave faith-informed principles into the design process. This project challenges students to demonstrate how their work fosters spiritual formation and supports the accessibility needs of a diverse user base. Through this culminating work, students demonstrate both advanced technical competence and a mature, ethically grounded professional character prepared for service in the Christian nonprofit sector.

• To qualify for the Certificate in Faith-Based UX/UI Design, students must complete the 18 credit-hour curriculum with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. Graduation is contingent upon the successful completion of all core coursework and the final capstone project, which must meet faculty benchmarks for technical precision, ethical reflection, and design maturity. Academic achievement is understood as a vital component of holistic readiness for professional service.
• Furthermore, students must demonstrate ongoing commitment to the institutional values of character development and ethical integrity. Graduation signifies not only the mastery of UX/UI technical skills but also a demonstrated readiness to apply these tools within a framework of spiritual maturity and faithful community stewardship. Students are expected to uphold these professional and moral standards as they transition from the training environment into their respective fields of service.
• Career Opportunities
• Digital Communications Coordinator for Nonprofit Organizations
• UX/UI Designer for Religious Media Platforms
• Web Content Strategist for Church-Based Ministry
• Digital Outreach Coordinator for Faith-Based Nonprofits
• Design Consultant for Charitable Digital Initiatives
• User Experience Researcher for Mission-Driven Organizations
• Important Notices
• The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
• HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
• HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
• Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
• The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
• Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
• Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
• This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
• Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
• Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
• Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
• Credential abbreviation | Certificate in Faith Based UX/UI Design for Christian Media
• Total program length | 18 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Six to nine months
• General education | Not required
• Foundational Faith Based UX/UI Design for Christian Media courses | 12 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 3 credit hours
• Final applied project | 3 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COM101 | Principles of Digital Design | 3 | None
• UXD150 | Introduction to User Experience Research | 2 | None
• ETH205 | Ethics in Digital Stewardship | 2 | None
• COM210 | Information Architecture for the Web | 2 | COM101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• UXD300 | Advanced Prototyping and Wireframing | 3 | COM101, COM210
• MGT320 | Servant Leadership in Digital Teams | 2 | None
• UXD350 | Inclusive Digital Interfaces | 2 | UXD150
• CAP400 | Capstone in Faith-Based Digital Design | 2 | UXD300