An overview of the CPUX curricula
The knowledge and skills you need, the industry recognition you deserve
Overview of CPUX Curricula – training and certification for UX professionals
Choose your area of study to find a recognised training provider, training dates and locations, and details on how you can gain this internationally recognised certification.
Foundation in Human-Centred Design
(CPUX-F)
Learn about the foundations of UX and usability, the key terms, concepts and processes that are fundamental to working on human-centred design projects.
Foundation level certification is appropriate for anyone who wants to become familiar with the fundamentals of usability.
Advanced Level
User Requirements Engineering
(CPUX-UR)
Learn how to identify and manage user requirements, from the planning and implementation of user research methods to the specification and prioritisation of user requirements.
Building on the Foundation level certification, User Requirements Engineering is appropriate for anyone interested in representing the needs of users in development projects.
Advanced Level
Designing Solutions
(CPUX-DS)
Learn how to translate user requirements into design solutions, from conceptual models and information architecture, to interaction design and prototyping, to interface and sensory design.
Exploring concepts introduced in our Foundation level certification in far greater detail, CPUX-DS also considers specific human needs, such as accessibility, design ethics and cultural diversity. If you are actively involved in designing interactive systems, Designing Solutions is the perfect certification for you.
Advanced Level
Usability Testing and Evaluation
(CPUX-UT)
Learn how to evaluate user interfaces, with users in usability tests, through usability inspections and by user surveys. Extending the knowledge and skills introduced in CPUX-F, you will discover in depth, how to plan, conduct, analyse and report on the findings of a usability test.
If you are passionate about ensuring the projects you are involved in have a high level of usability, our Usability testing and evaluation certification is ideal for you.
Training and certification in UX management
Essentials in UX and HCD Management
(CPUX-M)
Learn how you can convey the importance and impact of UX to your stakeholders in this introduction to user experience and human-centred design management.
Throughout, you will discover lots of practical tips and approaches for how to advocate for UX in your organisation. You will understand how to communicate appropriately to senior management and your wider project team, and you will learn many important aspects of UX leadership
If you want to improve the human-centred design maturity of your organisation – whether you are a UX consultant, a UX manager or a product owner – Essentials in UX and HCD Management is the certification for you.
Find your next training course
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CPUX curricula, practice questions and exam regulations
All you need to study and get certified in CPUX curricula.
CPUX-F
Foundation in Human-Centred Design (CPUX-F) Curriculum
Version 4.01, released November 2022
Exam regulations for Foundation in Human-Centered Design (CPUX-F)
Version 1.01, released March 2019
40 practice exam questions for Foundation in Human-Centred Design (CPUX-F)
Version 4.01, released January 2023
Sample Certificate (CPUX-F)
released April 2025
CPUX-UR
User Requirements Engineering (CPUX-UR) Curriculum
Version 3.2.3, Oktober 2025
Exam regulations for User Requirements Engineering (CPUX-UR)
Version 3.2, October 2025
Public Example Exam (CPUX-UR)
Version 3.1, July 2026
Checklist for the User Requirements Engineering (CPUX-UR) practical exam
Version 3.0, May 2025
Sample Certificate (CPUX-UR)
released April 2025
CPUX-DS
Designing Solutions (CPUX-DS) Curriculum
Version 1.02, October 2025
Exam regulations for Designing Solutions (CPUX-DS)
Version 2.2, October 2025
40 practice theory exam questions and complete practical exam for Designing Solutions (CPUX-DS)
Version 1.2b, April 2021
Checklist for the Designing Solutions (CPUX-DS) practical exam
Version 1.2, March 2021
Sample Certificate (CPUX-DS)
released April 2025
CPUX-UT
Usability Testing and Evaluation (CPUX-UT) Curriculum
Version 1.21, September 2025
Exam regulations for Usability Testing and Evaluation (CPUX-UT)
Version 1.30, September 2025
40 practice theory exam questions for Usability Testing and Evaluation (CPUX-UT)
Version 3.02, November 2020
Checklist for the Usability Testing and Evaluation (CPUX-UT) practical exam
Version 1.20, May 2025
Sample Usability Test Report for the practical CPUX-UT exam
Version 1.0, March 2015
Basic Usability Test Report Template (.pptx)
Version 1.20, May 2025
Basic Usability Test Report Example (.pptx)
Version 1.20, May 2025
Sample Certificate (CPUX-UT)
released April 2025
CPUX-M
Essentials in UX and HCD Management (CPUX-M) Curriculum
Version 1.01, released August 2022
Exam regulations for Essentials in UX and HCD Management (CPUX-M)
(The exam regulations for Foundation in Human-centred Design (CPUX-F) also apply to CPUX-M)
Version 1.01, March 2019
40 practice exam questions for Essentials in UX and HCD Management (CPUX-M)
Version 1.01, released September 2022
Sample Certificate (CPUX-M)
released April 2025
Don’t take our word for it, listen to people who have studied CPUX
Paola Vilatela CanteroGaining the CPUX-F certification has significantly benefited my career. Despite my prior experience, the certification introduced new, specific concepts that I could directly implement on my client’s projects to create better UX/UI solutions. CPUX-F is an international certification, which helps me in working remotely with international clients. I highly recommend CPUX-F to those looking to deepen their expertise in usability and user experience.
CPUX-F
The CPUX-M training course was very effective in teaching the language and basics of the UX management world.
Tyll Riedel
CPUX-M
CPUX standards on nomenclature and implementation act as a beacon in the thicket of differing and ever-changing opinions on various UX topics. I like to advise my clients on the common basis of UX understanding according to CPUX to avoid misunderstandings and always deliver high quality.
Joachim Winkler
CPUX-UT
These people are all CPUX certified – why not join them?
Cedric Madelaine
Earned Certificates
CPUX-F, CPUX-UT
Pursue
linkedin.com/pub/cedric-madelaine-aka-maddec/4/5b6/663
Country
Switzerland
Jaime Conley
Earned Certificates
CPUX-F
Alejandro Ostalé
Earned Certificates
CPUX-F
Country
Austria
Rebekka Weber
Earned Certificates
CPUX-F, CPUX-UR
Country
Germany
Celine Saracoglu
Earned Certificates
CPUX-F, CPUX-UR, CPUX-DS
Country
Germany
Natalia Nagyova
Earned Certificates
CPUX-F
Country
Germany
Guido Tesch
Earned Certificates
CPUX-F, CPUX-UT, CPUX-UR, CPUX-DS, CPUX-M
Pursue
linkedin.com/in/guido-tesch
Country
Germany
Eugen Klerner
Earned Certificates
CPUX-F
Country
Germany
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