Building expertise , one certificate at a time

Great design thrives on continuous learning. By exploring new methodologies, emerging technologies, and human-centered principles, I refine my craft, broaden my perspective, and enhance the impact of my work.

Women in Leadership Online Program

(Rotman School of Management - 2024)

  • This 8-week program helped me navigate workplace challenges by understanding barriers to success, analyzing gender roles, and addressing internalized beliefs. I enhanced emotional intelligence, mastered non-verbal communication, and learned strategies for difficult conversations, leadership alignment, and conflict management.

Enterprise Design Thinking AI

(IBM - 2024)

  • I explored the principles of designing AI systems as a team, emphasizing clear intent and a human-centered approach. This course provided me with a solid framework and practical tools to ensure responsible AI design, align cross-functional teams, and effectively leverage data sources to develop AI-driven solutions.

UX Management: Strategy and Tactics

(Interaction Design Foundation - 2024)

  • This course taught me how to develop and implement a UX strategy that aligns with business values while fostering a user-centric company culture to enhance UX maturity. It also equipped me with skills to manage and support junior UX designers, build and empower teams, and refine hiring strategies to strengthen organizational UX practices.

Agile Project Management Professional Certificate

(Atlassian - 2025)

  • This 7-hour course provided in-depth training on Agile project management using Jira Software. I gained a strong foundation in Agile fundamentals, learning to apply both Scrum and Kanban frameworks while optimizing Jira for seamless collaboration. I successfully earned the certification by completing a rigorous 50-question assessment, achieving a score of 84%.

AI for Designers

(Interaction Design Foundation - 2024)

  • I gained a deep understanding of AI's impact on design and how to integrate AI tools into my workflow. This course taught me to craft effective prompts, apply design principles to AI-driven products, and embrace AI innovation. I also learned to deliver ethical, user-centered AI solutions that align with responsible design practices.

User Research - Methods and Best Practices

(Interaction Design Foundation - 2024)

  • I learned to conduct user research through interviews and observations to create relevant, user-centric designs. The course also covered planning ethical research projects, integrating them efficiently into the design process to save time and costs, and effectively communicating insights to stakeholders for informed decision-making.

Agile Methods for UX Design

(Interaction Design Foundation - 2024)

  • I learned to assess team agility, recognize agile patterns and pitfalls, and adapt to diverse team dynamics. This course equipped me with design and research techniques for agile workflows, fostering seamless collaboration with engineers in short sprints. I also gained expertise in designing for experimentation and creating agile-friendly deliverables that support rapid iteration and continuous improvement.

UI Design Patterns for Successful Software

(Interaction Design Foundation - 2024)

Accessibility: How to Design for All

(Interaction Design Foundation - 2024)

  • I learned to streamline design processes using UI patterns, select the best patterns for user interactions, and organize content for usability while minimizing errors. The course also emphasized ethical design, ensuring solutions support users without manipulation.

  • I learned to integrate accessibility into design and development, ensuring products are inclusive and exceed official standards. The course covered optimizing designs for assistive technologies and implementing organization-wide accessibility programs to maintain usability for all users.

Design for Delight Level 1 Course

(Intuit - 2024)

Mobile Strategy: How to Build Successful Products

(Interaction Design Foundation - 2024)

  • This course taught me how to gain deep customer empathy through Follow-Me-Home research, translating pain points into clear problem statements. I learned to brainstorm bold solutions, refine them into testable ideas, and identify key assumptions for validation. Additionally, I developed skills to run rapid experiments with customers, including creating strong hypotheses to drive user-centered innovation.

  • This course taught me to apply mobile UX best practices, conduct user research, and implement testing to refine designs based on real feedback. I also learned to champion accessibility, creating inclusive experiences that accommodate diverse user needs.

Design Sprint Masterclass

(AJ&Smart - 2022)

Get Your Products Used: Adoption and Appropriation

(Interaction Design Foundation - 2024)

  • This course enhanced my ability to lead Design Sprints both in-person and remotely, guiding teams through structured exercises to generate actionable solutions. I gained hands-on experience with facilitation tools, user testing, and prototype validation, using Design Sprints to drive momentum and deliver impactful results.

  • This course provided insights into managing a product’s lifecycle, ensuring it remains relevant and valuable to users over time. I learned how to design for adoption, making products more accessible to new users, while also fostering appropriation to expand their appeal. Additionally, I gained the ability to assess and optimize existing products and interfaces to improve engagement and usability.

Emotional Design - How to Make Products People will Love

(Interaction Design Foundation - 2024)

The Brain and Technology: Brain Science in Interface Design

(Interaction Design Foundation - 2024)

Gestalt Psychology and Web Design: the Ultimate Guide

(Interaction Design Foundation - 2024)

  • This course taught me how to design experiences that evoke positive emotions, enhancing user engagement and product adoption. I learned to manage emotional UX throughout a product’s lifecycle, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience across all touchpoints. Additionally, I gained the ability to evaluate and refine existing interfaces to better influence user emotions and satisfaction.

  • This course taught me how to design intuitive and engaging user experiences by understanding how the brain processes and prioritizes sensory information. I learned to create interfaces that provide the right level of feedback, giving users a sense of control and satisfaction, while also reducing cognitive load to improve usability, success rates, and overall engagement.

  • This course equipped me with the skills to design user-centered interfaces that prioritize human needs and psychology, ensuring ease of use and enjoyment. I learned to create complex yet intuitive designs using Gestalt principles and apply insights into human vision and attention to enhance clarity and usability in user interfaces.

Perception and Memory in HCI and UX

(Interaction Design Foundation - 2024)

Product Psychology Masterclass

(Growth.Design - 2024)

  • I gained a deep understanding of perception in user interaction, exploring the connection between sensation and perception to design more effective experiences. The course covered incorporating touch and haptics, optimizing vision and hearing in design, and applying strategies to enhance memory. I scored 100% and was recognized as a top learner in this course.

  • This comprehensive 5-module certification deepened my understanding of human behavior, equipping me to design intuitive, customer-centric digital experiences. Through rigorous coursework and an exam, I gained the ability to identify user journey gaps, align design decisions with business goals, and effectively communicate product strategies to drive user-focused innovation.