# CPUX-DS

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# Certified Professional for User Experience - Designing Solutions (CPUX-DS)

 **Duration:** 90 minutes **Extra Time:** 15 minutes **Languages:** German, English **Passmark:** 70% **Validity:** Lifetime **Format:** Multiple choice, Assignment **Requirements:**

- CPUX-F Certificate

 [Book now](/register/?cert=CPUXDS&ref=sheet) The UXQB advanced level certificate „Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience – Designing Solutions (CPUX-DS) attests the holder **in-depth and applicable knowledge**.

The CPUX-DS exam is a **combined examination consisting of both a theoretical and a practical part.** Candidates must successfully complete both parts to obtain the certificate.

## Certification Overview

The CPUX-DS certification confirms that the holder:

- has demonstrated their understanding of the specific terms and concepts used for specifying and visualizing user interfaces (“Designing solutions”);

- can apply relevant techniques and methods for specifying and developing: interaction specifications and use scenarios for interactive systems based on context of use descriptions and user requirements;

- conceptual models for user interfaces;

- information architectures and navigation structures;

- user assistance;

- sketches, wireframes, wireflows, low- and high-fidelity prototypes for user interfaces;

- has demonstrated competency in designing solutions by completing both a theoretical and a practical certification examination.

### Exam Format

CPUX-DS Certification is achieved by passing both a theoretical and practical examination.

- The theoretical exam consists of **40 multiple-choice questions** and lasts **90 minutes**. The exam duration can be extended to 105 minutes, for example for non-native speakers of the examination language.

- The practical examination consists of five exercises which form the human-centred design process and are completed in sequence.

More information on the exam format and regulations for CPUX-DS can be found in the exam regulations, which are available to [download directly from the UXQB ⤴](https://www.uxqb.org/public/documents/CPUX-DS_EN_Examination-Regulations.pdf).

### Prerequisites

While there are no formal prerequisites, the UXQB strongly recommends that candidates familiarize themselves with the [CPUX-F curriculum ⤴](https://uxqb.org/public/documents/CPUX-F_EN_Curriculum.pdf) before pursuing any Advanced Level certification.

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