The world’s first Employee Experience certification, get certified today.
Design excellent employee experiences
The new world of work is here. Every organisation is facing new and challenging problems where there is no playbook. EX Design School provides a great way forward. Become a certified EX Designer to build your career and improve the experience for employees in your organisation.
Practical learning you can use right away
Our program is designed to provide you with practical EX frameworks that you can immediately apply to your current job or future career. You'll learn strategies and tactics that will help you help you design and deliver exceptional experiences for your employees.
Based on proven EX frameworks & models
Through years of experience, Excellent has uncovered the challenges facing EX Designers around the globe and turned this into an actionable learning model to use and apply in your own organisation and career.
Community from day one
EX Design School offers an appealing learning experience with a range of enticing benefits:
- Connect with pioneering EX thought leaders through exclusive events
- Engage in a vibrant Slack community for questions, resource sharing, and celebrations.
- Receive dedicated support throughout your certification journey.
- Attend enriching live events, and access a private Slack group with certified alumni and instructors ready to help.
Transforming the world's experience of
Work
Here’s what our community have to say about EX Design School.
Irene Geurtjens - People & Culture Manager - Teach Starter
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Poncho Rivera-Pavon, Employer Branding, EX - Deloitte
Sarah McLeod, Acting Chief People Officer - Te Whatu Ora
Join now to work with our featured guest instructors. Build your career.
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Samantha Gadd
Samantha Gadd is the founder of Excellent, Humankind and the force behind the EX Manifesto summit.
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Mark Levy
Mark was the very first Head of Employee Experience in the world at AirBNB - leading the way for an emerging industry.
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Jared Taylor
Jared was the first Head of Employee Exp. at Disney & now advises clients at the world's largest communications firm, Edelman.
Organisations across the globe are looking for EX Designers. Start your learning journey.
Programme outline
Become a Certified EX Designer
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15 Video Lessons & resources
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Monthly masterclasses
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Monthly networking opportunities
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A library of 20+ masterclasses
Private Slack group
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12 months access
Deep organization impact
Get recognition through our certification pathway
Watch our info session where we cover:
- The EXDS Certification explained
- Timeline and requirements
- What certification means for your career
Monthly EX masterclasses
Each month we invite expert EX Designers to dig deeper into the techniques and frameworks in EX Design School. These Masterclasses give our community the opportunity to see EX Design come to life with practical tools, tips, techniques and case studies.
Certification roadmap
Everything we do focusses on building an organization-wide appreciation for the power of EX as a strategic advantage.
Get certified in employee experience
The worlds first employee experience certification
The future of work is EX. Every organisation is facing new and challenging problems where there is no playbook. EX Design School provides a great way forward. Become a certified EX Designer to build your career and improve the experience for employees in your organisation.
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100% Online Learning
Downloadable Resources & Templates
Monthly Live Events
Monthly masterclasses
Cohort Learning
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FAQ's
Is it scary? I haven't done anything like this in many years
No need to be worried. This process is about supporting you as you test your own understanding of what you've learned. Our certification process has been designed to ensure we are being both rigorous and supportive of your learning journey.
How long does it take to get certified?
You can complete the certification steps at your own pace, however, we recommend starting the process after 6 months of being an EX Design School member. That should be enough time to watch all the lessons, attend a few community and masterclass sessions, and to apply your new learning to a project.
Can I put "Certified EX Designer" on my LinkedIn?
Absolutely! Your certification proves your expertise, making you a leader and advocate for the EX revolution. You'll also have access to career development and change opportunities.
When does my 12 months of access start?
Immediately. As soon as you submit payment you will have access to the entire program and all downloadable resources for 12 months.
Does my organization need to be doing any employee experience work to start?
No. EX Design School will support you to understand what employee experience is and how to bring other leaders on the journey. You will be equipped with language and tools to move your organization forward, from any level of EX maturity.
Who host's the monthly masterclass events?
A variety of presenters and facilitators are invited to run these sessions. Topics are requested by the community. We also invite members of the EX Design School community to showcase EX projects.
Can I get answers to my specific people leadership challenges?
Yes, the monthly community sessions and private online Slack community will support you on your people leader journey. You will find the community very supportive for all levels of experience.
What's covered in the monthly community call?
Sessions are a facilitated conversation, focused on the needs of the members who attend each call. There is time for Q&A and group conversation to share ideas and resources. These online sessions are a fantastic way to get to know the community.
Change the title to what if I can’t make a live event?
While we do record all our events for your convenience, we highly encourage you to join us in person to fully maximize your participation. Our events feature breakout rooms that facilitate meaningful connections, and we provide ample opportunities for you to engage with our speakers through audience Q&A sessions. By attending in person, you'll feel the energy of connecting with others and engaging in vibrant conversations that leave you feeling inspired and fulfilled. Let's unpack the juicy conversations together!
How actionable is EX Design School?
EX Design School is designed to be very practical, providing resources to help you get started straight away. The mindsets and methods can be applied to both small and large projects, immediately.