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Get certified in Employee Experience

The worlds first Employee Experience certification.

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.

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Design excellent employee experiences

Excellent’s Cohort style learning approach allows you to transform your knowledge and improve your EX capabilities over the course of a year.

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.

Jessica Mooney - The property group

I have been part of the EX Design School for 12 months and the innovative approach to designing great employee experiences has been a gamechanger. In addition to the fantastic content, having access to a network of peers to learn from and share ideas with is also a highlight.

Jessica Mooney - The Property Group

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.

Chantelle Hilleard - Head of People, APAC

The lessons are short in duration, easily digestible and the EX framework can be applied immediately to your business to enhance your teams experience in a human-centered approach. So far my learnings have enriched my professional life, but also that of our People.

Chantelle Hilleard - Head of People, APAC

Community from Day 1.

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
- Join monthly community and cohort calls, attend enriching Masterclass events, and access a private Slack group with certified alumni and instructors ready to help.

Danielle Cook - People & Culture Lead, LondonGreen Group

The environment that EX Design School creates has been invaluable for me. Having access to share and learn from a network of innovative, passionate and people-centric leaders - to simple, yet empowering frameworks - has equipped me to make a positive impact for our people. Thank-you Sam and everyone else I've had the privilege of working with!

Danielle Cook - People & Culture Lead, LondonGreen Group

Join now to work with our featured guest instructors

Employee experience is one of the world's fastest growing, in-demand job titles. Build your career.

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Samantha Gadd

Samantha Gadd

Founder / co-CEO, Excellent

Samantha Gadd is the founder of Excellent, Humankind and the force behind the EX Manifesto summit.

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Mark Levy

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EX Pioneer, Advisor Airbnb, Allbirds, GAP

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 Taylor

EX advisor, Disney, HP

Jared was the first Head of Employee Exp. at Disney & now advises clients at the world's largest communications firm, Edelman.

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Organizations across the globe are looking for EX Designers. Get recognition through our certification pathway.

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EX Design School is an online learning program and community, supporting people leaders to take a human-centred approach to designing better workplaces.

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Become a Certified EX Designer

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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.

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Everything we do focusses on building an organization-wide appreciation for the power of EX as a strategic advantage.

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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.

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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