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Wix University for Students

Build your future with Wix — showcase your skills, launch a business, grow your startup, and impress employers online.

Get Ahead. Get Noticed. Get Certified.

Photo of an Student’s Online Storefront made with Wix

Our supportive, modular training gives you hands-on professional experience in website creation.

Our Industry-accredited certifications verify that you have the digital skills employers want.

Showcase skills that will get you noticed and nail your transition from college to career

Certify your students for success

The Wix Academic Certification program helps students earn industry-recognized credentials and showcase their digital skills as they move from college to career.

Our Certification Pathways

Wix Foundation

Our entry-level certification verifies students' essential digital skills and ability to build basic websites with Wix.

Wix Expert

The Wix Expert certification helps students build a portfolio and showcase their professional growth.

Wix eCommerce

The Wix eCommerce certification confirms students' eCommerce and business skills.

Wix Studio

Wix Responsive Design cert shows skill in mobile-friendly, adaptive web design.

Creators showcase their websites

Explore user-built sites that showcase bold vision, style, and storytelling.

Amanda Jean,  Eastern Michigan University

Graphic Design

Amanda Jean, Eastern Michigan University

Bernard Duc, Composer, Berklee College of Music

Musicians

Bernard Duc, Composer, Berklee College of Music

Marcus Jones, Memphis College of Art

Illustration

Marcus Jones, Memphis College of Art

Grant Hao-Wei-Lin, Parsons School of Design

Film / Creative director

Grant Hao-Wei-Lin, Parsons School of Design

John Harmon Cooper, Yale University

Acting

John Harmon Cooper, Yale University

Min Park, Pratt Institute

Communication Design

Min Park, Pratt Institute

Jin Yeong So, Berklee College of Music

Voice Performer

Jin Yeong So, Berklee College of Music

From Campus to Client Work

The Wix Campus Accelerator trains top student designers and developers on Wix Studio, then embeds them inside Wix partner agencies—so they graduate with the tools, projects, and professionalism that set them apart.

How to make it work

01

Raise Your Hand

Apply to join a cohort of top student 
creators ready to go beyond classwork. 
We’re looking for builders.

02

Prove You’re Studio-Ready

Earn your Wix Studio certification—hands-on mastery of the tools used by 
real creative teams.

03

Build Something That Speaks for You

Choose a client brief. Plan it, design
it launch it—your first real, portfolio-
ready project.

04

Step Into the Work

Apply to join a cohort of top student 
creators ready to go beyond classwork. We’re looking for builders.

Wix-U Design Challenge 2025

Build your skills, expand your portfolio, and take on a real-world web design challenge in a focused, timed setting.

July 21, 2025 Winners

First Place

Muhammad Talha, University Of Sargodha, Punjab Pakistan

Second Place

Noam Layfer, Shenkar College

Third Place

Purvasha Choudhari, Karnavati University

Upcoming 2025 Challenges

Stay Tuned

How it works

Join us for an intense, 3-hour Hackathon-style competition where students race against the clock to design and launch a fully functional website using Wix!

Example of a portfolio website

Portfolio Website

Showcase your personal brand, work samples, and digital resume.

Example of an ecommerce website

E-Commerce Website

Create an online store with products, marketing materials, and sales-driven strategies.

Prizes & Opportunities

Exclusive consideration for the Wix Campus Accelerator and Wix Incubator bragging rights & industry recognition.

1st place

$2000

2nd place

$500

3rd place

$250

FAQ

Can I still use Wix in my classroom if I use my own curriculum materials?

Yes! Wix is an open platform. We encourage educators to get creative in bringing all of our products into the classroom.

Who do I contact if my student is having trouble with their account?

For student project related inquiries, you can contact highered@wix.com directly. For questions about your account access or subscription, please use Wix's customer support line.

Does Wix still offer private classroom instruction?

Due to current influx in demand, we vet classroom visit requests on a case by case basis. Contact highered@wix.com if you have a non-traditional request.

Where can I learn more about Base44, the newest company acquired by Wix?

To learn more about Base44 opportunities in the classroom, email elsa@base44.com.

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