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Brief Introduction

This is your path to a career in UX design. In this program, you’ll learn in-demand skills that will have you job-ready in less than 6 months. No degree or experience required.

Course Summary

This Professional Certificate from Google teaches you the principles, methods, and tools to create great user experiences for the web and mobile devices. You'll learn how to design usable, delightful, and effective interfaces that meet user needs and drive business goals.

Key Learning Points

Learn from Google's UX experts and get hands-on experience designing engaging and effective interfaces
Develop a comprehensive understanding of UX design principles and methods
Create a portfolio of projects that demonstrate your UX design skills

Learning Outcomes

Understand the fundamentals of UX design and how to apply them to real-world projects
Develop skills in user research, prototyping, and design tools
Create a portfolio of UX design projects to showcase your skills to potential employers

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

No prior experience in UX design is necessary, but basic design skills are helpful
Access to a computer and design software

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures
Hands-on projects

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Interaction Design Specialization
UX Design: From Concept to Prototype

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Notable People in This Field

Director, Design Lab at University of California, San Diego
CEO of User Interface Engineering

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Description

Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of UX design, no experience or degree required. With professional training designed by Google, get on the fast-track to a competitively paid job. There are currently 113,700 U.S. job openings in UX design with an average entry-level salary of $58,600.¹

User experience (UX) designers focus on the interaction that users have with products, like websites, apps, and physical objects. They make those everyday interactions useful, enjoyable, and accessible.

Over 7 courses, gain in-demand skills that will prepare you for an entry-level job. At under 10 hours per week, you can complete the certificate in less than 6 months.

You will create designs on paper and in digital design tools like Figma and Adobe XD. By the end of the certificate program, you will have a professional UX portfolio that includes three end-to-end projects, so that you’re ready to apply for jobs. Upon completion, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 130 U.S. employers, including Walmart, Best Buy, and Astreya.

82% of Google Career Certificate graduates report a positive career outcome like a new job, promotion, or raise within 6 months.²

Check out all Google Career Certificates here.

¹Burning Glass: Labor Insight (Last 12 Months: Feb. 1, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021)

²Coursera Learner Outcome Survey, all time for Google IT Support Certificate. Data is collected via on-platform surveys or email and is cumulative from Jan 2018 - Jan 2021.

Summary of User Reviews

Read reviews for the Google UX Design Professional Certificate course on Coursera. Users have given overwhelmingly positive feedback on this comprehensive course. Many users found the hands-on approach and practical assignments to be particularly helpful.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Hands-on approach and practical assignments.

Pros from User Reviews

Comprehensive course content
Well-structured and easy to follow
Expert instructors with industry experience
Real-world projects to build a portfolio
Interactive and engaging learning experience

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the price to be too high
Limited interaction with instructors
Access to course materials expires after completion
Some users felt the course was too basic
Video lectures can be lengthy

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