Get started in the in-demand field of user experience (UX) design!
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.
The Google UX Design Professional Certificate is a non-credit professional certificate program that includes over 200 hours of self-paced online instruction and hundreds of practice-based activities and assessments that simulate real-world UX design scenarios and are critical for success in the workplace. The content is highly interactive and developed by Google employees with decades of experience in UX design.
You’ll learn how to complete the design process from beginning to end, including: Empathizing with users; Defining user pain points; Coming up with ideas for design solutions; Creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes; Testing designs through usability studies; Iterating on designs based on feedback. Through a mix of videos, readings, assessments, and hands-on activities, you’ll learn in-demand design tools, Figma and Adobe XD. You will create designs on paper and in digital design tools like Figma.
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. Learners who complete the seven courses in this certificate program should be equipped to apply for entry-level jobs as UX designers. No previous experience is necessary.
There are 7 courses in this Google Career Certificate:
- Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
- Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate
- Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes
- Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts
- Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma
- Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites
- Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs
When you register for this certificate, you'll receive six (6) months of 24/7 online access to Coursera to complete the program coursework at your own pace. At under 10 hours a week, the certificate program can be completed in less than six months. This is a self-paced, independent study program that takes place entirely online.
What You'll Learn
- Follow the design process: empathize with users, define pain points, ideate solutions, create wireframes and prototypes, test and iterate on designs
- Understand the basics of UX research, like planning research studies, conducting interviews and usability studies, and synthesizing research results
- Apply foundational UX concepts, like user-centered design, accessibility, and equity-focused design
- Create a professional UX portfolio that includes 3 end-to-end projects: a mobile app, a responsive website, and a cross-platform experience
Skills You'll Gain
User Experience (UX), UX Research, Wireframe, Prototype, User Experience Design (UXD), Usability Testing, Mockup, Figma, Adobe XD, UX Design
Common Job Titles of Graduates
User Experience (UX) designer, UI Designer, Interaction Designer, Visual Designer, Product Designer
What You'll Earn
- Google Career Certificate (industry-recognized credential) with digital badge
- Certificate of Completion from South Central College
- Exclusive access to online career resources, including resume review and interview prep
- Opportunities to connect with 150+ US hiring organizations in Google's Employer Consortium, including Google, SalesForce, Ford, Verizon, SiriusXM, and more
75% of Google Career Certificate graduates in the United States report an improvement in their career trajectory (e.g. new job or career, promotion or raise) within 6 months of certificate completion!
Required Equipment
You will need your own internet-connected computer or device to complete the online coursework.
Next Steps
After you register, you'll receive an email within 2-3 business days with next steps to access your certificate program. You will have six (6) months of 24/7 online access to Coursera to complete the certificate program coursework at your own pace. At under 10 hours a week, the certificate program can be completed in less than six months. This is a self-paced, independent study program that takes place entirely online. There is no live instruction. Please DO NOT travel to campus for this class.
