Get started in the fast-growing field of user experience (UX) design with a professional certificate developed by Google. Learn the foundations of UX design, including empathizing with users, building wireframes and prototypes, and conducting research to test your designs.
Learn about the foundations of UX design and gain the skills you need to find an entry-level job as a UX designer.
$112,000
median salary in UX design1
138,000
open jobs in UX design1
UX designers make technology easier and more enjoyable for people to use. They design products and tools so that they are more useful and accessible for users.
Explore the foundational concepts of UX design, including user-centered design, the design process, and accessibility. Identify common job responsibilities of entry-level UX designers and other teams you might work with. And start developing a professional presence online.
The full certificate program includes:
Complete a Google Career Certificate to get exclusive access to CareerCircle, which offers free 1-on-1 coaching, interview and career support, and a job board to connect directly with employers, including over 150 companies in the Google Career Certificates Employer Consortium.
Complete online certificate courses, at your own pace and time.
Access career resources like coaching sessions, mock interviews, and a resume builder tool.
Share your resume and get connected with national and local employers.
Meet Ariel, who wanted to switch careers to gain a better work/life balance. Ariel completed the Google UX Design Certificate and now, as an instructional designer, she designs learning platforms at a global business services company.
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