As an entry-level UX designer, you’ll apply technical skills in prototyping and wireframing to develop user-friendly products and services. Start your UX career today with the help of our free resources.
Learn the basics of UX design
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Experience, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Presentations, Web Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Figma (Design Software), Design Reviews, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mobile Development, User Story, Persona (User Experience), Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Persona (User Experience), Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI), Mockups, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Wireframing, Sprint Planning
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Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Usability Testing, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), Wireframing, Design Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Human Centered Design, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Artificial Intelligence
As an entry-level UX designer, you’ll be expected to know the basics of the design process and apply your skills toward mapping user flows, designing wireframes and prototypes, conducting usability studies, and managing and meeting with stakeholders. Explore the free resources below as you take the first steps in your UX career:
Learn the lingo: Glossary of UX Terms and Definitions
Take the quiz: UX Career Quiz: Is It Right for You? Find Your Role
Watch on YouTube: Career Spotlight: UX Designer
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