This course introduces key UI/UX design concepts and tools. You'll learn to create user-centered, responsive designs, using wireframing, prototyping, and Microsoft Copilot to enhance CSS and improve workflows.
UI/UX Design Principles
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UI/UX Design Principles
This course is part of Microsoft Front-End Developer Professional Certificate
Instructor: Microsoft
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Beginner level
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24 hours to complete
3 weeks at 8 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Skills you'll gain
- Visual Design
- Interactive Design
- HTML and CSS
- Web Design
- User Experience Design
- Interaction Design
- Digital Design
- User Interface (UI)
- User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design
- Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
- Usability
- User Interface (UI) Design
- Web Design and Development
- Figma (Design Software)
- Mockups
- Wireframing
- Front-End Web Development
- Responsive Web Design
- Adobe XD
- Design Software
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Assessments
28 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Microsoft Front-End Developer Professional Certificate
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, you will delve into the essential principles of UI/UX design and their application in creating intuitive, user-friendly interfaces. You'll learn the foundational concepts of design, including user-centered approaches and key accessibility considerations. By the end, you’ll understand the design thinking process and how to implement these principles to craft engaging and inclusive user experiences.
What's included
22 videos11 readings9 assignments
This module explores the foundational principles of prototyping and interaction design, focusing on tools like Figma and Adobe XD. You’ll learn how to create wireframes, design high-fidelity mockups, and leverage design tools for collaboration and sharing. By the end, you’ll be equipped to build and refine user-focused designs, applying industry-standard techniques and tools.
What's included
17 videos6 readings9 assignments
In this module, you will learn the core principles of responsive design and how to apply them using CSS. You'll explore media queries, mobile-first design strategies, and techniques for creating adaptive layouts. By the end, you’ll understand how to test and refine your designs to ensure they function seamlessly across various devices and screen sizes.
What's included
16 videos6 readings7 assignments
In this module, you will learn how to use Microsoft Copilot to streamline your CSS and design workflow. You’ll explore how to generate and enhance CSS code, create responsive design suggestions, and improve UI/UX design with Copilot’s intelligent assistance. By the end, you’ll be able to integrate Copilot into your design process, applying its capabilities to practical design challenges.
What's included
14 videos3 assignments1 peer review
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