What is a UX designer?

User experience (UX) designers focus on the experience that users have while using products like websites, apps, and physical objects. UX designers make those everyday interactions useful, enjoyable, and accessible. The role of an entry-level UX designer might include coming up with ideas to address user problems, conducting research with users, and designing wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. If you enjoy talking to and empathizing with people, drawing, thinking creatively, or paying attention to details, a job as a UX designer might be a good fit for you!

What tools or platforms are included in the curriculum?

Figma and Adobe XD are the design tools taught in the Google UX Design Certificate. In this course, you can choose which of these two design tools you’ll use to create your capstone design project. Spreadsheets, word processing applications, and presentation applications will also be used. Throughout the program, you will create a professional portfolio, using the platform of your choice, to showcase your UX design work.

Which jobs will this certificate help me prepare for?

One of the most exciting parts about joining the field of user experience is the large number of job opportunities available. Nearly every company needs UX designers to help create their digital and physical products. While the need for UX designers continues to grow, there is currently a shortage of UX design professionals to fill those roles. A career in UX design allows you the opportunity to work as a generalist, finding a role as a UX designer, UI designer, or UX researcher, or as a specialist, like a visual designer or interaction designer. Upon completion of this certificate program, you will be able to search for jobs with all of these titles, and find the role that best suits you.

Do I need to take the course in a certain order?

This is the seventh and final course in the Google UX Design Certificate. We highly recommend completing the seven courses in this certificate program in the order presented, because the content and applications in each course build on information presented and practiced in earlier courses. This course is similar to a capstone project. The goal is to demonstrate and apply learnings from the certificate program, so guidance will be limited.

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Certificate?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

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Apply each step of the UX design thinking framework (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test) to create a project focused on social good.
Build wireframes, mockups, and low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes for a dedicated mobile app and a responsive website.
Prepare to successfully interview for an entry-level UX design job.
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Design a User Experience for Social Good and Prepare for Jobs is the seventh course in a program that will equip you with the skills you need to become an entry-level UX designer. In this course, you will design a dedicated mobile app and a responsive website focused on social good. You will showcase all that you’ve learned during the certificate program to complete the design process from beginning to end: empathizing with users, defining their pain points, coming up with ideas for design solutions, creating wireframes and prototypes, and testing designs to get feedback. By the end of this course, you will have a new cross-platform design project to include in your professional UX portfolio.

This course will also prepare you to land your first job as a UX designer. And, you’ll polish the professional UX portfolio you’ve been building throughout the program so that it’s ready for job applications. Current UX designers and researchers at Google will serve as your instructors, and you will complete hands-on activities that simulate real-world UX design scenarios. Learners who complete the courses in this certificate program should be equipped to apply for entry-level jobs as UX designers. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Apply each step of the UX design process (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test) to create designs focused on social good. - Identify the differences between dedicated mobile apps and responsive web apps. - Understand progressive enhancement and graceful degradation approaches for designing across devices. - Build wireframes, mockups, and low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes. - Add a new design project to your professional UX portfolio. - Create your portfolio of design work for job applications. - Join and participate in online UX communities. - Determine if freelance design work is a good career fit for you. - Learn AI skills from Google experts to help complete UX design tasks. This course is suitable for beginner-level UX designers who have completed the previous six courses of the Google UX Design Certificate.

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You've reached the final course of the Google UX Design Certificate — congratulations! You will design a dedicated mobile app and a responsive website focused on social good that showcases everything you've learned in the program. To get started, you'll learn about designing across devices by exploring progressive enhancement and graceful degradation approaches and the 4Cs. With all of this new knowledge, you’ll begin your portfolio project. You’ll start with the empathize phase, where you’ll create personas, user stories, and user journey maps. Then, you’ll move on to the define phase, where you’ll identify the user need your project will focus on and build a problem statement. Finally, you’ll make your way into the ideate phase, where you’ll conduct a competitive audit and come up with ideas for your dedicated mobile app design through sketching.

What's included

7 videos6 readings3 assignments1 plugin

7 videosTotal 28 minutes

Introduction to Course 7: Design a User Experience for Social Good and Prepare for Jobs3 minutes
Case study: Nest Hub Max5 minutes
Paolo - My journey to UX4 minutes
Welcome to module 12 minutes
Design for progressive enhancement and graceful degradation 5 minutes
Google's focus on the user4 minutes
Design across devices with the 4 Cs5 minutes

6 readingsTotal 34 minutes

Welcome to Course 78 minutes
Helpful resources and tips4 minutes
Design for social good8 minutes
Design for mobile first 8 minutes
Learn more about designing across devices4 minutes
Glossary terms from course 7, module 12 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 74 minutes

Module 1 Challenge 60 minutes
Test your knowledge on mobile-first design principles 10 minutes
Test your knowledge on designing across devices4 minutes

1 pluginTotal 30 minutes

Design for social good30 minutes

As the digital world continues to expand, companies recognize that designing good user experiences is a necessity, which is why UX design is a high-growth and in-demand job field. The key to landing one of those UX design jobs is a strong portfolio and online presence. In this part of the course, you'll start to create a portfolio to showcase your upcoming work. You'll also learn about the importance of having a personal brand and building an online presence.

What's included

15 videos10 readings5 assignments

15 videosTotal 62 minutes

Introduction to the interview process4 minutes
Juan - Interview tips from a UX designer3 minutes
Kartik - Interview tips from an entry-level designer3 minutes
Present a portfolio during interviews3 minutes
Understand whiteboard interviews8 minutes
Jay - Interview tips from a hiring manager3 minutes
Get involved in UX design communities 5 minutes
Overcome impostor syndrome4 minutes
Catherine - Conquer impostor syndrome4 minutes
Use writing best practices in a portfolio 5 minutes
Introduction to freelancing3 minutes
Jennifer - My journey as a freelance UX designer4 minutes
Create a business plan5 minutes
Find clients as a freelance UX designer4 minutes
Landing the first client 4 minutes

10 readingsTotal 64 minutes

Overview of the UX design interview process8 minutes
Prepare for interviews8 minutes
Learn more about portfolio presentations4 minutes
Give a portfolio presentation4 minutes
Learn more about whiteboard interviews8 minutes
Create or update a Behance profile4 minutes
Learn more about overcoming impostor syndrome 4 minutes
Learn more about business plans8 minutes
Learn more about finding clients as a freelance UX designer8 minutes
Review templates for proposals8 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 92 minutes

Module 2 Challenge60 minutes
Test your knowledge on panel and whiteboard interviews 6 minutes
Test your knowledge on creating a business plan6 minutes
Test your knowledge on working as a freelancer10 minutes
Self-Reflection: Potential clients for your freelance design work10 minutes

In the final part of the Google UX Design Certificate, you’ll prepare to find a job as a new UX designer. You’ll start by making final adjustments to your portfolio to ensure it’s ready to share in job applications. Next, you’ll examine the UX design interview process and develop strategies to succeed in various types of interview: pre-interview research, an elevator pitch, a phone screen, a portfolio presentation, a whiteboard exercise, a take home design exercise, and more. Finally, you’ll explore the world of freelancing by creating a business plan and learning how to land your first client.

What's included

18 videos17 readings4 assignments1 plugin

18 videosTotal 108 minutes

Paolo: Driving impact with AI in the workplace3 minutes
Boost your UX design skills with AI7 minutes
Generate personas with help from AI4 minutes
Use AI to help with design iteration3 minutes
Improve stakeholder communication with AI4 minutes
Simplify complex frameworks using AI3 minutes
Use AI to help write your portfolio copy3 minutes
Keep your projects organized with NotebookLM4 minutes
Introducing Google AI Essentials1 minute
Introduction to website builders5 minutes
Introduction to best practices for UX design portfolios6 minutes
Capstone video guide for building new portfolio projects - Part 125 minutes
Capstone video guide for building new portfolio projects - Part 230 minutes
Prepare a UX portfolio for job applications3 minutes
Congratulations on completing Course 7: Design a User Experience for Social Good and Prepare for Jobs2 minutes
Congratulations on completing the Google UX Design Certificate!1 minute
Exploring professional opportunities1 minute
Recap of the certificate program3 minutes

17 readingsTotal 110 minutes

Introduction to AI for UX design8 minutes
Use generative AI to work smarter and faster8 minutes
Key takeaways for AI in UX design8 minutes
Take the next step with Google AI Essentials8 minutes
Explore website builders for your portfolio10 minutes
Plan your portfolio website10 minutes
Start your online portfolio10 minutes
Conclusion to the portfolio project guide4 minutes
Publish case studies to a portfolio website4 minutes
Tailor a portfolio for types of jobs 8 minutes
Learn more about UX specializations4 minutes
Finalize your UX portfolio for job applications4 minutes
Course 7 glossary2 minutes
UXD certificate glossary2 minutes
Showcase your work 8 minutes
Claim your Google UX Design Certificate badge8 minutes
Resources for Google UX Design Certificate graduates4 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 169 minutes

Module 3 Challenge60 minutes
Activity: Use AI to create a user journey map45 minutes
Test your knowledge on UX portfolios4 minutes
Activity: Finish your UX portfolio60 minutes

1 pluginTotal 10 minutes

End of certificate survey10 minutes

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Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023

Wow! The learning process, though painstaking, it is worthwhile. What a great learning experience! And my recommendation? It is an amazing point of learning for aspiring UX designers.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2022

Me gusto mucho la documentación del curso, y sus videos con los profesores pero me parecio una terrible experiencia el tema de los examenes obligatorios, y el tiempo que dan entre examen perdido.

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2022

You're not going to be able to get a job right out of the program, it's not as good as a college education, but it's great, affordable, and a wonderful start. I would absolutely take it again.

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