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About the Course

Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design is the first of a series of seven courses that will equip you with the skills needed to apply to entry-level jobs in user experience design. UX designers focus on the interactions that people have with products like websites, mobile apps, and physical objects. UX designers make those everyday interactions usable, enjoyable, and accessible. The role of an entry-level UX designer might include empathizing with users, defining their pain points, coming up with ideas for design solutions, creating wireframes, prototypes, and mockups, and testing designs to get feedback. 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 seven courses in this certificate program should be equipped to apply for entry-level jobs as UX designers. No previous experience is necessary. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Define the field of UX and explain why it’s important for consumers and businesses. - Understand foundational concepts in UX design, such as user-centered design, the design thinking framework, accessibility, and equity-focused design. - Identify the factors that contribute to great user experience design. - Review common job responsibilities of entry-level UX designers and teams that they work with. - Explore job opportunities and career paths within the field of user experience. - Explain why design sprints are an important and useful part of a UX designer’s work. - Describe common UX research methods. - Identify and account for biases in UX research....

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the course is quite comprehensive, but the first two courses mainly focus on what design is, not on how to design. starting with a project would be more affective and the course would be less boring.

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It's been a great start, however creating a portfolio doesn't seem quite feasible within this time frame. I will now enroll in webflow university to better understand and get started on the portfolio.

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By Sadman S

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Aug 29, 2023

This course exceeded my expectations in every aspect. The comprehensive content provided a deep understanding of the subject matter, and the well-structured modules made learning a breeze. The practical exercises were particularly valuable, offering hands-on experience that truly enhanced my skills. Additionally, the supportive community and responsive instructors ensured a rewarding and engaging learning journey. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to master this skill.

By Matthew T

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Mar 2, 2022

This was a great course and very helpful in filling in the knowledge that I needed to be a more effective UI/UX designer. I'm attempting to transition between careers (education to UI/UX) and I have a strong design background (I teach and practice graphic design at a University) so the process of creating a functional and beautiful design was much easier than the thought process, design process, and job opportunities available in this course. It was well organized and easy to follow!

By Prachi M

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Jul 7, 2022

The topics covered under these course are very interesting, knowledgeable and easily understandable. The instructors also explained every topic in a very short and simple manner. The different experience of the people also provided valuable insights and motivated to start the career as UX designer. The practice assignments, quizzes, activity all helped to test our concepts and practically applying them. I cannot wait to furthur explore these course and preparing my first portfolio.

By Durgesh V M

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Jun 6, 2024

I'm from India, and while I couldn't afford the full price, I'm incredibly grateful to Coursera for offering a 90% discount on the UX design course. It's been such a valuable resource for my career growth. The course material is easy to understand, and it's truly helped me more than words can express. I would be very interested in enrolling in the remaining seven courses in the UX design program. Is there any way you could help me find out about additional financial aid options?

By Amit M

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Jul 2, 2022

Amazing Course designed and this will give one a very clear understanding about what an UX designer does and what drives us to make products better for users. Really nicely organised with many assignments and short quizes that keeps us really engaged throughout the course .. I recommend this course for every begineer who wish to understand about UX design. Thanks very much to the whole team of Google who made this course so easy for us to understand and apply. Regards Amit More

By Divy S

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Feb 26, 2023

I had an incredible experience with this course. It provided me with invaluable insights into the various roles in the industry and felt like a mentor guiding me through the entire journey. All the instructors were incredibly helpful and provided me with step-by-step guidance on how to approach different tasks. Although the course was challenging at times, the experience was excellent. I am incredibly grateful to the Google team for providing me with this incredible opportunity.

By Stephanie D

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Nov 21, 2021

This course is very informative and helpful in numerous ways. I came into course 1 not knowing much about what UX design entails. After course 1 I had a better idea of what UX design is and what other careers are possible in this field. You immediately learn what an entry-level UX designer's responsibilities are and what the process is in creating product. I love the variety of careers UX Design has to offer. The videos and reading with links to resources is useful as well.

By Jasmine M

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Jun 7, 2022

The course is really straightforward and easy to understand while also being very comprehensive. There is a LOT of information, and I know that a lot of people skipped through to complete it, but I found that taking my time and actually working through all of the information and exercises (including the optional ones!) allowed me to better absorb the information. I also found the comprehensive glossary very helpful, although I took my own notes as well for retention purposes.

By Charith P

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Jun 17, 2024

In this course, I've found valuable insights in work-life processes and design sprints, along with understanding the product development lifecycle. These topics have been particularly engaging for me. They've equipped me with practical skills and knowledge that I'm eager to apply in my career as a UI/UX designer. My goal is to work at Google, and this course has been instrumental in preparing me for that journey. I look forward to continuing to learn and grow in this field.

By Kruti P

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Jul 22, 2021

This course is just so good! I learned so much from it. I gained so much knowledge not only about UX but all the creative fields. And the best part about this course which is different from the other courses is that, they don't only focus on the material studies, they focus on what problems you might face as beginner and how to solve them. If it wasn't for this course, I would have the courage to build my portfolio or my own website. So thank you Google! Thank you Michael.

By L J

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Aug 29, 2022

This was one of the most organized courses I've taken thus far on Coursera's platform. The presenters weren't just speaking off the top of their heads. It was evident that they'd spent time preparing the dialogue, which I appreciated greatly. It made reading the transcripts of videos so much easier to understand. Thank you for that. I am looking forward to future courses in this Professional Certificate. Everything was presented professionally throughout the course.

By vatsal p

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Dec 7, 2021

I have successfully completed the Google UX Design course and this course inspired me to do more in UX in the coming future like go in AI UX, Robotics UX design etc..., I have worked in all Adobe Design software besides that I am working in Sketch App, Invision App where you can put your UX/UI in working stage in all medium and share with your PO and beyond. This course teach me and make my thought process the right way and understand how the UX process works precisely.

By Ana A F

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Dec 2, 2022

This course has a very nice interface to have an easy learning and some evaluations to help you know how you're doing.

The topics where it is centered are overall let you know what is UX design, how does it work in a professional environment, what types of UX design exist and an introduction about them, how do you need to take into account users and some methods to complete a UX design process.

It's a nice introduction to UX design if you're new into this environment.

By Di A

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Jul 9, 2024

🎉 Just completed the Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design course on Coursera! 🚀 I'm thrilled to enhance my design skills and apply new UX principles to my projects. This course has been a game-changer, providing: --> Deep insights into user-centric design --> Practical tools for UX research and prototyping --> Strategies to create seamless user experiences Feel free to share your experiences or any additional resources that have helped you in your UX journey!

By Yates M

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Mar 9, 2022

I really enjoyed this course and feel that it has given me a solid foundation to help kickstart my new career in UX Design. My only critique is that in the section featuring LinkedIn profiles, all of the profiles were of recent graduates who majored in UX Design. I am in my early 30s and am changing careers. I would have liked to see more resources on how someone who changed careers incorporated their knowledge and skills from their previous career into their resume.

By Nancy B

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Sep 14, 2021

Navigating Coursera's CareerCommunity via SLACK was a major challenge with little support, but otherwise the UX content for this initial course was great. The videos are not long, and I appreciate the closed captioning + Save Note feature that lets users capture key definitions and processes on the screen for later review. There's a consistent pattern of content-laden video, then reading, then practice, then a quiz which I also found helps with the learning process.

By Rakesh M

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Dec 2, 2023

Wow, I'm really at a loss for words to explain how amazing the course was! Honestly, it exceeded all of my expectations and I learned more than I ever could have imagined by just reading articles, books, or watching videos on YouTube. Now that I've completed the course, I feel so much more confident in my understanding of UX and I'm excited to put it into practice. I'm no longer afraid or hesitant to tackle new projects because I know I have the skills to succeed!

By Mohammad B

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May 31, 2023

the course was incredibly informative and well-structured. It provided a comprehensive understanding of UX principles, research methods, and design techniques, equipping me with the necessary skills to create user-centered and impactful designs. The course materials were engaging, and the practical exercises allowed for the hands-on application of the concepts learned. Overall, it was an enriching learning experience that greatly enhanced my UX design abilities.

By Sajjad A

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Nov 9, 2022

I really enjoy the course with lot of new things to learn. Instructors are awesome with smiling face and the flexibility of this course is amazing. I've never completed a course like this before (remote education) and I cannot express how great the instructor was and the overall content of the material. I will be looking into taking more of these courses through Coursera in the near future. Highly recommended.

I hope, one day I will be a part of Google team.

By Audreal G

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Mar 19, 2022

I really found it helpful that there were subtitles available on each of the videos. As well as, hilighted text to read along with. I am someone who learns best with subtitles and highlighted texts, it not only helps me retain the imformation but allows me to stay engaged. I appreciated the mulktiple choice quizes, and the "downloadable" glossary PDF's. Overall it's a really great course for someone who is just starting out in the world of UX design. Well done!

By Joseph " B

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Mar 31, 2022

It really provides a great introduction into UX Design.

My only problem with it was I feel like some forced interaction with other students would have been beneficial however when you can be on your own time frame I understand getting people together seems near impossible.

There is still interactions people can have like study groups and discussion boards.

In the end I 5 STARED this course because of the abundance of information in a easily delivered manor.

By Ekta G

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Jun 7, 2021

For one who is completely new to User Experience [UX], this course is the best way to start . Basics of UX explained so much easily. Every video tutorial and reading makes you eager to learn. Practice quiz, discussion prompt helps you to gain confidence for the weekly reviews. Foundation of UX Design makes you familiar with user research, UX terms, job profile, how to make portfolio, making social presence online and many other things with very good examples.

By Tejas G

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Mar 28, 2024

The "Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design" course was a great introduction to the UX field! As a PGPM student, I found it particularly valuable to learn how user-centered design can be applied to any product or service. The course content provided a strong foundation in user research methods and the importance of empathy in design. I'm excited to put this knowledge to use in future projects and ensure I'm creating solutions that truly meet user needs.

By Bronwyn D

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Jun 20, 2022

Learning about the Foundations of UX Design, ties in with so many things we as people often take for granted.

Enngagements with others to find out what they want, need and require to make life simpler and more manageable.

Being reminded that preconceived ideas are not often ideal and having to take a step back and view things with a different perspective is vital. Likewise collaborating with others.

Thank you for a well-thought-out course.

Regards,

Bronwyn Davids

By Amber S

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May 25, 2022

This was so well laid out and the user experience throughout the course was impeccable. I loved that they took the time to present the information in many different ways to really help solidify it in my memory. Graphics, video, quizzes, articles, readings, and simulations were just some of the many ways they presented information. Another tool that really helped was the videos from real-world examples of people working in each category. It helped me so much.