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?

Adobe XD and Figma are the design tools taught in the Google UX Design Certificate. This course focuses on creating designs in Adobe XD. Learners have nine months of free access to the Single App version of Adobe XD to share unlimited links to prototypes. You must complete Course 1 (including all graded assignments) of the Google UX Design Certificate in order to receive this offer. As a reminder, this offer is exclusive to Google UX Design Certificate learners, and you cannot resell, loan, or share this subscription. After qualifying learners complete Course 1 they will receive an email, and a Coursera message with offer redemption instructions. 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 sixth of seven courses 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.

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.

Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites

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Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites

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What you'll learn

Apply each step of the UX design thinking framework (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test) to create a dynamic website.
Plan information architecture and sitemaps for website designs.
Apply common layouts for web pages.
Complete a design project and include it in your professional UX portfolio.

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Figma (Design Software)

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There are 4 modules in this course

Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites is the sixth course in a program that will equip you with the skills you need to apply to entry-level jobs in user experience (UX) design. In this course, you will plan a design for a website, create wireframes and prototypes, and test your designs to get feedback. Additionally, you will learn about engaging in design critique sessions and how to give and receive feedback. By the end of this course, you will have a new design project to include in your professional UX portfolio. In addition, you’ll learn how to search for entry-level UX design jobs, create a resume that highlights your skills and accomplishments, and build your professional portfolio website.

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 thinking framework (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test) to create a responsive website. - Plan information architecture and create sitemaps for website designs. - Apply common layouts for web pages. - Plan and conduct a usability study to gather feedback about designs. - Iterate on designs based on research insights. - Work with design systems. - Add a new design project to your professional UX portfolio. - [Optional] Create or update a UX-focused resume. - [Optional] Learn how to search for and apply to introductory-level jobs in the field of UX. This course is suitable for beginner-level UX designers who have completed the previous five courses of the Google UX Design Certificate. Alternatively, learners need to have a strong foundational understanding of the design process; experience creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes; and the ability to conduct usability studies. No previous experience with Figma is required.

Module details

Get started with the basics of responsive web design. To create a responsive website, you’ll follow the steps of the UX design process: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. In this part of the course, you'll complete the empathize and define phases.

What's included

14 videos14 readings5 assignments4 plugins

14 videosTotal 59 minutes

Understand responsive websites3 minutes
Differentiate between dedicated mobile apps and responsive web apps4 minutes
Plan information architecture for a website2 minutes
Explore common website structures 7 minutes
Explore sitemaps3 minutes
Build a sitemap for your website5 minutes
Explore common layouts for website home pages7 minutes
The basics of wireframes 9 minutes
Plot a responsive layout3 minutes
Adjust page layouts based on screen size3 minutes
Transition from paper to digital wireframes1 minute
Refine wireframes to enhance accessibility6 minutes
Evaluate wireframes using Gestalt Principles3 minutes
Wrap-up: Creating wireframes for a responsive website 1 minute

14 readingsTotal 70 minutes

Welcome to Course 68 minutes
Helpful resources and tips4 minutes
Learn more about information architecture4 minutes
Learn more about building a sitemap4 minutes
Learn more about common website layouts8 minutes
Learn more about wireframes4 minutes
Review: Create paper wireframes for a responsive website8 minutes
Learn more about plotting responsive layouts8 minutes
Common elements used in responsive design4 minutes
Review: Create digital wireframes for a desktop screen size4 minutes
Exemplars: Create digital wireframes for a desktop screen size4 minutes
Review: Create wireframes for additional screen sizes4 minutes
Learn more about Gestalt Principles in wireframes4 minutes
Glossary terms from course 6, module 12 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 130 minutes

Test your knowledge on responsive website design 2 minutes
Test your knowledge on website structures 8 minutes
Activity: Create a sitemap for a website30 minutes
Activity: Refine wireframes to meet standards60 minutes
Module 1 Challenge30 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 65 minutes

Understand dedicated mobile apps and responsive web apps15 minutes
Explore website structures10 minutes
Identify the website layout30 minutes
Explore responsive website design10 minutes

Now that you’ve created digital wireframes, it’s time to build, test, and iterate on a low-fidelity prototype. First, you'll learn how to build a low-fidelity prototype. You’ll get feedback about your prototype by planning and conducting a usability study. Then, you'll make changes to your low-fidelity designs based on insights from your research.

What's included

7 videos13 readings6 assignments

7 videosTotal 21 minutes

Understand low-fidelity prototypes2 minutes
Begin to design mockups2 minutes
Work with design systems3 minutes
Review: Introduction to high-fidelity prototypes 4 minutes
Review: Create a high-fidelity prototype in Figma 4 minutes
Annotate prototypes for web accessibility5 minutes
Wrap-up: Creating and testing high-fidelity designs1 minute

13 readingsTotal 70 minutes

Review: Create a low-fidelity prototype for your responsive website4 minutes
Exemplars: Create a low-fidelity prototype for your responsive website4 minutes
Review foundational elements of visual design8 minutes
Review how to arrange elements in mockups10 minutes
Review visual design principles10 minutes
Learn more about design systems8 minutes
Review: Create a sticker sheet in Figma4 minutes
Review: Create mockups for a website4 minutes
Create mockups for a mobile website in Figma4 minutes
Review: Create a mockup for the homepage of a mobile website4 minutes
Learn more about web accessibility4 minutes
Glossary terms from course 6, module 22 minutes
Exemplars: Create a high-fidelity prototype for a responsive website4 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 140 minutes

Test your knowledge on wireframes versus prototypes4 minutes
Test your knowledge on the basics of mockups6 minutes
Test your knowledge on working with design systems4 minutes
Test your knowledge on web accessibility6 minutes
Activity: Create a high-fidelity prototype for a responsive website60 minutes
Module 2 Challenge60 minutes

After you’ve empathized with users, defined the user problem to solve, and begun to ideate possible solutions, it’s time to bring your ideas to life in wireframes. Your responsive website will have different layouts, depending on the device and screen size you’re designing for, so you'll create lots of different wireframes. First, you'll explore common website layouts, and you'll create paper wireframes. Next, you'll get to know a few elements and components that are commonly used in responsive website design. Then, you'll transition to create digital wireframes. Finally, you’ll update and refine your wireframes to enhance accessibility.

What's included

9 videos2 readings4 assignments1 plugin

9 videosTotal 35 minutes

Give and receive feedback as a UX designer5 minutes
The basics of design critique sessions4 minutes
Best practices for design critique sessions3 minutes
Kunal - My experience with design critique sessions4 minutes
Introduction to a mock crit session 2 minutes
Observe a mock crit session 6 minutes
Turn crit session feedback into actions6 minutes
Iterate on mockups based on feedback from crit sessions5 minutes
Wrap-up: Participating in design critique sessions1 minute

2 readingsTotal 6 minutes

Learn more about design critique sessions4 minutes
Glossary terms from course 6, module 32 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 150 minutes

Test your knowledge on design critique sessions30 minutes
Self-Reflection: Request feedback on your work30 minutes
Test your knowledge on implementing feedback from crit sessions30 minutes
Module 3 Challenge60 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Practice giving and receiving design feedback15 minutes

With your responsive website designs complete, you'll be ready to share your work with others. To start, you’ll learn how to prepare and handoff designs to engineers, who will build the final product. You’ll also add a case study to your professional UX portfolio featuring your responsive website designs. Then, you'll pivot to focus on your big picture goal: getting a job as a UX designer. You'll learn tips and tricks to scan job postings, and you'll create a compelling resume that highlights your new UX skills.

What's included

8 videos7 readings4 assignments

8 videosTotal 28 minutes

Understand common jobs for UX designers6 minutes
Explore types of companies that UX designers work at6 minutes
Kenny - Perseverance4 minutes
Dane - My advice for UX design resumes3 minutes
Tim - A recruiter's advice for UX design resumes3 minutes
Collaborate with engineering teams 2 minutes
Add a project to your portfolio 2 minutes
Congratulations on completing Course 6: Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites1 minute

7 readingsTotal 28 minutes

Learn more about jobs in the field of user experience4 minutes
Elements in a typical UX design resume8 minutes
Glossary terms from course 6, module 42 minutes
Exemplars: Add a case study to your portfolio4 minutes
Reflect and connect with your peers4 minutes
Course 6 glossary2 minutes
Start the next course4 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 108 minutes

Self-Reflection: Share your professional goals and interests10 minutes
Activity: Add a case study to your portfolio30 minutes
Test your knowledge on portfolio case studies8 minutes
Module 4 Challenge60 minutes

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Reviewed on May 31, 2022

This is an incredibly friendly and helpful course for me. If there were any difficulties - they were related to my so far imperfect knowledge of English. Thank you, Google <3

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2022

While this course contains much redundant information when viewed alongside the other courses in this certificate, the standalone information and practical assignments are valuable and holistic.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2021

Good course. Reinforces concepts learned. Not enough time given for competitive analysis, research and usability studies - these were really rushed in order to incorporate job search information.

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