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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....

Top reviews

SK

Aug 8, 2021

This course inspired me, before taking this course I have been used some UX Design communities, I have worked in Adobe XD Design. This course explains the right way and UX process. I like this mentor.

MD

Jul 17, 2022

I just want to say a big thank you to Google for this opportunity. It is really worth it and i recommend every single person out there to step on this evolution of change created by Google. Thank you.

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By Leela N

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Dec 18, 2021

It has been fantastic so far. The gradual guided transition of a total newbee to the world of UX designing is commendable. The section on networking has been very useful in setting a path to walk on.

By Oksana L

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Sep 4, 2022

Firstly, I would like to thank you for allowing me to take this course. I come from a poor family and higher education has always been the privilege of the rich. Thank you that your excellent courses are now available to everyone. Thank you to the sponsor who made it possible. I have one bias that courses from google are quality interesting courses, and I was not disappointed))) Thanks for the interesting information and easy presentation, all the teachers are very nice people. But I especially want to thank Michael, he believes in you from the very beginning. The most difficult thing was to start and believe in my strength, that I can do it, and that I will pass these courses. My English is not so good, so a special thank you for the typed text and the subtitles, thanks to that I am improving my English skills. These courses were a breath of fresh air for me, due to the situation in Ukraine, it is very difficult to plan my life for the future now. The courses helped me to believe in myself that everything will be fine and that I will be able to do it. Thank you!

By Megan H

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Apr 14, 2021

Great first Month. But It suggest talking about the website and portfolio part a bit later as all websites do cost money and most attendies first need inspiration before creating there first website

By The c

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May 18, 2021

It is a good place to learn about of UX

I love Google, they are so professional teaching the skills for everyone! Really for any age & everyone! Thank you so much! A big Thank from Hong Kong!

By Annastacia R

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Mar 14, 2021

Overall very helpful and informative. Occasionally I was unclear if the assignment was telling me to do my own thing or just edit someone else's .

By Daria S

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Aug 18, 2021

Well, it generally was a total waste of time - from the first module the course offers to "create a web page (to land your designer's portfolio) that would most correspond with your UX Design views". I mean come on, are you serious? I have no ux design views, I have enrolled in this course to get some and this is what you offer as the first practical task? Also you'll hear a lot of "this is an important part of UX design process, but we'll discuss it later". Disappointed and decided to quit.

By Dee V

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May 5, 2022

Coursera is a poorly designed platform.

By Brian M

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Aug 22, 2023

The "Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design" course has been an enlightening journey that has left me thoroughly impressed. From start to finish, the content has been meticulously crafted, providing a holistic understanding of UX design. The course strikes the perfect balance between theory and practical application, making it ideal for both beginners and those looking to refine their skills.

One of the standout aspects of this course is the way it breaks down complex concepts into digestible modules, ensuring that learners can absorb and internalize each concept before moving on. The hands-on exercises and real-world examples provided ample opportunities to put theory into practice, helping me grasp the essence of user-centered design. The guidance from experienced instructors and the interactive discussions with fellow learners added an invaluable layer of engagement.

What truly sets this course apart is its seamless integration of design principles and user empathy. The course doesn't just teach you how to create visually appealing interfaces; it teaches you how to truly understand and anticipate user needs, fostering a deep appreciation for the human aspect of design.

By Njita A

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Apr 9, 2021

I have lerant about the foundational concepts in UX design, such as user-centered design, the design process, accessibility, equity-focused design and the factors that contribute to great user experience design. I have had the opportunity to gain knowlege about the common job responsibilities of entry-level UX designers and teams that they work with. Also I've learnt how I can create an online portfolio where I can showcase my works as a UX designer and the reasons why design sprints are an important and useful part of a UX designer’s work.

By Alisa A

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Jan 28, 2022

For someone who has a graphic design background but no UX experience, this course was amazing! I actually enjoyed learning and I love the fact that I could study at my own pace!

However, Week 4 lesson was something that I didn’t enjoy. I didn’t like the fact that I was assigned to find a mentor and had to create a website. I do think that mentioning  the topic of online portfolio, mentor, website, and networking is important to know—just don’t turn it into an assignment.

By Wassim H

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Mar 22, 2021

One word, Amazing! I am doing a career shift, so I started this course with many fears and doubts in mind, but after just one course, I went from doubtful to excited. Thanks Google.

By Md M U

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May 4, 2021

Very goal-oriented course for the newcomer. This is the right track who are thinking to set up his/her career in UX Design sector. Highly appreciate to others. Just enjoy it.

By Samuel O

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Mar 21, 2021

As an aspiring US Designer, this foundation course has impacted on me all I need to know starting up as a UX designer. All thanks to Google for this amazing project.

By Ganesh

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Mar 20, 2021

Really It is made simple for anyone who is kicking off into the Ux Design, Thank You very much, Michael Deandrick for this amazing course.

By Mi P

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Apr 26, 2021

This is awesome! As an entry-level, I've got fundamental knowledge about this field, which is super important to my future career!

By Ibrahim G

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Mar 12, 2021

This was really insightful and I'd definitely recommend to anyone starting out in design.

By Mohammed S

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May 18, 2021

Excellent Course, Now I know a lot of things about UX Design.

By Agencia D

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Oct 24, 2022

Excelente curso! Lo recomiendo 100%

By Eric S

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Sep 28, 2023

I think the course does a really great job of setting the groundwork for jumping into this industry. As a complete beginner these topics felt very easy to understand and pick up. The readings really helped solidify the topics talked about in the videos. I was under the impression though that in this first course we were going to look at portfolios and begin the process of building one ourselves, but that never happened. I found that there used to be a "Building a professional presence (Portfolio)" module for week 4 which was replaced for a "research in UX module". I think bringing the portfolio building class back would really help me visualize what I will be working towards in this course

By Judit O

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Jun 27, 2022

The course is very interesting and well built-up and the optional links (to videos, blogs, articles etc) offer deeper insights on the subjects which is really helpful when someone wants to learn more than what's included in the course material

My 4 star rate doesn't relate to the content because that's brilliant, it's more relevant to the fact that sometimes I found hard to navigate in the menu, especially in the beginning of the course. I would also appreciate getting a note whenever someone comments on my post so that I can read their comment and reply - but maybe this feature already exists I just couldn't find it.

By Anastasiya V

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Mar 5, 2022

Easy to understand and absorb the information, but some of the activities (practices quizes) are long and tiresome. The same is true for many of the readings--they restate too much information that's already been said in previous videos, and the font and print of them is not pleasant or easy to look at and concentrate on. This is a really well-put together course, overall!

By Luis P

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Mar 28, 2021

The materials were really interesting, clear and helpful. I mostly enjoyed the part about design sprints, here i learned some new things that i am sure i will use in the future. I was a little disappointed to have so much lessons about building a portfolio and social presence. I think this is important, but it isn't something i wanted from a UX Design course

By Darren C

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Mar 24, 2021

First half of the course is quite good but it get boring as soon as it gets into the building personal portfolio section. Suggest to shorten that part a bit or move to later of the certificate when I have something to put in the portfolio.

By Rzan A

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Sep 12, 2022

I learned lots of new definitions and concepts, but still the course need practical part, unfortunately the whole course purely theoretical

By Malek E

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Jul 5, 2021

Very informative and easy to understand even for people with zero knowledge about design. Highly recommend.