Course Overview

The Google UX Design Professional Certificate is a comprehensive program designed to equip learners with the skills and practical knowledge required to launch or advance a career in user experience (UX) design. Across seven in-depth modules, this course takes you from the foundations of UX design to advanced prototyping, responsive design, and real-world portfolio projects. Learners will explore industry-standard tools like Figma and Adobe XD, while also mastering the full UX design process—from research and ideation to wireframing, prototyping, and user testing.

By the end of this course, you will have built a strong portfolio of projects, gained hands-on experience in designing for social impact, and developed the job-ready skills needed to succeed in the UX design industry.

Module 1: Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

This module introduces learners to the world of UX design. You will learn the fundamentals of designing user-friendly digital products, explore the role of a UX designer, and understand key design principles such as usability, accessibility, and user-centered thinking. By the end of this module, you’ll have a clear foundation of how UX impacts businesses and users.

Module 2: UX Design Process – Empathize, Define, and Ideate

Dive deeper into the design thinking process, focusing on three essential stages: empathizing with users, defining user problems, and ideating potential solutions. This module teaches techniques for user interviews, empathy mapping, and brainstorming to ensure your design decisions are data-driven and human-centered.

Module 3: Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes

Learn how to turn ideas into tangible concepts through wireframes and low-fidelity prototypes. You’ll explore sketching, digital wireframing tools, and rapid prototyping techniques to visualize solutions. This hands-on module helps you translate user needs into functional design layouts that can be tested and iterated quickly.

Module 4: Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

This module emphasizes research-driven design. You’ll discover how to conduct usability studies, analyze user feedback, and test early prototypes. By applying research methods like surveys, usability testing, and A/B testing, you will learn how to refine and validate your design solutions to ensure they meet user expectations.

Module 5: Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma

Step into professional design tools with this module focused on Figma. You’ll move from low-fidelity sketches to polished, high-fidelity designs and interactive prototypes. Learners will gain experience in applying visual design principles, building design systems, and creating prototypes that mimic real-world user interactions.

Module 6: Responsive Web Design in Adobe XD

In this module, you’ll expand your skills by mastering responsive design using Adobe XD. You’ll learn how to adapt your designs for multiple screen sizes and devices, ensuring accessibility and usability across platforms. This module also explores grid systems, layout responsiveness, and consistency in user experiences.

Module 7: Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

The final module challenges you to apply everything you’ve learned by designing a capstone project focused on social good. You’ll create a real-world UX project, refine your portfolio, and prepare for the job market. This includes tips for writing case studies, showcasing projects to employers, and preparing for UX design interviews.

Outcome:
By completing this program, you’ll:

• Gain proficiency in UX research, wireframing, prototyping, and responsive design.

• Build a professional UX portfolio showcasing real-world projects.

• Acquire hands-on experience with tools like Figma and Adobe XD.

• Be job-ready to pursue opportunities as a UX Designer, UI/UX Specialist, or Product Designer.