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Information & Digital Technology Career Field Courses
Google UX Design
Course Objectives
Use the design process: Empathize with users, define pain points, ideate solutions, create wireframes and prototypes, test and iterate on designs.
Apply foundational UX concepts, like user-centered design, accessibility and equity-focused design.
Comprehend the basics of UX research, like planning research studies, conducting interviews and usability studies, and synthesizing research results.
Create a professional UX portfolio, including end-to-end projects.
Outline of Instruction
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define and Ideate
Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes
Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts
Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma
Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites
Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs
Accelerate Your Job Search with AI
Contact Hours
120
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
Google UX Design
Website
https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-ux-design/
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
Follow the design process: Empathize with users, define pain points, ideate solutions, create wireframes and prototypes, test and iterate on designs.
Apply foundational UX concepts, like user-centered design, accessibility and equity-focused design.
Understand the basics of UX research, like planning research studies, conducting interviews and usability studies, and synthesizing research results.
Create a professional UX portfolio, including end-to-end projects, so that you're ready to apply for jobs.
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
N/A
Learning Supplies Needed
N/A
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Completion of Coursera modules
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
An individual who is interested in earning an employer-recognized certificate from Google in UX Design.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
UX designer, user-experience specialist
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
According to Lightcast data, this is a growth career field.
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
UX designer, user-experience specialist
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