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Google UX Design Professional Certificate
Get on the fast track to a career in UX design.
In this certificate program, you’ll learn in-demand skills, and get AI training from Google experts. Learn at your own pace, no degree or experience required.
Instructor: Google Career Certificates
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8 course series
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8 course series
Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
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from 99,223 reviews of courses in this program
Beginner level
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6 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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Testimonials
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What you'll learn
Follow the design process: empathize with users, define pain points, ideate solutions, create wireframes and prototypes, test and iterate on designs
Understand the basics of UX research, like planning research studies, conducting interviews and usability studies, and synthesizing research results
Apply foundational UX concepts, like user-centered design, accessibility, and equity-focused design
Create a professional UX portfolio, including end-to-end projects, so that you're ready to apply for jobs
Skills you'll gain
Interviewing Skills
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design
Wireframing
Design Thinking
User Research
Usability Testing
User Experience Design
Web Presence
Information Architecture
Web Design
Responsive Web Design
UI/UX Research
Persona (User Experience)
User Experience
Presentations
Usability
Design Reviews
Storyboarding
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Tools you'll learn
Figma (Design Software)
Details to know
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Taught in English
6 languages available
Advance your career with in-demand skills
Receive professional-level training from Google
Demonstrate your technical proficiency
Earn an employer-recognized certificate from Google
$117,000+ median U.S. salary for UX Design¹
58,000+ U.S. job openings in UX Design¹
75% of certificate graduates report positive career outcome²
Professional Certificate - 8 course series
New AI skills
Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of UX design, no experience or degree required. With professional training designed by Google, get on the fast-track to a competitively paid job. There are over 63,000 open jobs in UX design with a median entry-level salary of $125,000 in the U.S.¹
User experience (UX) designers focus on the interaction that users have with products, like websites, apps, and physical objects. They make those everyday interactions useful, enjoyable, and accessible.
Over 7 courses, gain in-demand skills that will prepare you for an entry-level job.
You will create designs on paper and in digital design tools like Figma. By the end of the certificate program, you will have a professional UX portfolio that includes three end-to-end projects, so that you’re ready to apply for jobs. Upon completion, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 150 U.S. employers, including Deloitte, Target, Verizon, and of course, Google.
75% of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome (e.g., new job, promotion, or raise) within six months of completion²
¹Lightcast™ US Job Postings (2025: Jan. 1, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2025)
²Based on program graduate survey, United States 2022
Applied Learning Project
This program includes over 200 hours of instruction and hundreds of practice-based activities and assessments that simulate real-world UX design scenarios and are critical for success in the workplace. The content is highly interactive and developed by Google employees with decades of experience in UX design.
You’ll learn how to complete the design process from beginning to end, including: Empathizing with users; Defining user pain points; Coming up with ideas for design solutions; Creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes; Testing designs through usability studies; Iterating on designs based on feedback.
Through a mix of videos, readings, assessments, and hands-on activities, you’ll learn in-demand design tools like Figma. You’ll even create a portfolio that includes three projects to share with potential employers to showcase the skills you learned in this program.
Learn concrete skills that top employers are hiring for right now.
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Course 1, 12 hoursCourse 1•12 hoursCourse details
What you'll learn
Identify common job responsibilities of entry-level UX designers and other teams you might work with.
Understand foundational concepts in UX design, such as user-centered design, the design process, accessibility, and equity-focused design.
Explain why design sprints are an important and useful part of a UX designer’s work.
Skills you'll gain
Category: User Centered DesignUser Centered Design
Category: User ExperienceUser Experience
Category: User Experience DesignUser Experience Design
Category: Sprint RetrospectivesSprint Retrospectives
Category: Design ThinkingDesign Thinking
Category: User ResearchUser Research
Category: PrototypingPrototyping
Category: IdeationIdeation
Category: UI/UX ResearchUI/UX Research
Category: Sprint PlanningSprint Planning
Category: UsabilityUsability
Category: WireframingWireframing
Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate
Course 2, 20 hoursCourse 2•20 hoursCourse details
What you'll learn
Empathize with users to understand their needs and pain points.
Develop problem statements to define user needs.
Generate ideas for possible solutions to user problems.
Skills you'll gain
Category: User ResearchUser Research
Category: IdeationIdeation
Category: User Experience DesignUser Experience Design
Category: User StoryUser Story
Category: Persona DevelopmentPersona Development
Category: Human FactorsHuman Factors
Category: Design ThinkingDesign Thinking
Category: User ExperienceUser Experience
Category: Persona (User Experience)Persona (User Experience)
Category: Competitive AnalysisCompetitive Analysis
Category: User Centered DesignUser Centered Design
Category: Solution DesignSolution Design
Category: Human Centered DesignHuman Centered Design
Category: UI/UX ResearchUI/UX Research
Category: Web Content Accessibility GuidelinesWeb Content Accessibility Guidelines
Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes
Course 3, 12 hoursCourse 3•12 hoursCourse details
What you'll learn
Create storyboards to come up with ideas about solutions to user needs.
Create wireframes on paper and digitally in the design tool Figma.
Build paper prototypes to create interactive designs.
Design low-fidelity prototypes in Figma.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Figma (Design Software)Figma (Design Software)
Category: WireframingWireframing
Category: Design Elements And PrinciplesDesign Elements And Principles
Category: Information ArchitectureInformation Architecture
Category: StoryboardingStoryboarding
Category: PrototypingPrototyping
Category: Interaction DesignInteraction Design
Category: User Experience DesignUser Experience Design
Category: User StoryUser Story
Category: Persona (User Experience)Persona (User Experience)
Category: User ResearchUser Research
Category: User ExperienceUser Experience
Category: User Interface (UI)User Interface (UI)
Category: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) DesignUser Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design
Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts
Course 4, 15 hoursCourse 4•15 hoursCourse details
What you'll learn
Plan and conduct moderated and unmoderated usability studies.
Synthesize observations from usability studies and come up with insights.
Share research methodology and insights using persuasive presentation skills.
Modify low-fidelity designs based on research insights.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Usability TestingUsability Testing
Category: User ResearchUser Research
Category: UI/UX ResearchUI/UX Research
Category: Design ResearchDesign Research
Category: Data EthicsData Ethics
Category: Information PrivacyInformation Privacy
Category: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) DesignUser Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design
Category: UsabilityUsability
Category: User ExperienceUser Experience
Category: Research MethodologiesResearch Methodologies
Category: PrototypingPrototyping
Category: Research DesignResearch Design
Category: User Experience DesignUser Experience Design
Category: PresentationsPresentations
Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma
Course 5, 19 hoursCourse 5•19 hoursCourse details
What you'll learn
Build mockups and high-fidelity prototypes in the design tool Figma.
Define and apply common visual design elements and principles.
Demonstrate how design systems can be used to organize, standardize, and enhance designs.
Understand the role of design critique sessions and feedback while iterating on designs.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Figma (Design Software)Figma (Design Software)
Category: PrototypingPrototyping
Category: Design Elements And PrinciplesDesign Elements And Principles
Category: User Experience DesignUser Experience Design
Category: User ResearchUser Research
Category: MockupsMockups
Category: Interaction DesignInteraction Design
Category: TypographyTypography
Category: Usability TestingUsability Testing
Category: Graphic and Visual DesignGraphic and Visual Design
Category: Motion GraphicsMotion Graphics
Category: Technical CommunicationTechnical Communication
Category: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) DesignUser Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design
Category: User ExperienceUser Experience
Category: UsabilityUsability
Category: Systems DesignSystems Design
Category: Interactive DesignInteractive Design
Category: Design ReviewsDesign Reviews
Category: Design ResearchDesign Research
Category: User Interface (UI) DesignUser Interface (UI) Design
Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites
Course 6, 15 hoursCourse 6•15 hoursCourse details
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.
Skills you'll gain
Category: User Interface (UI) DesignUser Interface (UI) Design
Category: WireframingWireframing
Category: Design ReviewsDesign Reviews
Category: MockupsMockups
Category: Usability TestingUsability Testing
Category: Responsive Web DesignResponsive Web Design
Category: User Experience DesignUser Experience Design
Category: PrototypingPrototyping
Category: Information ArchitectureInformation Architecture
Category: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) DesignUser Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design
Category: User ExperienceUser Experience
Category: Web DesignWeb Design
Category: User Centered DesignUser Centered Design
Category: Figma (Design Software)Figma (Design Software)
Category: Layout DesignLayout Design
Category: Design ResearchDesign Research
Category: Software Design DocumentsSoftware Design Documents
Category: User ResearchUser Research
Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs
Course 7, 13 hoursCourse 7•13 hoursCourse details
What you'll learn
Apply each step of the UX design thinking framework (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test) to create a  project focused on social good.
Build wireframes, mockups, and low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes for a dedicated mobile app and a responsive website.
Prepare to successfully interview for an entry-level UX design job.
Gain a competitive edge by learning AI skills from Google experts
New AI skills
Boost your UX design skills with AI
Generate personas with help from AI
Use AI to help with design iteration
Improve stakeholder communication with AI
Simplify complex frameworks using AI
Use AI to help write your portfolio copy
Skills you'll gain
Category: User Centered DesignUser Centered Design
Category: Web PresenceWeb Presence
Category: User Experience DesignUser Experience Design
Category: PrototypingPrototyping
Category: Generative AIGenerative AI
Category: Web DesignWeb Design
Category: Design ResearchDesign Research
Category: Responsive Web DesignResponsive Web Design
Category: UI/UX ResearchUI/UX Research
Category: Human Centered DesignHuman Centered Design
Category: Cross Platform DevelopmentCross Platform Development
Category: Design StrategiesDesign Strategies
Category: Usability TestingUsability Testing
Category: User ExperienceUser Experience
Category: Design ThinkingDesign Thinking
Category: IdeationIdeation
Category: UsabilityUsability
Category: Experience DesignExperience Design
Category: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) DesignUser Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design
Accelerate Your Job Search with AI
Course 8, 6 hoursCourse 8•6 hoursCourse details
What you'll learn
Uncover your skills and explore new career possibilities, with support from tools like Career Dreamer.
Keep your applications organized with Google Sheets.
Build a stand out resume and a step-by-step job search plan—with help from Gemini.
Prepare for interviews and practice responding to questions using Gemini Notebook and Gemini Live.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Generative AIGenerative AI
Category: Prompt EngineeringPrompt Engineering
Category: BrandingBranding
Category: Interviewing SkillsInterviewing Skills
Category: Web PresenceWeb Presence
Category: AI literacyAI literacy
Category: Prompt Engineering ToolsPrompt Engineering Tools
Category: Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development
Category: Google GeminiGoogle Gemini
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I wanted to transfer to a similar job that pays more, but I was missing some skills. The Google UX Professional Certificate allowed me to bridge the gap between my market research role and UX research. I used the course's research plan template to help me structure my interview task, and the case study slide deck to illustrate my experience. I started my new job, and I'm loving it so far.
Joanna W.
Learning from the U.K.
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I wasn't even aware that the Google UX Professional Certificate could change my life so drastically. I wasn't happy with my previous career in finance, and I felt broken and lost. I had no vision for my life, but after the course, it changed everything. It gave me the confidence to pursue my passion. I have a good job now, a stable life, and everyone is proud of me.
Yesha S.
Learning from India
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It helped me build my foundational skills within User Experience. I was able to learn more about the importance of accessibility and had a more specific idea of what I wanted to pursue within design. Upon completion, I was eager to get involved in the UX community and industry. I received a job role as a UX Visual Designer soon after.
Kayla T.
Learning from the U.S.
“
I wanted to transfer to a similar job that pays more, but I was missing some skills. The Google UX Professional Certificate allowed me to bridge the gap between my market research role and UX research. I used the course's research plan template to help me structure my interview task, and the case study slide deck to illustrate my experience. I started my new job, and I'm loving it so far.
Joanna W.
Learning from the U.K.
“
I wasn't even aware that the Google UX Professional Certificate could change my life so drastically. I wasn't happy with my previous career in finance, and I felt broken and lost. I had no vision for my life, but after the course, it changed everything. It gave me the confidence to pursue my passion. I have a good job now, a stable life, and everyone is proud of me.
Yesha S.
Learning from India
“
It helped me build my foundational skills within User Experience. I was able to learn more about the importance of accessibility and had a more specific idea of what I wanted to pursue within design. Upon completion, I was eager to get involved in the UX community and industry. I received a job role as a UX Visual Designer soon after.
Kayla T.
Learning from the U.S.
“
I wanted to transfer to a similar job that pays more, but I was missing some skills. The Google UX Professional Certificate allowed me to bridge the gap between my market research role and UX research. I used the course's research plan template to help me structure my interview task, and the case study slide deck to illustrate my experience. I started my new job, and I'm loving it so far.
Joanna W.
Learning from the U.K.
Frequently asked questions
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!
Why start a career in UX design?
As the digital world continues to expand, companies recognize that designing good user experiences is a necessity, which is why UX design is a high-growth and in-demand job field. UX designers create and organize products that people interact with daily, like mobile apps, websites, smart watches, and even physical products.
What background knowledge is necessary?
None! Whether you’re completely new to the job field or have had some exposure, a Google Career Certificate is the right program for you.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
We highly recommend taking the courses of each certificate program in the order presented, as the content builds on information from earlier courses.
Which tools or platforms are included in the curriculum?
Figma is the design tool taught in this certificate program. 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.
What will I be able to do upon completing the professional certificate?
Google Career Certificates are designed to prepare you for an entry-level role in job fields like data analytics, digital marketing & e-commerce, IT support, project management, and UX design. Upon completion of a Google Career Certificate, like this one, certificate graduates in the U.S. will have the option to share their information with top U.S. employers that are hiring entry-level professionals, like Lowe's, Adobe, Verizon and of course, Google. Employer consortiums are currently available in the U.S., Canada, India, Singapore, Indonesia and are coming to more countries soon. The employers included will vary by country.
Which jobs does this program 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.
What resources will be available to help with the job search process?
In addition to expert-led training and hands-on projects designed to prepare you for a job, you now have exclusive access to a bonus course: Accelerate Your Job Search with AIOpens in a new tab
. This course is designed to help you navigate the path to your next role more efficiently and confidently.
What kind of companies hire UX design professionals?
Organizations of all kinds, in industries as varied as technology, finance, and advertising, need UX designers to develop products.
Why did Google create this program?
Google had long faced an issue that many other companies also contend with: We had open IT support roles, but not enough qualified candidates to fill them. So we built and tested a training program to provide pathways to jobs in technical support at Google for people with no college degree or experience. In 2018, Google launched the IT Support Certificate so that this training could be available to everyone. Since then, thousands of people have completed the program. In the United States, 75% of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome (e.g., new job, promotion, or raise) within six months of completion.¹
When we saw the positive impact this program was having on people all over the world, we expanded into additional fast-growing, high-paying career fields: cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing & e-commerce, project management and UX design. Built and taught by Google, these certificates prepare people from all backgrounds for jobs in fields with great demand for qualified candidates. No degree or previous experience is required. Graduates get the chance to connect directly with over 150 U.S. employers who are accepting Google Career Certificates for open jobs.
¹Based on program graduate survey, United States, 2022.
Is this program offered in other languages?
This certificate is currently available globally in English. You can also find Google Career Certificates available globally in the following languages: Turkish, German, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Indonesian Bahasa. We are working on adding more languages soon. Please continue to check back here for updates.
How much does this certificate cost?
In the U.S. and Canada, Coursera charges $49 per month after the initial 7-day free trial period. The Google UX Design Certificate can be completed in less than 6 months at under 10 hours per week of part-time study, so most learners can complete the certificate for less than $300 USD. In other countries where Google Career Certificates are available, your cost may be lower.
Can I get college credit for taking the Google UX Design Certificate?
Those planning to attend a degree program can utilize ACE®️ recommendationsOpens in a new tab
or ECTS recommendationsOpens in a new tab
, the industry standard for translating workplace learning to college credit. Learners can earn an ACE recommendation of up to  10 college creditsOpens in a new tab
, or 9 ECTS credits, for completing the UX Design Certificate. This aims to help open up additional pathways to learners who are interested in higher education, and prepare them for entry-level jobs.
To share proof of completion with schools, certificate graduates will receive an email prompting them to claim their CredlyOpens in a new tab
badge, which contains the ACE ® ️ or ECTS credit recommendation.  Once claimed, they will receive a competency-based transcript that signifies the credit recommendation, which can be shared directly with a school from the Credly platform. Please note that the decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution and is not guaranteed.
Does the Google UX Design Certificate include AI content?
The Google UX Design Certificate features practical training and hands-on activities to help you leverage AI for UX design. Learn from Google experts how to leverage AI to iterate on design ideas and generate compelling copy for your portfolio website. Earn a UX certificate and get on the fast-track to a new career.
Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
Can I just enroll in a single course?
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Certificate, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Certificate. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.Show all 16 frequently asked questions
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¹Lightcast™ U.S. Job Postings (2024: Jan. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2024).
²Positive career outcome (e.g., new job, promotion, or raise) within six months of completion. Based on program graduate survey, United States 2022.
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