SEF-PRG7905 - Google UX Design Certificate

Course Description

The Google UX Design Certificate is designed to prepare learners for entry-level roles in UX design. Google partnered with industry tools, like Figma and Adobe XD, and hiring partners to offer resources and provide feedback. The program covers a wide range of topics essential for a career in UX design, including user research, prototyping, wireframing, usability testing, and interaction design. You will learn practical skills that are directly applicable to real-world design projects and be well-prepared for entry-level positions in UX design, such as UX designer, UI designer, or interaction designer. UX design is a rapidly growing field, and skilled designers are in high demand. By earning this certificate, you will gain skills that are highly sought after by employers across various industries.

This online self-paced class uses the Coursera platform and it is supported by a Central Piedmont subject matter expert with virtual office hours and group meetings. 

Course Outline

This certificate has 7 courses, you must complete all to obtain the Google Certificate:

Course 1: Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Course 2: Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate
Course 3: Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes
Course 4: Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts
Course 5: Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma
Course 6: Responsive Web Design in Adobe XD
Course 7: Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs
 

Learner Outcomes

Upon completing the Google UX Design Certificate, program graduates will:

• Have a portfolio website that includes 3 end-to-end projects: a mobile app, a responsive website, and a cross-platform experience.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Figma and Adobe XD, two of the most in-demand design tools by employers.
• Know how to follow the design process: empathize with users, define pain points, ideate solutions, create wireframes and prototypes, and test and iterate on designs.
• Understand the basics of UX research, like planning research studies, conducting interviews and usability studies, and synthesizing research results.

Notes

Target Audience:

You don't need prior experience in design to start this program. It's suitable for beginners and those looking to transition into UX design from other fields. This class will help you jumpstart your career in the UX Design field as a UX designer, UI designer, or interaction designer. The Google UX Design Certificate offers a comprehensive and accessible path to a career in UX design, backed by the reputation of Google. It equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field, and the demand for UX designers continues to grow, making it a promising career choice.

Occupational Outlook:

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment of data workers is projected to grow 16 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 19,000 openings for web developers and digital designers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. Educational requirements for web developers and digital designers vary, ranging from a high school diploma to a bachelor’s degree. The median annual wage for web and digital interface designers was $83,240 in May 2022.

Information Technology Continuing Education Certificate: 

Certificates of completion are awarded with the completion of all required courses.

Industry Certification:

This certificate program is offered by Google, one of the world's leading technology companies. Completing a certificate from Google adds credibility to your resume and demonstrates your commitment to high-quality design education. Earning this certificate demonstrates to employers that you've received training from a highly reputable source. Upon completion, you gain access to Google's IT Career Certificate Consortium, which can connect you with potential employers actively seeking UX designers. 

Method of instruction:

Video lectures, reading, hands-on labs, writing assignments, and formative assessments.

Evaluation:

Must pass graded quizzes and labs with at least 80% or above, submit written assignments, and participate in learner forums.