What will you learn in IBM UI/UX Designer Professional Certificate Course
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Design user-centered websites and apps using industry-standard tools.
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Conduct user research, define personas, and map user journeys.
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Apply design thinking principles to solve real-world problems.
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Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using Figma and Adobe XD.
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Build a portfolio to demonstrate your design process and projects.
Program Overview
Course 1: Introduction to UI/UX Design
⏱️ 1 week
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Topics: What is UI/UX, core principles, career paths
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Hands-on: Identify good and bad design examples
Course 2: User Research and Design
⏱️ 2 weeks
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Topics: Empathy maps, personas, research methods
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Hands-on: Conduct user interviews and surveys
Course 3: Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate
⏱️ 2 weeks
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Topics: Design thinking, problem statements, ideation
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Hands-on: Create user stories and journey maps
Course 4: Wireframe and Low-Fidelity Prototyping
⏱️ 2 weeks
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Topics: Sketching, wireframing, user flows
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Hands-on: Build wireframes in Figma or Adobe XD
Course 5: High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes
⏱️ 2 weeks
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Topics: Visual design, colors, typography, components
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Hands-on: Build functional, clickable prototypes
Course 6: Design a User Experience for Social Good
⏱️ 2 weeks
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Topics: Social impact design, accessibility
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Hands-on: Capstone project focused on inclusive design
Course 7: UI/UX Design Portfolio
⏱️ 2 weeks
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Topics: Showcasing projects, storytelling, personal branding
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Hands-on: Build a polished portfolio with multiple projects
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Job Outlook
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UI/UX design roles are in high demand across tech and creative industries.
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Average entry-level salaries range from $70K to $100K.
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Remote and freelance job opportunities are growing rapidly.
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High need for designers with knowledge of accessibility, mobile-first design, and interactive prototyping.
Specification: IBM UI/UX Designer Professional Certificate
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