What you will learn in UX Design Toolkit Professional Certificate Course
- Master foundational UX principles and design thinking methodologies
- Conduct user research through interviews, surveys, and usability testing
- Create wireframes and prototypes using Figma and Adobe XD
- Apply accessibility standards and inclusive design practices
- Develop information architecture and interaction design skills
- Build a professional UX portfolio with 3+ case studies
- Collaborate with stakeholders using Agile UX techniques
Program Overview
UX Foundations
⏱️4-5 weeks
- UX vs UI design distinctions
- User-centered design process
- Psychology principles for UX
Research & Analysis
⏱️ 6-7 weeks
- Qualitative/quantitative research methods
- Creating personas and journey maps
- Analyzing competitors and trends
Design & Prototyping
⏱️8-9 weeks
- Low-to-high fidelity prototyping
- Figma component libraries
- Micro-interactions and animations
Testing & Iteration
⏱️ 5-6 weeks
- Usability test planning
- Heatmap and eye-tracking analysis
- A/B testing methodologies
Portfolio Development
⏱️6-8 weeks
- Case study storytelling
- Presenting design rationale
- Portfolio website creation
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Job Outlook
- Salary range: 75K−115K for UX Designers (Glassdoor)
- Industry demand: 22% growth projected through 2032 (BLS)
- Top employers: Tech firms, agencies, financial services
- Career paths: UX Designer → Senior Designer → UX Director
- Certification value: Recognized by Coursera’s partner network
Specification: UX Design Toolkit Professional Certificate
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FAQs
- You’ll gain hands-on proficiency in Figma, Sketch, and Miro, the industry standard tools for wireframing, prototyping, and collaborative ideation.
- Learn to move seamlessly from low-fidelity wireframes to high-fidelity, production-ready mockups, including the use of modern design systems.
- Explore AI-enhanced UX design strategies, gaining skills to automate processes and personalize user experiences ethically.
- Develop expertise in user research, personas, journey mapping, usability testing, and iterative design informed by data and feedback.
- Build experience in creating inclusive and legally compliant UX solutions, with tools that support accessibility and ethical design practices.
- The certificate comprises 4 courses, each focused on different phases of the UX toolkit—ranging from discovery to prototyping.
- For example:
- Course 1: “Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma”—~14 hours
- Course 3: “Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Sketch and Miro”—~24 hours
- While exact pacing can vary, most learners complete the full series over 2–3 months if they study part-time (e.g., 10–15 hours/week).
- The courses are self-paced, allowing flexibility to move faster or slower based on personal schedule.
- The program targets beginner to intermediate UX enthusiasts who have basic design familiarity but want practical, tool-based expertise.
- You should have a basic understanding of design principles and comfort with digital tools, but advanced UX knowledge is not required.
- Emphasis is on hands-on learning, so anyone willing to roll up their sleeves and learn tools practically can succeed.
- Yes—each course includes hands-on projects and labs, where you’ll design user interfaces, prototype flows, and solve UX challenges.
- You’ll produce a portfolio of research-informed UX designs, including onboarding flows or privacy-focused interfaces—ready to show employers.
- You’ll apply ethical and inclusive design practices throughout, distinguishing your portfolio with real-world relevance.
- Ideal for beginners with design familiarity who want to gain tool-specific fluency and build a portfolio that stands out.
- Especially great for those aiming to transition into UX design roles or build UX-centered projects (e.g., product designers, UX researchers).
- Also beneficial for intermediate designers seeking to enhance skills in collaborative tools (Figma, Sketch, Miro), prototyping speed, or AI-enhanced workflows.
