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Google UX Design Professional Certificate
Beginner 180 hours English Professional CertificateFREE
Our recommendation
Google's beginner UX certificate, and one of the most popular ways into UX design with no experience. Across seven courses you learn the design process and build a portfolio of three projects in Figma and Adobe XD. Broad and job-focused rather than deep, and best backed by a strong portfolio.
Skills you'll gain
UX designUser researchWireframingPrototypingFigmaAdobe XDUsability testing
Is this course right for you?
A good fit if you…
You have no design background
You want a portfolio and a recognised credential
You prefer a guided six-month path
Consider something else if you…
You already work in UX
You want advanced or specialist depth
You want a short course
About this course
The Google UX Design Professional Certificate is a seven-course program that takes complete beginners toward an entry-level UX role. You can audit it free; the certificate runs on Coursera's ~$49/month plan, so most people pay $150–$295 total.
What you'll learn
Run user research and build empathy
Wireframe and prototype in Figma and Adobe XD
Conduct usability studies
Design responsive layouts for web and mobile
Apply accessibility and inclusive design
Build three portfolio-ready UX projects
This course includes
180h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
English
Language
What it costs
Free to audit on Coursera; the certificate needs a subscription, around $49 a month, with financial aid available.
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Is the certificate recognised?
The certificate is issued through Coursera with Google, and graduates can apply through Google's 150-plus employer network. It is an entry-level credential — a strong portfolio is what gets you hired.
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Created by Google as part of its Career Certificates program and taught by Google UX designers, built around how UX work is actually done day to day.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes as an entry route into UX for beginners, if you finish it and build a strong portfolio. The certificate gets you noticed; the portfolio gets you hired.
It is a recognised first step, and Google connects graduates with 150-plus employers, but the market is competitive. Your portfolio and how you present your work matter most.
Mainly Figma and Adobe XD, alongside the full design process from research to prototyping.
You can audit it free on Coursera; the certificate needs a subscription, with financial aid available.
About 180 hours — six months at 10 hours a week is the usual pace.
No. It is built for complete beginners.