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UX Design Fundamentals

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Our recommendation
A CalArts course on Coursera (Michael Worthington) introducing the foundations of user experience — how content is organised and structured to create an experience that works for people. It is hands-on and beginner-friendly, part of CalArts' UI/UX Design Specialization. A strong first step for people entering UX.

Good for: A hands-on, beginner introduction to UX foundations.

Less suitable if: You want a specific tool (Figma) tutorial or advanced UX research.

Skills you'll gain

UX designInformation structureUser experienceDesign thinkingContent organisation

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You are entering UX design
You want hands-on foundations
You are taking the CalArts UI/UX specialisation

Consider something else if you…

You want a Figma tool tutorial
You want advanced UX research
You already work in UX

Requirements: None.

Realistic time: Around 12–15 hours over a few weeks.

About this course

UX Design Fundamentals introduces the foundations of user experience: how content is organised and structured to create an experience that works for people. From CalArts and instructor Michael Worthington, it's a hands-on, project-based course that builds a designer's way of thinking rather than just teaching a tool.

What you'll learn

Understand the foundations of user experience
Organise and structure content for usability
Think about flow and how people move through an experience
Apply UX principles in hands-on exercises
Develop an early designer's eye
Decide whether UX is the right path for you

This course includes

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Certificate
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Mobile access
English
Language

What it costs

You can audit the course free on Coursera. A certificate needs a Coursera subscription (about $49/month) or Coursera Plus, with financial aid available. It is part of the CalArts UI/UX Design Specialisation.

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Is the certificate recognised?

A CalArts certificate on Coursera is a credible learning record. It is a course certificate rather than a professional qualification or degree.

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Michael Worthington
Coursera instructor

Michael Worthington is faculty in the Graphic Design program at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), one of the most respected art and design schools in the US. The course reflects CalArts' design-school approach.

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Frequently asked questions

Not specifically — it focuses on UX foundations and structuring experiences, not a single tool tutorial.
Yes, you can audit it free; the certificate needs a Coursera subscription or Coursera Plus.
Yes, it is a beginner-friendly first step, part of CalArts' UI/UX Design Specialisation.
Both are good entries; the Google UX certificate is longer and more career-focused, while this is a shorter design-school foundation.
Around 12–15 hours over a few weeks.
Free
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