Become A UX Designer

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Each UX design tutorial contains:

Video introduction
Written lesson
Hands-on task
Interactive quiz

What is UX design?

Learn what UX actually is and start thinking like a UX designer.

The UX design process

Find out how UX design happens and start to see that process in everyday scenarios.

Areas within UX design

Explore some of the many roles and specializations in the field.

The UX design skillset

From empathy to prototyping—find out what skills make for the best UX designers.

UX portfolio tips

Learn how to craft a UX design portfolio that captures the interest of potential employers.

How and why to become a UX designer

Learn about the UX design job market (including salaries) and how to break into the field.

Final test (optional)

Check your knowledge at the end of the course and get ready to launch your career change.

Do I need prior experience?

This course is designed with the absolute beginner in mind—you don’t even need a background in design or tech. It’s an excellent starting point for your career-change journey.

Is this really free?

The course is cost and commitment-free. It’s a great way to get a sense of whether you’d like to work in UX design before you invest money in your career change through any paid courses or training.

How much time will it take?

The course is self-paced. Once you sign up, you’ll get full access to the course. The tutorials each take around 15 minutes to complete, but you can complete them whenever it works best for you.

Will I get a certificate upon completion of this short course?

Unfortunately, we do not offer any form of certification upon completion of our short courses, however, full certification is available to those who successfully complete our programs of a longer duration like UX Design, Data Analytics, UI Design, Product Management, Web Development & Digital Marketing. These programs are all certified by the Zentralstelle für Fernunterricht (the State Central Office for Distance Learning in Cologne, Germany).

Learning with CareerFoundry

If you fall in love with UX during the free short course and want to pursue a career in the field, we're here to help! Our full UX Design Program will take you from beginner to job-ready UX designer in as little as six months. Our full program includes expert mentorship and career coaching, a rigorous curriculum that’s in sync with the industry, hands-on projects, portfolio reviews, and a job guarantee. Everything you need to land the UX design job of your dreams!