What is the Google UX Design Certificate?
The Google UX Design Professional Certificate is an immersive training program designed by Google UX designers to take beginners from foundational concepts to job-ready product designers.
Unlike purely theoretical design courses, you will practice the complete end-to-end design thinking process: interviewing target users, creating user personas, sketching low-fidelity wireframes, building interactive Figma prototypes, running usability tests, and completing 3 full portfolio case studies.
Course Curriculum & 7 Modules
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Understand fundamental UX principles, design thinking frameworks, user-centered design processes, and entry-level UX designer roles.
Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate
Conduct user research interviews, build user personas, craft user story maps, write problem statements, and perform competitive audits.
Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes
Sketch paper wireframes, create digital low-fidelity wireframes in Figma, and build interactive low-fi prototypes to test initial layout concepts.
Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts
Plan and conduct unmoderated/moderated usability studies, log user feedback, synthesize affinity diagrams, and refine designs.
Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma
Apply visual design principles (typography, color theory, 8pt grid systems), build Figma component libraries, and construct high-fidelity prototypes.
Responsive Web Design in Adobe XD / Figma
Design responsive web interfaces across desktop, tablet, and mobile breakpoints while applying WCAG accessibility standards.
Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs
Complete a third portfolio project for a non-profit/social enterprise, polish your UX case studies, build your portfolio website, and prepare for interviews.
Core UX Skills & Software Mastered
Figma & Wireframing
Low-fi and high-fi interactive wireframes, auto-layout components, and variants.
User Research & Personas
Qualitative user interviews, affinity mapping, user personas, and empathy maps.
Usability Testing
Moderated/unmoderated task protocols, SUS scoring, and iteration synthesis.
WCAG Accessibility
Designing 4.5:1 contrast ratios, screen reader compatibility, and touch targets.
Career Path & Next Steps
1. Practice Design & UX Portfolio Tasks
Build practical portfolio tasks in UX audits, Figma wireframing, and accessibility compliance.
Explore Design & UX Tasks2. Prepare for UX Design Interviews
Review interview questions on portfolio walkthroughs, design critique scenarios, and accessibility.
UX Design Interview PrepFrequently Asked Questions
How long does the Google UX Design Certificate take to complete?
The certificate takes approximately 3 to 6 months to complete at a recommended pace of 10 hours per week. It is 100% self-paced.
Will I have a finished UX design portfolio upon completion?
Yes! The course requires you to complete 3 end-to-end portfolio projects: a mobile app, a responsive website, and a cross-platform dedicated project.
What software tools are taught in the course?
You will gain practical proficiency in industry-standard tools: Figma and Adobe XD for wireframing, prototyping, and design system component creation.