Free course · Beginner
🧭 Basics of UX Design
A free, beginner-friendly course on designing products around people. Read, check your understanding with quizzes, and earn a UX Mate certificate.
Free. Sign in with Google to save your progress and earn your certificate.
- 10 lessons
- 1h 30m total
- 70% to pass
- Certificate included
What you'll learn
- Explain what UX design is and how it differs from UI and product design
- Follow a repeatable UX process from research to testing
- Run user interviews and turn findings into insights
- Organise content with information architecture and user flows
- Evaluate interfaces with Nielsen's 10 usability heuristics
- Sketch wireframes and prototypes, and apply WCAG accessibility basics
- Plan and run a simple usability test
Syllabus
1 · Foundations
- What is UX design?Lesson · 7 min
- The UX design processLesson · 8 min
2 · Understanding people
- User research basicsLesson · 9 min
- Personas and user journeysLesson · 8 min
3 · Designing the experience
- Information architecture and user flowsLesson · 9 min
- Nielsen's 10 usability heuristicsLesson · 10 min
- Wireframes and prototypesLesson · 8 min
- Visual hierarchy and accessibilityLesson · 10 min
4 · Validate and improve
- Usability testing and iterationLesson · 9 min
5 · Final assessment
- Final assessmentQuiz · 12 min
Who is this course for?
- Aspiring UI/UX designers
- Developers and founders who want to design better products
- Students and career switchers
Frequently asked questions
Is the Basics of UX Design course really free?
Yes. The course, quizzes and certificate are free. Sign in with Google to save your progress.
Do I need any design experience?
No. The course is written for complete beginners and uses plain language with practical examples.
How long does it take?
About 90 minutes of reading and quizzes, which you can spread over several days. Progress is saved to your account.
How do I get the certificate?
Complete every lesson and pass each quiz with at least 70%, including the final assessment. You can then claim a certificate with a public verification link.
Can I add the certificate to LinkedIn?
Yes. Every certificate has a unique verification code and URL that you can share or add to your LinkedIn profile.
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