Start Your UX Designer Career

As an entry-level UX designer, you’ll apply technical skills in prototyping and wireframing to develop user-friendly products and services. Start your UX career today with the help of our free resources.

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What Are Essential UX Designer Skills?

UX designers need both creative and technical skills, from prototyping to Agile workflows. This guide outlines key hard and soft skills to help UX designers grow, covering hands-on techniques and workplace abilities essential for career advancement.

May 6, 2021

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[Featured Image] Two UX designers brainstorming on ideas for a website. They are surrounded by sketches of user flow and design tools. One is gesturing to the laptop that is in front of them, and the other is looking at a paper with sketches.

UI vs. UX Design: What’s the Difference?

Learn about the differences between UI and UX (and which might be a better career for you).

May 6, 2021

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[Featured image] A graphic designer sits at a table with their pink laptop in a brightly lit room

UX Design vs. Graphic Design: Choosing the Right Career Path

What's the difference between a UX designer and a graphic designer? Learn what sets these roles apart and how you can transition between them.

May 6, 2021

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[Featured image] A smiling UX designer works on their phone and laptop in a brightly lit startup office

What Are Essential UX Designer Skills?

UX designers need both creative and technical skills, from prototyping to Agile workflows. This guide outlines key hard and soft skills to help UX designers grow, covering hands-on techniques and workplace abilities essential for career advancement.

May 6, 2021

Article

[Featured Image] Two UX designers brainstorming on ideas for a website. They are surrounded by sketches of user flow and design tools. One is gesturing to the laptop that is in front of them, and the other is looking at a paper with sketches.

UI vs. UX Design: What’s the Difference?

Learn about the differences between UI and UX (and which might be a better career for you).

May 6, 2021

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Learn the basics of UX design

Status: Free Trial
Status: AI skills

Google

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Experience, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Presentations, Web Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Figma (Design Software), Design Reviews, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mobile Development, User Story, Persona (User Experience), Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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Google

Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Persona (User Experience), Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI), Mockups, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Wireframing, Sprint Planning

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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Layout Design, Animations, Wireframing, Mobile Development, Typography, User Experience Design, Web Design, UI Components, Color Theory

Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

[Featured image] Two coworkers with UX certification wearing black tops work on a user design (UX) project with a laptop in a conference room with a glass wall.

11 UX Certifications and Boot Camps for All Skill Levels

Enrolling in a certification or boot camp can help you build or strengthen in-demand UX design skills and experience.

February 22, 2021

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[Featured image] A UX designer wearing eyeglasses and a blue shirt draws a wireframe on a whiteboard.

What Does a UX Designer Do? Key Responsibilities and Skills

Learn what user experience (UX) design entails, the essential skills needed, and the tasks of a UX designer. This article provides a comprehensive guide to a career in UX design, highlighting popular roles and offering steps to build a strong foundation.

December 11, 2020

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[Featured image] A graphic designer sits at a table with their pink laptop in a brightly lit room

UX Design vs. Graphic Design: Choosing the Right Career Path

What's the difference between a UX designer and a graphic designer? Learn what sets these roles apart and how you can transition between them.

May 6, 2021

Article

[Featured image] Two coworkers with UX certification wearing black tops work on a user design (UX) project with a laptop in a conference room with a glass wall.

11 UX Certifications and Boot Camps for All Skill Levels

Enrolling in a certification or boot camp can help you build or strengthen in-demand UX design skills and experience.

February 22, 2021

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[Featured image] A UX designer wearing eyeglasses and a blue shirt draws a wireframe on a whiteboard.

What Does a UX Designer Do? Key Responsibilities and Skills

Learn what user experience (UX) design entails, the essential skills needed, and the tasks of a UX designer. This article provides a comprehensive guide to a career in UX design, highlighting popular roles and offering steps to build a strong foundation.

December 11, 2020

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As an entry-level UX designer, you’ll be expected to know the basics of the design process and apply your skills toward mapping user flows, designing wireframes and prototypes, conducting usability studies, and managing and meeting with stakeholders. Explore the free resources below as you take the first steps in your UX career:

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