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The Google UX Design Certificate is a beginner friendly Coursera program that prepares you for an entry level UX design role. This guide covers what it is, the cost, what you learn, and whether it is worth it.
What is the Google UX Design Certificate?
The Google UX Design Certificate is part of the Google Career Certificates on Coursera. It teaches the full UX process, from empathizing with users to wireframing, prototyping and testing, using Figma and Adobe XD, with no prior experience required.
Cost and duration
The program costs about 49 US dollars per month on Coursera and takes most learners three to six months, for a total often around 300 dollars. It is included with Coursera Plus, and financial aid is available.
What you learn
- The UX design process and design thinking
- User research, personas and journey maps
- Wireframes and low fidelity prototypes
- High fidelity design and prototyping in Figma
- Usability testing and building a portfolio
How to get the most from it
- Complete all three portfolio projects
- Polish your case studies for interviews
- Practice in Figma beyond the lessons
- Share your portfolio and certificate publicly
- Use the included job search resources
Who should get it?
- Career changers entering UX design
- Graphic and web designers moving into UX
- Students and recent graduates
- Anyone building a UX portfolio
Related Google certifications
Related certifications on our site: all Google certifications. For official details and to take the exam, see the official Google page.
Google UX Design Certificate FAQ
How much does the Google UX Design Certificate cost?
It costs about 49 US dollars per month on Coursera and takes three to six months, so the total is often around 300 dollars. Financial aid and Coursera Plus can reduce it.
Is the Google UX Design Certificate worth it?
For beginners entering UX, yes. It teaches the full design process and produces three portfolio projects, which are essential for landing interviews, though you still need to apply and network.
Do I need design experience?
No. The certificate is built for beginners and teaches the tools and process from scratch, including Figma.
The bottom line
The Google UX Design Certificate is an affordable, beginner friendly path into UX. Finish the three portfolio projects, polish your case studies, and use them to land entry level UX interviews.