Welcome

• UX Design Career Opportunity

• High demand field with many unfilled positions

• No specific degree/work history required

  • Can be self-taught
  • Designers come from diverse backgrounds

• Program Structure

• 7 courses total

  • Build knowledge progressively
  • Take in sequential order

• Weekly content includes:

  • Videos and readings
  • Hands-on activities
  • Discussions and quizzes

• Self-paced flexibility

  • Complete at your own speed

• Key Skills & Deliverables

• Technical Skills:

  • Research methods
  • Wireframing
  • Design tools: Figma & Adobe XD

• Portfolio Building:

  • 3 unique projects
  • Polished resume
  • Interview preparation

• Course Breakdown

• Course 1: UX fundamentals with Michael

• Course 2: User Research with Emily

  • Focus: Empathize, Define, Ideate

• Course 3: Prototyping with Karen

  • Storyboards, wireframes, low-fi prototypes

• Course 4: Research & Testing with Jason

• Course 5: High-fi Design with Kunal

  • Using Figma for mockups

• Course 6: Responsive Design with Dave

  • Using Adobe XD

• Course 7: Portfolio Development with Paolo

  • Market-ready portfolio creation

• Additional Support

• Learn from actual Google employees

• Accessibility guidance from Shabi

• Potential connection to employers for entry-level positions