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User experience design

Every time you engage with a mobile app, website, or piece of software, you are immersed in a user experience. Whether you're navigating through its features, exploring its functionalities, or achieving specific tasks, all of these interactions make up the "user experience" (UX). On this learning path, gain essential skills in UX design, like usability testing and wireframing.

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At a glance

  • Learn the basics of UX design
  • Earn industry-recognized credentials
  • Complete a fundamental course in 12 hours

Solve problems through design

UX design professionals focus on improving the interaction between people and products or services. They aim to improve user satisfaction by understanding customer behaviors and preferences and creating user-friendly experiences.

Learn new skills to join a growing design field

nineteen thousand

Approximately 19,000 job opportunities for web developers and digital designers are anticipated annually, on average, throughout the decade.

Build core skills for a UX design role

This course will take you through core skills required for a rewarding role in UX design. Among other things, you will learn how to:

Design user-centered digital products

Build prototypes using tools to create interactive representations of designs

Understand how to conduct user research to gather insights into user behaviors

Create wireframes to outline the basic structure and layout of digital products

Earn verified professional credentials

Digital credentials are verified proof of your subject matter expertise. Once you earn your credentials from IBM, you can share them on your LinkedIn page or resume. Potential employers will review your credentials to validate your competency in critical skill areas.

Course Journey

1. Awareness

Learn about the basics of Design

2. Comprehension

Dive deeper into the field, and demonstrate your new skills

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