Microsoft UX/UI Design Professional Certificate

What will you learn in the course?

• Define the fundamental principles of UX, user-centered design, and design thinking frameworks, and identify UX team roles and user research methods.
• Translating insights into solutions by analyzing user needs, using techniques to come up with design ideas, building storyboarding, and implementing information architecture.
• Adapting design ideas to interactive prototypes using Wireframing, Mockups, prototyping tools, using design systems, and style guides.
• Applying visual design principles and creating high-quality mockups that meet the platform’s recommendations and ensure accessibility for all users.

Preparing for a career in computer science

• Get professional training from Microsoft.
• Showcase your skills in portfolio-ready projects.
• Earn a certificate recognized by employers from Microsoft.

Microsoft UX/UI Design Professional Certificate

Start a career in UX/UI design. Develop work-ready UX design skills through hands-on projects and learn to use industry-leading tools like Figma. No degree or previous experience is required.

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What you’ll learn:

• Define the fundamental principles of UX, user-centered design, and design thinking frameworks, and identify UX team roles and user research methods.
• Translating insights into solutions by analyzing user needs, using techniques to come up with design ideas, building storyboarding, and implementing information architecture.
• Adapting design ideas to interactive prototypes using Wireframing, Mockups, prototyping tools, using design systems, and style guides.
• Applying visual design principles and creating high-quality mockups that meet the platform’s recommendations and ensure accessibility for all users.

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Skills you will acquire:

• User Experience (UX)
• Prototyping
• Wireframing
• artificial intelligence
• Figma (Design Software)

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Preparing for a career in computer science

• Get professional training from Microsoft.
• Showcase your skills in portfolio-ready projects.
• Earn a certificate recognized by employers from Microsoft.

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Professional Certificate – Series 4 Courses

Through hands-on projects and expert-led training, you’ll learn the entire UX design process, from user research and wireframes creation to designing high-quality mockups and prototypes. In addition, you will learn essential soft skills such as collaboration and communication, which are important for success in any design role.

This professional certificate is unique in highlighting:

• Hands-on learning: Build a professional portfolio that showcases your skills to potential employers.
• AI in UX design: Learn how to leverage AI as a powerful tool to improve efficiency and creativity in UX design.
• Industry-relevant tools: Learn to use industry-popular Microsoft PowerPoint, Figma, and Fluent 2.
• Accessible and inclusive design: Creating designs that suit a wide range of user needs.
• Collaborative design: Gain experience working with interdisciplinary teams.

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After completing the program, you will be able to:

• Conduct user research and create user personas.
• Develop Wireframes, Mockups, and Interactive Prototypes.
• Apply visual design principles and create high-quality designs.
• Understand and implement accessibility guidelines.
• Effectively communicate design decisions and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Get guidance in building a resume, looking for a job, and preparing for interviews.

There are no prerequisites. Whether you’re changing careers or just starting out, this program will provide you with the foundation and practical skills needed to thrive in the UX design field.

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Hands-on Learning Project

During the program, you will work on a final project: Designing a Supermarket Shopping App for Busy Professionals. In a series of 12 projects, you will conduct user research, create wireframes and prototypes, and test your designs to ensure a smooth and intuitive user experience. Apply your UX design skills in a real-world scenario and build a project that showcases your capabilities in a professional portfolio. You will begin with user research, using various methods to uncover the struggles, wants, and needs of busy users when shopping at a supermarket. You will design the information hierarchy within the app, ensuring a logical structure that is appropriate for users. Ultimately, you will transform your static mockups into an interactive prototype that allows app users to navigate, scroll, and give you feedback on the design.

Course List

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UI/UX Design Basics

Course 1
• 11 hours
• Rating: 4.6 (65 ratings)

What you’ll learn

• This course reviews the key concepts in User Experience Design (UXD) and User-Centered Design (HCD).
• Introduction to Design Thinking and how it is applied in UX/UI design.
• The course will also review the roles of UX and responsibilities in this area.
• Finally, students will start working on a portfolio of their designs.

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Design for user experience

Course 2
• 24 hours
• Rating: 4.6 (13 ratings)

What you’ll learn

• In this course, students will analyze user needs and conduct research to use these insights for design choices.
• They will review techniques for coming up with design ideas and use design thinking to create storyboards, user flow diagrams, and user journey maps.
• Finally, they will use information architecture principles to organize content for intuitive navigation.

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User interface design and prototyping

Course 3
• 18 hours
• Rating: 4.7 (12 ratings)

What you’ll learn

• In this course, you will learn to create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes using Figma and Fluent 2 Design.

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Actual UX Design: Accessibility and Collaboration

Course 4
• 20 hours
• Rating: 5.0 (10 ratings)

What you’ll learn

• In this course, you’ll apply visual design principles to create high-quality mockups, taking into account platform-specific design patterns and best recommendations.
• Incorporate user feedback collected from usability testing.

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