Fundamentals of UI/UX Design

This course is part of Microsoft UX Design Professional Certificate

Instructor: Microsoft

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There are 4 modules in this course

This module explores the core principles of User Experience Design (UXD) and Human-Centered Design (HCD), highlighting the value proposition of UXD for both businesses and users. It delves into how design can influence user behavior and the impact of UX design on the overall user experience.

What's included

10 videos10 readings4 assignments

10 videosTotal 39 minutes

Welcome to Microsoft UX Design Professional Certificate4 minutesPreview module
Introduction to fundamentals of UI/UX design2 minutes
Figma fast track: Follow-along video1 minute
Welcome to the world of UX design5 minutes
The power of visuals5 minutes
UX design: A win-win proposition5 minutes
The UX designer's journey5 minutes
Building a seamless user journey2 minutes
Design principles in action5 minutes
Introduction to user experience design wrap-up2 minutes

10 readingsTotal 80 minutes

Microsoft UX Design Professional Certificate syllabus overview5 minutes
Introduction to the Coursera Community10 minutes
Setting up a Figma account10 minutes
Figma fast track: Your first wireframe5 minutes
Figma fast track: Supplemental text instructions5 minutes
The digital landscape: Where UX design shines10 minutes
UX Glossary5 minutes
From gut feeling to user focus10 minutes
The pillars of human-centered design (HCD)10 minutes
How UX shapes user behavior10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 75 minutes

Introduction to user experience design30 minutes
What is UX design?15 minutes
The power of human-centered design15 minutes
Design's power to shape behavior15 minutes

This module dives into the world of UX teams, exploring the daily tasks of a UX designer, different UX roles and their contributions, and how these disciplines collaborate to create exceptional user experiences.

What's included

8 videos5 readings4 assignments

8 videosTotal 29 minutes

Module introduction: Roles in a UX design team1 minutePreview module
A day in the life of a UX designer2 minutes
Confessions of a UX designer5 minutes
The UX team orchestra2 minutes
Demystifying UX and UI job titles5 minutes
The UX dream team in action5 minutes
Strategies for successful collaboration5 minutes
Roles in a UX design team wrap-up1 minute

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

What does a UX designer do?10 minutes
Landing your first UX job: Skills employers look for10 minutes
Who's who on the UX team?10 minutes
How UX disciplines work together10 minutes
Assess what aspects of UX design are a good fit for you10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 75 minutes

Roles in a UX design team30 minutes
The role of a UX designer15 minutes
Understanding different disciplines15 minutes
How UX disciplines collaborate15 minutes

This module explores design thinking, a popular framework used in UX design, and dives into its stages and how they are applied to solve user-centered design problems.

What's included

11 videos6 readings6 assignments

11 videosTotal 46 minutes

Module introduction: Frameworks and process2 minutesPreview module
Understanding frameworks in UX design5 minutes
Applying the UCD framework to a sample UX design problem: Part 35 minutes
Design thinking, explained3 minutes
Applying design thinking in UX/UI design5 minutes
Design thinking in action: A case study3 minutes
What are UX deliverables?4 minutes
Creating wireframes with popular tools4 minutes
Frameworks and process wrap-up2 minutes
AI and the future of UX design6 minutes
AI in UX design: Friend or foe2 minutes

6 readingsTotal 60 minutes

A beginner's guide to UX design frameworks10 minutes
Applying the UCD framework to a sample UX design problem: Part 110 minutes
Applying the UCD framework to a sample UX design problem: Part 210 minutes
The five stages of design thinking, explained10 minutes
The power of prototyping in UX design10 minutes
What is artificial intelligence (AI)?10 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes

Frameworks and process30 minutes
Frameworks in UX design15 minutes
Design thinking15 minutes
Activity: Analyze a design thinking case study15 minutes
UX deliverables15 minutes
Introduction to AI in UX design15 minutes

Describe the importance of a UX portfolio and identify the key components of a strong case study that showcases their design process and problem-solving skills.

What's included

7 videos4 readings4 assignments

7 videosTotal 28 minutes

Module introduction: Why case studies matter2 minutesPreview module
The power of storytelling: Landing that UX Job5 minutes
Building a case study, step by step5 minutes
Final project overview4 minutes
Getting started with Figma and Fluent 2 Design System4 minutes
Showcasing your skills wrap-up2 minutes
Fundamentals of UI/UX Design summary5 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Landing a UX job10 minutes
Anatomy of a winning UX case study10 minutes
Setting up a Fluent 2 Design System account10 minutes
How to be successful in this training10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 75 minutes

Introducing the portfolio project30 minutes
Why case studies matter15 minutes
Deconstructing the case study15 minutes
Showcasing your skills15 minutes

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Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

The course description is details enough to understanding but lack of video explanation how to use difference uiux design tool that you mentioned on the course.

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024

I love how everything was well explained with examples.

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024

Great course with easy to understand explanations of complex topics! A few noticeable typos and grammar errors, and at times mildly repetitive, but overall wonderful course for beginners.

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