Fundamentals of UI/UX Design

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Fundamentals of UI/UX Design

This course is part of Microsoft UX Design Professional Certificate

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week to complete

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Most learners liked this course

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course explores the core concepts of User Experience Design (UXD) and Human-Centered Design (HCD). It introduces design thinking and how it is used in UX/UI design. It will also cover UX roles and responsibilities. Finally, learners will start work on a portfolio of their designs.

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.

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10 videos10 readings4 assignments

10 videos Total 39 minutes

Welcome to Microsoft UX Design Professional Certificate 4 minutes
Introduction to fundamentals of UI/UX design 2 minutes
Figma fast track: Follow-along video 2 minutes
Welcome to the world of UX design 5 minutes
The power of visuals 5 minutes
UX design: A win-win proposition 6 minutes
The UX designer's journey 5 minutes
Building a seamless user journey 2 minutes
Design principles in action 5 minutes
Introduction to user experience design wrap-up 2 minutes

10 readings Total 80 minutes

Microsoft UX Design Professional Certificate syllabus overview 5 minutes
Introduction to the Coursera Community 10 minutes
Setting up a Figma account 10 minutes
Figma fast track: Your first wireframe 5 minutes
Figma fast track: Supplemental text instructions 5 minutes
The digital landscape: Where UX design shines 10 minutes
UX Glossary 5 minutes
From gut feeling to user focus 10 minutes
The pillars of human-centered design (HCD) 10 minutes
How UX shapes user behavior 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 75 minutes

Introduction to user experience design 30 minutes
What is UX design? 15 minutes
The power of human-centered design 15 minutes
Design's power to shape behavior 15 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 videos Total 29 minutes

Module introduction: Roles in a UX design team 2 minutes
A day in the life of a UX designer 2 minutes
Confessions of a UX designer 5 minutes
The UX team orchestra 3 minutes
Demystifying UX and UI job titles 5 minutes
The UX dream team in action 5 minutes
Strategies for successful collaboration 5 minutes
Roles in a UX design team wrap-up 2 minutes

5 readings Total 50 minutes

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

4 assignments Total 75 minutes

Roles in a UX design team 30 minutes
The role of a UX designer 15 minutes
Understanding different disciplines 15 minutes
How UX disciplines collaborate 15 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 videos Total 47 minutes

Module introduction: Frameworks and process 2 minutes
Understanding frameworks in UX design 5 minutes
Applying the UCD framework to a sample UX design problem: Part 3 5 minutes
Design thinking, explained 3 minutes
Applying design thinking in UX/UI design 5 minutes
Design thinking in action: A case study 4 minutes
What are UX deliverables? 5 minutes
Creating wireframes with popular tools 5 minutes
Frameworks and process wrap-up 3 minutes
AI and the future of UX design 7 minutes
AI in UX design: Friend or foe 3 minutes

6 readings Total 60 minutes

A beginner's guide to UX design frameworks 10 minutes
Applying the UCD framework to a sample UX design problem: Part 1 10 minutes
Applying the UCD framework to a sample UX design problem: Part 2 10 minutes
The five stages of design thinking, explained 10 minutes
The power of prototyping in UX design 10 minutes
What is artificial intelligence (AI)? 10 minutes

6 assignments Total 105 minutes

Frameworks and process 30 minutes
Frameworks in UX design 15 minutes
Design thinking 15 minutes
Activity: Analyze a design thinking case study 15 minutes
UX deliverables 15 minutes
Introduction to AI in UX design 15 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 videos Total 29 minutes

Module introduction: Why case studies matter 2 minutes
The power of storytelling: Landing that UX Job 5 minutes
Building a case study, step by step 5 minutes
Final project overview 4 minutes
Getting started with Figma and Fluent 2 Design System 5 minutes
Showcasing your skills wrap-up 2 minutes
Fundamentals of UI/UX Design summary 5 minutes

4 readings Total 40 minutes

Landing a UX job 10 minutes
Anatomy of a winning UX case study 10 minutes
Setting up a Fluent 2 Design System account 10 minutes
How to be successful in this training 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 75 minutes

Introducing the portfolio project 30 minutes
Why case studies matter 15 minutes
Deconstructing the case study 15 minutes
Showcasing your skills 15 minutes

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