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About this course

UX writing is an essential component of creating a seamless and effective user experience in digital products, whether it's a mobile app, website, or software. This course will teach you the art of crafting copy that appears throughout the interface, with a focus on microcopy — the small bits of copy that help users navigate and understand the product.

Throughout the course, you'll explore the fundamentals of UX writing, including the difference between microcontent and microcopy, the importance of a user-centered approach to writing, and the impact of tone and style on the user experience. You'll also learn best practices for writing effective microcopy, including how to use clear and concise language, how to write for different contexts and devices, and how to test and iterate your copy to ensure it meets user needs.

By the end of the course, you'll have a solid understanding of UX writing best practices and be able to create effective microcopy that enhances the user experience and helps users achieve their goals smoothly. Whether you're a UX designer, product manager, or content writer, this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to write copy that resonates with your users and improves their overall experience.

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Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites

Skills you’ll gain with course:

Familiarize yourself with user psychology — Gain an understanding of user psychology and how it relates to writing content for your product that is engaging, persuasive, and motivates users to take action.
Hone your user research skills and improve your writing — Learn how to use quantitative and qualitative research methods to gain valuable insights into your users’ needs, motivations, and pain points and aid your writing.
Master writing strategically and accessibly for UI — Learn how to craft clear and helpful problem messages, action messages, and other UI microcopy that can make or break the user experience.
Learn how to test and iterate your writing for maximum success — Understand how to test and improve your copy to ensure that your content is clear, concise, and effective in achieving its intended goals.

Topics covered

Syllabus


1

Getting Started with UX Writing

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Learn the basics of UX writing, including its definition, psychology, maintaining brand voice, engaging users, and creating effective UX through writing.

2

Before You Start Writing

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Learn how to research user needs, create a UX writing strategy, conduct content audits, and learn from users to ensure that your copy meets users' needs and preferences.
Level Test 2

Level Test

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UI Writing

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Learn about UX writing patterns, writing action-based and problem messages, and using progressive disclosure. Gain skills to write effective copy that guides users through interfaces with clarity and ease.

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UX Writing Best Practices

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Learn best practices for writing UX copy, including maintaining consistency, testing, and ensuring accessibility. Gain practical tips on handing off your work to developers and designers.

Earn a certificate of completion

UX Writing Certificate
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Meet your course instructor

Alesya Dzenga
Alesya Dzenga
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Currently the Edu Lead at Uxcel.

I develop and maintain Uxcel’s content strategy, making sure it aligns with our overall goals as an educational platform. I create high-quality content that follows our brand guidelines — this includes researching, writing, editing, and proofreading lessons, tutorials, blog posts, social media content, and other UX design materials.

I manage a team of content writers and designers, helping them meet deadlines, providing feedback, and supporting their skill development. I also work closely with developers and marketers to keep our content aligned with Uxcel’s broader strategy.

Staying up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and UX design best practices is a big part of what I do to keep our content fresh and relevant.

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This course has not only improved my skills but also empowered me to produce outstanding content, contributing to the continued development of my expertise in this field. Because every perfect Ul deserves perfect words.
UX Writing is more than just words—it’s about creating clear, helpful, and meaningful content that guides users seamlessly. This course provided me with valuable insights into making products more intuitive and enjoyable. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their UX skills!
The questions were amazing and enriched my knowledge of UX Writing. I have been practicing UX Writing lately, and these questions and the UXcel test have been incredible.
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FAQs

What’s the UX Writing course about?

The UX Writing course focuses on teaching you how to create copy that enhances the user experience in digital products, such as websites, mobile apps, or software. The course covers essential aspects of UX writing, including the difference between microcontent and microcopy, the significance of user-centered writing, and how tone and style can impact the user experience.

In addition to these fundamentals, the course offers practical advice on writing effective microcopy. You'll learn how to write in clear and concise language, how to tailor your writing for different contexts and devices, and how to test and refine your copy to ensure it meets user needs. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create compelling microcopy that enhances the user experience, no matter your background or expertise.


Why do UX designers need UX writing skills?

Ideally, UX writing should be done by dedicated UX writers who specialize in crafting copy for digital products. However, in reality, not all organizations have the resources or budget to hire a dedicated UX writer. In such cases, the responsibility of writing falls on the UX designers. UX designers with strong writing skills can make a significant contribution to creating an excellent user experience by crafting clear, concise, and engaging copy that guides users through the product.

It's crucial for UX designers to understand the importance of UX writing and develop the necessary skills to write effective microcopy. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of UX writing and how to apply them to create a seamless user experience.


What’s the difference between UX writing and copywriting?

UX writing and copywriting both involve writing copy for a specific purpose, but they differ in their focus and context.

Copywriting is typically associated with marketing and advertising, where the primary goal is to persuade the reader to take a specific action, such as buying a product or signing up for a service. Copywriting is often longer form and more focused on the brand and its message, rather than the needs and goals of the user.

UX writing, on the other hand, is focused on creating copy that enhances the user experience and helps users achieve their goals. The goal of UX writing is to provide users with the information they need in a clear and concise way, while also helping them navigate the product or service. UX writing is often shorter and more focused on the needs of users and is integrated into the product design itself.


What are the pricing options for the course?

For new learners, the first level of each course is available free of charge! This allows you to experience the course without any initial investment.

However, if you're seeking a deeper and more comprehensive learning journey, we recommend our Pro Membership. With this subscription, you gain full access to all our courses, which includes additional lessons, engaging design challenges, and thorough assessments.

Additionally, Pro Membership entitles you to receive a certificate upon completion of a course and personalized feedback from experts for all your challenge submissions. To explore the pricing details and find the best plan for your learning needs, please visit our pricing page.