UX Design Foundations
Learn the essentials of UX design to build a strong foundation in core principles. Gain practical skills to support product development and create better user experiences.
About this course
In today’s digital world, delivering exceptional user experiences is no longer just a designer’s responsibility. It’s a key factor in the success of any product or service. Whether you’re shaping product strategy, analyzing customer behavior, or crafting marketing campaigns, understanding the foundations of UX design can help you create more intuitive, engaging, and user-friendly solutions.
The UX Design Foundations course is designed for anyone looking to understand how UX principles drive business success. You'll explore essential concepts such as user research, personas, wireframing, prototyping, empathy mapping, and usability testing, giving you the tools to create products that truly meet user needs.
Beyond core UX methodologies, this course also introduces visual design fundamentals like color theory, typography, composition, and iconography, helping you better collaborate with designers and ensure a seamless user experience across all touchpoints.
Additionally, you’ll gain insight into the roles and responsibilities of UX professionals, equipping you with the knowledge to work effectively alongside design teams or even expand your own skill set.
Whether you're a product manager aiming to refine your team's workflow, a business analyst striving to improve user engagement, or a marketer looking to optimize customer journeys, this course provides the practical knowledge you need to create user-centered experiences that drive results.
By the end of the course, you'll have a strong foundation in UX design principles and be able to apply them to your own work, enhancing both product success and customer satisfaction.
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Topics covered
Syllabus
Getting Started with UX Design
Level Test
Elements of Design I
Level Test
Elements of Design II
Level Test
Design Principles & Practices
Level Test
Devices & Layouts
Level Test
Working in UX and UI Design
Level Test
Earn a certificate of completion
Meet your course instructor
From self-taught designer to leading an industry-changing learning platform, my journey has been all about continuous upskilling and real-world application. I built my career by taking on high-stakes projects, from freelancing across global teams to scaling UX in a U.S. enterprise company, where I led design for multiple product teams in complex industries.
Over the past 10+ years, I’ve worked across freelance, startup, and enterprise environments, experiencing firsthand the challenges of learning UX on the job. That’s why, in 2020, I co-founded Uxcel — to create a better way for designers to build their skills efficiently. Today, 500K+ professionals and 200+ teams use Uxcel to grow their UX and product management expertise.
I believe the best learning happens in small, impactful steps, not in overwhelming theory. My courses are built to help you grasp key concepts fast, sharpen your skills, and gain the confidence to apply them in real-world work.
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FAQs
Taking a UX Design Foundations course is beneficial for both beginners and professional designers. The course covers key concepts such as user research, persona, wireframing, prototyping, empathy mapping, and usability testing, providing a solid understanding of how to create products that meet user needs. It also covers visual design principles such as color theory, typography, composition, iconography, and animation, which are crucial in creating user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing designs.
For beginners, the course provides an introduction to UX design, while for professional designers, it offers a way to brush up on their knowledge and keep up with the latest updates in the industry. It also covers common design roles and their responsibilities, which can be helpful for designers looking to expand their skill set or transition into a different design role.
By understanding key concepts, principles, and best practices in UX design, designers can create products that meet the needs and preferences of users and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field.
While there are many free UX design courses available on the market, Uxcel's UX Design Foundations course offers a unique blend of interactivity, real-world expertise, flexibility, and personalized support that can help students develop their skills and advance their careers in UX design.
Uxcel's UX Design Foundations course is designed to be interactive and hands-on and aimed to help students develop a deeper understanding of the diverse materials and gain valuable experience that they can use in their future careers.
The course is flexible and adaptable to individual learning styles and schedules of students. This can be particularly helpful for those who may have other commitments or who prefer to learn at their own pace.
To get started with Uxcel's UX Design Foundations, no prior experience or specific skill level is required. The course is designed to be accessible and valuable for students with varying levels of experience and expertise in UX design.
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.