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Introduction to UX Design

Find out if UX is the right fit for you with our free UX design course. This 7-lesson course is the perfect place to start. Sign up and get started today.

About the course

Learn the essential concepts of UX design over 7 bite-sized lessons that you can take at your own pace. This free UX design course is perfect for beginners looking to understand what UX is.

7 video lessons

Learn through short, engaging video tutorials

15 additional resources

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Course overview

Through engaging examples, you’ll learn exactly what UX is and why it matters. After completing all 7 lessons, you’ll understand why UX is such an important part of your favourite websites and apps.

Lesson overview

1

What is UX?

6:43

1

What is UX?

6:43

1

What is UX?

6:43

2

Why UX matters

7:39

2

Why UX matters

7:39

2

Why UX matters

7:39

3

UX is a state of mind

4:40

3

UX is a state of mind

4:40

3

UX is a state of mind

4:40

4

Why less is more in UX

4:12

4

Why less is more in UX

4:12

4

Why less is more in UX

4:12

5

Creating desirable products

6:03

5

Creating desirable products

6:03

5

Creating desirable products

6:03

6

Business benefits of UX

8:22

6

Business benefits of UX

8:22

6

Business benefits of UX

8:22

7

The UX design process

6:00

7

The UX design process

6:00

7

The UX design process

6:00

These lessons are taken from the Professional Diploma in UX Design - a university credit-rated study programme that has helped thousands of people to kickstart careers in UX.

“There are so many transferable skills that can be applied to UX. You can come from any background and do well.”

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Ketan Mistry

User Experience Designer

@Yorkshire Building Society

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The gold standard in UX education

The lessons in this free UX design course are taken from the Professional Diploma in UX Design - a university credit-rated programme that's been created to give you the best possible education in UX, one that sets you apart in a competitive industry.

University credit-rated qualification

You’ll earn a globally recognised qualification, that is trusted and valued by employers everywhere.

UX Design Institute certifcation

University credit-rated qualification

You’ll earn a globally recognised qualification, that is trusted and valued by employers everywhere.

UX Design Institute certifcation

1:1 mentoring and career coaching

You’ll receive personalised, 1:1 support from your mentor and career coach who are senior industry professionals.

Profiles of UX Design Institute mentors

1:1 mentoring and career coaching

You’ll receive personalised, 1:1 support from your mentor and career coach who are senior industry professionals.

Profiles of UX Design Institute mentors

A stand-out portfolio

You’ll build a professional portfolio showcasing your skills and your job-readiness to potential employers.

Example of a UX portfolio

A stand-out portfolio

You’ll build a professional portfolio showcasing your skills and your job-readiness to potential employers.

Example of a UX portfolio

AI certification

All students of the Professional Diploma get free access to our Certificate in AI Fundamentals course.

Example of a UX portfolio

AI certification

All students of the Professional Diploma get free access to our Certificate in AI Fundamentals course.

Example of a UX portfolio

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“Employers hold the UX Design Institute credential in high regard, enhancing my credibility and marketability in the field.”

Denis Mollaymeri

UX/UI Designer @CardioAI

MindCanvas
Kim Noel

“Employers hold the UX Design Institute credential in high regard, enhancing my credibility and marketability in the field.”

Denis Mollaymeri

UX/UI Designer @CardioAI

MindCanvas
Kim Noel

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© 2025 UX Design Institute.

Registered in Ireland. No 505339