Google UX Design Professional Certificate Courses Review

[@AlienaCai]

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[@biljeg]

Your website's images are squished (narrower than they should be) on desktop, just letting you know

[@meshaasilaa1642]

I also did the course and it was very informative to be honest. The amount of information provided is immense and goes just beyond studying. You learn things like how to collaborate with other, receive feedback, prepare for interviews for junior UX roles, and advice if you want to become a freelance. Things to watch out are: Avoid using multiple platforms like different desktop devices because that might erase some of, even all your progress in your course. There’s a lot of copying from other peoples’ work which I personally to agree with. Some people will do minimal work but expect you to give the a good score. However, if you’re ever thinking of doing this course, don’t even have doubts about finishing it. It’s totally worth because it teaches you critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and prepares you for a wide array of opportunities.

[@AlienaCai]

Thanks for the comment! Your comment is super insightful. I've pinned it so other people can see 😄

[@daniel_the_prophet]

did you get a job tho?

[@AlienaCai]

Life update: I was able to get a UX design interview with Google and went through all rounds of interviews (six interviews in total) with Google after taking this course 💪 However, I was rejected after the final round, so starting all over again 😭 If you want to learn more about what happened and most importantly, my learnings and my messages, check out this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHzRiZKriqtjeck

[@SFVone]

That's so cool, congrats! Just the fact that you were selected to interview and made it to the final round is awesome.

[@NudeeWut]

Just started watcing your videos and I'm so grateful for all of this!! Thank you for sharing your journey, it's been really helpful and insightful :))

[@See_thru_it_all]

I am in section 6 of 7 for this google UX course and I think it sucks. It's all out of order with one section talking about something you haven;t learned about yet. Then you get to the next day and they introduce you to the subject that you had to google the day before. There are LINKS in the course that say "Go back for a refresher on this topic if you are confused." When you click the link it takes you to future classes you have not done yet. HOW BACKWARDS!!! HOW FRUSTRATING!!! Not to mention, Coursera has some of the worst UX I have seen and to have a UX course hosted here is simply mixing signals. Google seems more concerned with teaching us about gender non-binary folks than UX. I am a proud supporter of my LGBTQIA+ community, including helping to book the first (and second) biggest pride parades in my city. But when every example in this course has multiple make believe people in it, all identifying as they/them, it becomes damn near impossible to know what the quiz questions are asking, or who we are talking about. It's an embarrassingly pathetic attempt at virtue signalling during a paid course. Go anywhere else if you are a beginner and avoid the confusion.

[@bhaskarsawant8491]

does this course teach you to create case studies in detail ?

[@See_thru_it_all]

@@bhaskarsawant8491 there are three projects you will work on for the google course. Two of them have you doing case studies in detail, but just like my previous comment the courses are often times very poorly organized and rather frustrating. There are some UX you tubers that have reviewed the course and say the exact same thing.

[@shahidulmahfuz9015]

Thanks for the review of Google UX Design. Your positive review was helpful for me to decide whether should I take it or not. Was little bit hesitating that this 7 courses may take longer time. Not bragging about myself, I was able to finish all 7 courses in 44 days (and I did not skip) mostly due to my background in this field. I'm just trying to encourage others (experienced one's) to give it a try as well, don't hesitate about how long the course is. It took me quite a bit of my time to finish it and I enjoyed the last one a lot. It's a recap of 5 & 6 course, but allows us to design our own unique project.

[@AlienaCai]

Thanks so much for your comment! I’ve pined this comment so others can see 👌😁

[@coderite_]

Wow. Are you really sure you did that in 44 days😃 I have done the first 4 courses and it took me 4 months. They have lots of quizzes and assignments plus pear review, how were you able to 'skip' them

[@coderite_]

Wow. Are you really sure you did that in 44 days😃 I have done the first 4 courses and it took me 4 months. They have lots of quizzes and assignments plus pear review, how were you able to 'skip' them

[@majesusacristinavelasquez6605]

Can I know how much does the course cost? thank you :D

[@ValerijaMoiseicenko]

@@majesusacristinavelasquez6605 36$ in month, first 7 days for free, you pay coursera so you can pass others courses too

[@blueandbanana]

Hello Aliena, I think that many people jump into UX design without really asking the most important question which is, “Is UX design for me and do I enjoy doing it?” I am taking a free course from Coursera to help me answer that question. I suggest those who don’t know UX like myself do the same before putting money down.

[@AlienaCai]

Agree. I know this is what I want to do since a very young age. I hope you invest most of your time learning what you love ❤️

[@dinga027]

Hi Jacky, could please provide the link/ name of the free course which ur taking in Coursera. It would really help me Thank you in advance

[@jennywill6088]

what free course did you use??

[@prabhudhoni7514]

I do not think people would spend their time and energy if they do not like or enjoy the UX design process. Majority of people would know after completing maybe 10% of the course that this is not for them.

[@babyc.3015]

@@prabhudhoni7514 Is it still suitable for people without an IT background?

[@scottrowe533]

This is a very fine review of the Google UX Design professional certificate course (and exactly the sort of detailed learning experience review I was hoping to find)! I especially enjoyed the screenshots of the various course lessons, as well as your narrative descriptions of the projects you created. Your grandmother must be very proud of all you've accomplished with this certificate program. Thank you, be well, and I wish you the very best of luck in your future endeavors. 👏

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much for this comment! It motivates me so much, and thanks for viewing the detail of it, including the part of my grandmother ❤️ I will send more useful updates in the future 💪 Have a great day 😄

[@annai157]

I LOVE your "scroll a little bit and stop" adaptation for your grandmother! I wish we ALL had that! : )

[@GuilhermeVLima]

Hello Elena. Congratulations for the review. I'm a senior UI designer and I have a long background in UX, although I've stopped practicing it since I've became a full time UI designer. I want to congratulate you, because the content you create is unique and also has great aesthetics. Thank you.

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much for your comment and support!

[@noplug7434]

Hi I'm considering getting into UX I have a programming background is UX design low stress? and is it likely for me to be able to get a remote UX design job?

[@anicorless]

Hi! I hope you don't mind me asking but do you think as someone wo wants to learn UX research specifically, should I still take any design courses like this one?

[@GuilhermeVLima]

@@anicorless if you want to get specifically into research, you should focus on it. Although, you'll probably be interacting with designers from all kinds, every knowledge counts and it'll be great to speak their language. I wouldn't disencourage or recommend you from stop learning other techniques, but focusing on what you want to master is the best choice for the beginning of your career

[@anicorless]

As a UX designer, what courses would you recommend a UX researcher take to get started? There are so many out there. Would love to hear people who have been in the fields opinion of what ends up being relevant.

[@abdidesign3255]

Your work is amazing, the efficiency and simplicity. It’s so hard to create something simple and useful.

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Made my day 😄

[@leej1759]

I am so glad I watched all the way to the end. Your projects brought me to tears because it was filled with compassion. You seem to care so much about your loved ones! Thank you for the video.😄

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you Jasmine! ❤️❤️ You must care your love one as much as I do too ❤️❤️

[@ethanhanes9005]

Aliena, thank you for talking about this! I’m 21 years old and for my whole life, I couldn’t figure out what I had a passion for. I looked into UX design and immediately knew it was my thing. It’s my passion! I’m currently 1 month into the certificate and I love it.

[@AlienaCai]

So happy to hear that you found your passion 🙌

[@PraveenSingh_K]

I've finished it today! Since you have already enrolled 10 months before me. Could you please tell me what you have been doing since then? Did you finish the course? Did you land a job or freelancing? Did you build a portfolio with 3 or more projects?

[@Diegovisiso]

since i was a kid I've aways have I love for drawings, and that was a time that I really spend hours of day making beautiful arts, but in some point of my life I stoped, because of a lot of things. Today after a graduation in Computer Science I`m stock trying to find a specialization path to follow, and I fallin in love with UI / UX. Your video inspired me to continuing in this dream, I love your designs, and your vision to do your stuff!

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you Diego and I'm so glad that the video inspired you!

[@Jasmine-cg2xn]

Can’t get over how sweet is your relationship with your grandmother ❤️❤️❤️

[@AlienaCai]

You are so kind, thank you!

[@RMc-fh5tv]

Thank you so so much for this video, I'm a complete newbie and about to start an online course for ux/ui basics and seeing this video has encouraged me so much! I've been reading through forums and watching countless videos & yours has definitely been one of the most informative, I love all of your projects and I hope to create my own in the future. Thank you so much & good luck!

[@AlienaCai]

Glad it was helpful! You got this!

[@The_business_Podcast]

I am completely beggener and I Want to start learn this field ,do you recommend this course for me ? Thank you

[@abdelazezosama]

i really wanna thank u for this amazing video , i watch this video before 4 months and actually u make me so energetic to take this course . Now i finished this course and i get my certificate and u r one of the reason that lead me to this . thanks again

[@AlienaCai]

Oh my god I am so so so glad to see this. All the best with your career 🙌🙌

[@abbeysnails]

This was a great! (I agree with most of your points) I'm currently on course 5. Seeing your projects just reinforced why it's taking me some time to complete course 5. Just designing your projects to make them more user-friendly takes most of your time. I think I also overthink A LOT. Anyways, your projects are great! I hope they aid you well in your job search. I know finding a job in this climate is a bit more complicated but you'll get that dream job or maybe even a neat freelancer. This was the best review for the certificate so far on this platform. I've really enjoyed my journey with these courses.

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much Abbey! I hope that you continue taking the course and enjoy the process!

[@sincerelycin]

Hi Abbey, I agree with you; I also overthink everything. I am just beginning the course so you're ahead of me but it's nice to read feedback from students in the process. It's very helpful. -Cindy

[@dovahking270]

Thank you for this video! I am starting this course and was nervous about it for awhile, Thanks for your genuine review, keep making UX/UI videos, good luck on the job hunt!

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@seanpaints]

I totally agree, I'm on the 6th course and like... T-T this one is so much more work than the other courses!!

[@AlienaCai]

Believe me, It's worth it to push through it!! 💪

[@scorpionheart]

Thanks for your honest review. Always appreciate people who have actually gone through the course talk about what they dislike instead of what they like just from looking at the syllabus

[@gabriellejones1045]

woah your photos and layout is so strong! I am in the class right now. And I agree so much, I thought...."How hard can it be?" Then I got into it and realized how much effort its going to take in order to reach certification level. It is something very specific that I have wanted for a little while. I am also starting from the ground up! Thanks for sharing your video I really enjoyed it. :)

[@AlienaCai]

You got this! Thanks so much for your comment 😄

[@randomchaki]

Thanks so much for this video! I decided to sign up for the course and I’m loving it so far. I’ve been able to complete the first 3 weeks in course 1 in just a couple of days and I feel like I’m grasping so much information already. I think this is great for anyone like me who has little to no experience in UX.

[@AlienaCai]

You're so welcome! I'm so glad that you are learning a lot. Course 1 is a great intro and it really lays out many things you need to know smoothly. Later on there will be more hands on activities and graphic works. Enjoy and all the best✌️

[@SalamatTussupbekov]

Thank you for your review. Very motivating. I studied interaction design and HCI in university and when I looked content of UX foundation I did hesitate to take it. Watching your review made me to change my mind and give it a try. Nice lovely portfolio, especially app for older people. Love your grandma that motivates you to come up with great ideas. Good luck with your UX design journey.

[@AlienaCai]

Thanks for sharing! Same, I was also hesitate looking at UX foundation, glad I pushed myself through it 😄

[@kelechinelson8907]

Your grandmother would love this app. Thank you for your review. I have 0 experience in design. But I just started a career switch to design. I'm juggling my 8-5 and learning design as well. It's not easy, but it';s definitely something I'm interested in

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you for your comment! Your hard work will pay off :)

[@DNK_KND]

I agree with your opinion that the volume on course 6 & 7 are incomparable with 5 other courses Lol I’m now almost done course 6. One thing I want them to improve is communication features in between other students. Making a good connection with other designer in the world would be much more excitement than just learning on your own :)

[@brandondang5765]

As a person who completed the Project Management Google Certificate, I can also agree that the interaction with other students is very limited if not there at all. In my case, aside from the Project Management peer review assignments, I almost never interacted with anybody else from that class. The way that it was structured and making users to a separate forum to talk about the different assignments made it more of a hassle then having maybe a toggle chat feature to talk to other students.

[@akj3344]

What do you mean incomparable? Is week 6 and 7 too much? I have bought course only for 1 month and want to finish everything. Currently at course 4.

[@DNK_KND]

@@akj3344 I mean there are way more tasks and assignments at course 6 & 7 compare to the previous ones (course 1 to 5). I assume that you’re still working on the first mobile app product, and you’ll have one more month to complete it. However at course 6, you’ll have to complete a responsive website design with at least 3 different sizes of devices only for a month through the whole process as you did during the last 5 courses. At course 7, you’ll get new other project which has same amount of tasks as course 6. In addition, you’ll get to create your own portfolio website just for a month. (One responsive mobile app + one responsive website) Here is a great review about Google UX design certificate in case you want to know more details about the rest of this course. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYeZo6mgo5Vji6M

[@Fillup82]

Just out of interest how long has the whole course taken you?

[@brandondang5765]

@@Fillup82 For me, I finished about 4-5 months at a slightly slow pace.

[@gurlperson89]

Excellent review thank you! I just finished week one today and think similarly "I can bust through this!" Thank you for the heads up, I'll know to pace myself and get through each section :)

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you for the kind comment :) Made my day!

[@AlienaCai]

I finished all seven Google UX Design Professional Certificate Courses. Here's an honest and holistic review of the courses. I hope this is helpful for you. My portfolio is at elenacai.com, welcome feedbacks!

[@kourtneytrent3456]

Thank you for doing this video! It was so informative and inspiring. I'm currently on Course 2 so it's nice to see where I'll eventually get to and to hear about the time required for completing the course. I had originally planned to finish it in 3 months, but I'm going to extend my "deadline" so I don't get stressed.

[@AlienaCai]

Hi Kourtney, thank you so much for the comment! And I totally agree that you can extend the deadline to reduce stress. All the best to you ❤

[@kriswayne7938]

hey Can i get the certificate without making ids on the platforms they ask for? & If i skip interaction parts, will i still get certificate?

[@kourtneytrent3456]

@@kriswayne7938 I’m not quite sure what you mean by “making ids”. The course requires you to complete and submit assignments in order to pass much like a regular college course

[@kriswayne7938]

@@kourtneytrent3456 talkin abt Ids like LinkedIn, etc

[@haruya403]

You are doing amazing! Thank you very much for the review. I am now confident to say that I'll be taking the course after my final exams. Your project ideas are on the niche side, but they are great ideas that can be cultivated further in the future. Sending you lots of wishes and positive energy, and may you find the perfect job soon!

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much! You just made me day 😭 Job finding is definitely not easy these days but I hope that I can share some good news soon!

[@marinanolastname5535]

Thanks for actually showing how the course looks like. That was a good idea!

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you 😊

[@rheawbu]

Hey Aliena, your projects are great! I've been watching introduction to UX / UI classes on skillshare and I'm just now starting the Google UX design certificate program free trial after watching this. Thank you!

[@AlienaCai]

Thanks for your comment. All the best and keep going 🙌🙌

[@martaontheway5921]

Hallo, it passed 9 months. Can you tell me, did you finish your course?

[@nadaahmed528]

Hey Aliena, im just starting my journey and I really appreciate your honesty and transparency. I also love that you showed us your personal projects!

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much

[@PraveenSingh_K]

I've finished it today! Since you have already enrolled 10 months before me. Could you please tell me what you have been doing since then? Did you finish the course? Did you land a job or freelancing? Did you build a portfolio with 3 or more projects?

[@taniadelongchamp]

Great review! I am on Course 5 now and I had no idea 6 and 7 would be so much work. Thanks for the warning! Loving the course. Your projects look fantastic 🙌

[@AlienaCai]

Happy to help!

[@abhipsa1732]

Hi . Will the course will be free after 7 day trial, else we have to pay for certification. In case we have to pay how much is it?

[@ajamjar]

Thank you Elena, that was a very helpful video review about the Google UX Design course. Thank you for taking the time to make it; much appreciated. Best of luck with your job prospects.

[@AlienaCai]

You're very welcome!

[@kristaw206]

I've been a graphic designer/art director for years now and I've been transitioning over the past few years to UI/UX design. I have some personal and professional UI/UX projects under my belt but I'm also thinking of taking this course now to get even more legit!

[@AlienaCai]

all the best!!!

[@kotavenkatesu6695]

@@AlienaCai I need help with the payment! Is the enrollment fee the only fee we need to pay or there is more to pay. Like my country has some 3.5k for enrollment for 6months+ do I need to pay any other fee?

[@ayushimalviya8846]

you did a great job. I've been taking this course for the last 2 months and always lose consistency and hope. But I kind of get the inspiration from you to go on. Thank you.

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you Ayushi! Keep going 💪

[@AlienaCai]

Hello UXers! On this Sunday, I invited the co-founder of ADPList Felix Lee for an interview. I'm writing this to ask you all what questions you would like to ask him. Felix Lee has worked as the design lead for multiple companies and co-founded many companies. If you are a UX designer, you might know ADPList. It is a platform to find mentors and participate in career-related seminars. There are many great UX designers on the platform that offers mentorship. With that being said, please comment down below regarding questions you would like to ask Felix Lee. I will ask him the questions on Sunday and release the interview video next week on my KZbin Channel, "Aliena Cai". Have a great week ahead!

[@spicyshrimp3486]

I was just about to sign up to start this course and finally do something in my life that I enjoy, design. Thank you for this in depth review it really helped me want to start the class online.

[@AlienaCai]

You're very welcome! Please enjoy the course 😄

[@Nayeleya]

“It’s never to late to learn” thanks for those words even tho I am just 21, it was hard to continue studying in the last couple of months. I failed bunch of classes… I prioritized work and family over my career and was thinking of giving up and just work. But I will try once again and manage my time in a better matter. Cause I really want to learn. UX design sounds really Interesting.

[@AlienaCai]

I totally feel you when you say you prioritized family and work over learning. I think you did a right thing. And I’m glad that my video motivated you to continue learning! I totally agree that it’s all about time management 👍🏼 I’m also trying to manage my time so that I can learn more while sustaining myself. I wish you all the best 🙌🥰

[@Genii21]

Thank you! While you were going through your portfolio, I just kept thinking, “I’m so excited to learn this stuff!” Great vid!

[@AlienaCai]

Oh wow you made my day. I'm so glad that you felt that way 😄

[@ewenwong6222]

Thank you for these review, at first I was unsure whether to take up this course but you have put it in such good details that I am motivated to try it out! Wishing you all the best too! (I am also 0 experience with UX design and just yesterday was finally decide to learn more about it and hopefully change my career)

[@AlienaCai]

I'm so glad that you will start the course! I think learning in general will never hurt 😄 I wish you all the best ✨

[@AD-zf2gv]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and process. I am currently in course two of the google UX certification!

[@AlienaCai]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ellenhossain]

You're a sweetheart for caring so much for your grandma. She's lucky to have a granddaughter like you. God bless

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you Ellen! ❤❤

[@lamarlo4437]

Love your explanation of the course. I especially love the projects you've done. Keep up the good work. Now I'm pumped to take this course😊

[@AlienaCai]

thank you! Enjoy 😊

[@Gab22b]

Hi Eliena .... This is a wonderful review. Thank you. I will add this course to my career to improve my skills.

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you! Take it 💪

[@escobarines]

Hi Aliena your description of this is so thorough and I LOVED hearing about each piece of your projects. I'm encouraged to give the course a try ❤️ Thank you

[@AlienaCai]

You are so welcome! All the best ❤️

[@tiffanysantos1512]

Fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I'm on the 5th part of the course now and I'm enjoying it, though I also feel like I'm not that good at the design but yet... Hopefully I'll be able to improve as I go on. Good luck with your job hunt!

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you! I’m pretty sure with a bit of practice you will improve a lot 🥰

[@aquasplash545]

can I connect you in linkedin?

[@jakayon]

This is an authentic review! And i have more ideas with confident to give it a try. Thanks for that! 👍🏻

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you for the comment! All the best!

[@HEALTHEWORLDKINGOPOP]

amazing, I really like the postcard app out of the box thinking yet so simple just loved it. I like the way you used accessibility in MOMO book. I'm currently at course 6 and your designs totally inspired me. wish you luck for your future endeavors !

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much Max. Wish you all the best 😄

[@SpyTrader1988]

Yeah, I would love the Dodo postcard to become real. Looks cool, great idea

[@gipu9208]

Thanks for the review, this is a great Certification, I think is so complete that you can end and feel like you really know about UX.

[@AlienaCai]

I've learned a lot from this course. Agree 😄

[@ChidoMaria]

Loved this video! Just started the course and I’m glad I watched this video so I can manage expectations 🥂thank you.

[@AlienaCai]

You got this!

[@dhanrajmaghade34]

Thanks Aliena! This was a very thorough review and so helpful. I watched so many reviews where people either talked about the course diplomatically or they covered only a few areas. But you explained in detail and that gave me good clarity.

[@AlienaCai]

I’m glad it’s helpful! Thanks a lot 😊

[@soysauce8587]

I'm taking the course and can 100% relate! I love your honest review, congrats on completing the course also 😭

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you and all the best!

[@AndrejaPopovik]

Thanks for this video. I am currently taking the course and am happy that you finished and I hope I will finish it too :)

[@JamieJEdwards]

Great review! Especially giving an idea of what your expectations were before - in terms of the length of time to finish versus reality. I got so excited seeing your prototypes that I want to start taking UX/UI classes immediately. I hope you were able to find a great job or just find steady and fulfilling work as a freelancer. Thank you!

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much❤️❤️

[@iwannoegroho7660]

Hello Aliena... thanks for review, it was awesome. I just finished the 2nd course from Google UX Certificate, and thanks to your review, now i feel motivated to finish this program.

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you Iwan for your comment! Keep it up!

[@visualswithvanya5391]

Hey, I'm currently on second course of this UX certificate program. I really liked your review. I was taking it a bit slow because I was running on time according to my set time goals but now that you've mentioned the length of last two courses, I think I'm gonna speed up a bit, thank you for this review, it was helpful 🌻

[@AlienaCai]

Thanks for your comment! No worries for being slow, at least you are moving forward 💪

[@rkrox99]

Hi Vanya, if incase you have completed the courses by now,can you please tell me how many hours of work does one have to put in everyday to complete all the 7 courses in let's say 6 months?

[@ahmedkamel821]

I can’t believe KZbin just randomly recommended this to me, I was like is this The Eliena I know lol! I think you did a really nice job here 👏👏

[@AlienaCai]

OMG Hello friend!! Yes I'm the Elena you know 👏👏 Let's hangout soon!

[@caneru]

Thank you! I've been thinking that it's just one of these hundreds of entry level course programs until I saw your video. Looks like it'd be worth to spend some time in the course.

[@AlienaCai]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tiramisu71]

This was very helpful! I'm sadly not having any luck with my graduate school applications, and so I'm trying to find a way to use my psychology bachelor's and research experience in another field (maybe freelance for now is the goal?). I think UX design is very fitting for me. Thank you for outlining the course for us!

[@AlienaCai]

I'm glad that this is helpful. I'm sorry about the grad school application result. However, I'd like you to know that even though it might seem to be a bad news at first glance, it can usually bring out the best of you ❤️ I don't think you need a Graduate degree for this field. Instead, having freelance or even working for free experience will help you more than academic knowledge.

[@Purple_haired_cleric]

I have a similar situation as you!! I'm personally too dumb for grad school in psychology so I'm quite lost... People have been relying online platforms since the pandemic so maybe UX can be a possibility... 🤔

[@justchillsounds9935]

Thank you for your review of Google UX Design course. Your review was very informing and i enjoyed your projects.

[@AlienaCai]

Glad it was helpful!

[@age401]

Hey Aliena, thank you for sharing this. It's been really helpful. Wish you the best in your career path!

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much! And wish you the best too :)

[@rosaromano5620]

Thank you Elena for sharing your experience! I think your projects are well made and useful! Great job.

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much Rosa!

[@Abdulkareemsadventure]

i'm on course 3 about wrapping up and entering course 4, this was helpful

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you! All the best 💪

[@rodnychirinos5982]

I loved this review and it is exactly what I was looking for to confirm my enrollment in this Google course. Also, I love your projects. Greetings from Colombia :D

[@AlienaCai]

Glad it was helpful! Greeting from Seattle! Looking forward to visit Colombia one day 😄

[@EdA-dp3nk]

Aliena, great review! I'm in a similar situation as yourself. I recently got a Master in Interaction design and looking to transition to the field from a different creative field. As I continue to do my research on the the google certificate I will keep yours in mind. Thank you for helping me in reaching my new path. Good Luck in finding a great opportunity!

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much for your comment! All the best!

[@collollo]

Thank you for the review; I'm considering enrolling to learn UX to further my career! Your projects look great!

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you 🙌 have fun!

[@taniasharma]

Great explainer video! I'm a UX designer and was considering taking this course, but seems a bit dense. Seems like some people in the comments were able to complete it in a shorter time span. Nonetheless, awesome video :) You are very good articulating and explaining your design process. Keep it up :)

[@AlienaCai]

Glad it was helpful! And thanks so much for the comment! 😊🙌

[@jesdolliver]

Thank you for your review. I am going through the course now. I didn't grasp that it would take that long even though it did say something about three months. I thought I could power through in less time. I will have to pace my expectations. Your portfolio came out great!

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much for your comment. I had the same problem while I was taking the course. The last two courses came out to be very long, but I’m sure it will be worth it! All the best 💪🏼

[@samfaldraga4391]

Great review! Really wish Google found a way to give us professional feedback. Currently in course 7

[@AlienaCai]

Agree. Thanks for the comment. All the best ❤️

[@Max42.w]

Did u get a job

[@stephaniegarate7873]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I just started the program online this week ! I’m on the 3rd week for the fundamentales of UX.

[@AlienaCai]

You got this!

[@stephaniegarate7873]

Thank you I appreciate it 💕

[@danielsolbergdesigns]

Aliena, this review was fantastic and you are hilarious! I've been looking into the Google UX Certificate for awhile now and your review has officially solidified my decision to do it. As a current UX Designer in the industry, but someone who is always trying to learn more and keep growing, I'm excited at the breadth of topics and information covered in the program and I'm really looking forward to it! Plus I'm excited to (hopefully) meet other like-minded designers along the way. Thanks again for the excellent review! I just subscribed :)

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much Daniel. I’m so glad that this helps 😄🙌🏼 Have fun learning UX and let me know if you need any help 💪🏼

[@vg101187]

Thanks for sharing your review. I probably had the same thoughts in my mind, that I would complete this at a fast pace. After hearing you out, I would have realistic expectations from me. Thanks for sharing the interface and your project's journey as well.

[@AlienaCai]

Glad it was helpful! Just like all other career paths, UX is a marathon not a sprint. 🙌 You got this 😄

[@ignacioalonsoperezgamboa3678]

Thanks for the review! I was thinking in doing the course. Now, I'll consider that it will take me a lot of time but I'm glad to know it will give me a good fundamentals and deeper knowledge ✌

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much and all the best!

[@wu-chiaohuang9731]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the course. Absolutely helpful for people like me, who's considering taking the course but wanna have a general concept of it first. Have subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks again and wish you all the best! :D

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you for the subscription! Definitely check out my more recent contents to learn more about how to get a UX designer job 🙌

[@madebyymira]

so cool! im an industrial design student pursuing ux design so was super great to hear about your experience :)

[@joseph8546]

This was very helpful! I started this course a while ago but have been feeling a little discouraged after listening to a few surface level reviews.

[@PraveenSingh_K]

I've finished it today! Since you have already enrolled 8 months before me. Could you please tell me what you have been doing since then? Did you finish the course? Did you land a job or freelancing? Did you build a portfolio with 3 or more projects?

[@TheEmperorXavier]

This is such a good frickin review, I must say..this course looks scary 😨

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you for the comment! It does look a bit scary but it's very accessible if you get started!

[@bayansaduakhassova4809]

Your Mamo Book project is soo creative 😍

[@AlienaCai]

Wow, thank you!

[@achalCA12345]

This was such an amazing review. Just what I was looking for! Would love to see if it the after math of getting the certificate and how or if It improved your chances of landing a job

[@waju.i]

Hey.. thanks for the positive and balanced feedback. Seen so many negative reviews on the course. This will help me to spur on learning with the course. Already in course 3.. good luck job hunting🙏🏾

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much!

[@jennylau6298]

Thank you for your insightful review!! I'm a graphic designer with little UX background looking to switch to Product Design, so this has been very helpful! Plus, I love that you also went through your three projects/case studies with us-they turned out great! I was wondering if you know whether the course enrolment is on a rolling basis or if there are specific start dates? Thanks again :)

[@jennylau6298]

(asking because I was hoping to enroll and actively start the courses next month, but I only came across this course recently and it says the start date is tomorrow! lol so I'm hoping there are later dates that just keep updating on a rolling basis)

[@AlienaCai]

Rolling Basis! Don’t worry about their deadline and dates. You can take it whenever you want. It’s a self-paced course 😄

[@jennylau6298]

@@AlienaCai Hello again! I finally started taking the course and am on Course 2 Week 2. I'm wondering whether or not your three case studies were done towards the last few courses? Or were one of these projects the one you did for Course 2/the very first project prompt. Like you mentioned in this video, I'm having a hard time relating to or feeling inspired by any of the prompts given for this first project I'm about to start. I have another prompt in mind that is also as general as the Sharpen prompts but is more aligned with my interests... is the Course 2/first project a through/detailed one? Or is it more of a quick project where I won't get to produce a lot of designs.. which in this case, I should keep my idea for later and just choose one from Sharpen for this first project? Thanks again for your input! :)

[@Womaniaaa]

@@jennylau6298 how much time did u take to complete the full course?

[@ByGulshan]

You are so motivated and inspiring! Keep up the good work, and a big thanks for this video. Best! 🌟

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much!

[@EzgiDilanVEVO]

Has anyone taken the “official exam” for 149$? I see a lot of people talking about the course but no one is mentioning the exam and I am curious about it.

[@thuhoai3813]

Very Informative, helpful and Educational video! Thx for the tutorial man!

[@AlienaCai]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ironflextv_]

Hello Aliena! Will this course will be enough to get an entry-level job. As I am planning to switch my career from customer service to UX designer and also planning to start this course and spend the next 4-5 months learning UX design Please reply, whether I take this course or not or should I consider any other course.

[@AlienaCai]

I think this course will be a good start for you! Please keep in mind that you need both skill and experience for a UX role, as the competition is high and most companies are looking for senior UXers. I suggest you to try to work on one or two collaborative real life projects for your portfolio and also open for free-lance roles :D Hope this helps. With a customer service experience, you will rock everything UX interview related :D

[@theartboxofcode5890]

this is very more important to build the best career of UX thank you so much about that i glad to see like this good luck

[@kked9488]

Hi Elena, I know in the beginning of the google UX course they mention how they will prepare you for job interviews and help you with finding a job. Are you at that stage yet and how did you find it?

[@AlienaCai]

Hey there, it will provide you the skill that is needed and take you through 3 projects to build a portfolio. However, it is better is you make sure you have real life project (collaborated with other people and launched the product). Otherwise, it might be better to start with freelancing. I am currently freelancing :)

[@maiak.9416]

Thank so much for this Aliena! Have been thinking about taking this course for a while now and your review is so helpful.

[@AlienaCai]

I'm glad that it's helpful!

[@SunShine-nh2mk]

This is great content… good portfolio just after finishing the google Course👏👏👏 it seems you have learned a lot👍 what was your background like what course did you graduated from college?? Congratulations for the google certification wish you get a good job in design 🤝cheers

[@AlienaCai]

Hi there, thanks for the kind words! My background is in computer science and business. I have a little bit design/ design thinking experience, but never an education in UX design. It has helped me a lot. Good luck to you as well!

[@SunShine-nh2mk]

@@AlienaCai thanks for your reply dear….

[@leemorgann]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I really enjoy your project Du Du. I find some of your insights on designing for seniors very inspiring. I’m a career switcher who recently managed to transition into ux after completing a bootcamp. I am looking to do the google certificate to learn from the google way and fill in some gaps in my training. Thanks for the heads up on course 6 and 7. Looking forward to more contents from you!

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much Morgan! I'm so glad that you actually listened to my projects. I wish you all the best ❤️

[@escobarines]

Hi Morgan! What bootcamp did you take?

[@krushnarajhudad]

How much coding knowledge does one need to be able to successfully take this course? Are there any pre-requisites we need to keep in mind?

[@AlienaCai]

Hey there, you don't need to code a single line:) No pre-requisite :) Maybe English?

[@krushnarajhudad]

@@AlienaCai Thank you so much for replying. Bless you

[@PC-vh1mx]

Great video Aliena! Thank you for going into so much detail. And great work on your portfolio too.

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much!

[@pudge9985]

I am a novice to ui ux can I learn from this course and get a job ? Is the information available sufficient?

[@AlienaCai]

I'd say it helps you to learn everything you know for the hard skill and it all depends on how good your portfolio is and how good your networking skill is and plus luck 😭 Also trying to find a job now, let's wish each other luck

[@pudge9985]

@@AlienaCai I have enrolled into this course, it’s quite fun into 2nd week ngl. Will try to update this comment after completion, dude you look like a smart person you will do well goodluck and best wishes to you always. Thank you for answering the question.

[@mosopiagamedev7309]

@@pudge9985 Dude? She's a girl wtf wrong with you Niba?

[@Dragon6466]

Your video motivated me to finish it i finished the first 3 courses on a month and thought it wont give me the knowledge required for git my first job but the wight of the 7 courses is not balance so thank you ♥️

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you Para! I'm so glad that you continued learning. I hope that it helped you :)

[@codingdinosaur]

👏👏

[@AlienaCai]

要多一点字的评论

[@shalag.4156]

8:50 has me tickled. Lol. I am definitely subscribing. Just started the course 2 weeks ago, already on course 3. I think I’m like you, speeding through 1-5, bc why not. I’m sure 6-7 will beat my butt, but I’m determined.

[@PraveenSingh_K]

I've finished it today! Since you have already enrolled 6 months before me. Could you please tell me what you have been doing since then? Did you finish the course? Did you land a job or freelancing? Did you build portfolio with 3 or more projects?

[@Anita-vx5bz]

this video is the review I was waiting for

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you Anita, glad that it helped!

[@thelifechitchatpodcast]

It's now a year after my Computer Engineering degree and l have come to realise that l don't like programming but l love being around/involved in technology. I have done a short course in UX which has made me believe this is what l want to do in the tech field. My goal for February is to learn how work around at least one wireframing software l hope l get through with it! OOhh l landed on your channel when l was searching for UX ,otivation

[@AlienaCai]

Hi Elizabeth, I also had my degree in CS and realized that I don't like programming. Your CS background will help you along the way. Welcome to the world of UX, all the best ❤️

[@Yinghuanyuhuang]

Thank you very much for sharing your learning experiences with us! The video is very useful for the people who are interested in getting their first step into the UX design and the Google certificate classes.

[@AlienaCai]

Glad it was helpful!

[@soonim-kd6pp]

what an inspiration! thank you for giving me insights! I'm taking the course right now, and I'm just in the 2nd week of the 1st course LOL! I really hope I can keep going, finish it all, and get the whole certificates like you! your portfolio is really inspiring ^^ very sweet of you to think for the elders! < Congratulations on completing the course, and thank you for this review too!

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much for your warm words :) It made my day! And wow, another CS fellow. I believe you can do this 💪

[@soonim-kd6pp]

@@AlienaCai thanks caicai 😀😁