How to take Google UX Design Certificate in 2024 to Land a Job Faster

[@AlienaCai]

Practice Figma along with Google certs & Help me shape my Figma course 👉 forms.gle/FtsTi5aN769xWacr8 Google UX Design Professional Certificate 👉 imp.i384100.net/Y9V3je Google UX Design Professional Certificate is launched in 2021. But since then, many things have changed. In this video, I talked about how to take this course in 2023 to make it more relevant and fast-track your career into UIUX design. As someone who went through a successful UX design career transition from the Google certificate, I believe many things I shared in this video will be applicable to you.

[@barehands9614]

As someone who has been job hunting now for 3 months, I gotta say your advice is spot on! I have a bachelor's degree in computer science and finished the google certificate back in February, but haven't had any luck even getting an interview with just the personal projects from the course. Through networking though I found someone who was willing to let me design a website for them, so hopefully adding this project to my portfolio will get me better results in my job hunt. Edit: Now about 7 months after searching I got my first position as a part time UX designer for a startup. Keep your head up and continue searching and that opportunity will come! good luck to you all.

[@AlienaCai]

I had a very similar experience. The real world project will help!

[@M0gley1111]

That’s awesome. Are you interning for this project and working with a team?

[@barehands9614]

@@M0gley1111 thanks and no this is a completely solo project.

[@M0gley1111]

@@barehands9614 Oh ok thats a sweet opportunity! Wishing the best of luck. I'm meeting up with someone soon to hopefully get an opportunity to shadow or help on a project. Any advice on how or who to talk to about a similar situation you are in?

[@alpha__321]

thats an awsome news to hear . can you sent me your portfolio link?

[@felipehernandez-ub3ze]

I’m half way thru course 6! Lol … but this is good to know. She’s right, courses 1-5 are more important. Half of 6 is a summary of courses 1-5. Also, good point about ditching Adobe XD! The free trial thru coursera is gone! And for awhile Adobe had removed XD off their website!

[@davidostrowski679]

I just started 6! This is good to know!

[@chiara7413]

Hey Felipe, thank you for your message. I'm about to start course 4.. so you also advice not to do Adobe at all? Just the theory and keep practicing Figma?

[@sameerhussain2579]

@@chiara7413 yes just go with figma, and forget XD, also how are you doing with the course atm

[@AllenCenteno]

Yeah, and the course itself says you can use Figma instead of Adobe XD to finish the course 6 project

[@FOODinMIND777]

Is this the reason m not able to claim that 9 month complimentary subscription to Adobe XD tht Coursera gives 😒

[@bobdaawid2218]

Thanks Aliena, I took the course doing late 2022 and concluded in early 2023. I am currently in the phase of applying for an internship/Job although I was able to get 1 real-life project for a brand still seeking more real-life projects. Thanks a lot for your videos.

[@AlienaCai]

Keep going! 🚀🎉

[@bobdaawid2218]

@@AlienaCai Thank you so much

[@trevorburt6253]

I’m halfway through the program and this really eased a lot of my worries and was really insightful! Thank you! I struggle with networking so your book recommendation is highly appreciated 🙏 Cheers!

[@wetiot]

Just knowing the amount of actual degrees and certificates you have in UX design and other fields, makes your advice on the subject second to none. Thanks.

[@87Schenni]

They have changed the course and they do not suggest to use Adobe XD in the 6th part. They obviosly realized the same what you are saying :)

[@ahzaazraei9323]

Hello Aliena! Love your work! Might I suggest a video on How To Become A UIUX Designer for a Video Game Company. Not many people tackle this issue and I would love to watch you put together a video on that! Thank you!

[@AlienaCai]

Great suggestion! I have no experience with game companies, but sounds like a good collab video opportunity!

[@TannerBarcelos]

I think I’m going to finally commit, and make the transition from software engineering to UX/Product Design. Just seems more for me.

[@M0gley1111]

Wow great timing. Just about to start course 5. Thank you!! 🙏🙏

[@AlienaCai]

Wow, perfect timing 😄

[@Artistic_abhishek]

how much time it needs to complete the course till 5

[@hhdg1515]

Here's my takeaways of doing the Google UX course: 1. it does give the nice and clear process of how people get it work in Google but it is mostly just for Google itself... 2. it does not give a lot related info about how to work with other stakeholders in real. 3. it won't show people any soft skills of working in this field. Currently working on Course 5 and wondering if need to continue the path.

[@camilootalvaro9753]

Thanks! It is really valuable from your part. I just started the certificate and I'm the building portfolio step. ❤

[@AlienaCai]

Glad to hear 🙌 Enjoy the journey 🚀

[@chiara7413]

Great video! It's so hard to find such good tips about it. Also guys, I advise ADP List for mentorship. You will find plenty of UX/UI mentors

[@jacksonzhang6857]

Just wanted to say I discovered your KZbin channel back when you first posted your video on UX for google. You have been a big inspiration and help for me on my UX journey. I just finished the google UX course and wanted to say thank you for your videos and that you are doing an amazing job!

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you so much Jackson for all the support along the way 😄 😄😄

[@Bustard]

I finished the course, I got my certificate, I think I even started it because I found your previous video. But, now I'm just struggling to find real life projects I can work on outside of what was done in this course so that I can make something truly impressive for my portfolio. I'm not sure what the answer for it yet it, but if you have any suggestions I'd love to see a video on it. Or a DM. EDIT: watching further into the video, I'll check out your Never Eat Alone recommendation

[@AlienaCai]

Finding a real world project was also the hardest part that I experienced. That book helped me so much. I got all my initial real world opportunities through networking.

[@RixLim-vs8bh]

Thank you very much AlienaCai I'm on UX design course 2 now. Luckily I take a look your review! :)

[@meg.gutierrez23]

I’m so glad I found your page before starting the Google Certificate! It helped me a lot with the Figma prototypes and wireframes! I’m on course 4 now and trying to find participants for my prototype testing. Would love some tips anyone has for going about this! & also welcome any tips for going about a real-world project! I’m such an overthinker, I’d love a guideline for how to approach someone about creating something for them, like do you email them & what do you say?

[@janeshkapoor1572]

Great!! Was looking forward to such a video. Thanks :)

[@AlienaCai]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@milidiaz2865]

this was so helpful!!!! THANK YOU QUEEN!!!

[@amy5332]

Thank you for all of your helpful videos Aliena!!!

[@Engendrobass]

Ayer estaba viendo un tutorial tuyo de Figma por que me interesa, y explorando tu canal vi este video y hoy empecé mi curso en Google y lo que dices de practicar desde el primer día y empezar desde ya con proyectos reales para un futuro portafolio tiene bastante validez y que bueno que lo dices para estar enfocado y ver la realidad para obtener un trabajo.

[@kakashifuijin]

I just finished the Google ux course and I needed some directions thanks

[@PrisonMike-_-]

The sense I get from. most people is that it's EXTREMELY rare to land a job in UX at all. Seems like there's a greater need for coders than there is for designers

[@Agent007202]

I got the certificate, witout knowing absolutely nothing about figma, but now, I'm studying figma.

[@m3vm3]

I started a while ago, and got overwhelmed and discouraged because I was unsure of my Project and thought I messed up and needed to start over, coming back to it, Im able to tweak it going forward even though it differs from what I originally submitted slightly, I think it will be okay.

[@KimmyinSydney]

This is a beautiful motivation content and I have experienced some of her job experiences. Thanks for your useful knowledge 😊

[@celeste.1995]

Thanks for the amazing video Aliena. Im currently doing the google course. Could you pls make a video taking us through the activities in the google course -the personal project activity, of all the steps starting with the first activity(reserch/competitive audit etc untill the end) showing us your way of doing the whole thing, as an example for us to follow. That would be super super helpful.

[@AlienaCai]

Great suggestion! Would consider.

[@annazankevich1456]

Thank you, Aliena!

[@AlienaCai]

Thank you!

[@amantulsyan1082]

Huge fan from India ❤

[@janreyubane1769]

projects have no happy endings everyday is a back pain day 😆😆

[@teenylupini]

Answered the survey! X

[@ivorybirdstudios]

if you were looking for a sign Kingdom builder, the Lord is with you, start that business, get that education

[@aneeshp7395]

I know some about figma, Should i learn illustrator and photoshop also?

[@AlienaCai]

There's no need to learn illustrator and photoshop. Figma is key for uiux design today 👍 If you've already mastered Figma, I'd suggest to learn more about business rather than illustrator and photoshop.

[@aneeshp7395]

@@AlienaCai thank you

[@rashiama-c7n]

Hi thanks for the information i am really motivated after watching your videos. love you thanks

[@AlienaCai]

My pleasure 😊

[@Dzwalkthrough]

I don't agree about adobe xd bcz some companies still use it, so it is good to master both figma and xd, even if now figma is an industrie standard and far better than xd

[@AlienaCai]

This is a great point. I am based in the US and my experience covers Silicon valley startups and tech companies. But I cannot say it's the case everywhere.

[@ramanathanravishankar5680]

Thanks for the advise. I have completed the Google UX Certification couple of days before. I finished in less than 25 days, Before starting the course I have no clue about UI/UX. Now searching for entry level job. PS: I am a graphic designer by profession, I believe that helped me to learn and understand faster.

[@estherayewoh1077]

I’m a graphic designer as well and can totally relate. Started the course last year but did only for a day which is less than the entire lesson 1😢 I want to start again. Is it worth it? Please be honest. Thanks

[@marzoval9551]

Would you say unsolicited redesigns of apps/websites hold value as a "real-world" project for a portfolio?

[@athulmk3948]

Good question.

[@janvier99899]

I'm not an "expert" on anything. But I think the redesign of apps/websites could be valuable on your portfolio if you have little to no experience in UI or UX. However, I think it can only be "valuable" and work for your favor if you include the "why" on your design decisions and solves problems; Like, "Did the redesign improve the user's experience?" not just because "this looks cooler". I hope this makes sense.

[@AlienaCai]

I would consider redesigns as personal projects rather than real world projects. Real world projects should come from actual client with actual need. However, if you communicated with a startup and you frame the project in a way where you are redesigning a website for the startup for free. This can be considered as a real world project. You need to communicate with the stakeholders to meet an actual need and collaborate with their team.

[@DanielNwankwo-g5f]

my module 3 for the first week isn't working

[@nttrn]

I love when you said “figma kill xd” that made me laugh! 😂 thank you for suggestion how to should this course for improve UX skill.

[@xiaoyihuang1789]

So it’s better to use squarespace instead of Notion when we are doing job hunting? 🥺

[@ahripark2593]

I finished the course a month ago..but hard to find real world experience for portfolio :/

[@AlienaCai]

Thanks for letting me know. "Never Eat Alone" is a great book that can give you some insight on how to get real world project from networking. I'm also developing a course for polishing up personal project and portfolio to attract real world client.

[@vekkdrums]

I don't think the google certificate Will give you a job. It's very basic and pure theory. Also, they teach you how they make it their way but there's more than that. I took a different approach and actually practiced UI/UX as much as I could, filling my portfolio with real and personal projects.

[@AlienaCai]

So glad that you found your own way of practice!

[@erjofinlaljoeme9785]

How you can say ..don’t use xd..its universal tool for ui design

[@kruthikakorlahalli2496]

Hi Aliena. Myself kruthi, i dropped my degree and started to take Google course of UIUX. I am in 5th course at present .. I am doing Google course by seeing KZbin... I am not understanding what to do next , can u pls guide me

[@icaruswontfall]

Did u get certificates for all the 4 courses you've completed?

[@Macintoshvili]

Do you know if after completing this program, based on the material learned here, I will be able to work not as a UX Designer, but as a UX Researcher?

[@uifry]

Amazing !!

[@shrutiphatak5035]

Hi..Thank you so much for this video. I have a few questions: 1) I am completely new to this field. Do you reccomend new commers to start directly with UX course? 2) If not then could you suggest me some courses which could give me a good sneakpeak into the world of designing and help me understand the basics? Thank you.

[@urvilsoni5856]

Hi Aliena, I have a query regarding this programme. I am now in week two of this course, "Start the UX Design Process: Empathise, Define, and Ideate." Should I begin doing interviews and creating user personas for my project in the second week? or should I hold off until the completion of the project? My question is: Should I begin working in week two or wait until the end to complete the process? Please respond, as I've been caught between

[@AlienaCai]

Hi, interviews and personas shall be completed early. So doing it right now sounds right. Doing it after the project is completed is an anti-pattern that I won't suggest using. The point of user interview and persona is to help guide your design decision. 👍

[@Ari-lp5bu]

How long the course?

[@shehrymirza5615]

thanks for guidance

[@AlienaCai]

Thanks for commenting!

[@brunoescoto9630]

Hi Aliena! Great advice! is it true that when you take (or finish) the google certificate, they give you like a "job board" access to UX jobs? Also, could you please tell more about how UX and Devs work together? That would be very interesting, like knowing what are the deliverables, and what do they expect when you hand them a project. I'm asking this because I'm doing a UX/UI project with a client but he will hire a developer later (which i think that´s wrong) so I haven´t had the opportunity to work with a Dev and I don´t know if the project I´m making will be useful to the developer. Hope this makes sense haha

[@AlienaCai]

Hi, I believe there was something like a job board after I finished the certificate. But being honest, I did not rely on that job board at all. Indeed was much more helpful and resourceful in terms of job opportunity. I'm so glad that you are doing your client project! And just as you said, there's usually no clear "hand off point" for ux projects. I work with engineers back and forth to iterate on the design to meet engineering constraints. So if you can convince your manager, ask them to bring on an engineer before you sign off so you can do one more round of iteration tailor to engineering need. Elsewise, your manager is your client, just deliver whatever is in their expectation without considering too much about engineering.

[@ShannyH]

I’m almost done with the google course and I do want to get certified. Any tips on finding real world projects or contracts to get experience on my resume and portfolio?

[@AlienaCai]

I got all my real world project through networking and personal branding. Eventbrite and Meetup often have good meetup sessions to get in touch with startup funders and other designers. All the best!

[@ShannyH]

@@AlienaCai thanks for the advice 🥰

[@kruthikakorlahalli2496]

Heyy

[@kruthikakorlahalli2496]

U said you are done with ur Google course ...did u complete it on online (KZbin) or u took it

[@ShannyH]

@@kruthikakorlahalli2496 I’m almost* done and I’m taking it on Coursera

[@simbamadungwe]

I have a question here, everyone is doing UX and talking about UX, so who is doing UI does UI even matters at all. Please help me to understand I want to get into this industry but I'm more interested in UI Design like the design itself.

[@tameemkhaddaj912]

i make the 7 courses but i didn't find my latest certificate that have the 7 course together

[@afanzayan4815]

Hi, I'm a newbie. Thinking where to start from, I mean who can provide the best course for me that will help me to learn effectively and get my entry job fast?

[@AlienaCai]

You shall totally check out fasttrackux.com

[@itsalejandroe]

If you advise we don't design on Adobe XD Can we skip Course 6 altogether? Course 6 is only a adobe xd tutorial right? We won't miss anything by skipping it?

[@MsEssance]

Thank you ❤

[@Sasasala386]

Hello Aliena! Do you provide some sort of mentoring beyond your channel?

[@AlienaCai]

I don't offer mentoring service at the moment. However, if you fill out the questionnaire that I've posted in my KZbin community, you might have the chance to get a free mentoring session in exchange of a user feedback session (since I'm building my figma course).

[@zuhaibmaqbool8869]

i haven't completed google ux course and i got two internship 😊

[@AlienaCai]

That’s awesome! Congrats 🤩🎊🎉

[@zuhaibmaqbool8869]

@@AlienaCai thanks ☺️

[@chiara7413]

Wow congrats. How did you do it?

[@zuhaibmaqbool8869]

@@chiara7413 make connections

[@AnonymousAlchemy]

wait so when we do this we have to pay for figma?

[@johncliffalvarez6513]

Huge question, should the app for course 2 to 5 be client work? Or a personal one?

[@IAMSWARAJ]

when I get the complete cirtificate? Is that after completing all 7 courses ?

[@creativedigitalfinesse]

Hi Aliena. So I signed into the UX course using the free Aduit you showed me. But now I'm trying to submit some graded assignments, but it's not going through, it's saying I need to "upgrade in other to submit graded assignments" please help me out. Thank you so much.

[@AlienaCai]

Hi, based on my understanding audit will let you watch the course content but not submitting the assignments. You would need to apply for a financial aid or pay for the subscription to submit assignments.

[@kajal8852]

Can i use figma for all projects instead pf adobe XD as I am very good in using figma and also it is free but adobe isn't. Also my laptop is little out of date that it can't operate adobe. So let ne know, If using figma for all projects over adobe Is fine in this course?

[@AlienaCai]

You shall use Figma for all projects 👍 I don't suggest using XD in your case

[@Manyaaa-cy5sb]

Did they change the name of course 6? I’m so confused:(

[@zishanarif4730]

Thankyou so much for your videos. I am form india and here ux is still a growing market, I want to ask can I apply for internships after completion of this certificate and will it be easy(as compared to finding without portfolio and certificate) to get internships or clients just showing this certificate and ofc skills too.

[@AlienaCai]

Just showing this certificate is not enough. You need to put together a portfolio by the projects from this certificate 👍

[@PixelCruxbyHarsh]

thank you madam

[@sameerhussain2579]

Can I land a silicon valley job (even not so well paid) from outside of usa, like asia?

[@chiragpresents2861]

Hello ma'am? Is it necessary to find real participants for usability study in course 4? I don't have such friends to conduct such research. And how could we mention our research in our portfoilio?

[@AniketTonpe]

what is the best duration to get for this course. 3 or 6 months, I am confused in between both the durations. Can you help me out.

[@ericchenjy6191]

Hi Aliena, great video! I have always been passionate about UI/UX. I got my first job as a Junior Front End Developer a year ago, and have done 2 design projects so far. I found that UI/UX is better for me than coding. But in the beginning of the design phase, we didn't follow any of the design steps for the projects. We just went straight to deisgn the application. Because they just want to design it and develop it quick. Now I'm also trying to do the Google UI/UX Certificate, and I'm not sure if this will help me a lot. Right now, I also need to build a Portfolio for my design work. I'm not sure how I'm going to build it since I don't have any design steps for it. Should I continue to go the Google UI Certificate if I already have experience? And can I just make those steps up for my portfolio? Any suggestions would help! Thank you a lot!

[@jiegonzales7327]

gonna leave a comment because I'd like to know too 🙏

[@AlienaCai]

This is very common for companies that want to build products quick. The short answer is that there's no perfect process for anything so it's fine if you don't think your past projects follow a structured design process. However, it's very likely that the projects still gone through a few rounds of iterations. As long as you can clearly articulate the product, the solution, and how you made design decisions across iterations, it's great to place in your portfolio.

[@ericchenjy6191]

@@AlienaCai oh ok thank you!

[@fyzzenfx7577]

How many days take to complete Google UX design Professional certificate

[@sherr24_sherr]

I already have a bachelors in art with emphasis in graphic design. Is it worth it for me to take the UX design course certification through google ??

[@kitsmith1]

Will it be a difficult to use Figma for course 6 for someone who has 0 experience with UI designing, for now Ive only finished course 1

[@anim_eglitch8093]

Aliena ...im finished bba this yr but i want to learn ux / ui ( im from india ) ...i was scared because of my non technical degree 🙂🤧🥺...

[@AlienaCai]

I've seen many people without a technical degree becoming great uiux designers 👍

[@anim_eglitch8093]

@@AlienaCai ok aliena 🤍🦋....this kind of words 🥺🥺made my day ...tnq 🦋

[@Aaronmm27]

for now the course is no free, just the first 7 days.. then I have to pay 45€ per month, someone know is that is correct, Someone know another option to make the course ? thanks!

[@takeshisnow3274]

Hey, I came across your channel and it's exactly what I was looking for! I'm a graphic designer preparing to take the Google UX course. Question, will the free version of Figma suffice to take the Google course? My company is paying for the program and my boss wants to "keep it budget-friendly" 🙄 I told him I think I could get by with the free version, but wanted to ask your opinion.

[@AlienaCai]

Hi there, I think the free version of Figma should do the work. You might need to squeeze a few pages together. Or else, if you can get an edu email, it shall unlock more features for you.

[@Artistic_abhishek]

how much time it needs to complete the course till 5

[@icaruswontfall]

Hi, do we get individual certificates for every 7 courses included in this??

[@jaymeister26]

Yes

[@lukasbaird9177]

@Aliena Cai do you have a degree in business as well?

[@AlienaCai]

I doooo 😄 Do I sound business? haha. I had CS and business double degree.

[@sivaprakashc118]

why do you choose figma over adobe XD?

[@AlienaCai]

It's no longer a personal choice but rather an industry choice. All the large tech companies, even smaller ones are either already using Figma or converting into Figma.

[@champaopatha8194]

is this free course 😕

[@required.]

I love you

[@D.Dee_]

Thank you 👏👏👏