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BeginnerUI/UX Design8 weeks
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UI/UX Design: Beginner

Go from zero to your first designed product: user research, wireframing, visual design, Figma, and a real portfolio case study.

Duration
8 weeks
Level
Beginner
Content
47 lessons
8 modules · 13 h 30 min
Certificate
Included
On completion
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What you'll learn

Explain what UX and UI designers actually do and where each discipline fits
Run user interviews and synthesize research into real, actionable insight
Build personas, empathy maps, journey maps, and user flows
Structure information architecture and design low fidelity wireframes
Apply visual design principles including typography, colour theory, and layout systems
Master Figma: frames, auto layout, components, variants, and design tokens
Design interactions, build clickable prototypes, and apply accessibility principles
Run usability testing and iterate on designs based on real user feedback
Use Generative AI to accelerate research synthesis and rapid concept exploration
Design and present a complete product with research, wireframes, a high fidelity prototype, and a case study

Who this course is for

  • College students and freshers aiming for a career in UI/UX or product design
  • Absolute beginners who want a clear, guided path into design
  • Developers, marketers, or other professionals looking to transition into design
  • Working professionals wanting to add practical design skills to their toolkit
  • Anyone preparing for design internships and entry level placements

Skills you'll gain

UI UX DesignUser Experience DesignUser Interface DesignDesign ThinkingUser ResearchPersonasJourney MappingInformation ArchitectureWireframingFigmaAuto LayoutDesign Systems BasicsVisual DesignTypographyColour TheoryPrototypingUsability TestingAccessibilityDesign PortfolioGenerative AI for DesignBeginner UI UX

This course includes

Live mentor led Ucanly sessions plus self paced recorded content
On demand video lectures with downloadable Figma files for every lesson
Real world mini projects and one capstone project
Guided portfolio and Behance profile setup for placements and internships
Lifetime access to course materials and future updates
Certificate of Completion from Ucanly

Course content

8 modules · 47 lessons · 13 h 30 min

UI/UX design fundamentals, user research, personas and journey mapping, information architecture and wireframing, visual design foundations, mastering Figma, interaction design and prototyping, and a capstone end to end product design with a case study.

Requirements

  • A computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux) with a reliable internet connection
  • No design, drawing, or technical background required, a curious eye and willingness to iterate is enough
  • Basic comfort using a computer and browsing the internet
  • Curiosity, consistency, and a willingness to build things by doing

About this course

Kickstart your journey into UI/UX design with this beginner friendly program from Ucanly. Built for complete newcomers with no design or technical background, this course takes you from understanding what designers actually do to presenting a complete, portfolio ready product design, with mentor guidance at every step. You will learn user research and interviewing, personas and journey mapping, information architecture and wireframing, visual design principles including typography and colour theory, and how to master Figma from components to high fidelity prototypes. You will also learn interaction design, accessibility, and usability testing, plus how to use Generative AI to accelerate research synthesis and rapid concept exploration. By the end, you will have a complete end to end app design with research, wireframes, a high fidelity prototype, and a case study, presented as a real portfolio piece under Ucanly mentor guidance.

Earn a Ucanly certificate

Complete this course to earn a Ucanly certificate with its own page and QR code. Save it as a PDF, share its link, or add it to the certifications on your LinkedIn profile.

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Frequently asked questions

No, this course starts from absolute zero. A curious eye and willingness to iterate is enough, and we teach every tool and principle you need along the way.

Yes, your capstone project is a complete end to end app design with research, wireframes, a high fidelity prototype, and a case study, presented as a real portfolio piece.

Yes, you will learn to use Generative AI for research synthesis, rapid concept exploration, and AI assisted design workflows in Figma.

Yes, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from Ucanly once you finish the course.