UX Design Career Preparedness
Develop advanced Figma techniques and team collaboration skills while preparing for a successful UX design career in this course.
Skill level
IntermediateTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary1 hourProjects
3Prerequisites
4 coursesWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with UX Design Career Preparedness:- Introduction to UI and UX Design
- Learn Interaction Design
- Learn User Research: Evaluative
- Learn Design Thinking: Iteration
About this course
UX Designers create intuitive, user-centered digital experiences by blending visual design with research-driven problem-solving. In this course, you’ll sharpen your skills with advanced Figma features like auto layout, components, variants, and variables — essential tools for building responsive, scalable designs. You’ll also learn how to collaborate effectively with product managers and engineers in real-world team settings. From refining your portfolio to strengthening your professional toolkit, this course focuses on the practical skills needed to stand out in the job market and thrive on a modern UX team.
Looking for a more comprehensive path? This course is the final step in the UX Designer Career Path — a complete learning journey from beginner to job-ready designer. If you’re just getting started in UX, we recommend starting there for the full experience.
Skills you'll gain
Build responsive, flexible designs using Figma’s advanced features like auto layout, components, and variants
Collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams with product managers and engineers
Prepare a career-ready UX portfolio and develop the professional skills to land your next role
Syllabus
3 lessons • 3 projects • 3 quizzesCertificate of completion available with Plus or Pro
Earn a certificate of completion and showcase your accomplishment on your resume or LinkedIn.
Projects in this course
- practice Project
Advanced Figma: Forever Run Store Page
Create a merchandise storefront page for the Forever Run site, leveraging Figma's advanced features, such as auto layout, components, variants, variables, and constraints. - practice Project
UX Team Collaboration: Forever Run Redesign & Handoff
In this project, you’ll practice creating a developer handoff file for a redesign of a mobile app workflow based on an existing product brief and prototype. - practice Project
Create a UX/UI Portfolio Wireframe
Create a UX design portfolio wireframe that showcases your skills and projects. Design an effective layout, structure case studies, and highlight your unique strengths. Strategically target specific roles and refine your design to align with job requirements and industry standards.
Earn a certificate of completion
Show your network you've done the work by earning a certificate of completion for each course or path you finish.- Show proofReceive a certificate that demonstrates you've completed a course or path.
- Build a collectionThe more courses and paths you complete, the more certificates you collect.
- Share with your networkEasily add certificates of completion to your LinkedIn profile to share your accomplishments.
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Practice Projects
Guided projects that help you solidify the skills and concepts you're learning.Assessments
Auto-graded quizzes and immediate feedback help you reinforce your skills as you learn.Certificate of Completion
Earn a document to prove you've completed a course or path that you can share with your network.