CourseraFoundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Design Thinking. It is structured in 4 modules with 3 stated learning outcomes, over 12h 13m. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 75.9K ratings on Coursera.
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Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 12h 13m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.8★ (75.9K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
What you’ll learn
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What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 12h 13m.
Module 1 · Introducing user experience design
Module 2 · Thinking like a UX designer
Module 3 · Joining design sprints
Module 4 · Introduction to the portfolio project
What learners rate it
Rated 4.8/5 by 75.9K learners on Coursera (checked 10 Aug 2026).
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How much does Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design cost?
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Does Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design take?
Coursera lists it at 12h 13m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with Introducing user experience design and going on to Thinking like a UX designer, Joining design sprints, Introduction to the portfolio project. The full outline is on this page.