UX Design
Foundations
Taught by People Who Work in UX Design
Learn from Parsons School of Design (The New School) faculty alongside working professionals across UX design.
Built to Launch Your Career in UX Design, Not Just Your Knowledge
Real Industry Projects
Hands-on, project-based assignments grounded in how the UX design industry actually works.
Start Immediately
On-demand video lessons and projects you can begin the day you enroll.
Insider Expertise
Learn from Parsons School of Design faculty and working UX design professionals.
A Parsons Credential
Earn a certificate from Parsons, a credential employers recognize.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Explain UX/UI fundamentals and the design-thinking process
- Plan a UX project with scope and a usability test plan
- Conduct user research and build personas
- Wireframe and prototype with accessibility in mind
- Translate UX research into polished visual UI
- Build portfolio projects to launch a UX career
Skills You'll Gain
Build Your Portfolio
The course is built around hands-on projects, so you leave with real, portfolio-ready work, not just a certificate.
Introduction & Foundations of UX
Understand what UX really is and the core basics behind every successful user experience.
Project Planning and Research
Start every project with a blueprint defining scope, stakeholders, and testing strategy.
Designing for the User
Practice empathic, user-centered design by uncovering real needs through research.
Visual Design, Testing & Feedback
Translate UX into polished UI using color, type, layout, and the aesthetic-usability effect.
New Territories in UX
Look ahead to voice, AI, XR, and physical interfaces shaping the future of UX.
The Full UX Design Curriculum
Each module is broken into short video lessons with assignments and hands-on projects you complete at your own pace.
Introduction & Foundations of UX
Project Planning and Research
Designing for the User
Visual Design, Testing & Feedback
New Territories in UX
Proof You Can Do the Work
Finish the course and earn a Certificate of Completion from Parsons, ready to add to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
- Shareable on LinkedIn and your resume
- Issued by a globally recognized institution
- Signals practical, applied expertise
Results, Not Just Lessons
In the middle of the course I found a job as UX Design QA in a company specializing in marketing and web development for real estate.
I feel much more knowledgeable and motivated to learn more. It's been a privilege to take this certification, hearing from experts and academics is an unparalleled, thorough experience.
I have significantly developed my skills in UX research, interaction design, and visual design, and I am continuing to apply these skills to new projects and opportunities.
This course can teach you skills that are valuable both personally and professionally. You'll learn from many different viewpoints and hear real-life examples. It's not just theory, it's design thinking about your user experience too.
This course helped me claim the title of UX designer, without needing validation from a company.
Choose How You Pay
Same full course either way: 5 modules, real industry projects, and your Parsons Certificate of Completion.
One-Time Payment
4 Monthly Payments
12 Monthly Payments
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Frequently Asked Questions
Creative thinkers at any level who want to enter or advance in the in-demand field of UX design.
5 self-paced modules. Most learners finish in under 40 hours on their own schedule.
Yes. The course is 100% online and on-demand, so you can study on your own schedule from anywhere.
A non-credit Certificate of Completion from Parsons that you can add to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
No. The course starts with the fundamentals and is designed for newcomers as well as those already working in the field.
Yes. Request the course catalog and a program advisor can walk you through payment options and any current offers.
UX Design Foundations includes five on-demand courses covering topics such as Introduction and Fundamentals of UX, Project Planning, User Research, Visual Design, and New Territories in UX. Each course is 2 to 3 hours and is broken into shorter modules and activities that you complete at your own pace.
Courses are taught by Parsons School of Design faculty. You will also receive career insights from industry experts and leaders.
You will come away with a significantly greater understanding of how UX design works within the context of modern businesses. You will also receive a Certificate of Completion from Parsons that helps differentiate you from the rest of the pack.
Students must be at least 13 years old to enroll.
Enrollment includes unlimited access to all course videos and materials for one year from your enrollment date. If you need more time after that, you can pay a monthly subscription fee to extend your access.
Most major credit and debit cards are accepted, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB. If you enroll outside the United States, tuition is charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate.
You can withdraw within 24 hours of enrollment for a full refund. After that, you have up to 7 days to withdraw for a full refund minus a $100 cancellation fee. No refunds are issued after 7 days. Subscription plans can be canceled before your renewal date by emailing [email protected].
Tuition is $999 when paid in full. Two payment plans are also available at checkout: 4 monthly payments of $269 or 12 monthly payments of $99.
