Get Your First Job as a UX or Interaction Designer

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Looking at a UX job description for the first time can be a scary experience. Thoughts like “I need experience in what?! Surely only a UX superstar can fill that position!” may run through your mind. It can prove challenging regardless of your background, and that is why we created this course, to help you bridge the gap between your knowledge and first UX job—using tried and tested techniques that employers respond well to.

Design skills are in higher demand than ever before, and with the alleged “decade of design” erupting around us, this is unlikely to slow down. UX is one of the most rapidly growing fields within design, and UX jobs are currently in high demand at both new and established tech companies. UX jobs are paying well, despite the relatively low competition for positions, and they also provide an incredible amount of freedom for such rewarding work. The main skill required is empathy, so even if you are not proficient in graphic design, there is still huge promise for a great career in the industry, especially if you’re interested in human behavior and problem solving.

A typical UX team today is likely to consist of people who have come from a wide variety of backgrounds. The way to secure your spot on such a team is by translating your existing skills and experience into UX skills; this course will teach you how to tell potential employers about your UX story, even if you don’t think you have one! We are here to give you that helping hand on the way to landing your first job within this people-oriented profession.

What you will learn

  • An introduction to all areas of UX work
  • What experience UX employers are looking for
  • How to develop a winning cover letter, resume, and portfolio
  • Skills to help you navigate a UX interview and negotiate a job offer
  • How to develop your UX career further once in a role

Who should take this course

This is a beginner-level course specially tailored to students, recent graduates, and anyone looking to start a career in UX design:

  • UX designers looking to build effective resumes, land their next UX jobs, and/or develop their roles in their companies further
  • Students and recent graduates keen on becoming UX designers or UX consultants
  • Newcomers to design who are considering making a switch to UX design

The content of this course overlaps somewhat with our "UX Design from Scratch" course; however, we have dramatically extended matters regarding the relevant areas of job hunting and resume/portfolio development.

Courses in the Interaction Design Foundation are designed to contain comprehensive, evidence-based content, while ensuring that the learning curve is never too steep. All participants will have the opportunity to share ideas, seek help with tests, and enjoy the social aspects afforded by our open and friendly forum.

Learn and work with a global team of designers

When you take part in this course, you will join a global multidisciplinary team working on the course and the exercises at the same time as you. You will work together to improve your skills and understanding. Your course group will be made up of an incredibly diverse group of professionals, all of whom have the same objective—to become successful designers. It’s your chance to learn, grow, and network with your peers across the planet.

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Earn Industry-Recognized Certificates

Industry giants trust our courses to train their teams, and prestigious universities integrate our content into their curricula. Add your certificates to your LinkedIn profile, résumé, and job applications.

Our clients: IBM, Harvard University, University of Cambridge, NASA, Adobe, Stanford, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, LinkedIn
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Is This Course Right for You?

  • You want an evidence-based curriculum taught by industry leaders.
  • You want real-world design skills that translate directly into professional practice.
  • You want to earn industry-recognized credentials.
  • Your time is too valuable for scattered free content with no structure.
  • You want learning that leads to better roles and stronger earning potential over time.
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How wonderful.......I am looking forward to all I can learn and share with the community. You have a brilliant site and wonderful offerings.

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I am recommending membership for IDF to everyone in this space – and everyone buys in because it so incredibly industry relevant.

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How It Works

  1. Build High-Impact AI and Design Skills

    Industry leaders from companies like Adobe, Google, and NASA teach you real-world skills grounded in industry practice and research.

  2. Combine AI and Timeless Design Skills

    Learn both AI and the human-centered design skills that AI can't replace.

  3. Earn Industry-Recognized Certificates

    Add IxDF Course Certificates to your LinkedIn profile and résumé to show you've completed an evidence-based curriculum taught by industry leaders.

  4. Turn Your Skills Into Career Opportunities

    Use your new skills to take on higher-value work, qualify for promotions or find a role that fits you better.

  5. Build a Network That Supports Your Career

    Connect with designers in 496 cities across 107 countries. Learn together, get mentored, and build relationships that open doors.

Course Overview

  • Each week, one lesson becomes available.
  • Study flexibly. Take as much time as you want.

Lesson 0: Welcome and Introduction

To be scheduled. Estimated time to complete: 1 hour, 32 mins.

  • In-depth video lesson with experts, animations and templates. 0.1 Welcome to Courses from IxDF (33 mins)
  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 0.2 Get Help, Career Advice, and Job Opportunities (6 mins)
  • In-depth video lesson with experts, animations and templates. 0.3 How to Earn Your IxDF Course Certificate (20 mins)
  • Community-based learning and networking. 0.4 Grow Your Global Design Network (12 mins)

Lesson 1: What is User Experience Design All About?

To be scheduled. Estimated time to complete: 2 hours, 53 mins.

  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 1.1 Welcome to Get Your First Job as a UX or Interaction Designer (7 mins)
  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 1.2 So, What is User Experience Design? (39 mins)
  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 1.3 What is User-Centered Design? (9 mins)
  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 1.4 User-Centered Design in Detail (9 mins)

Lesson 2: What do User Experience Designers Do?

To be scheduled. Estimated time to complete: 2 hours, 6 mins.

  • In-depth video lesson with experts, animations and templates. 2.1 Careers in UX Design (39 mins)
  • In-depth video lesson with experts, animations and templates. 2.2 The Disciplines of UX Design (42 mins)
  • In-depth video lesson with experts, animations and templates. 2.3 The Prospects for UX Design (41 mins)
  • Community-based learning and networking. 2.4 UX Career (6 mins)

Lesson 3: Getting Experience in the UX Field

To be scheduled. Estimated time to complete: 1 hour, 22 mins.

  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 3.1 Deciding what you want to do (11 mins)
  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 3.2 Getting Some UX Experience (9 mins)
  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 3.3 Writing an Internship Request Letter (12 mins)
  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 3.4 Communicating Your Internship Application by E-mail (10 mins)

Lesson 4: The UX Portfolio and UX CV (Resume)

To be scheduled. Estimated time to complete: 1 hour, 3 mins.

  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 4.1 What is a UX Portfolio? (8 mins)
  • In-depth video lesson with experts, animations and templates. 4.2 Creating a Great UX Portfolio (20 mins)
  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 4.3 Creating a Great UX CV(Resume) (9 mins)
  • In-depth video lesson with experts, animations and templates. 4.4 Online UX CVs and Portfolios (22 mins)

Lesson 5: Getting Your First UX Job

To be scheduled. Estimated time to complete: 1 hour, 28 mins.

  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 5.1 How to find UX roles and how to apply for them - Job Hunting Overview (7 mins)
  • In-depth video lesson with experts, animations and templates. 5.2 How to find UX roles and how to apply for them - Job Boards (20 mins)
  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 5.3 How to find UX roles and how to apply for them - Newspapers and Trade Press (8 mins)
  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 5.4 How to find UX roles and how to apply for them - Networking (9 mins)

Lesson 6: UX Job Interviews and Negotiations

To be scheduled. Estimated time to complete: 59 mins.

  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 6.1 UX Job Interviews - General Advice (12 mins)
  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 6.2 UX Job Interviews - UX Specific Advice (9 mins)
  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 6.3 How to Handle an Assessment Center (9 mins)
  • In-depth video lesson with experts, animations and templates. 6.4 The Perfect UX Curriculum Vitae and Portfolio and Interview (15 mins)

Lesson 7: UX Career Development

To be scheduled. Estimated time to complete: 44 mins.

  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 7.1 Further Learning Opportunities (13 mins)
  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 7.2 Develop a Network (5 mins)
  • In-depth video lesson with experts, animations and templates. 7.3 Using LinkedIn (15 mins)
  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 7.4 Getting a Mentor (8 mins)

Lesson 8: IxDF Course Certificate and Course Wrap-up

To be scheduled. Estimated time to complete: 13 mins.

  • In-depth video lesson with experts, animations and templates. 8.1 How to Add Your IxDF Certificate to LinkedIn (7 mins)
  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 8.2 Help Us Help You: Course Evaluation (4 mins)
  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 8.3 Six Steps That Help Your Career (3 mins)
  • Multimedia lesson: E.g. templates, animations, illustrations, graphs, and text. 8.4 Get Your IxDF Course Certificate (2 mins)

What's Inside IxDF Membership?

  • High-impact design and AI skills

  • Learn from 209 industry leaders

  • 42 evidence-based courses

  • 161 one-hour Master Classes

  • Industry-recognized certificates

  • $2,189 worth of toolkits

  • 11,144 active design jobs

  • 10 structured career programs

  • Global community in 496 cities

  • $6,649 worth of premium tools

  • 276 ready-made templates

  • and much more

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Natalie Verdon
Natalie Verdon
Facilitator / Consultant

How wonderful.......I am looking forward to all I can learn and share with the community. You have a brilliant site and wonderful offerings.

Dereck du Toit
Dereck du Toit
UX Researcher & Strategist

I am recommending membership for IDF to everyone in this space – and everyone buys in because it so incredibly industry relevant.

Fernando Martinez Carreon
Fernando Martinez Carreon
Interaction & UX Designer / IA

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