Sarah Reif
The examples were easy to follow and the mixed video/reading elements really complimented each other throughout. Frank did a really excellen...
Mobile UX Design: The Beginner's Guide
In This Course, You'll
Get excited as you design world-class mobile apps and interfaces that make a real difference in people's lives. Mobile UX Design doesn't just offer a skill, it gives you freedom. Freedom to work from anywhere, switch industries, and build a career on your own terms. With mobile-first design in high demand across the world, your skills can take you wherever you want to go. Almost 90% of the world's population owns a smartphone, and more than half of all online traffic comes from mobile devices, so your work has the power to reach billions. Whether you're designing for healthcare, finance, gaming, or education, you'll create intuitive, accessible solutions that make people's lives easier, faster, and better.
Make yourself invaluable by learning how to use your human strengths such as empathy, creativity, and problem-solving to build experiences people love and keep coming back to. As AI accelerates how fast we build and iterate, your timeless human-centered skills become even more powerful. You'll direct AI with deep human insight, and ensure outcomes remain meaningful, ethical, and genuinely resonate with people. This is how you stay in demand: Human-centered design skills transform AI from a tool into your new superpower. You'll create experiences that meet people where they are: On the go, at home, or at work. Well-designed mobile UX design leads to happier customers, retention, and revenue. This course will give you the skills to launch successful apps and interfaces that deliver results on the App Store, Google Play, or within your organization. No matter your background, you can master mobile UX design. With clear guidance and real-world examples, you'll apply your skills straight away!
Gain confidence and credibility with optional practical exercises. You'll develop an app feature for mobile, tablet, and desktop, then adapt the design for different contexts like lighting conditions and user movement. You'll get comfortable with human-centered mobile design best practices and the mobile UX design lifecycle. Use our downloadable templates such as the Customer Journey Map and Usable, Satisfying, and Easy (USE) Scorecard to fast-track results and help you excel in any role, in any industry.
It's Easy to Fast-Track Your Career with the World's Best Experts
Master complex skills effortlessly with proven best practices and toolkits directly from the world's top design experts. Meet your experts for this course:
Frank Spillers: Service Designer and Founder and CEO of Experience Dynamics.
Alan Dix: Author of the bestselling book “Human-Computer Interaction” and Director of the Computational Foundry at Swansea University.
Mike Rohde: Experience and Interface Designer, author of the bestselling “The Sketchnote Handbook.”
Get an Industry-Recognized IxDF Course Certificate
Increase your credibility, salary potential and job opportunities by showing credible evidence of your skills.
IxDF Course Certificates set the industry gold standard. Add them to your LinkedIn profile, resumé, and job applications.
Be in distinguished company, alongside industry leaders who train their teams with the IxDF and trust IxDF Course Certificates.
Is This Course Right for You?
- You want to land a job in design – or get a promotion.
- You want to learn real-world design skills that are valuable in any job and any industry.
- You want timeless human-centered skills AI cannot replace and turn AI into your superpower.
- You're tired of wasting time on influencers and want to learn from real experts.
- You want actual career outcomes, like increasing your salary potential and job opportunities.
Loved by People Around the World
Olabanji David T.
Product Designer
Ability to teach carrying along everyone on different levels. I love it!
Jessica Johnson
UX/UI designer
This course has lots of very helpful information and resources.
Margot van der Kroon
Product Owner, with a passion for Innovation
I like that is course offers such a good introduction to mobile UX, it is a broad course but still it's bitesize with a good content length....
Daniella Parra
Product Designer
I really like how the course is structured and laid out in clear, objective language with lots of examples. My favorite part was the beginni...
Sarah Reif
The examples were easy to follow and the mixed video/reading elements really complimented each other throughout. Frank did a really excellen...
Laura Ennis
Group Product Manager
Nice mix of content and complementary to other courses I have done with IxDF.
Carolyn Tonkin
Web/Instructional Designer
I came out with a better understanding of designing for mobile and information that I wouldn't have considered previously.
How It Works
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Take Online Courses by Industry Experts
Industry leaders from Adobe, Google, and NASA guide you step-by-step.
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Combine AI and Timeless Design Skills
Learn both AI and the human-centered design skills that AI can't replace.
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Get Industry-Trusted Certificates
Add IxDF Course Certificates to your LinkedIn profile and resumé: show hiring managers you belong to an elite group.
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Increase Your Career Opportunities
Design is one of the fastest-growing professions worldwide, with a 45% projected job growth by 2030.
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Use the World's Largest Design Job Board
Get access to IxDF Job Matching where we match you directly with active job openings that fit your skills.
Course Overview:
- Each week, one lesson becomes available.
- Study flexibly. Take as much time as you want.
- 12h, 16m over 5 weeks (est.).
Lesson 0: Welcome and Introduction
Available once you start the course.
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour, 44 mins.
Lesson 1: Learn the Basics of Mobile User Experience
Available once you start the course.
Estimated time to complete: 3 hours, 23 mins.
Lesson 2: How to Kick Start Your Mobile User Experience Design
Available once you start the course.
Estimated time to complete: 3 hours, 17 mins.
Lesson 3: Understand the Mobile User Experience Design Process
Available anytime after Apr 27th, 2026.
Estimated time to complete: 3 hours, 47 mins.
Lesson 4: Use Heuristics to Validate Your Mobile UX Designs
Available anytime after May 4th, 2026.
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour, 49 mins.
Lesson 5: IxDF Course Certificate and Course Wrap-up
Available anytime after May 4th, 2026.
Estimated time to complete: 13 mins.
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- Unlimited access to 40 world-class courses.
- Learn from 238 industry leaders.
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Questions? We've Got Answers
Why are design skills so important right now?
Why are design skills so important right now?
Design skills are incredibly valuable for both you personally and for your company.
For you personally, design skills are important because:
Salaries for people who learn design are soaring, surpassing $200K in cities like San Francisco, with global job growth rates at 13%.
Many of your job competitors already possess design skills. When you enhance your design skills you can significantly elevate your personal brand and make you a more attractive candidate.
You learn skills that protect you from losing your job to AI.
You can ignite your passion through design and leverage it to make a meaningful impact.
For your company, design skills are important because:
Your design skills can help increase sales, keep customers loyal, and turn them into powerful advocates of your company. That’s because design is all about helping people reach their goals and meet their needs.
Companies that invest in design outperform the S&P 500 Index by a whopping 228%.
Design goes way beyond creating attractive visuals and aesthetics. When you possess design skills you’re equipped to revolutionize businesses, make technology more user-friendly, and innovate customer experiences and systems.
I’m not a designer. Why should I learn design and tech?
I’m not a designer. Why should I learn design and tech?
Design and tech skills can make you an indispensable asset to your company and open up career opportunities.
For example, if you’re in a field such as:
Marketing, Communication and HR
Software Development
Customer Service
Business
Psychology
Project Management
Architecture
Content Creation
Healthcare
Teaching
And other fields
Why can design skills make you valuable in all these jobs and industries?
That’s because design skills are incredibly valuable for both you personally and for your company.
For you personally, design skills are important because:
Salaries for people who learn design are soaring, surpassing $200K in cities like San Francisco, with global job growth rates at 13%.
Many of your job competitors already possess design skills. When you enhance your design skills you can significantly elevate your personal brand and make you a more attractive candidate.
You learn skills that protect you from losing your job to AI.
You can ignite your passion through design and leverage it to make a meaningful impact.
For your company, design skills are important because:
Your design skills can help increase sales, keep customers loyal, and turn them into powerful advocates of your company. That’s because design is all about helping people reach their goals and meet their needs.
Companies that invest in design outperform the S&P 500 Index by a whopping 228%.
Design goes way beyond creating attractive visuals and aesthetics. When you possess design skills you’re equipped to revolutionize businesses, make technology more user-friendly, and innovate customer experiences and systems.
How can design skills protect me from losing my job to AI?
How can design skills protect me from losing my job to AI?
AI is killing jobs in all industries. Humanity has never faced such a powerful force, developing at an exponential speed.
You can protect yourself by learning design: You’ll use the very fabric of being human, like empathy and intuition. AI never can never replace that. These skills are timeless and will stay with you forever.
Design is centered on human needs and goals. That’s why you can protect your future with the power of human-centered design. Mastering these skills can shield you from AI-driven disruptions.
We’ll even teach you how to use AI as your career helper, not your terminator.
Who is this course for?
Who is this course for?
Whether you’re new to design and tech, or looking to skill up, this course will give you a comprehensive learning experience.
This course is right for you if:
You want to learn real-world design skills that are useful in any job and any industry.
You want to learn skills that protect you from losing your job to AI.
You’re tired of wasting time on influencers and want to learn from real experts.
You want actual career outcomes, like increasing your salary potential and job opportunities.
You want to build your credibility by getting credible evidence of your skills with an industry-recognized IxDF Course Certificate.
You want to ignite your passion for design and leverage it to make a meaningful impact.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, you'll discover how design skills can transform your results in problem-solving, innovation, and communication.
Do I need any prior experience in design or tech?
Do I need any prior experience in design or tech?
Good news!
You don’t need any prerequisites or prior experience in design or tech. We’ve crafted the learning experience to ensure your success and real career outcomes, regardless of your age or background.
Will this course give me hands-on, job-ready skills and help me build my portfolio?
Will this course give me hands-on, job-ready skills and help me build my portfolio?
Yes! You'll gain fluency in design processes and get job-ready, hands-on skills you can apply immediately.
This course makes it easy for you with templates and step-by-step guides. We've spent 22 years building a goldmine of 100+ downloadable templates, across all courses, so you can easily present to managers and clients. All licensed for commercial use so you can fast-track your promotion.
You’ll learn to easily build an impressive portfolio when you take this course. That way, you can showcase your skills, build your brand, and become in-demand.
What are the professional backgrounds of people who take this course?
What are the professional backgrounds of people who take this course?
People who take this course come from diverse backgrounds:
Marketing, Communication and HR
Software Development
Customer Service
Business
Psychology
Project Management
Architecture
Content Creation
Healthcare
Teaching
And other fields
If you're interested in design and tech, mastering new design and tech skills can increase your salary potential, make you an indispensable asset to your company and open up numerous career opportunities.
This course will enable you to harness the power of design to build a better world and advance your career, making you an invaluable asset in any field.
When I pay for an IxDF course, what do I get?
When I pay for an IxDF course, what do I get?
You get unlimited access to all IxDF courses at no extra cost. Take as many courses as you want without paying extra.
In addition, you get:
Courses by real experts, not influencers.
Industry-recognized IxDF Course Certificates to build your credibility and salary potential.
Full flexibility in how you learn: Effortlessly while on your sofa or on a park bench during the weekend.
Skills that protect you from losing your job to AI.
Downloadable templates to instantly apply your new real-world skills and help your projects succeed.
An easy way to compile an impressive portfolio.
Instant help and career advice in IxDF online global communities. Your network is your net worth.
Full access to IxDF Local Groups where you can build your network, find your next job, have fun and learn from your peers. The meetings are completely optional and are spread across over 500 cities worldwide.
Get our insights, present them as your own.
Grading by experts, not machines.
Access on all devices. 100% online.
Permanent access to course material during membership.
Downloadable premium literature by 100+ leading designers.
Discounts on design tools.
1-hour Master Classes by global design leaders to fast-track your growth. Binge-watch them on-demand from your sofa. Stay updated, stay inspired.
Can I work full-time while I take a course?
Can I work full-time while I take a course?
Absolutely! You’ll always have time for career growth because our self-paced courses are designed to fit seamlessly into your life. You’ll never have to say, “I don’t have time for that”.
You can learn at your own comfortable pace. Anytime and anywhere, whether you're working full-time or juggling life and kids.
Many IxDF learners effortlessly enjoy our courses during their commute, while relaxing on their sofa, or even on a park bench during the weekend.
Dive in whenever it suits you and progress at a speed that feels just right for you.
Will I receive a Certificate?
Will I receive a Certificate?
Yes! After you finish, you’ll receive an industry-recognized IxDF Certificate.
Use your IxDF Certificates to increase your credibility and salary potential. Your employer and clients will trust you when you can prove that you’ve learned from the best.
Be in distinguished company, alongside industry leaders who train their teams with the IxDF and trust IxDF Certificates.
Add IxDF Certificates to your LinkedIn profile, resumé and job application in a few easy steps.
You can download your certificates as .jpg files, so they are easy to share. Certificates are always valid.
How are courses graded?
How are courses graded?
Unlike any other online course platform we know of, our grading is done by experts, not machines.
We're not one of those generic, "cover-it-all" course platforms, packed with poorly produced videos on endless topics.
Our experts ensure you receive feedback and maximum benefit from the entire process.
That’s also one of the reasons IxDF Course Certificates are credible and industry-recognized.
Can I take more than one course at a time?
Can I take more than one course at a time?
Yes! You get unlimited access to all IxDF courses at no extra cost.
For example, if there are 40 courses open for enrollment, you can enroll in all 40 courses at the same time and move from one to another as you prefer. Use our IxDF Career Programs to help you choose the very best courses for you.
If you’re a student member, you can take a maximum of two courses at the same time. You can still take as many courses as you would like – free of extra charges – just as long as you finish them so that you don’t have more than two ongoing courses.
Are all the courses really free for members?
Are all the courses really free for members?
Yes! You get unlimited access to all IxDF courses at no extra cost. Take as many courses as you want without paying extra.
As a member you get:
Courses by real experts, not influencers.
Industry-recognized IxDF Course Certificates to build your credibility and salary potential.
Full flexibility in how you learn: Effortlessly while on your sofa or on a park bench during the weekend.
Skills that protect you from losing your job to AI.
Downloadable templates to instantly apply your new real-world skills and help your projects succeed.
An easy way to compile an impressive portfolio.
Instant help and career advice in IxDF online global communities. Your network is your net worth.
Full access to IxDF Local Groups where you can build your network, find your next job, have fun and learn from your peers. The meetings are completely optional and are spread across over 500 cities worldwide.
Get our insights, present them as your own.
Grading by experts, not machines.
Access on all devices. 100% online.
Permanent access to course material during membership.
Downloadable premium literature by 100+ leading designers.
Discounts on design tools.
1-hour Master Classes by global design leaders to fast-track your growth. Binge-watch them on-demand from your sofa. Stay updated, stay inspired.
How do I add the IxDF Certificate to my LinkedIn profile?
How do I add the IxDF Certificate to my LinkedIn profile?
That's easy! You can use your IxDF Certificates to increase your credibility and salary potential. Your employer and clients will trust you when you can prove that you’ve learned from the best.
Add your IxDF Certificates to your LinkedIn profile, resumé and job application in a few easy steps:
Click “Add profile section” on your LinkedIn
Tap “Recommended”
Select “Add licenses or certifications”
Enter your IxDF Certificate details
Hit “Save”
You can download your IxDF Certificates as .jpg files, so they are easy to share. IxDF Certificates are always valid.
Need more detailed instructions?
How long does it take to complete this course?
How long does it take to complete this course?
You can see the estimated total learning time just above.
But remember, it’s entirely up to you! You can learn at your own comfortable pace. Anytime and anywhere, whether you're working full-time or juggling life and kids.
Many IxDF learners effortlessly enjoy our courses during their commute, while relaxing on their sofa, or even on a park bench during the weekend.
Dive in whenever it suits you and progress at a speed that feels just right for you.
I missed the enrollment, and now the course is closed. What can I do?
I missed the enrollment, and now the course is closed. What can I do?
Don't worry, we will re-run the course soon.
One reason we open and close courses is to achieve an optimal classroom size. That way, your networking opportunities and learning experience are optimal.
We display the "XX% booked" status on our courses to be transparent about the course availability.
Stay tuned for the next enrollment period. Be sure to sign up early! Meanwhile, you can sign up for another course you find interesting. Remember, you can take as many courses as you want without paying extra.
Are IxDF courses suitable for beginners or advanced learners?
Are IxDF courses suitable for beginners or advanced learners?
Our courses cater to all levels, from beginners to advanced professionals.
People who take this course come from diverse backgrounds:
Marketing, Communication and HR
Software Development
Customer Service
Business
Psychology
Project Management
Architecture
Content Creation
Healthcare
Teaching
And other fields
No matter your experience level, you'll find courses that help you grow and achieve your goals.
If you're interested in design and tech, mastering new design and tech skills can increase your salary potential, make you an indispensable asset to your company and open up numerous career opportunities.
How can the global and local IxDF community help me?
How can the global and local IxDF community help me?
We can help you in several ways.
Join meet-ups in your city: Join the regular meet-ups in your city in a nearby cafe or office building to have fun and learn with people just like you. You get full access to IxDF Local Groups where you can build your network, find your next job, enjoy yourself and learn from your peers. The meetings are completely optional and are spread across over 500 cities worldwide. Your network is your net worth.
Get instant help and career advice in IxDF online global communities. Build your global network through the supportive IxDF community. Earn IxDF Distinctions like “Community Influencer'' and “Social Impact Award”.
Learn from global leaders and build your network and job opportunities locally and globally.
I scored less than 70% in a course, so I didn't qualify for a certificate. Can I try again?
I scored less than 70% in a course, so I didn't qualify for a certificate. Can I try again?
Yes—simply retake the course and keep moving forward!
Everyone's learning journey looks different and it’s about progress, not perfection.
To retake a course, just follow these steps:
Go to your profile and click on the course you'd like to retake.
At the top of your screen, just below your progress bar, you'll see “UX Courses” followed by the course name in the breadcrumbs.
Click on the course name and scroll down.
Tap the red button that says, “Drop my course now.”
Head back to our UX Courses page and re-enroll yourself in the course.
You're all set to try again!
NB: Please note that when you drop a course, you’ll lose your progress and any answers you’ve already submitted in the course.
What if I have more questions?
What if I have more questions?
We’d love to hear from you and help you!
Reach out to us at hello@ixdf.org or use the online contact form.