I started the course in February and finished in early June. Then I spent the next several weeks building my portfolio and studying for interviews. I applied to 70 jobs and got rejected by 68 of them. A few weeks ago though, I was blessed enough to get hired by a small tech startup company and I’m now making $92K a year as a remote UX designer in Aurora, Illinois. I may be an anomaly and I attribute most of it to being in the right place at the right time, but the key for me was taking the extra time to focus on my UI skills, building a strong portfolio and studying relentlessly for the interview process. Even though it doesn’t automatically guarantee you a job after completion, the Google UX course helped tremendously in me landing my first UX role and it was because of this channel. Just wanted to encourage others to keep pushing and most importantly say thank you Aliena! ❤️
As far as education, I majored in Creative Technologies at Illinois State University. They basically took any topic that was considered “creative” & “tech-y” (ex: animation, sound design) and threw them all into one big major. So I kinda had to sell myself a little on my resume to make it really apply to UX design. As far as work experience, I worked in customer service at an insurance company, and even briefly made RUclips videos full-time before transitioning to UX design. I think the key when not having related experience is having something unique listed (such as my RUclips channel). It also helps to focus on how your past experiences will help you in that upcoming role.
This comment made my day!!! Congratulations and thank you so so much for letting me know. I am so glad to see your effort paid off. Let's help more people with their UX career. The world needs more UX designer.
Ux bro love to hear more details about UI work. But all I am hearing is start a RUclips Channel, practice alot and a 90% rejected rate. But those are good odds.
I'm in the fifth course and so far I've gotten the financial aid for all the courses. They always approved my requests. If you are unable to pay, tell your story and ask for help. It is worth it.
Hi! I'm planning to apply for a financial aid for the courses but may I ask how detailed you were in describing your situation? I'm not sure if I should talk about it as detailed as possible or not. Thanks :)
@@bapsnatchedmywig Man, I said it all. Told all the reasons why I couldn't pay for the course. I talked about my current situation, that I need to relocate myself in another profession, I didn't omit anything. But I don't know if it was necessary to say everything. I speak and it works, but I only speak the truth. I don't lie. Good luck.
I got a job as a UX Designer after finishing the course as well. I took my time though, around 8 months, I fell in love with Figma and wanted to learn more about components and variants, and it's actually because I got really good at components that I got the job; also because of my development background and how easily I can understand the problem and come up with a simple solution.
I am currently taking the course. I am currently on course 5 but I am required to subscribe to a 7 days free trial (input my card details) in order to submit my assignments for course 5. Please, was it so with yours?
For me, Ux jobs require entrepreneurial mindset. You have to sometimes kickstart your own projects with either your friends or yourself alone in order to upgrade your portfolio.
I'm currently in the course and am pretty impressed by it so far. I'm a former Instructional Designer and while there are always areas for improvement, whoever designed the course did a pretty good job considering the cost for the certification. Still, I was getting nervous because I kept seeing people on Linkedin saying you needed an additional BootCamp after the cert to land a job. I researched a lot of the people posting about this and turned out, most of those people worked for the bootcamps lol. It is great seeing videos like yours that feel more authentic and show you can do things in a cost-efficent way. The fact you give specific tips on where in the course to look for real-life projects is also super helpful. Even the community you've drawn together is awesome -the comments here have also given me a lot of hope and are keeping me motivated. Thanks for starting this channel!
I finished December 2021. It's almost a year later. I've been to over 40+ interviews, most with 3-4 part process interviews. It's mentally draining. I'm still trying to get in the door. It is super frustrating now because of all the tech layoffs. Most are hiring people with 2-3 years experience, even with Jr roles.
I love your videos it's nice to hear someone talking positive about the Google Course! I'm in the 7th course and have been enjoying what I'm learning. Not rushing it and really taking in all the details has been key. I have a side project to redesign a website for a podcast lined up for real world project so hopefully it'll all help me out finding a job after this certification :)
I am working full time as a graphic designer. Courses 1-5 completed, starting 6. I plan to finish all the courses unlike your suggestion, I want to finish the course. Lots of sitting at the computer. The point well made here is do some freelance work, pro bono to have real life work in the portfolio and that is what I plan to do as well, thank you. I will tell anyone interested in this plan that it requires enormous time and work. If you are working and plan to take the course as I am doing, this means week nights and weekends. Take care of yourself if you choose to do so and good luck.
Im a fresh graduate and because of the pandemic, my uni experience (academically) was very lacking (ofc it was tough for everyone to adjust, i understand) and so I decided to start the ux google course. Ive been so scared recently and full of anxiety about my future and career but these comments gave me so much relief. Thank you, everyone. I do hope everything will work out for me.
I finished the course months ago and am now focusing on getting better at UI. I know I have to redo my portfolio. Definitely need to work on networking and doing real-world projects instead of personal ones. It's challenging and impostor syndrome is kicking my butt but I'm doing my best to push through. I really want to get into this field.
@@victoriagomez9009 real world - you're changing the UI for your friends restaurant after they've reached out to you/you've discussed with them v personal - you're redesigning TikTok's interface out of fun/your likes
I got my masters in web and multimedia design. The program focused on UX/UI but I’m taking the google certificate to help me make more projects and hopefully land a job!
Thank you for your tips! I'm on the 7th course of the Google UX certificate and your videos have helped me a lot. Thank you for sharing your experiences
After receiving my Google UX certificate, I also landed a job as a UX designer. Key takeaways to land a UX role after receiving a certificate: 1) Take your time updating your resume, get feedback, and reiterate 2) Take your time updating your portfolio, get feedback, and reiterate 3) Network, Network, Network 4) Keep practicing using design tools for UI design 5) Keep grinding and never stop learning
@@rukaiya8706 There are several ways of networking. Here's a few: 1) Join design communities, on platforms like LinkedIn, Discord, Slack, Twitter, and etc. 2) Reach out to UX professionals from companies you want to work for and gain insights about the company and other info 3) Find a mentor 4) Attend local MeetUps events for UX or design 5) Put yourself out there and meet new people. You never know, they may be able to help you out in your UX journey
@@rukaiya8706 Short answer: All of them. There's no one right method of networking to securing a job. You still need to go through the whole interview process as well whether you reached out to them or they reached out to you.
I've been a normal graphic designer for 25 years. Over a year ago, I took this course, but stopped it mid-way. What kept me from progressing was being un-able to find people who would help with research, and that was because the app I picked was not anything my friends had ever used (it was an art auction app). Some tried to help me, but gave up. I had 3 professional UX friends who offered to help, then ghosted me. Something I've heard is the UX field is too crowded (much like the graphic design filed!), with all the people who've taken UX courses.
It is indeed a crowded field. I also run into similar trouble not being able to find people to help. Eventually I turned to my friends and closest connection regardless if they are the closest target audience. In real life projects, there are also many cases where a company does not have the resource for user research, so using secondary research could also do the job.
I am on. 5th now., and it took me so long to reach here. Just want people to tell its not easy.. Its not difficult but its quite lengthy and teaches alot alot. So every course is so elaborate. U can learn so much specially if u want to work for a company.. For working freelance for short project. Where u dont have to write reports etc. Then this google course might not be as useful as it will be to others. But i am extremely happy i am at 5 now. I am. Hoping to complete it soon.. Another thing i need to learn alot of ui. Besides this. Because it teaches ux, resewrch etc more. Than ui. By the way i used financial aid for each course
I like a RUclips channel that doesn't weigh down my ears with background music i never ask for. I have not watched other videos but this video is that unique example where it's only a human talking. Simple human speech, what is so wrong keeping just to that?
I'm so glad to hear this feedback. There are many of my videos that I still included background music, but I'm not sure whether there's a need to do so. Your feedback just made it more clear that there's no such need.
@@AlienaCai i would say to each their own, but i do not like how it has become a *compulsion* to have music e v e r y w h e r e, for me good content is good if it meets the basic requirements; excessive music is tiring, personally.
Applied for financial add, fortunately it got approved, currently on the course, though still on the first course. I'm really taking my time to study because I want it to sink in properly. On the practical aspect, i promised myself to push that pixels everyday.
Thanks for your review. I'm in the fifth module right now. I'm formerly a graphic designer and illustrator, but I decided to do this course because I want to up my skills. I love UI design so I'm hoping I can do that more. I may do my own review video as well. Thanks!
@@nikitsakiridi1033 Yes, I think it's worth it! If you like being on the internet and analyzing website layouts, how they work, etc, this course is definitely for you!
@@lukemcquillan No, I haven't found a job yet.. sigh. Market's been tough. I've applied for remote and jobs within my area since last year. My personal experience with the course was good. It took many hours and four months for me to finish but taught me a lot.
I'm starting my course this week. Watching this video made me feel more motivated to continue my course. Thankyou for your tips, i get a lot of information from this video.❤ Cheers
Google UX Design Certificate: coursera.pxf.io/Vyv5m3 Google Cert Alternative: fasttrackux.com It's officially one year since I completed the Google UX Design Professional Certificates. I've found a full-time opportunity at eBay as a UIUX designer. The journey wasn't easy. So if you're taking the course, please hear me out. Check out my last year's course review video on Google UX Design Certificate: ruclips.net/video/6xFGp7Dx__s/видео.html Check out my video on how to get a UX design job: ruclips.net/video/On5zqaiohCE/видео.html Check out my Figma UI tutorial: ruclips.net/video/D4NyQ5iOMF0/видео.html
Thanks for this Aliena! You've convinced me to take the Google course over the others I was looking at. I'm a graphic designer and 5 months ago was made redundant, finding it extremely hard to get work - I hate these Zoom interviews - perhaps that's why! Hoping a bit of a career redirection should help. A bit scared though that a UX designer is more academic than creative in which case I'll struggle again as I rely a lot on my creativity.
@@chronos5457 no , don’t give up please , if u want i am gonna start it these days you can restart it with me and encourage each other and keep each other updated wdyt ?
@@Ldr-sw4ec Can I join too. I have been sick for a while and lost all the motivation and l want to revive myself again and to have a better life in future if possible.
Thank you for the video. I like the fact that you advise others to get into the course with the growth mindset. I started the course a year ago. Because I have a day job and I am also learning computer programming as another side project, up till this point I am only half way through the course. Not trying to put myself down and sound too negative: in no way that I can be job ready after I complete the course. I agree with you that the certificate course helps me grow. Also, I think, it is important that people should have a specific goal in mind when taking the course. For me, I am leaning toward user research because I majored in a research related field when I was in college. The plan is to finish the course and to build a portfolio and maybe one day get a job as a UX researcher.
Hello Aliena, thank you for this video! It was extremely informative and also thank you for everyone in the comments sharing your own experience. Gave me great insights on taking on this Google course!
Just got onto course 2. And I have a plan for the projects they’ve listed as far as a real world project. That will be applicable to all of the projects I think they guide you in creating. I am super stoked, there are local companies hiring UX/UI designers with double the salaries I’m currently making lol
Im currently on course 4 for this certificate and focusing on my portfolio really helps. No one should ever rush, just for a job. The more time you take preparing and learning, the higher chance you have of landing a great job!
pretty sure that is near courses 6 or 7. Im on the last week for course 4. Once we start building portfolios, i will let you know :). Best of luck by the way!@@kriti_pas
Thank you SO much for this video! I have been considering taking the ux design course from Google, some of the reviews were kind of mixed. But if it seemed to work for you I'm hopeful! I also really appreciate all the comments in this video! ❤️
Thank u very much for this video, Aliena! I personally found it very helpful now, being in the beginning of my UI\UX career path, with no clue how to make the best of Google's course. But your video really encouraged me and gave much more info on how to build my further education map!
Hi, i just saw your video. I am currently going to start my 5th course of UX/UI Google certification. I followed all the tasks up till now and completed my first project prompt, but i haven't made the case study as i know i have to do alot of modifications. I will make sure to keep the case study layout different and i have a project given to me by my husband which he will launch after i make an interface. I will work on it after course 5. All in all, your video really guided me alot and i will make sure to watch your videos and subscribe 👍 thank you for your guidance.
Thank you so much! Definitely one of the best videos I have watched on RUclips! So much that I subscribed here and I started following you. Thank you Aliena! 🌹
Yesterday I have completed and got the Badge .... It is really too helpful for making your products more usable. Looking forward to what best I can give to the word as a Visual Designer... 🤩
@@AlienaCai I just started it so I’m anticipating more, but I’m not sure how much the two courses differ. I did hear you talk about coursera but I assumed it was mainly Google (I was also about to go to sleep when I watched this 😅)
I am on course 5 just started. Until now I haven’t done any actual research other than my imagination and a few of my friends and family for research for projects and to see my prototypes. How can I go about doing a real project? This video was super helpful. Thanks a lot!
Good video, I just started on the Google Digital Marketing/E-Commerce course and will definitely use some of the tips from here to get a role in the field. I'm also going to be taking the Google Data Analyst too so. Wish me luck.
Thank you! love the video. real world experience is very important and can be fun depending on the project. I’m in my last year at uni and i have a software dev job lined up for when i graduate. I love all things UI/ frontend so i’m excited about that. not too much excited bout backend tho😂
Good for you. Subbed. Im a 3d now, but I was doing UI back before people knew what UI was back in 1995! But Im back and this is the route I want to follow. Thanks for your info and great videos good job.
This video was in my recommendations and I'm so glad I clicked on it because I'm interested in UI/UX design and was planning pursuing the Google UX certificate.
I’m in the last course. I haven’t applied to any jobs yet I’ve mostly been focusing on my portfolio and practicing for interviews. I stay in a big city so I’m thinking about applying for local internships that are willing to take on beginner and inexperienced designers even if it means I have to work for free for a while.
Thank you for this it just pop up your video because today I am watching other videos about UX. Now I am starting the course because of you. I really want to upgrade my skill I always want to do graphic design and web contents because I have a background on it before when I was still studying in my college year. Hopefully I can finish the course and land a job in this field in the future. Thank you so much to you and I am a new subscriber :)
I have dedicated four years of rigorous study at the university, specializing in informatics and honing my skills in UX and UI design. Despite my strong academic background and passion for this field, I have encountered challenges in securing job opportunities due to the demand for prior working experience.
Would this be beneficial for someone who has no experience in UX/UI design at all? I'm majoring in HR but I'm looking to go towards UX design, would this help me get started?
So do you *have* to have an online following (Twitter, RUclips channel, and so on) to get a job? I tried that, when it was still called Twitter, but I felt so fake. I hated coming up with content and chasing "likes." I want to just do what I do. I want to program and code and the online persona / branding myself doesn't interest me. I was in sales for years, I got out of it because of burn out. How successful can you be without branding yourself? I love your videos by the way.
I am taking that course but still very concerned if I'll get a job or not...i really need a job and can't take any chance...my boyfriend is handling all my expenses😔
Thank you for the advice! I’m currently on course 5, and I feel like the same way you just said. I don’t feel confident about my personal project and I need to figure out my next step, still exploring…
This was so helpful! One question I have is how do I build my portfolio without having a job? Once I get the certificate, I'm not sure who to really go and ask. I don't have that type of networking and not really sure who to go seek guidance. It would be really helpful if you can expand on more on this topic 😊
This is a great question. You can build your portfolio with personal projects first. And use that to find real life opportunities such as parttime gig or internship, then later on replace your personal project with those real life project and find a full time job.
Love the video! I am thinking of switching from a medical career into UX/UI design. I come from a art background and currently make websites on the side and some marketing in my free time. I plan to start the Google course in December. I am very excited
Hey Aliena, love your videos! I'm currently apply to so many places at the moment and I was wondering, how do you write a cover letter fast? I've been told that you should write a cover letter for every place you apply. However, with so many places that sometimes span different industries, it can be tough to go the route of writing a templet cover letter.
I am on course 7. Finishing up the mobile design then onto the responsive website. I also did all the UX/UI design for a mobile app I made. I need to take note and just take a step back and slow down. I work overnights with 2 children, so I am just tired of these long days. Hopefully I can land a job. Great video and subbed.
I was selected to take Google UX course at Coursera (apparently for free). I'm afraid of not getting real life projects because I'm too shy and my networking is not that good 🥺
Hi there, you can start with personal project and that can give you a lot of practice. Open up the link and watch a few videos ❤️ it may not be as difficult as you think ❤️
I got a job as a UX researcher after the Google certificate. Not rushing it and focusing on the portfolio is so key!
Wow I'm so happy for you! Congrats!
so true im putting the finishing touches on my last project. did u get hired full time? 🤔
Wow that's amazing
Where did you apply indeed
Could we see your portfolio please
I started the course in February and finished in early June. Then I spent the next several weeks building my portfolio and studying for interviews. I applied to 70 jobs and got rejected by 68 of them.
A few weeks ago though, I was blessed enough to get hired by a small tech startup company and I’m now making $92K a year as a remote UX designer in Aurora, Illinois.
I may be an anomaly and I attribute most of it to being in the right place at the right time, but the key for me was taking the extra time to focus on my UI skills, building a strong portfolio and studying relentlessly for the interview process.
Even though it doesn’t automatically guarantee you a job after completion, the Google UX course helped tremendously in me landing my first UX role and it was because of this channel.
Just wanted to encourage others to keep pushing and most importantly say thank you Aliena! ❤️
first of all congrats on your sucess, im very proud! Whats your background if you dont mind
Wow congrats! I wish to ask you the same question as the person above?
As far as education, I majored in Creative Technologies at Illinois State University.
They basically took any topic that was considered “creative” & “tech-y” (ex: animation, sound design) and threw them all into one big major. So I kinda had to sell myself a little on my resume to make it really apply to UX design.
As far as work experience, I worked in customer service at an insurance company, and even briefly made RUclips videos full-time before transitioning to UX design.
I think the key when not having related experience is having something unique listed (such as my RUclips channel). It also helps to focus on how your past experiences will help you in that upcoming role.
This comment made my day!!! Congratulations and thank you so so much for letting me know. I am so glad to see your effort paid off. Let's help more people with their UX career. The world needs more UX designer.
Ux bro love to hear more details about UI work. But all I am hearing is start a RUclips Channel, practice alot and a 90% rejected rate. But those are good odds.
I'm in the fifth course and so far I've gotten the financial aid for all the courses. They always approved my requests. If you are unable to pay, tell your story and ask for help. It is worth it.
Thanks for sharing!
To whom should we ask for help of unable to pay? Please share
@@toperabh Thanks.
Hi! I'm planning to apply for a financial aid for the courses but may I ask how detailed you were in describing your situation? I'm not sure if I should talk about it as detailed as possible or not. Thanks :)
@@bapsnatchedmywig Man, I said it all. Told all the reasons why I couldn't pay for the course. I talked about my current situation, that I need to relocate myself in another profession, I didn't omit anything. But I don't know if it was necessary to say everything. I speak and it works, but I only speak the truth. I don't lie. Good luck.
I am in my high school senior and I earn more than my parents cuz of this course lol. A start up hired me🎉 how cool is that!
Congrats 👍👍👍👍 have fun in work and school 🙌🎈
Wow! What kind of job did you land and do you like it??
I got a job as a UX Designer after finishing the course as well. I took my time though, around 8 months, I fell in love with Figma and wanted to learn more about components and variants, and it's actually because I got really good at components that I got the job; also because of my development background and how easily I can understand the problem and come up with a simple solution.
I’m so happy for you! And thanks for sharing your experience 🙌
Excuse me but, 8 months after finish the course or do you mean that take to you finish the course + job search 8 months?
I am currently taking the course. I am currently on course 5 but I am required to subscribe to a 7 days free trial (input my card details) in order to submit my assignments for course 5. Please, was it so with yours?
For me, Ux jobs require entrepreneurial mindset. You have to sometimes kickstart your own projects with either your friends or yourself alone in order to upgrade your portfolio.
Totally 🙌
@@AlienaCaiWell, if I can't afford the course and don't have the certificate, can't I get a job? 😢
I'm currently in the course and am pretty impressed by it so far. I'm a former Instructional Designer and while there are always areas for improvement, whoever designed the course did a pretty good job considering the cost for the certification. Still, I was getting nervous because I kept seeing people on Linkedin saying you needed an additional BootCamp after the cert to land a job.
I researched a lot of the people posting about this and turned out, most of those people worked for the bootcamps lol. It is great seeing videos like yours that feel more authentic and show you can do things in a cost-efficent way. The fact you give specific tips on where in the course to look for real-life projects is also super helpful. Even the community you've drawn together is awesome -the comments here have also given me a lot of hope and are keeping me motivated. Thanks for starting this channel!
Thank you so much Emily for sharing your experience and your thoughts ✨❤️ same, I found the course design very well-done.
Can you guild me through the course?
I finished December 2021. It's almost a year later. I've been to over 40+ interviews, most with 3-4 part process interviews. It's mentally draining. I'm still trying to get in the door. It is super frustrating now because of all the tech layoffs. Most are hiring people with 2-3 years experience, even with Jr roles.
Hi 👋 hope ur got an opportunity by now 🙌 And all the frustrations is part of the process.
I love your videos it's nice to hear someone talking positive about the Google Course! I'm in the 7th course and have been enjoying what I'm learning. Not rushing it and really taking in all the details has been key. I have a side project to redesign a website for a podcast lined up for real world project so hopefully it'll all help me out finding a job after this certification :)
Thank you for the support! Sounds like you are doing great 👍 keep up the great work 🙌
sounds awesome! how did you get the podcast gig?
Can you guild me?
How have you been doing now?
I am working full time as a graphic designer. Courses 1-5 completed, starting 6. I plan to finish all the courses unlike your suggestion, I want to finish the course. Lots of sitting at the computer. The point well made here is do some freelance work, pro bono to have real life work in the portfolio and that is what I plan to do as well, thank you. I will tell anyone interested in this plan that it requires enormous time and work. If you are working and plan to take the course as I am doing, this means week nights and weekends. Take care of yourself if you choose to do so and good luck.
Your comment is very valuable ❤️ thank you for sharing! It took me sooo much effort too
Im a fresh graduate and because of the pandemic, my uni experience (academically) was very lacking (ofc it was tough for everyone to adjust, i understand) and so I decided to start the ux google course. Ive been so scared recently and full of anxiety about my future and career but these comments gave me so much relief. Thank you, everyone. I do hope everything will work out for me.
It is scientifically proven that thinking about the future positively better our mental health, so keep up the optimistic ideation :)
Hi! How did it work out?
I finished the course months ago and am now focusing on getting better at UI. I know I have to redo my portfolio. Definitely need to work on networking and doing real-world projects instead of personal ones. It's challenging and impostor syndrome is kicking my butt but I'm doing my best to push through. I really want to get into this field.
You got this!
whats the difference between real world projects vs personal ones?
@@victoriagomez9009 real world - you're changing the UI for your friends restaurant after they've reached out to you/you've discussed with them v personal - you're redesigning TikTok's interface out of fun/your likes
I got my masters in web and multimedia design. The program focused on UX/UI but I’m taking the google certificate to help me make more projects and hopefully land a job!
Thanks for sharing, all the best! ❤️❤️
I'm on course 4 - so glad i found this! Was definitely wondering about the real world opportunities.
I actually just started the UX certificate’s first course! This is so reassuring
Keep going!
Thank you for your tips! I'm on the 7th course of the Google UX certificate and your videos have helped me a lot. Thank you for sharing your experiences
I’m in the middle of taking the certificate now. This was super helpful so thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
After receiving my Google UX certificate, I also landed a job as a UX designer. Key takeaways to land a UX role after receiving a certificate:
1) Take your time updating your resume, get feedback, and reiterate
2) Take your time updating your portfolio, get feedback, and reiterate
3) Network, Network, Network
4) Keep practicing using design tools for UI design
5) Keep grinding and never stop learning
This comment is gold. Absolutely spot on!
Can you elaborate on how you did networking to secure a job!
@@rukaiya8706 There are several ways of networking. Here's a few:
1) Join design communities, on platforms like LinkedIn, Discord, Slack, Twitter, and etc.
2) Reach out to UX professionals from companies you want to work for and gain insights about the company and other info
3) Find a mentor
4) Attend local MeetUps events for UX or design
5) Put yourself out there and meet new people. You never know, they may be able to help you out in your UX journey
@@miketrandesign Thanks a lot! Can I know which method of networking helped you get the job by the way!
@@rukaiya8706 Short answer: All of them. There's no one right method of networking to securing a job. You still need to go through the whole interview process as well whether you reached out to them or they reached out to you.
I've been a normal graphic designer for 25 years. Over a year ago, I took this course, but stopped it mid-way. What kept me from progressing was being un-able to find people who would help with research, and that was because the app I picked was not anything my friends had ever used (it was an art auction app). Some tried to help me, but gave up. I had 3 professional UX friends who offered to help, then ghosted me. Something I've heard is the UX field is too crowded (much like the graphic design filed!), with all the people who've taken UX courses.
It is indeed a crowded field. I also run into similar trouble not being able to find people to help. Eventually I turned to my friends and closest connection regardless if they are the closest target audience.
In real life projects, there are also many cases where a company does not have the resource for user research, so using secondary research could also do the job.
That book changed my life and the way I approach social interactions. ha ha. So cool you mentioned it!
That book changed my way of social interaction too! I’m glad you pointed it out 🙌🙌
The Google course helped me grab a job as a UX designer in a start up.😇
I was basically a developer who had a career transition into UX design
That’s awesome! Congrats!! 🎈🎉🎊
wow im a developer too, planning to transition in UX design. Btw congrats!!
Why are move to UX design it that your interest or any other reason?
Super cool! How many years of experience do you have as a developer? I’m a jr developer with only 2 years exp looking to transition into UX/UI. 😊
I am on. 5th now., and it took me so long to reach here. Just want people to tell its not easy.. Its not difficult but its quite lengthy and teaches alot alot. So every course is so elaborate. U can learn so much specially if u want to work for a company.. For working freelance for short project. Where u dont have to write reports etc. Then this google course might not be as useful as it will be to others. But i am extremely happy i am at 5 now. I am. Hoping to complete it soon.. Another thing i need to learn alot of ui. Besides this. Because it teaches ux, resewrch etc more. Than ui. By the way i used financial aid for each course
Thanks so much for sharing this! 🙌❤️
Currently in college for Web and UX Design, and this course is a part of one of my classes.
That's great! Thanks for sharing 🙌
I like a RUclips channel that doesn't weigh down my ears with background music i never ask for. I have not watched other videos but this video is that unique example where it's only a human talking. Simple human speech, what is so wrong keeping just to that?
I'm so glad to hear this feedback. There are many of my videos that I still included background music, but I'm not sure whether there's a need to do so. Your feedback just made it more clear that there's no such need.
@@AlienaCai i would say to each their own, but i do not like how it has become a *compulsion* to have music e v e r y w h e r e, for me good content is good if it meets the basic requirements; excessive music is tiring, personally.
So agree with you!
Many people dont realize, simplicity is the key!
Applied for financial add, fortunately it got approved, currently on the course, though still on the first course.
I'm really taking my time to study because I want it to sink in properly.
On the practical aspect, i promised myself to push that pixels everyday.
Keep going!
Thanks for your review. I'm in the fifth module right now. I'm formerly a graphic designer and illustrator, but I decided to do this course because I want to up my skills. I love UI design so I'm hoping I can do that more. I may do my own review video as well. Thanks!
That's great. Do get in touch!
I'm studying graphic design now ,would love to try it ,is it worth it?!
@@nikitsakiridi1033 Yes, I think it's worth it! If you like being on the internet and analyzing website layouts, how they work, etc, this course is definitely for you!
I’m also a graphic designer looking to do this. Have you finished the course? I’d love to hear your experience and if you found a job? Thank you!!
@@lukemcquillan No, I haven't found a job yet.. sigh. Market's been tough. I've applied for remote and jobs within my area since last year. My personal experience with the course was good. It took many hours and four months for me to finish but taught me a lot.
I'm starting my course this week. Watching this video made me feel more motivated to continue my course. Thankyou for your tips, i get a lot of information from this video.❤ Cheers
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It's officially one year since I completed the Google UX Design Professional Certificates. I've found a full-time opportunity at eBay as a UIUX designer. The journey wasn't easy. So if you're taking the course, please hear me out.
Check out my last year's course review video on Google UX Design Certificate: ruclips.net/video/6xFGp7Dx__s/видео.html
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im currently taking the course and I find it hard :(
Thanks for this Aliena! You've convinced me to take the Google course over the others I was looking at. I'm a graphic designer and 5 months ago was made redundant, finding it extremely hard to get work - I hate these Zoom interviews - perhaps that's why! Hoping a bit of a career redirection should help. A bit scared though that a UX designer is more academic than creative in which case I'll struggle again as I rely a lot on my creativity.
I just finished the first course. Loving the content so far, can’t wait to see where this takes me!
Is Google UX course very difficult or complicated? I have depression and because of this I procrastinate and give up very easily 😔
@@chronos5457 no , don’t give up please , if u want i am gonna start it these days you can restart it with me and encourage each other and keep each other updated wdyt ?
@@Ldr-sw4ec Can I join too. I have been sick for a while and lost all the motivation and l want to revive myself again and to have a better life in future if possible.
@@FoxTrotter yes let’s do it guys
@@Ldr-sw4ec can we all keep each other updated? 😊
thankyou so much for brief, i have reached good level at 3D designs and now i am moving to UI UX and ur videos helping us.
Thank you for the video. I like the fact that you advise others to get into the course with the growth mindset. I started the course a year ago. Because I have a day job and I am also learning computer programming as another side project, up till this point I am only half way through the course. Not trying to put myself down and sound too negative: in no way that I can be job ready after I complete the course. I agree with you that the certificate course helps me grow. Also, I think, it is important that people should have a specific goal in mind when taking the course. For me, I am leaning toward user research because I majored in a research related field when I was in college. The plan is to finish the course and to build a portfolio and maybe one day get a job as a UX researcher.
Thanks so much for sharing. Keep going 🙌❤️
I'm taking the course now. All your advices are very true and useful! Thank you
I just started the UX design course the other day! Thank you for making this video it gave me a good idea on what I need to do :)
Glad it was helpful!
hey, did u completed the certificate? hw is it going
I paused this course last year but I want to restart it once I watch your video. Thanks, Aliena.
Wow, go for it!
This was so helpful. I am just about to start course 5 and have friends who have small businesses so this is perfect timing to have seen this video!!!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video, I truly appreciate this ❤️
Thank you for the tips and real life feedback! I'm just starting the course and wanted to know what to focus on.
Hello Aliena, thank you for this video! It was extremely informative and also thank you for everyone in the comments sharing your own experience. Gave me great insights on taking on this Google course!
Thanks for the comment ❤️
I’m about half way through the course. Really making sure I understand everything.
This is so useful to someone who's looking to start a career in UX designing. Thank you for your insights. May god bless your soul.
Just got onto course 2. And I have a plan for the projects they’ve listed as far as a real world project. That will be applicable to all of the projects I think they guide you in creating. I am super stoked, there are local companies hiring UX/UI designers with double the salaries I’m currently making lol
Im currently on course 4 for this certificate and focusing on my portfolio really helps. No one should ever rush, just for a job. The more time you take preparing and learning, the higher chance you have of landing a great job!
hi! im in course 2 right now, when did you build your portfolio?
pretty sure that is near courses 6 or 7. Im on the last week for course 4. Once we start building portfolios, i will let you know :). Best of luck by the way!@@kriti_pas
i really love your teaching style ❣❣
Thank you SO much for this video! I have been considering taking the ux design course from Google, some of the reviews were kind of mixed. But if it seemed to work for you I'm hopeful! I also really appreciate all the comments in this video! ❤️
Thank you!
Thank you so much I'm starting the course literally in two days I'm excited and your videos are sooo helpful!! much love xx
You're so welcome!
Congratulations on the new job!!!!!
Thank you!!
Thank u very much for this video, Aliena! I personally found it very helpful now, being in the beginning of my UI\UX career path, with no clue how to make the best of Google's course. But your video really encouraged me and gave much more info on how to build my further education map!
This helped me a lot actually. Thank you
Coursera is awesome, I remember taking the Interaction Design specialization course, totally recommend
Great to hear!
Hi, i just saw your video. I am currently going to start my 5th course of UX/UI Google certification. I followed all the tasks up till now and completed my first project prompt, but i haven't made the case study as i know i have to do alot of modifications. I will make sure to keep the case study layout different and i have a project given to me by my husband which he will launch after i make an interface. I will work on it after course 5. All in all, your video really guided me alot and i will make sure to watch your videos and subscribe 👍 thank you for your guidance.
Thanks for sharing ❤️ keep going! All the best!
Thank you so muchhh! You really motivated me so hard. I am gridning more and more right now
I'm so glad!
Thank you so much! Definitely one of the best videos I have watched on RUclips! So much that I subscribed here and I started following you. Thank you Aliena! 🌹
Thank you Daniel!
@@AlienaCai ❤💐
Thank you for this, this advice us exactly what I needed as I complete course one of the Google UX Design Certificate
Yesterday I have completed and got the Badge .... It is really too helpful for making your products more usable. Looking forward to what best I can give to the word as a Visual Designer... 🤩
Congratsss
Have you gotten a job yet?
Cool video. Thanks for your perspective. I am currently enrolled in the Data Analytics certificate program at Google.
Thank you for this!! I’m currently taking the Coursera class for this, I’ll check out Google too- but this was super helpful
This is also from Coursera. Maybe you are already taking the course?
@@AlienaCai I just started it so I’m anticipating more, but I’m not sure how much the two courses differ. I did hear you talk about coursera but I assumed it was mainly Google (I was also about to go to sleep when I watched this 😅)
Thank you so much!
I'm thinking about changing my career from Advertising to UX/UI. And I think I will take the courses on November or December.
I'm on the course so passionate to finish it cant wait to come back here tell you how it went i'm so obsessed with figma
I am on course 5 just started. Until now I haven’t done any actual research other than my imagination and a few of my friends and family for research for projects and to see my prototypes.
How can I go about doing a real project? This video was super helpful. Thanks a lot!
Good video, I just started on the Google Digital Marketing/E-Commerce course and will definitely use some of the tips from here to get a role in the field. I'm also going to be taking the Google Data Analyst too so. Wish me luck.
I just started week 1, Module 1 yesterday! Going to keep moving forward
Hi Cai. I just started the course, thanks for your advice, it will help me a lot.
Excellent...
This is definitely "eye-opening"...!!!
Again...Terribly Excellent & Thanks for sharing!
James & Rescue Kitties
Thanks for this review and perspective!
This is such helpful insight! I just enrolled in the Google course and will definitely be using your tips. Thank you for sharing. Subscribed ✨
Thanks for this content! I’m about to start this course and this has reassured me to begin
Thanks for this video! I am doing a career change and this is something I thought about for a long time!
Thanks, these are very useful tips! I agree about not rushing through the courses just for the sake of completing them :)
Thank you! love the video. real world experience is very important and can be fun depending on the project. I’m in my last year at uni and i have a software dev job lined up for when i graduate. I love all things UI/ frontend so i’m excited about that. not too much excited bout backend tho😂
The world needs WAY MORE good front end engineers !!!
Hey! I’m in the course now. Thanks for sharing. Needed this!
Thank you! All the best ☺️
This was so helpful, thank you for sharing!!
You are so welcome!
Thx a lot! I was looking for a way to start to learn UI/UX getting a certificate and this is the answer. You made my day.
I just started the specialization too, and found your channel. It looks super nice and beneficial. Thank you! :]
Thank you for this video! It’s inspired me to put in efforts in my portfolio and UX learning 😊
Good for you. Subbed. Im a 3d now, but I was doing UI back before people knew what UI was back in 1995!
But Im back and this is the route I want to follow. Thanks for your info and great videos good job.
Thanks for the sub! Wow you must be a real OG then. Welcome to my channel 🥳
This video was in my recommendations and I'm so glad I clicked on it because I'm interested in UI/UX design and was planning pursuing the Google UX certificate.
Thank you for sharing ❤️
Thank you so much. I've just started the course and this video was very helpful.
You're very welcome!
I’m in the last course. I haven’t applied to any jobs yet I’ve mostly been focusing on my portfolio and practicing for interviews. I stay in a big city so I’m thinking about applying for local internships that are willing to take on beginner and inexperienced designers even if it means I have to work for free for a while.
Keep going!
Thank you for this it just pop up your video because today I am watching other videos about UX. Now I am starting the course because of you. I really want to upgrade my skill I always want to do graphic design and web contents because I have a background on it before when I was still studying in my college year. Hopefully I can finish the course and land a job in this field in the future. Thank you so much to you and I am a new subscriber :)
I got my certificate 1 year ago and haven’t been able to find a job since, been rejected so many times but this video gave me hope to keep trying 🎉
I have dedicated four years of rigorous study at the university, specializing in informatics and honing my skills in UX and UI design. Despite my strong academic background and passion for this field, I have encountered challenges in securing job opportunities due to the demand for prior working experience.
Aliena thank you so much for this video and the words of encouragement.
Thank you for the comment 😄
Thank you for your precious advices!!
You are so welcome!
Such a helpful video! Thank you SO MUCH!!
Thanks for sharing all those tips, My girlfriend is taking that course and I really hope she gets a great job soon as UX/UI
Thank you! All the best for your girlfriend 🙏
This video was so helpful since I finished the course and got the certificate but I have been struggling to find a job in the field.
Would this be beneficial for someone who has no experience in UX/UI design at all? I'm majoring in HR but I'm looking to go towards UX design, would this help me get started?
So do you *have* to have an online following (Twitter, RUclips channel, and so on) to get a job? I tried that, when it was still called Twitter, but I felt so fake. I hated coming up with content and chasing "likes." I want to just do what I do. I want to program and code and the online persona / branding myself doesn't interest me. I was in sales for years, I got out of it because of burn out.
How successful can you be without branding yourself?
I love your videos by the way.
Amazing video. I just sub. Starting UX course today. Thank you!
All the best 🎉
I am taking that course but still very concerned if I'll get a job or not...i really need a job and can't take any chance...my boyfriend is handling all my expenses😔
Thank you for the advice! I’m currently on course 5, and I feel like the same way you just said. I don’t feel confident about my personal project and I need to figure out my next step, still exploring…
This was so helpful! One question I have is how do I build my portfolio without having a job? Once I get the certificate, I'm not sure who to really go and ask. I don't have that type of networking and not really sure who to go seek guidance. It would be really helpful if you can expand on more on this topic 😊
This is a great question. You can build your portfolio with personal projects first. And use that to find real life opportunities such as parttime gig or internship, then later on replace your personal project with those real life project and find a full time job.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing it! So helpful.
Thank you for letting me know ❤️
Love the video! I am thinking of switching from a medical career into UX/UI design. I come from a art background and currently make websites on the side and some marketing in my free time. I plan to start the Google course in December. I am very excited
dont worry u can get good benefit for u r hard work
Hey Aliena, love your videos! I'm currently apply to so many places at the moment and I was wondering, how do you write a cover letter fast? I've been told that you should write a cover letter for every place you apply. However, with so many places that sometimes span different industries, it can be tough to go the route of writing a templet cover letter.
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Love the content! Can you speak more about how to grow yourself as a junior UX designer? Thanks!
Noted. Thanks for the great suggestion!
Yes please! I would love more videos from you about junior ux roles & how to grow & nail interviews 🤗
Stuck junior here, I would appreciate more content on that.
I am on course 7. Finishing up the mobile design then onto the responsive website. I also did all the UX/UI design for a mobile app I made. I need to take note and just take a step back and slow down. I work overnights with 2 children, so I am just tired of these long days. Hopefully I can land a job. Great video and subbed.
How long did you take to reach till Course 7?
I was selected to take Google UX course at Coursera (apparently for free). I'm afraid of not getting real life projects because I'm too shy and my networking is not that good 🥺
Hi there, you can start with personal project and that can give you a lot of practice. Open up the link and watch a few videos ❤️ it may not be as difficult as you think ❤️
I just got approved for financial aid, this video has given me motivation..
Congrats! I'm glad to hear that.