Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs Course Syllabus

Overview: This course serves as a capstone in the Google UX Design Professional Certificate, guiding learners through the application of UX design thinking to create a project focused on social good. You'll build a cross-platform design, refine your portfolio, and prepare for entry-level UX roles. With approximately 16 hours of flexible, self-paced learning, you'll gain hands-on experience in prototyping, interviewing, and professional presentation, culminating in a job-ready portfolio and an industry-recognized certificate from Google.

Module 1: Design for Social Good and Strengthen Your Portfolio

Estimated time: 4 hours

• Apply the UX design thinking framework (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test) to a social good concept
• Design a dedicated mobile app interface focused on user needs
• Create a responsive website layout using UX best practices
• Explore progressive enhancement and graceful degradation across devices

Module 2: Prepare for Jobs

Estimated time: 4 hours

• Learn strategies for succeeding in entry-level UX design job interviews
• Review real interview tips from Google UX professionals and hiring managers
• Practice answering common UX interview questions
• Understand what employers look for in junior UX candidates

Module 3: Build Your Professional UX Portfolio

Estimated time: 8 hours

• Polish and finalize your UX portfolio with prior projects
• Add a new cross-platform design project (mobile app and responsive website)
• Organize case studies to highlight problem-solving and design process

Module 4: Apply AI Skills in UX Design

Estimated time: 4 hours

• Learn how AI impacts modern UX design workflows
• Apply AI tools to enhance ideation, prototyping, and user testing
• Gain insights from Google experts on responsible AI integration

Module 5: Final Project

Estimated time: 8 hours

• Deliverable 1: A complete mobile app wireframe and high-fidelity prototype
• Deliverable 2: A responsive website mockup demonstrating cross-device compatibility
• Deliverable 3: A documented UX case study showcasing your design thinking process

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with basic UX concepts (gained through prior courses in the certificate program)
• Access to a computer with internet connection
• Completion of earlier courses in the Google UX Design Certificate program recommended

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Apply UX design thinking to real-world social good challenges
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for mobile and web
• Demonstrate cross-platform design skills using responsive techniques
• Present a polished, job-ready UX portfolio with a strong case study
• Successfully prepare for and navigate entry-level UX design job interviews