How to become a UX designer

UX designers make products easy to use. Employers look at your portfolio more than at certificates, so plan for a real project.

Good for: Creative people who like solving everyday problems. Typical time: 100–150 hours in total, depending on where you start.

The usual order of steps

1
UX basics≈ 20 h
Users, goals and how designers think.
2
Figma from zero≈ 15 h
The main tool for screens and prototypes.
3
User research≈ 25 h
Interviews, surveys and finding real problems.
4
Prototyping and testing≈ 20 h
Build a clickable version and watch people use it.
5
Portfolio project≈ 40 h
One case study from the problem to the final design.

Free or paid?

Many good courses for each step are free; paid ones usually add a certificate, feedback from a teacher or a fixed schedule. Check the current price, dates and age limits on the provider’s own site before you pay.

Where to look for courses

Search these platforms for “UX designer”. Compare ratings, prices and the date of the last update before you choose.

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The hours are rough, typical figures, not promises. Plans are made by AI and may contain mistakes.