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Delve into the World of UX Design with a MasterTrack Certificate

Unlock the secrets to a successful career in user experience with the University of Minnesota's cutting-edge UX Design MasterTrack Certificate Program. This distinguished program provides an immersive experience into the holistic design process, integrating the artistic and scientific facets required to excel in user experience design and research.

Participants will embark on a journey through a real module from the University of Minnesota's esteemed Human Factors and Ergonomics Graduate program. Over the course of study, you'll master the art and science of user experience, from conducting research to implementing designs and evaluating their impact. By the program's conclusion, you'll not only gain significant career skills but also create a tailored proposal and develop a user experience product aligned with your interests or organizational needs.

The UX Design MasterTrack Certificate serves as a valuable stepping stone toward further graduate studies in Human Factors and Ergonomics or Graphic Design at the University of Minnesota. It’s designed for both working professionals aiming to augment their marketability and students looking to explore user experience design at a post-bachelor level.

As a part of this program, expect to dedicate 6-8 hours weekly to master new skills through four graduate-level courses, engage in hands-on projects, and collaborate with a vibrant online learning community. This includes interactions with peers, researchers, and practitioners from the dynamic Twin Cities design sphere, as well as insights from design leaders at top companies like US Bank and 3M.

If you're pondering whether this path is right for you, consider starting with our free [Introduction to UX Design MasterTrack Certificate Program](https://www.coursera.org/learn/ux-design-open-content-shell) on Coursera. For a deeper dive into the program details, visit the [University of Minnesota website](https://design.umn.edu/academics/explore-all-certificates/ux-design-mastertracktm-certificate).

Student Testimonials:

"The UX Design MasterTrack Certificate helped me land a job by giving me great tools to create an end portfolio project. I was able to complete a full project with various research methods, which employers really like to see. Through the course I was able to create a full case study which made presenting my work to my future employer easy. The research we learned was a great umbrella view of what "normally" happens in the UX design process. Outside of the certificate I did go to many seminars about UX Design, did readings and watched Youtube videos. I also did extra research if I didn't fully understand an assignment project. Deb was an awesome professor and went out of her way to help answer questions, and look at my portfolio outside of course time." — Rachelle F., student, UX Design MasterTrack® Certificate

"When I made a career pivot a few years ago from a role in higher education administration into a position in education technology, I realized that I needed a strong set of design fundamentals under my belt to communicate my ideas effectively across product and engineering teams. This MasterTrack program provided me with the opportunity to cultivate these skills, while in a strong community of fellow learners and under the mentorship of UX design faculty experts. The instructors were highly invested in guiding us through our prototyping work, as well as providing us with visual literacy and ethics resources to create a holistic understanding of the profession. I loved getting to meet classmates from around the world to think through the cultural implications of design while using the interactive elements of the Coursera MasterTrack product. Most notably, I was able to apply this new knowledge I was learning in these courses within hours of picking up the design skills, which has been so valuable for my professional development." — Charlotte E., student, UX Design MasterTrack® Certificate

Courtesy of Coursera, the MasterTrack Certificate encompasses areas like Design Thinking, User Experience, Qualitative Research, and User Research courses, setting a comprehensive curriculum for aspiring UX design professionals.

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