UX Designer

At OpenClassrooms, we pinpoint the key skills needed for the most in-demand jobs and develop courses and diplomas to train our students in those areas. That’s why we've developed a master's-level program in UX design, which you can complete entirely online with the help of a dedicated mentor. 

UX designers are responsible for creating great user experiences that respond to the needs of actual users. In particular, UX designers need to:

• Carry out different research methodologies
• Inform design decisions through research
• Prototype concepts
• Solve complex problems
• Design experiences and solutions that meet customer needs
• Test iterations on real users
• Effectively communicate design decisions
• Collaborate across teams and projects 

How much will I earn?

UX designers tend to earn more than graphic designers and web developers. 

By following this path, you could end up in a job with the following salaries:

United States

• Entry level: $40-70,000
• Experienced:  $60-190,000+

United Kingdom

• Entry level: £31-40,000
• Experienced: £40-95,000+

What are my job prospects?

UX designers are in demand by every kind of company, from startups to big companies.  UX design can be applied to any industry, and companies are increasingly growing their in-house UX teams, which may be made up of design researchers, usability testers, UX designers, and UI [user interface = visual look and feel] designers. It is also possible to work freelance as a UX expert.

Find UX design job offers on Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Zip Recruiter, and Authentic Jobs.

Who is eligible to enroll?

To be eligible to earn this path’s diploma, candidates must demonstrate proof of one of the following prerequisites:

• an associate’s degree, or equivalent, in a digital field (ex. web project management, design, graphics, communication, webmarketing, development, etc.)
• or a high school/secondary school degree, vocational certificate, or equivalent, and at least 2 years of professional experience in a digital field (ex. web project management, design, graphics, communication, webmarketing, development, etc.)  

All other candidates will need to go through a specific admissions process. These candidates must have:

• an associate’s degree, or equivalent, in any subject and at least 1 year of professional experience in any field
• or a high school/secondary school degree, vocational certificate, or equivalent in any subject and 3 years of professional experience in any field
• and a completed placement test consisting of:
• OpenClassrooms course completion certificates from Dive into UX Design, Conduct design and user research, and Learn Sketch, build a clickable prototype, and test it on your mobile,
• a personal project in any design field, accompanied by a 10-minute recorded video that explains the project itself.

What will I learn?

• Apply UX principles to actual projects
• Conduct research studies including ethnography, usability testing and card sorting
• Assess a scenario and create a research path
• Lead and facilitate design thinking exercises and workshops
• Prototype ideas to save time and money
• Create wireframes
• Implement research findings and analytics in product development
• Manage creative projects
• Translate complex ideas into accessible objectives
• Design effective user experiences
• Apply graphic design skills across projects
• Communicate your process and design decisions
• Present your findings to stakeholders and clients

Which job titles can I have?

This path can prepare you for the following jobs:

• UX designer
• UX/UI designer
• Experience designer
• Design/User researcher

How will I learn at OpenClassrooms?

Our learning method is unique and revolves around two elements: professional projects and dedicated mentoring sessions.

Projects
At OpenClassrooms, learning is project-driven because that’s the fastest way to become proficient. Projects offer hands-on experience so you can hit the ground running when you start your new job.  

Want to see an example of a project? Read our blog post here.

Mentorship
During your path, you will be assigned a mentor who will offer one-to-one support via weekly video conference sessions. This mentor will offer guidance on your projects, help define objectives and guide you until you reach them. Our mentors are dedicated professionals who are experts in their field and have experience in sharing their know-how with our students.