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Cybersecurity, UX Design, and You
Learn how cybersecurity and UX design intersect when creating digital applications, websites, and products.
February 10, 2025
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Start Your UX Designer Career
As an entry-level UX designer, you’ll be applying technical skills in prototyping and wireframing to develop user-friendly products and services. Gain the right skills to get started in this career path.
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Learn the basics of UX design
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Skills you'll gain: User Story, Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), User Centered Design, Agile Methodology, Usability, Design Research, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Kanban Principles, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Prototyping
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Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Presentations, User Research, Figma (Design Software), Design Reviews, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mobile Development, User Story, Cross Platform Development, Data Ethics, Usability, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Wireframing, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning
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User experience (UX) designers are responsible for the look and feel of a product, usually a website, app, or other digital tool. They collaborate with product managers, UX researchers, and engineers to design a functional, user-friendly experience and increase user satisfaction.
As an entry-level UX designer, you’ll be expected to know the basics of the design process and apply your skills toward mapping user flows, designing wireframes and prototypes, conducting usability studies, and managing and meeting with stakeholders.
Similar roles include UI designer, product designer, UX researcher, and web designer.
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