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Instead of taking individual courses 1 at a time, there should be a combo of all courses. It could be called “The Complete UX Design Class” or “Learn All Courses”.

Combined Courses

Carli Fast

Description: This course addresses the evolving landscape of design with the rise of artificial intelligence, focusing on how designers can leverage AI tools effectively without compromising their core craft and critical thinking skills. It aims to demystify AI's role in design and empower designers to adapt to new workflows while retaining human creativity and expertise.What you can expect to learn:<ul><li>An overview of current and emerging AI tools relevant to various stages of the design process (e.g., ideation, prototyping, testing, content generation).</li><li>Practical strategies for integrating AI tools into existing design workflows to enhance efficiency and explore new possibilities.</li><li>Techniques for prompt engineering and effective communication with AI models to achieve desired design outcomes.</li><li>Critical thinking frameworks for evaluating AI-generated outputs and discerning when and how to apply human judgment.</li><li>Methods for maintaining and continuously developing core design skills (e.g., empathy, problem-solving, aesthetic sensibility) in an AI-augmented environment.</li></ul>Benefits you can expect to get from the course: You will gain a practical understanding of how to harness AI as a powerful design assistant, becoming more efficient and versatile. Crucially, this course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the future of design, ensuring you stay at the forefront of the industry while preserving your unique creative contributions and critical decision-making abilities.

AI-Powered Design: Augmenting Craft and Critical Thinking

Jessica Goldman

Description: This course is tailored for experienced designers looking to elevate their impact beyond execution, particularly those aspiring to leadership roles in startups or as founding designers. It focuses on developing the strategic acumen and collaborative skills necessary to shape product vision and drive organizational success in ambiguous and fast-paced environments.What you can expect to learn:<ul><li>How to translate a nascent idea into a compelling product vision and strategy.</li><li>Navigating ambiguity and defining clear design directions in early-stage product development.</li><li>Collaborative techniques for working closely with product management, engineering, and business stakeholders.</li><li>Skills in product roadmapping, prioritization, and communicating complex design decisions effectively.</li><li>Developing the mindset and capabilities to be a strong strategic partner to CPOs, VPs of Product, and other executive leaders.</li></ul>Benefits you can expect to get from the course: You will be empowered to take on a more strategic, leadership-oriented role, playing a pivotal part in shaping the future of products and companies. This course will provide the frameworks and confidence to operate at a higher level, influencing product direction, fostering design excellence within organizations, and potentially leading design functions from the ground up.

From Designer to Founder: Strategic Design Leadership for Startups

Description: This course aims to equip designers with the critical skills needed to contribute directly to business growth while upholding robust user experience principles. Participants will delve into the intersection of design, data, and psychology to create designs that effectively drive key metrics without compromising user goals.What you can expect to learn:<ul><li>How to integrate design thinking with business objectives and growth methodologies.</li><li>Understanding and applying statistical analysis for A/B testing and experimentation in design.</li><li>Best practices for designing experiments that yield actionable insights.</li><li>The psychological underpinnings of user behavior related to onboarding, feature adoption, engagement, and retention.</li><li>Strategies for designing experiences that naturally lead to growth, such as effective onboarding flows, habit formation loops, and personalized user journeys.</li></ul>Benefits you can expect to get from the course: You will gain the expertise to become a more data-informed and business-savvy designer. You will be capable of identifying growth opportunities, designing impactful solutions, and effectively measuring their success. This course will enable you to bridge the gap between design and business, making you an invaluable asset in any product-led organization.

Growth Design: Driving Business Impact with User-Centered Strategies

I'd like to learn best practices to design good-looking interfaces and tricks and patterns to apply on UI components. I feel like without this knowledge UI might look clunky and have an unprofessional feeling.

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