Validates practical skills in UX research, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing and creating high-fidelity designs in Figma.
A good UX design course teaches the full process from research to high-fidelity Figma prototypes and leaves you with portfolio projects, since there is no exam. We compared the Google certificate, its two subscription routes and a Figma add-on on coverage and price.
Most people should take the Google UX Design Professional Certificate on Coursera, using the 7-day free trial or financial aid. Choose Google's Career Certificates subscription for several Google certificates, Coursera Plus for several Coursera programs and the Udemy course for extra Figma practice.
| Course | Best for | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 Google UX Design Professional Certificate | Official Google program | Video | $49/month |
 Google Career Certificates subscription | Several Google certificates | Video | $49/month |
| Coursera Plus | Several Coursera programs | Video | $59/month |
 Figma UI UX Design Essentials | Extra Figma practice | Video | $125 |
Google's seven-course program teaches the UX process from research and wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes in Figma, with videos, graded activities and three portfolio projects. Coursera suggests 6 months at 10 hours a week.
Great fit if you want the Google certificate with Coursera's free trial or financial aid
Poor fit if you plan to take several Google certificates; choose Google's Career Certificates subscription
Google's own platform gives access to this certificate and every other Google Career Certificate for one monthly price, with a 7-day free trial. It suits learners who want to move on to another Google program afterward.
Great fit if you want more than one Google certificate
Poor fit if you need Coursera's financial aid; choose the Coursera program
One subscription covers most of Coursera's catalog, including Google, IBM and university programs and this certificate. The annual plan costs less if you will study for more than six months.
Great fit if you will take several Coursera programs in a year
Poor fit if you only want this certificate; choose the Coursera program at $49/month
A project-based course of 95 lectures and about 9.5 hours that takes a responsive site from wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes. It includes a style guide and design workflow shortcuts, and it was updated in May 2026.
Great fit if you want more Figma and visual UI practice than the certificate gives you
Poor fit if you need UX research skills; the certificate covers those
For most people, the Google UX Design Professional Certificate on Coursera. Choose Google's own subscription if you want several Google certificates.
The first 7 days are a free trial, and Coursera offers financial aid. After that it costs $49 a month in the US and Canada.
Coursera estimates 106 hours for the 7 required courses and suggests 6 months at 10 hours a week. Google gives a range of 3 to 6 months.
No. You complete graded quizzes and build three portfolio projects.