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UX research assistant
Talks to users and turns findings into insights.
How people get in
Product startups and design agencies; psychology graduates do well.
First proof to build
Interview 5 users of an app and present 3 clear insights.
National Classification of Occupations 2015, division 2: Professionals.
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Free options first. Finishing a course keeps a skill self-reported; deliver a gig to prove it.
Interviewing people
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UX basics (wireframes, testing)
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
Paid
Certification · beginner · About 6 months at a few hours a week · certificate available
Paid subscription (financial aid available on Coursera). Check current details on the provider’s site.
Design thinking resources (Stanford d.school)
Stanford University
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Browse catalogue · beginner · Self-paced
Free. Check current details on the provider’s site.
Figma and UI design
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
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Certification · beginner · About 6 months at a few hours a week · certificate available
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Statistics basics
Khan Academy: Statistics and probability
Khan Academy
Free
Self-paced · beginner · Self-paced
Free. Check current details on the provider’s site.
BS in Data Science and Applications
IIT Madras
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Degree / diploma · beginner · Flexible, multi-year · certificate available
Paid degree; check current fees and fee waivers on the official site. Check current details on the provider’s site.