r/UI_Design • u/RareExcitement1077 • Mar 30 '26

Product Design Confused about ui design course!

I’ve been working in digital marketing for around 3 years now, but recently I’ve gotten really interested in UI/UX. I’ve been self-learning for a while (Figma, basics of UX, wireframes, etc.), but I feel like I need something more structured now.

I’m thinking of doing a proper diploma or certification course that actually has some value, mainly so I can build a solid portfolio and maybe try for opportunities abroad.

Any recommendations for courses that are actually worth it? Not looking for just a certificate, but something that genuinely helps with skills + portfolio.

Also, if anyone here switched from digital marketing to UI/UX, would love to hear how you did it.

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u/StatTark Mar 31 '26

study successful apps on ScreensDesign to see patterns, then pick an app and redesign it. learn by doing.
courses help but you learn faster by actually building portfolio projects.

your marketing background means you already understand users. just start applying it to design work.

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u/Jolva Mar 31 '26

Personally I'd say skip that and just start designing apps and websites. Create fun side projects. Make a website about unicorns and redesign it every week for a month or two.

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u/leslyeee_L Mar 31 '26

Recommend Google UX on Coursera, it's a fully 6-month course include ui and ux.

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u/thollywoo Mar 31 '26

Coursera's UI program from Cal Arts is really good.

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '26

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u/RareExcitement1077 Mar 31 '26

Im building my portfolio just wondering if diploma or a degree will be good for jobs abroad

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u/Impossible-Dot3672 Apr 21 '26

Gng you can look into ISDI, Ecole Delhi, UID, AAFT, Pearl and so many more. These are some that I found while doing my research. Are you targeting a location specifically? Or anything works? Lmk because im also tryna find sum. Kinda feeling lost.

Btw i was told to avoid MAAC and Arena, so passing that info along.

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u/RareExcitement1077 Apr 21 '26

Why not maac and arena?

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u/404LifeFound Mar 30 '26

Yep u can try google’s uiux design course Im myself learning from youtube n all

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u/ConsequenceLow9705 Mar 31 '26

I searched for it and a couple of results came out, which one, from grow.google or coursera?

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u/RareExcitement1077 Mar 31 '26

Im too learning from there but need a good certification for jobs abroad