About this Course
Every time you use an app or visit a website, you’re interacting with user experience (UX) writing. Yet you probably don't even realize it. That’s a sign of good UX writing — it’s invisible to the user. UX writers ensure that products and services are intuitive and easy to navigate. And as companies from established tech giants to small startups continually launch new products, UX writers are one of today’s most in-demand careers.
In this foundational course, you’ll learn what UX writing is (and isn’t) and how to write clear and precise copy that creates a great user experience. You’ll explore how language, user research and design come together in UX writing. And we’ll discuss how UX writers collaborate with other members of the product design team.
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DESIGNED FOR
Journalists, copywriters, marketing specialists, designers, product managers and other professionals who want to create better user experiences or enter the UX writing field.
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Admission Requirements
This is an introductory course and no previous experience is required. Anyone is encouraged to enroll.
To get the most out of this course, you should be familar with apps, websites and productivity software.
Time Commitment
Including time in class, you should expect to spend about six to eight hours each week on coursework.
English Proficiency
If English is not your native language, you should have advanced English skills to enroll. To see if you qualify, make sure you are at the C1 level on the CEFR self-assessment grid. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Noncredit Programs.
International Students
To enroll, international students must have a visa that permits study in the United States. This program does not enable students to obtain or maintain F-1 visa status. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
Technology Requirements
- Access to a computer with a recent operating system and web browser
- High-speed internet connection
- Headset and webcam (recommended)
Completing the Course
To successfully complete this course, you must fulfill the requirements outlined by your instructor.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- How to write human-centered copy and place users at the core of your work
- How to determine the voice and tone of content to meet the needs of the user and the organization
- How to write inclusive, accessible and appropriate content for experiences, using tools of the trade
- How to plan to measure successful writing outcomes
GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
You’ll produce several original pieces that feature copy writing, design documents, wireframes and templates, which you can add to your portfolio to showcase your UX writing skills.
EARN A DIGITAL BADGE
After successfully completing this course, you can claim a digital achievement badge that can be shared on LinkedIn and other social media sites. Learn more about digital badges.
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