User research
User research appears across 7 career paths in the Freecoursera directory. Below are the roles that need it and the fastest free way to learn it.
Part of the skills-based hiring guide — Employers increasingly hire on demonstrated skills instead of degrees.
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Careers that need User research
Product Designer
Bright outlookDesign
Design how a product looks and works, from research to polished screens.
UX Researcher
Bright outlookDesign
Study how people use products and turn what you learn into better decisions.
UX Writer
Bright outlookDesign
Write clear microcopy that guides people through a product.
Content Designer
Bright outlookDesign
Write the words inside a product so people always know what to do next.
Customer Insights Analyst
Bright outlookMarketing
Combine research and data to explain what customers really want.
Instructional Designer
Bright outlookEducation
Design courses and learning experiences that actually stick.
UI Designer
Design
Craft the visual layer of digital products: layout, type, colour and components.
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