UX research
UX research appears across 11 career paths in the Freecoursera directory. Below are the roles that need it and the fastest free way to learn it.
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Careers that need UX research
Design Systems Lead
Bright outlookDesign
Build the shared component library and rules that keep a product consistent.
Full-Stack Developer
Bright outlookTechnology
Work across both the interface and the server side to ship complete features end to end.
Product Designer
Bright outlookDesign
Design how a product looks and works, from research to polished screens.
Mobile App Developer
Bright outlookTechnology
Build and maintain apps for iOS and Android, from first screen to app-store release.
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.
Frontend Developer
Bright outlookTechnology
Build the user-facing part of websites and web apps, turning designs into fast, accessible interfaces.
Education Technology Specialist
Bright outlookEducation
Help schools and teams choose and use learning technology well.
UI Designer
Design
Craft the visual layer of digital products: layout, type, colour and components.
Product Manager
Bright outlookTechnology
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