9 free courses

Free UI/UX and Design Courses

Good design makes products easier to use. These free courses introduce user experience research, interface design, accessibility and design thinking, with links straight to each provider.

9 free courses

OpenLearn
Design thinking
A free 10-hour Open University course on how designers think, with a focus on composition and presenting complex information.
Free certificate
10 hrsBeginner
OpenLearn
An introduction to interaction design
A free 10-hour Open University course on interaction design: user-centred goals, design principles, research and prototyping.
Free certificate
10 hrsIntermediate
NPTEL
Design Thinking - A Primer (NPTEL, IIT Madras)
An NPTEL primer from IIT Madras on the design thinking process: empathise, analyse, solve and test, with workshops and stories.
Paid certificate
Self-pacedBeginner
Great Learning Academy
Figma for UI/UX design
A short free video course on Figma basics through small UI exercises such as an onboarding flow and a homepage redesign.
Paid certificate
1.5 hrsBeginner
Coursera
Fundamentals of Graphic Design
CalArts' popular introduction to graphic design: imagemaking, typography, shape and colour, and composition.
Paid certificate
15 hrsBeginner
Great Learning Academy
Graphic Design and Visual Communication
A short free introduction to graphic design: composition, colour, typography, branding and design for print and digital.
Paid certificate
3.8 hrsBeginner
edX
Introduction to Web Accessibility (W3Cx WAI0.1x)
The W3C's own free course on digital accessibility: who it affects, the business case and the principles behind WCAG.
Paid certificate
18 hrsBeginner
Figma
Figma Design for beginners
Figma's official beginner course: learn frames, shapes, text, auto layout, components and prototyping by building a portfolio site.
No certificate
Self-pacedBeginner
Canva Design School
Graphic design basics
Canva's free 44-minute course on design basics: layout, hierarchy, fonts, colour, images and exporting.
No certificate
45 minBeginner

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Questions about free design & ux courses

Do I need design software to start?

Many introductory courses need only a browser. Some use free tools such as Figma's free tier; check the course page for requirements.

Are the certificates really free?

Each course card states the certificate status: free means the provider issues a certificate or badge at no cost, paid means the learning is free but the certificate costs extra, and none means no certificate is offered. Always confirm on the provider's page before you enrol, as policies change.

Where do I enrol?

Every course links straight to the provider's own page. We do not host the courses or take payment; you sign up with the provider directly.