<p>The UI/UX Design Specialization is a four-course series from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) on Coursera, taught from a visual-communications perspective rather than a purely marketing or programming one. Learners work through the full UI/UX process: user research, strategy, information architecture, wireframing, and visual mockups, culminating in a mid-level interactive prototype.</p><ul><li>Four courses covering design principles, UX research, strategy and information architecture, and interactive prototyping</li><li>Approximately 2 months at 10 hours per week to complete all four courses</li><li>Fully self-paced with a flexible schedule</li><li>Beginner level — no prior experience required; some graphic or visual design exposure helps</li><li>Free to audit; a shareable career Certificate from CalArts is available through the paid Coursera Certificate track, with financial aid offered</li></ul><p>Learners enrol directly on the Coursera Specialization page; new cohorts start on a rolling basis.</p>