UX (user experience) design is one of the most sought-after, high-income skills for the future. Here are five free courses and certifications to learn UX design in 2025.
UX (user experience) design is one of the most sought-after skills for 2025 and it also ranks as one of the highest paying, or “high-income skills” of the future. Classified as “digital designer” by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for these roles is soaring by up to 8% in the period from 2023 to 2033, which is faster than than the average job growth rate.
For many businesses and especially for start-ups, the user experience and interface of their digital products can be the make-or-break between attracting and retaining customers or pushing them to competitors.
Research shows that improved user experience with a product, especially for mobile-focused solutions (since most internet users spend more time on the web from their mobile devices than laptops and computers) is pivotal to maintaining positive customer feedback, improving retention, web visits, and sales, and generating good press about their product.
UX design is so pivotal to a business’s success, that organizations are willing to invest thousands—if not millions—of dollars into it as part of product development.
This makes your work as a UX/UI designer, consultant, or specialist, in high demand.
