Is The Google UX Design Certificate ACTUALLY Worth It? (2025 Review)
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0:00 – Intro
0:24 – Why people have wildly different experiences with this certificate
0:42 – The shocking truth hidden in Reddit comments vs YouTube reviews
1:05 – Seven critical factors that determine if it’s worth your time
1:34 – The completion time secret Coursera doesn’t want you to know
2:26 – Time comparison rating that might surprise you
3:23 – The real cost breakdown (and hidden money-saving tricks)
4:40 – Price point analysis that changes everything
4:50 – Industry demand reality check for 2025
5:55 – Why entry-level UX jobs are harder than they claim
6:18 – The salary numbers everyone gets wrong
7:30 – Teaching quality breakdown: what they don’t tell you
8:14 – The dirty secret about certificate value (only 20% is teaching)
9:32 – Job prospects reality: why the certificate alone isn’t enough
10:46 – Portfolio strategy that actually gets you hired
11:17 – Overall value calculation using all seven factors
12:22 – Final score reveal and honest recommendation
13:07 – The step-by-step strategy for maximum success
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SALARY DISCLAIMER: All income figures presented in this video are sourced from Glassdoor reports as of 2025. These represent reported salary ranges for full-time positions, which may differ from freelance, contract, or part-time opportunities discussed. Actual earnings vary significantly based on experience, location, skills, hours worked, and current market conditions. The figures presented represent potential earnings according to third-party sources, not guaranteed results.
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Sources and further readings for jobs and college degrees:
bls.gov(bureau of labor statistics)
nces.ed.gov(national center for educational statistics)
payscale(provides information on jobs and degrees)
