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Google UX Design Professional Certificate

Google UX Design Professional Certificate vs 3 alternatives compared

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Google UX Design Professional CertificateMicrosoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)Google Cloud Professional Data EngineerMicrosoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
VendorGoogleMicrosoftGoogle CloudMicrosoft
LevelBeginnerBeginnerAdvancedBeginner
Exam fee$49/mo$99$200 (plus tax where applicable)$99
Duration——2 hours—
Passing score————
Valid for——2 years—
Typical salary$75K–$105K$80K–$105K$145K–$175K$75K–$100K
Prerequisites——None—

Which should you choose?

Should I take Google UX Design Professional Certificate or DP-900 first?

Both are rated Beginner. Pick the one whose exam domains match the job you want, and check which one employers in your area ask for.

Should I take Google UX Design Professional Certificate or Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer first?

Google UX Design Professional Certificate is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take Google UX Design Professional Certificate or AI-900 first?

Both are rated Beginner. Pick the one whose exam domains match the job you want, and check which one employers in your area ask for.