The UX Practitioner certification program is designed to equip participants with essential problem-solving techniques for diverse design challenges. We believe this is essential in today’s complex business and technology environment. With this UX certification, you will learn Human Centered Design methodology in an accelerated, hands-on learning environment. We will completely guide you to rapid skill acquisition with real-world application and rigorous learning. Our UX certification program is unique. It includes a 1-year supported experience with ongoing mentoring and skill acquisition check-ins from Master Trainer Frank Spillers.
Participants will gain proficiency in core UX disciplines, from problem definition and ethnography to interaction design, user testing, stakeholder collaboration, and portfolio development.
UX Certification Highlights:
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Human-Centered Problem Solving: Gain a solid foundation in problem-solving techniques applicable to any design context: Mobile, Web applications, AI and more. Explore the principles of Human-Centered Design and understand how user needs drive design decisions. Learn how to frame design problems aligned with business objectives.
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Rapid Ethnography and Field Studies: Master the art of conducting field studies for in-depth user insights. Create journey maps and role-based personas through rapid ethnography techniques. Learn to navigate the nuances of participant recruitment, interview moderation, data capture, and persona creation.
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Interaction Design excellence: Translate user needs into impactful design solutions. Develop proficiency in crafting intuitive and user-centered interfaces that resonate with target users. Understand the principles of interaction design and their role in enhancing usability.
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Expert User Testing: Learn how to plan, recruit, and expertly moderate usability tests. Understand the nuances of user testing methodologies and tools. Gain insights into analyzing user feedback and iterating design solutions based on usability insights.
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Stakeholder Collaboration and Organizational UX Maturity: Collaborate effectively with stakeholders through workshops and engagement methods. Explore strategies for elevating organizational UX maturity, fostering cross-functional alignment, and advocating for user-centered design approaches.
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Mentored Portfolio Projects: Engage in three mentored portfolio projects that encapsulate the core aspects of the User Experience process. From research to design and testing, participants will gain hands-on experience in solving real-world design challenges.
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Comprehensive User Interface Design: Develop the skills to create user interfaces that are results-oriented and highly usable. Learn to balance aesthetics with functionality, creating designs that resonate with users while achieving business objectives.
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Field Studies and Usability Testing Mastery: Acquire expertise in planning, organizing, and executing field studies and usability tests. From user needs analysis to interface feedback, participants will master all aspects of ‘rapid ethnography’, including participant recruitment, interview moderation, data analysis, persona creation, interaction design specification, and reporting.
Program Structure: The program combines interactive lectures, immersive workshops, group discussions, and practical projects. Participants will engage in simulations of real-world design scenarios and receive ongoing mentorship to ensure continuous learning and skill development.
