UX Design Course Outline
We’re passionate about discussing UX. And, we know UX is not a one-size-fits-all subject. Here are just a few topics our clients have found helpful:
1. Good vs. Bad Design UX Design
Deep dive into the dofference between good design vs bad design.
2. Mental Models & Conceptual Design
- Defining Mental Models
- Defining Conceptual Design
- Designer Challenges
3. UX Principles & Heuristics
- Fitts’ Law
- Hick-Hyman’s Law
- Miller’s Law
- Heuristic Evaluations
- Nielsen’s Heuristics
4. Information Architecture
- Defining Information Architecture
- Gap Analysis
- Content Audit
- Taxonomy Development
- Metadata Creation
5. UX Design Navigation & Wireframes
- Defining Navigation
- Navigation Types:
- Primary: Drill-Down, Persistent
- Linier: Sequential, Direct Access
- Search: Simple, Advanced, Faceted (Parametric)
- Navigation Components
6. Interaction Design & Prototypes
- Defining Interaction Design
- Interaction Design Best Practices
- Defining Prototypes
- Prototype Types:
- Execution: Paper Prototype, Clickable Prototype
- Structure: Horizontal Prototype, Vertical Prototype
- Permanence: Throw-Away Prototype, Evolutionary Prototype
- Fidelity: Low Fidelity, High Fidelity
- Prototyping Tools Comparison
7. Visual Design
- Defining Visual Design
- Visual Design Characteristics
- Eye Movement Patterns
- Gestalt Psychology Principles
8. UX Design Methodology
- User-Centered Design
- Design Thinking
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Agile Development
- Waterfall Vs. Agile Development
- Design Sprints
- Minimal Viable Product (MVP)
9. Web Standards
- W3C
- Pattern Libraries
- Style Guides
10. Accessibility
- Defining Accessibility
- Importance of Accessibility
- It’s Good Business
- Benefits Everyone
- Moral Component
- It May Be the Law
- US Law on Accessibility
- Assistive Technologies
- Visual
- Auditory
- Motor
- Cognitive
- Universal Design
- Color Blindness
- W3C Standards
- WCAG 2.0 Success Criteria
11. UX Design Workbook
- Exercise: Mental Modals
- Exercise: Heuristic Evaluation
- Exercise: Wireframing
- Exercise: Clickable Prototype
- Exercise: Visual Design
- Exercise: Accessibility Audit
Meet Our UX Design Trainers
Course Outcomes
- Learn about the typical roles within UX, how to define UX, and potential implications within projects.
- Become a UX evangelist and learn how to make the business case for user experience within your organization.
- Learn skills like UX strategy, effective user targeting, and task prioritization through hands-on exercises and real-life examples.
What You’ll Get
- Student Manual
- Student Workbook
- Case studies and examples
- 6 hours of live instruction 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CT (1 hour lunch break)
- Interactive Q&A and hands-on exercises
- Resources, tips and best practices
UX Design Course Benefits
Live ClassesLearning UX design can help you to transform your company. Companies that invested in UX training had a total return that was 35 points higher than the average S&P 500 Index, according to a study from Forrester Research.
UX CertificationGet certified and become a professional. You can add this badge to your e-mail sign. Most of our clients are big whales. 80% of our client are in the fortune 500 big companies list.
Money Back GuaranteeMoney back guarantee if you don’t have a better understanding of UX best practices after course completion.
Course FAQs
Is there a minimum number of people who have to register?
Yes, we require a minimum of three registrants. If three people do not register, we will reschedule the class or offer a refund.
Is there a discount for bundling courses?
Absolutely! Purchase all three courses and save 20%, which includes three courses over five days, course materials, a free certification exam, and free shipping.
Can I attend individual courses, instead of the three-course bundle?
Yes, you may take individual courses at the regular rate.Email info@ux4sight.com to register for individual courses. (For a discounted rate, you can bundle the three courses and save 20%.)
If I cancel, will I get my course payment refunded?
Yes, as long as you cancel before materials are shipped. Materials ship 1-2 weeks before the course date.
Do you offer courses online or in-person?
You’re in luck. We offer both for convenience.
Can UX 4Sight teach in-house at our company?
Yes, a UX 4Sight instructor can come directly to you.
Are there any prerequisites to taking UX 4Sight classes?
Nope, other than an eagerness to learn about kinder design.
What types of professionals take UX 4Sight courses?
All kinds. We’ve taught professionals such as business analysts, UI developers, visual designers, UX designers, content writers, and project managers, just to name a few.
How long is class each day?
From 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT
How many days are the courses?
That depends on the course. Intro to UX is one day, Web & Application UX Design and Web & Application Research are both two days.
Do you offer alternative days other than what is shown on the website's training schedule?
Yep! Email info@ux4sight.com to request a date that works for your company.
Is there a cost to take the UX certification (UXC) exam?
No, there is no additional cost to take the UXC exam as it’s included in the bundle.
How is the UXC exam administered?
The exam is multiple choice and administered online. You can complete the exam at your convenience from anywhere you can access the internet.
Does UX 4Sight's certification expire?
No. The UXC designation does not expire.
Does UX 4Sight offer job placement assistance?
Yes! Although we don't guarantee We do help place suitable professionals from our courses in jobs by recommending them in our creative job placement network, namely via Aquent (the largest creative placement company in North America, where our CXO has served as a UX Subject Matter Expert since 2015).
Why is UX 4Sight's UX training more easily covered by employers?
Get work-related questions answered via live instruction.
Online instruction makes courses logistically more accessible and budget sensitive.
Inexpensive at only $1,992 (instead of others at $14,000).
Most important UX material is distilled to only 5 days.
Less disruption to work because:
Not away from work too long (only 5 days).
Classes are distributed over 2 weeks instead of back to back.
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