User Experience Design

A Certificate of Participation is awarded to participants who contribute constructively to weekly discussions and exercises/learning activities for the duration of the course. This tutor-led, cohort-based online course is 7-weeks in duration and is made up of 5 teaching units. Unit 1: Introduction to UX Design: the importance of meaningfully connecting with people The focus of this unit is to explore what UX Design is, the relevance of connecting with people and the overall core skills of a User Experience Designer. Learning objectives: - To gain knowledge and understanding of the principles of UX Design. - To gain knowledge and understanding of the importance of connecting with people according to the principles of inclusion, diversity, and equity. - To take part in a practice session with a fellow participant to experiment how to meaningfully connect with other individuals. Unit 2 : The relevance of UX Design: approach, methods and applications The focus of this unit is to comprehend the approach and available methods and to familiarise with them across multiple applications in different scenarios. Learning objectives: - To provide a deeper understanding of UX Design approach and methods. - To gain knowledge and ability to clearly justify how and when to use methods, according to project goals, timing and budget. - To taken part in a learn by doing session with a fellow participant with a practical challenge. Unit 3: Deep dive into UX Design methods and tools: WWWWWH, what, who, where, when, why and how This unit will deep dive into methods and tools and will explore the “what, who, where, when, why and how” of UX Design by helping participants to recognise which tool fits best their specific goals in collaboration with co-workers. Learning objectives: - To gain knowledge and understanding of the methods and tools and their applicability. - To learn how to apply tools and methods sessions through applied exercises. - To learn and understand how to prioritise choices for creating inclusive experiences. Unit 4: Industry case studies The focus of this unit is to illuminate participants with case studies and allow them to discover how to apply user-centred research  into user-centred design and create inclusive products and services. Learning objectives: - To provide greater awareness on how to communicate ideas, the art of storytelling and to influence peers and customers with compelling stories that evoke emotions. - To gain a deeper understanding of the mindset, the job as a UX Designer in a large organisation. - To understand how to connect with companies and what to offer for a possible career change or new job opportunity in UX Design. Unit 5: Becoming a UX Designer: opportunities and challenges This final unit focuses on the practical aspects of becoming a UX Designer, what are the opportunities offered in the market, what are the challenges and how to get ready to land a job in the UX Design market. Learning objectives: - To gain knowledge and understanding of the practical aspects of being a UX Designer. - To understand the importance of a portfolio, the benefit of being a UX Designer, and how the job market is eager to recruit UX Designers. - To grasp the significance of UX Design in several business sectors and job market dynamics. - To reflect on industry case studies.