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Course Description

Discover what it means to use a user-centered design process and learn the fundamentals of UX (user experience) design including the principles of design thinking, user-centered design and information architecture in this course. Gain an understanding of the importance of user research, usability testing and assessment, and the basics of contextual inquiry. By the end of the course, you will be able to describe and apply current best practices and conventions in UX design and make use of the fundamental principles of UX design.

Who Should Take This Course?

Aimed at learners looking to get into the design field of User Experience (UX), upskill, or develop new skills, this program will be particularly relevant to those who are graphic designers, digital marketers, computer programmers, business and agency owners, entrepreneurs, and technology startups, as well as managers and team leads who work with designers.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to: Understand the user-centred design process and the principles of design thinking. Differentiate between the Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Identify and apply different research methods in the UX design process. Develop a user persona. Demonstrate how UX and UI both contribute to solving human problems. Understand interaction, communication, and multiscreen design. Evaluate information architecture and discoverability through the lens of industry best practices. Utilize competitive analysis, sketching, wireframing, and prototyping (paper and rapid). Understand concepts in usability testing, heuristic evaluation, cognitive psychology, and biases.

Notes

Learn through interactive group discussions, analytical activities, and assignments. Gain valuable hands-on experience and develop skills in areas such as user-centred design, design thinking, Agile processes, competitive analysis, usability testing, and heuristic evaluation. Fully online asynchronous course accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. To participate in the activities of this course, you’ll need to sign up for the free version of the Adobe XD design tool. All required learning materials are provided through eClass at no additional cost.

Recommendations

Applicants intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.
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Section Title
UX Design Foundations
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online - Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 09, 2024 to Oct 27, 2024
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Title
UX Design Foundations
Language of Delivery
English
Type
In Person
Dates
Jan 13, 2025 to Mar 02, 2025
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
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