UXD101 - User Experience Design Certificate
Course Description
This certificate is a distance learning program tailored for creative professionals who are looking to advance their career in the exciting field of UX design. Through the introduction of UX design workflow, research methodologies, ideation process as well as hands-on development of wireframe, interaction design, prototyping, and usability testing, our goal is to provide you with a well-rounded education in UX design that will foster career growth.
Learner Outcomes
- Think about design
- Utilize the UX working environment, workflow, and research methodologies
- Do competitive and comparative analysis
- Conduct and compile empathy interviews
- Visualize the customer journey
- Create personas, scenarios, sitemaps, wireframes, and wireflows
- Make low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes
- Apply usability testing methodologies
- Build microinteractions and UX design
- Use fundamental UI design principles
- Prepare a UX portfolio
Notes
See below for required course supplies.
Have for the 1st class:
- High-speed internet connection
- Design-grade laptop or desktop computer that is capable of running the latest browser and streaming media
- Built-in or external webcam and speakers
FIT Alumni can receive a 10% discount on single-course certificates. If you think you are eligible for the 10% Alumni Discount, please complete the Alumni Verification Form prior to registration in order to receive your discount code.
Prerequisites
Requirements
- Knowledge of design software (such as Figma)
- Knowledge of design fundamentals (such as typography and layout)