Module #1 Introduction to User-Centered Design Overview of the principles and importance of user-centered design in product development
Module #2 What is UX Research? Defining UX research, its role in product development, and the different types of research methods
Module #3 Understanding Users and Their Needs Techniques for understanding user behaviors, motivations, and goals
Module #4 Empathizing with Users:User Interviews Conducting effective user interviews, including preparation, active listening, and data analysis
Module #5 User Observation and Contextual Inquiry Methods for observing users in their natural environments and understanding their behaviors
Module #6 Surveys and Online Research Methods Designing and conducting effective online surveys, polls, and other digital research methods
Module #7 Analyzing and Interpreting Research Data Methods for analyzing and interpreting research data, including qualitative and quantitative analysis
Module #8 Personas and User Personas Creating and using personas to represent user types and guide design decisions
Module #9 User Journey Mapping Creating visual representations of user experiences and identifying pain points
Module #10 User Storytelling and Scenarios Crafting user stories and scenarios to communicate user needs and design concepts
Module #11 Design Principles and Heuristics Understanding and applying design principles and heuristics to create user-centered designs
Module #12 Introduction to Wireframing and Prototyping Basic principles and tools for creating wireframes and prototypes
Module #13 Wireframing for User Experience Creating wireframes that prioritize user experience and usability
Module #14 Prototyping for Usability Testing Designing and testing interactive prototypes to validate design concepts
Module #15 Usability Testing and Feedback Planning, conducting, and incorporating feedback from usability testing
Module #16 A/B Testing and Experimentation Designing and conducting A/B tests and experiments to measure design effectiveness
Module #17 Accessibility and Inclusive Design Designing for accessibility and inclusivity, including WCAG guidelines and best practices
Module #18 Designing for Emotional Experience Creating design experiences that evoke emotions and build brand loyalty
Module #19 Designing for Mobile and Emerging Technologies Principles and considerations for designing for mobile devices and emerging technologies
Module #20 Collaborating with Stakeholders and Teams Effective communication and collaboration strategies for UX designers and researchers
Module #21 Designing for Business Goals and Metrics Aligning design decisions with business goals and metrics, including ROI and KPIs
Module #22 UX Design Tools and Software Overview of popular UX design tools and software, including Sketch, Figma, and Adobe XD
Module #23 Design Systems and Patterns Creating and maintaining design systems and patterns for consistency and scalability
Module #24 UX Research and Design Career Development Professional development and growth strategies for UX researchers and designers
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in User-Centered Design and UX Research career
