Module #1 What is User Experience Research? Defining UX research, its importance, and how it fits into the product development process
Module #2 The Role of a UX Researcher Understanding the responsibilities, skills, and mindset of a UX researcher
Module #3 Research Methods Overview Introduction to qualitative and quantitative research methods, and when to use each
Module #4 Defining Research Objectives Identifying research questions, setting goals, and establishing success metrics
Module #5 Developing a Research Plan Creating a research plan, including participant recruitment, methodology, and timelines
Module #6 Research Ethics and Bias Understanding research ethics, avoiding bias, and ensuring ethical participant recruitment
Module #7 User Interviews Conducting in-depth interviews, including preparation, facilitation, and analysis
Module #8 User Observations Conducting observational research, including usability testing and contextual inquiry
Module #9 Surveys and Online Research Designing and conducting online surveys, and using online tools for research
Module #10 Focus Groups and Co-Creation Facilitating group discussions, and co-creating solutions with users
Module #11 Diary Studies and Longitudinal Research Using diary studies and longitudinal research to understand user behavior over time
Module #12 Content Analysis and Social Media Research Analyzing existing online content, and using social media for research
Module #13 A/B Testing and Experimentation Designing and conducting A/B tests, and understanding statistical significance
Module #14 Analytics and Data Analysis Using analytics tools, and analyzing data to inform UX decisions
Module #15 Usability Testing and Heuristics Conducting usability testing, and using heuristics to evaluate UX
Module #16 Card Sorting and Tree Testing Using card sorting and tree testing to understand user categorization and information architecture
Module #17 Qualitative Data Analysis Analyzing and coding qualitative data, and identifying themes and patterns
Module #18 Quantitative Data Analysis Analyzing and interpreting quantitative data, and understanding statistical concepts
Module #19 Creating Research Reports Writing effective research reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders
Module #20 Communicating Research Insights Effectively communicating research insights to designers, product managers, and other stakeholders
Module #21 Incorporating Research into Design Using research to inform design decisions, and creating user-centered designs
Module #22 Working with Cross-Functional Teams Collaborating with designers, product managers, and engineers to integrate research into product development
Module #23 Creating a Culture of Research Establishing a culture of research within an organization, and promoting user-centered design
Module #24 Measuring Research Impact Evaluating the impact of research on product development, and demonstrating ROI
Module #25 Advanced Quantitative Methods Using advanced statistical methods, and machine learning for UX research
Module #26 Mobile and Wearable Research Conducting research on mobile and wearable devices, and understanding unique challenges
Module #27 Accessibility and Inclusive Research Conducting research with diverse user groups, and designing for accessibility
Module #28 Emerging Trends in UX Research Exploring new technologies, and future directions in UX research
Module #29 Final Project:Conducting a UX Research Study Applying course concepts to a real-world research study
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in User Experience Research career
