Overview
The industry standard course in UX research
Master the research skills that make UX professionals so valuable. Become a confident, credible and effective user researcher with a globally recognised qualification.
Prerequisites
Who is this course for?
This course is for anybody looking to build their skills and advance their career with UX research.
Delegates will learn how to
- UX designers seeking to enhance their user research skills
- UX researchers looking for a formal qualification that validates their expertise
- Researchers or social scientists considering a career in UX
- Product managers/owners who need research skills to succeed in their roles
- Anyone who enjoys interacting with users, seeking a meaningful UX research career
Outline
Module 1
Introduction to user research
Understand the role of a UX researcher. Explore the types, methods and ethics of research.
Module 2
Planning the research
Learn how to build a research plan, collaborate with stakeholders, recruit participants and manage data.
Module 3
Fundamental user research skills
Master the core skills of interviewing and usability testing. Learn how to moderate and take notes.
Module 4
Expanding your toolkit
Explore qualitative research methods like ethnography, contextual enquiry, service safaris and diary studies.
Module 5
Analysing qualitative research
Learn to analyse research data and translate it into user goals, affinity diagrams, personas and journey maps.
Module 6
Quantitative research
Learn to design, conduct and analyse online surveys, A/B tests and more.
Module 7
Communicating the research
Learn how to report and present your findings with confidence.
Module 8
AI for user research
Explore how AI tools can assist researchers.
Project
Portfolio project
Build a professional portfolio to showcase your research expertise.
Why the UX Design Institute?
They want to set the standard in UX education globally. They provide professionals and employers with a tangible, straightforward and objective measure by which to assess and prove UX skills and knowledge. All their courses are overseen by an Industry Advisory Council to ensure relevance. They’ve partnered with Glasgow Caledonian University to make sure they meet the highest educational standards.
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QA online courses, also commonly known as distance learning courses or elearning courses, take the form of interactive software designed for individual learning, but you will also have access to full support from our subject-matter experts for the duration of your course. When you book a QA online learning course you will receive immediate access to it through our e-learning platform and you can start to learn straight away, from any compatible device. Access to the online learning platform is valid for one year from the booking date.
All courses are built around case studies and presented in an engaging format, which includes storytelling elements, video, audio and humour. Every case study is supported by sample documents and a collection of Knowledge Nuggets that provide more in-depth detail on the wider processes.
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When will I receive my certificate?
Certificates of Achievement are issued at the end the course, either as a hard copy or via email. Read more here.