User Experience (UX) Research and Design
Issued by
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Participants learn the essentials of user experience (UX) – including research, design, iterative design, usability testing, and technological adaptability – and build a portfolio of projects that includes prototypes, user personas, and scenarios created using industry-standard tools, methods, and software. Completing the badge prepares you with the core understanding and skills to begin a successful career in the expanding profession of UX Research and Design.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
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- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Successful completion of TCID 3860: USER EXPERIENCE RESEARCH METHODS - familiarizes students with the methods, techniques, and tools for understanding users and then transmitting those findings to others in effective reports. Students learn multiple methods including interviewing, creating personas, card sorting, developing journey maps, and conducting usability tests.
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Successful completion of TCID 3865: USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN PRINCIPLES - Explores the role that design plays in users’ experiences of communication products and in human-computer interaction. Students use contemporary UX design tools to translate these principles into usable and understandable prototypes that include images, copy, and basic interactivity.
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Successful completion of TCID 3160: TECHNOLOGICAL ADAPATABILITY - Prepares students to work with a variety of software tools to aid with collaboration, writing, and preparing professional products. Students learn to approach technology flexibly, assessing which tools are best for projects and how they aid with creating effective communication.