This course is part of the User Experience Research and Design Specialization

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User Experience Research and Design SpecializationUniversity of Michigan

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When designing systems that work for users, there is no substitute for watching them try to use the system to see what works and what doesn’t.
In this UX course, you will learn how to design and conduct tests with users that will tell you how effective your design is for helping users do what they need to do, and how they feel about using your system.

This course is part of the User Experience (UX) Research and Design specialization offered on Coursera.

What you'll learn:

    Identify different approaches to user testing and their appropriate use
    Understand how to design an effective user test
    Understand how to run an effective user test to get the most information possible out of each encounter
    Analyze and report on user testing

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Course 3 of 6 in the

User Experience Research and Design Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 8 hours to complete

English

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Skills you will gain

User Research
human computer interaction
User Experience (UX)
User Experience Design (UXD)

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 3 of 6 in the

User Experience Research and Design Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 8 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

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Mark Newman

Associate Professor

School of Information and Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

70,493 Learners

3 Courses

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University of Michigan

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

What is User Testing?

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 29 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

Week2

Week 2

1 hour to complete

User Test Basics

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 47 min)

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Getting More Out of User Testing

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 37 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

Week4

Week 4

1 hour to complete

Analysis and Reporting

1 hour to complete

2 videos (Total 28 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

2 hours to complete

User Test Report

2 hours to complete

1 video (Total 39 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM EVALUATING DESIGNS WITH USERS

by SIAug 22, 2020

This course is very essential in how to do user testing and making user testing reports and so on. It was very excellent to learn user experience design.

by CAMar 7, 2019

A rewarding experience because I have been able to learn very valuable information. It is an excellent course. It has helped me in the personal and professional field. Thank you.

by LEApr 1, 2021

Really thorough. I never expected interviewing to be so challenging.

by MNJan 5, 2023

Amazing course, well structured and helped me learn some wonderful methods to improve my evaluation process while interacting with users.

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About the User Experience Research and Design Specialization

Integrate UX Research and UX Design to create great products through understanding user needs, rapidly generating prototypes, and evaluating design concepts. Learners will gain hands-on experience with taking a product from initial concept, through user research, ideation and refinement, formal analysis, prototyping, and user testing, applying perspectives and methods to ensure a great user experience at every step.

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The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
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