This UX course provides an introduction to the fields of UX research and design. Learners will gain an understanding of what is involved in UX research, including conducting interviews, evaluating systems, and analyzing systems using principles of good design. Learners will also learn about the work involved in UX Design, including the generation of promising design solutions and the creation of prototypes at multiple levels of fidelity. By interleaving successive phases of UX Research and Design, learners will see how to learn from inevitable mistakes and improve towards a product with a great UX.
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User Experience Research and Design SpecializationUniversity of MichiganAbout this Course
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Approx. 11 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, English, Spanish
Learner Career Outcomes
43%
started a new career after completing these courses
38%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 1 of 6 in the
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 11 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, English, Spanish
Offered by
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
What is UX? What are UX Research and Design?
1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 30 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
3 readings
Welcome to Introduction to User Experience10m
Syllabus10m
Help Us Learn More About You!10m
1 practice exercise
Module 120m
2 hours to complete
UX Design Overview
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 57 min)
1 practice exercise
UX Design Overview, Part 120m
1 hour to complete
How Do People Perceive Information?
1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 51 min)
1 practice exercise
Module 320m
1 hour to complete
How Do People Act in the World?
1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 27 min)
1 practice exercise
Module 430m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO USER EXPERIENCE PRINCIPLES AND PROCESSES
by RKJul 25, 2020
I really liked completing this course. It has given me a push to start my own design journey. This is a very well planned syllabus and it is from my dream university made it even more special for me.
by JGMay 24, 2020
Very well presented course. I took in alot of information. A little more guidance would have been helpful when completing the projects, but overall I am very pleased with this course and instructor.
by ARSep 6, 2020
Believe me when I say: You'll finish this course orders of magnitude more learned about UX Design than before signing up. If you're looking for an introductory course to UX design, look no further.
by ASSep 29, 2020
This course really explains the core principles of UX and how to deal with real life related problem. A very well organized introduction for people who really want to learn UX. Recommended.
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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