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Overview
User Experience (UX) Design is a process intended to help you create products and services that provide positive user experiences. This emerging field has seen strong growth in recent years across a broad spectrum of industries in Alberta.
Through hands-on experiences in this course, you will explore design and psychological fundamentals, the application of UX tools, and the human-centred design process by which user interactions and needs are identified and integrated into products.
You will develop UX research and design skills that will prepare you to collaborate as a UX researcher or designer as you partner with product managers on a multidisciplinary capstone project addressing real-world user needs.
Upon completing this course, you will understand how to:
- develop a design thinking mindset and critical thinking skills that contribute to your growth as a UX/UI professional
- perform UX research to empathize and gather data
- analyze research findings to recommend solutions
- generate wireframes and prototypes using digital design tools
- validate prototypes through usability testing techniques
- facilitate the implementation of user experience guidelines and design systems
- design a product supported by UX research to solve a real-world friction point
- create a portfolio to showcase your UI/UX skills
- demonstrate essential skills in an agile environment working with a product team.
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Registration for this course closes seven days prior to the start date.
After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this non-credit course, you’ll receive an electronic copy of your official transcript. You’ll also be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Micro-Credential
Aligned to current industry standards, SAIT’s micro-credentials develop practical, real-world skills and include competency-based testing. Earning a SAIT micro-credential demonstrates to employers you have the required competencies — both skills and knowledge — to get the job done.
Students who successfully complete this course with a final grade of A- (80%) or higher will earn a micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge.
Costs
Textbook and reading list
All required course materials are included in your tuition fees.
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements.
- Internet access
A functional webcam and microphone are recommended to allow for a more collaborative learning experience.
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants including the Canada Alberta Job Grant.
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