User-Centered Design Training Course
User-centered design is an approach dedicated to crafting digital solutions that align with the needs and preferences of users.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level business and IT professionals eager to learn and implement user-centered design principles.
Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped to:
- Grasp key usability concepts.
- Effectively capture usability requirements.
- Design user-friendly IT solutions.
- Conduct usability testing and evaluation.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practical application.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Customization Options
- To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange it.
Course Outline
Utility theory
- Definition of utility.
- Elements that constitute usability.
- The concept of UX
- Usability versus competitive advantage.
Usability planning
- Stakeholder analysis
- User context analysis
- Quality objectives.
Usability requirements elicitation and analysis
- Requirements elicitation techniques
- Usability versus solution functionality
Software Design from a User-Centered Design perspective
- User Interface Design.
- Norms, standards, and guidelines
- Style guide
Usability testing and evaluation
- Check lists.
- Testing with users (usability testing).
- Advanced methods - basics.
Development towards usability and UX
- Certification of qualifications.
- Usability competencies versus other design roles.
Summary
- Workshop summary.
- Best practices and checklists.
Requirements
Basic understanding of the IT product life cycle.
Knowledge of nomenclature used in software development and IT project implementation.
Level
2
Goals
Learn key concepts and terminology related to the usability of digital solutions.
Understand effective methods for capturing usability requirements.
Acquire the skills needed to design usable IT solutions.
Advantages
Training delivered by an expert with years of experience in the IT industry and deep knowledge of IT processes.
Emphasis on practical application—necessary theory is supported by project practice, and discussed topics are linked to real-world project scenarios.
Training utilizes tools commonly used in requirements engineering, offering an opportunity to learn their basic functionalities.
Participants can apply the knowledge gained immediately during the training.
Target Audience
System and business analysts, product owners, business owners, and digital solution designers.
Project managers aiming to ensure the usability of IT systems they design.
Business representatives responsible for developing business needs and/or validating system usability.
Software and system engineers.
Testers, QA professionals, and those responsible for the quality assurance of IT systems and software.
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