UX Design

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Programme Fee (S$)	Language	Duration	Effort
1500	English	6 weeks	8–10 hours per week

Course Overview

The ability to design genuinely captivating online user experiences is essential for companies that want to advance their competitive edge. However, developing innovative solutions that address real user problems goes beyond look and feel.

The UX Design online short course from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Advanced Computing for Executives (ACE) addresses the need for businesses to create engaging digital products with a comprehensive six-week course that focuses on the fundamental UX design principles.

The course aims to provide participants with solid foundational knowledge, teaching them about UX design concepts, common constraints and how to meet design goals within those limitations. They will also learn to evaluate and improve designs through an iterative loop, emphasising the importance of continual improvement. In addition, the course teaches participants how to incorporate empathetic design principles into the overall UX design process.

Participants will gain practical skills such as solving real-world UX challenges and critically analysing designs. Additionally, they will receive university-backed validation of their UX design abilities and access to edX’s Career Engagement Network for ongoing professional support.

This course is tailored for professionals across industries interested in enhancing the usability of their digital assets through a user-first mentality. New and experienced designers, developers, product owners, computer engineers, marketing executives, team leads, middle managers and those looking to transition into UX design from related fields will all benefit from this NUS UX design course.

Whether participants want to verify their skills, expand their expertise, deepen their knowledge or solve real-world problems, this UX Design course equips them with the tools to stand out as capable and unique UX designers.

Course Curriculum

Orientation module Welcome to Your Online Campus
Meet and engage with your learning and peer networks as you navigate the Online Campus.

Module 1 Addressing Root Causes and Developing Solutions: Designing the User’s Experience
Investigate how understanding human experience and design fundamentals can help solve problems and achieve goals.

Module 2 Iteration: Applying Usability Goals to Assess Your Design
Learn how to leverage usability goals and iteration as essential parts of the design process.

Module 3 Putting the User First and the Product Last
Learn about the importance of empathetic design thinking and how to use distinct design principles to craft a better user experience.

Instructors

Dr Lu Weiquan

Career Opportunities

There are many opportunities within the field of UX design, allowing individuals to specialise based on their interests and skills. Here are some of the jobs that someone interested in UX Design can pursue:

UX/UI designers: Create seamless and user-friendly interfaces for websites and applications
Interaction designers: Design interactive elements and improve user interactions
User researchers. Conduct research to understand user needs and behaviours, informing design decisions
Information architects: Organise and structure information to enhance user experience and accessibility
Visual designers: Craft visually appealing elements, including graphics and layouts, to improve aesthetics
Usability testers: Evaluate and test designs to ensure they meet user needs and are easy to navigate
Product designers: Work on the end-to-end UX design process, from concept to final product
UX writers: Create clear and concise copy that enhances the overall user experience
Service designers: Design holistic service experiences, considering all touchpoints in a user’s journey
Accessibility specialists: Ensure designs are inclusive and accessible to users with diverse needs