launch a career in ux
about the ux program
This course will cover the steps of a general UX (user experience) design process: strategy, research, design and user testing. You will learn about a day in the role of a UX designer, how a solid UX strategy can increase an organization’s values in the long term, and how your product can provide a functional and enjoyable experience for users.
The program is approximately 31 hours of coursework and flows at a pace determined by each individual participant. To get the most from the experience, this course is designed to be completed over 12 weeks, with approximately 2-3 hours of study per week.
Students will also have the option of participating in professional development sessions over zoom, and connecting with Skills for Hire teaching assistants over slack. Find out more about our Skills for Hire professional development here.
program timeline
Week 1
- User Experience: The Big Picture (2h 15m)
- UX Fundamentals (1h 6m)
- UX role and Impact on organizations (1h 35m)
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Week 2
- UX Strategy Fundamentals (3h 41m)
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Week 3
- Conducting UX Research (1h 21m)
- UX Research Analysis (1h 3m)
- SKILL IQ: UX RESEARCH
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Week 4
- Meeting Web Accessibility Guidelines (1h 52m)
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Week 5
- Creating User Experience (4h 32m)
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Week 6
- UX Design Creating Wire Frames (1h 29m)
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Week 7
- Sketch Fundamentals (1h 35m)
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Week 8
- InVision Studio Fundamentals (1h 1m)
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Week 9
Visual Design for UX path:
- Big Picture: Visual Design (31m)
- Color Theory Fundamentals (32m)
- Typography: Getting Started (1h 49m)
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Week 10
Visual Design for UX path:
- Advanced Typography 1h 14m
- Visual Composition and Layouts 1h 53m
- SKILL IQ: UX Design & Visual Design for UX
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Week 11
- UX User Testing
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Week 12
Review and re-taking any Skill IQ’s necessary:
- Skill IQ: UX Research
- Skill IQ: UX Design
- Skill IQ: VIsual Design for UX
“The Skills for Hire program made learning a new skill in a new sector approachable and accessible. With support from the coaches and career advice, the skills I’ve learned will help me out in my work right away and wherever I take those skills.”
– Evelyn Hornbeck, Former Skills for Hire Student
UX Design
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