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Certified UI/UX Associate (CUXA-912)
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Target Students​

Aspiring UI/UX designers, graphic designers, web developers, and product managers who want to develop foundational skills in user interface and user experience design, focusing on creating intuitive, user-centered digital products.

Learning Objectives

-Understand the principles of UI/UX design and their application in digital products.

-Develop skills in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.

-Learn to design visually appealing and functional user interfaces using industry-standard   tools.

-Gain experience in creating user-centered designs through practical projects and case studies.

-Understand best practices for collaboration between UI/UX designers and development teams.

Exam Formats​
 

100 multiple-choice questions

Exam Options​
 

-Online

-In-Person

Exam Codes: CUXA-912
Exam Duration: 2 hours
Passing Score​​: 70% 

Course Outline

Foundations of UI/UX Design
Module 1: Introduction to Solidworks
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  • Overview of UI/UX Design Concepts

  • Understanding the Difference Between UI and UX

  • Key Principles of User-Centered Design

  • The Role of a UI/UX Designer in Product Development

  • Case Study: Successful UI/UX Designs in the Industry

  • Design Thinking and Process

  • Introduction to Design Thinking: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test

  • Understanding the UI/UX Design Process from Concept to Final Product

  • Case Study: Applying Design Thinking to a Real-World Project

​Module 2: User Research and Analysis
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  • Conducting User Research

  • Techniques for Gathering User Insights: Interviews, Surveys, and Observations

  • Developing User Personas and User Journey Maps

  • Case Study: Creating Personas and Journey Maps for a New Product

  • Analyzing User Needs and Behaviors

  • Understanding User Pain Points, Goals, and Motivations

  • Prioritizing Features Based on User Feedback

  • Case Study: Translating User Research into Design Requirements

UI Design Principles and Tools
Module 3: Visual Design and UI Principles
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  • Principles of Visual Design

  • Understanding Layout, Typography, Color Theory, and Iconography

  • Designing for Accessibility and Inclusivity

  • Case Study: Creating Visually Consistent and Accessible Interfaces

  • Creating Style Guides and Design Systems

  • Developing a Style Guide: Consistency in Fonts, Colors, and Elements

  • Introduction to Design Systems and Component Libraries

  • Case Study: Implementing a Design System for a Large-Scale Project

Module 4: Wireframing and Prototyping​
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  • Wireframing Techniques

  • Creating Low-Fidelity Wireframes to Visualize Layout and Structure

  • Tools for Wireframing: Sketch, Figma, and Adobe XD

  • Case Study: Wireframing a New Mobile App Interface
     

  • Prototyping Interactive Designs

  • Developing High-Fidelity Prototypes for User Testing

  • Adding Interactions and Animations to Prototypes

  • Case Study: Prototyping a Responsive Web Application

UX Design and Usability Testing
Module 5: UX Design Fundamentals
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  • Information Architecture and Navigation

  • Structuring Content for Easy Navigation and Findability

  • Designing Intuitive Menus, Navigation Bars, and Search Functions

  • Case Study: Improving the UX of a Complex Web Application

  • Interaction Design and Microinteractions

  • Designing User Interactions: Buttons, Forms, and Feedback

  • Creating Engaging Microinteractions to Enhance User Experience

  • Case Study: Enhancing User Engagement through Interaction Design

Module 6: Usability Testing and Iteration
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  • Conducting Usability Testing

  • Planning and Executing Usability Tests: Methods and Tools

  • Analyzing Test Results and Identifying Areas for Improvement

  • Case Study: Iterative Design Based on Usability Testing Feedback

  • Continuous Improvement in UI/UX Design

  • Implementing User Feedback and Iterating on Designs

  • Best Practices for Collaborative Design and Development

  • Case Study: Iterating on a UI/UX Design to Meet User Needs

Practical Application and Capstone Project
Module 7: UI/UX Design Capstone Project
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  • Capstone Project

  • Participants Work on a Comprehensive Capstone Project that Encapsulates All Skills Learned Throughout the Course

  • Focus on Real-World Application, Creating a Complete UI/UX Design from User Research to Final Prototype

  • Peer Review and Presentation of Capstone Project

  •   Exam Preparation and Review

  • Review of Key Concepts and Techniques Covered During the Course

  • Sample Exam Questions and Group Discussions

  • Final Q&A Session and Wrap-Up

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