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Google UX Design rada

Online TrainingUser Experience (UX) Design Skills Development Program for Beginners with Mentoring and Pathway to Google Professional Certificate Curriculum Title in EstonianUX ja kasutajakogemuse disaini oskuste arendamise programm algajatele mentortoega koos võimalusega saada Google Professional sertifikaat

1. Üldandmed

2. Õpiväljundid

Programmi läbinu suudab:

1. ÕV1Upon completing the Google UX Design Professional Certificate course, students:
2. ÕV2Understand Core UX Principles: know foundational UX design concepts, including user-centered design, accessibility, and equity-focused design, and understand the role and importance of design sprints.2. Empathize and Define User Needs: can empathize with users to identify their needs and pain points, and are adept at formulating problem statements to address these issues.3. Design and Prototyping: students possess the skills to create storyboards, wireframes, and prototypes, both on paper and digitally using tools like Figma, allowing them to effectively visualize and test design solutions.4. Conduct and Analyze Usability Studies: students are capable of conducting usability studies and adept at synthesizing and communicating the findings to guide design decisions.5. Apply Iterative Design and Visual Principles: can refine designs based on feedback, effectively use visual design principles, and utilize design systems for organizing and enhancing their work.6. Complete Projects and Develop a Portfolio: have the ability to complete comprehensive UX design projects using the design thinking framework, including for web and app designs, and have created a professional portfolio showcasing these projects.7. Career Preparation: possess the skills required for entry-level UX design job interviews and can assess the viability of freelance design work as a career option.

3. Õppe maht ja struktuur

3.1 Õppe maht

• Kogumaht: 230 ak.t (45 min) · 172,5 tavatundi (60 min).
• Estimated time for studies, including online group meetings and independent learning
• Total training volume: 230 academic hours. Independent work: 204 hours of independent learning, including independent study and preparation of homework for group meetings.Mentor sessions: 26 hours of online group meetings.

3.2 Õppe sisu

1. Key topics: User Experience (UX), Prototype, Wireframe, User Experience Design (UXD), UX Research, Mockup, Figma, Usability Testing, UX design jobs Learner
2. Plans their learning with the support of the program manager.
3. Completes the project management path in the online environment. Attends real-time online meetings with mentor coaches, presentations, and guidance for independent learning. Sample course plan:[[vUX24en] -Google UX Design Professional Certificate plan](https://docs.google.com/document/d/189ZkYLUCY54ME5EHHAwXQlz4bRlQ-XY9uoGAxk50m0/edit?usp=sharing)

4. Õppe ülesehitus, keskkond ja meetodid

4.1 Õppemeetodid

• Various active learning methods are used in the training, including case studies, practical work, and independent work.Work in small groups and peer to peer feedback is used.

4.2 Õppekeskkond ja tööriistad

• Independent learning takes place in the online learning platform learning environment, access is granted to accepted learners. An internet-connected mobile device is required. Meetings with the mentor and group work are online real time activities.

4.3 Õppematerjalid

• The learner completes the online learning platform "UX Design" learning path.
• Self-Study assignments
• Group-study practical assignments provided by mentor
• Presentations provided by mentor
• Projects for demonstration purposes

4.4 Iseseisev töö

• Independent learning
• Independent work tasks are:
• Going through materials in the online learning environment
• Optional case study submitted to the online learning platform.3. Tasks provided by the mentor coach, which the learner completes before individual and group mentoring sessions. For the Google UX Design Professional Certificate course, feedback is provided by the mentor coach and/or peer learners on a wide range of deliverables and skills. This includes critical evaluation and suggestions for improvement on UX design projects, which cover user research, problem identification, and designing solutions. Learners receive feedback on their wireframes and prototypes created in Figma, focusing on aspects like usability, aesthetic appeal, and functionality. Additionally, guidance is offered on conducting and synthesizing usability studies, improving design iterations based on user feedback, and effectively presenting research findings and design solutions. There's also a focus on the development and refinement of a professional UX portfolio, highlighting learners' skills and projects. Lastly, learners receive advice on enhancing their presentation skills and preparing for UX design job interviews, including tips for optimizing their Linked
• In profiles to attract potential employers in the UX industry. The weekly estimated workload of independent learning varies from 15-25 academic hours depending on the learner's previous exposure to the UX field. The learner will be given access to the online learning platform learning environment on the training start date. Those who finish the course in the expected time will be granted additional access for two months to revisit and consolidate what they have learned.

5. Hindamine ja lõpetamise tingimused

5.1 Hindamine

• To complete the training, the learner must achieve learning outcomes and submit a thesis. The certificate is issued if the learner achieves the learning outcomes and submits the thesis. If the learner did not achieve all learning outcomes or did not want an assessment, a certificate will be issued.

5.2 Lõpetamise tingimused ja väljastatavad dokumendid

• To complete the training, the learner must achieve learning outcomes and submit a thesis. The certificate is issued if the learner achieves the learning outcomes and submits the thesis. If the learner did not achieve all learning outcomes or did not want an assessment, a certificate will be issued.

6. Koolitajate kvalifikatsioon

• All trainers have higher education, work experience in the field they teach, and experience in training adults.Short introductions of trainers can be read on the specific training page.

7. Kvaliteedi tagamine ja parendamine

Programmi kvaliteeti hinnatakse osalejate tagasiside, koolitajate tähelepanekute ja lõpetamise tulemuste põhjal. Tagasisidet kasutatakse õppematerjalide, juhendite ja kommunikatsiooni järjepidevaks parandamiseks ja täpsustamiseks.