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Certificates: Design Thinking" certificate
Certificate "UI/UX Design"
Certificate "UI Design Advanced" -
Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
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Teaching Times: Full-timeMonday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
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Language of Instruction: German
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Duration: 7 Weeks
Design Thinking
Introduction to Design Thinking (approx. 1 day)
Design Thinking process at a glance
The most important rules and phases of Design Thinking
Practice-oriented approaches and applications
5 phases in a real project (approx. 3 days)
Research Phase
Methodological input on qualitative research
Implementation through practical exercises on a real project
Synthesis phase
Methodical input on analysis and synthesis
Implementation through practical exercises on a real project
Ideation phase
Methodical input on creative techniques and idea development
Implementation through practical exercises on a real project
Prototyping phase
Methodical input on visualization and prototyping (including mockups, click dummies, 3D printing and rapid prototyping)
Implementation through practical exercises on a real project
Testing phase
Methodical input on test methods and iteration, agile approach
Implementation through practical exercises on a real project
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies
and possible applications in the professional environment
Project work (approx. 1 day)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
UI/UX design
General introduction to the topic (approx. 1 day)
UX, Usability, UI, Mental Model Guideline, Human factors Guideline Principles of user-centered design
ISO 9241-210/HCD
Process for designing usable interactive systems
HCD: Analysis - Understanding and defining the context of use (approx. 3 days)
Personae
Empathy map
Customer Journey
Web analytics
Focus groups
Questionnaire
HCD: Specifying the usage requirement (approx. 1 day)
Scenario model
Task model
Context interviews
Diary studies
Participant observation
HCD: Creating design solutions to meet usage requirements (approx. 1 day)
Guidelines and standards: 7 dialog principles of ISO 9241-110
10 principles of user interface design according to Jakob Nielsen
Visual perception, regularities
HCD design solutions: Taxonomy, information architecture & navigation concepts (approx. 3 days)
Flow Chart
User Flow
Information Architecture
Micro information architecture
Conversion strategy
Navigation concepts
Sitemap
Card Sorting: Planning, preparation, implementation and evaluation
Overview of agile project management (approx. 1 day)
Waterfall model vs. agile method
Insight into agile management according to the Scrum method
Epic, user story and task
Design sprint method
HCD design solutions: User Interface Design (approx. 1 day)
Styleguide, UI KITs, Pattern Library & Design System
UI components/elements & forms
Colors, font and typography in the UI, icons
Atomic design
Mobile first design
HCD design solutions: Design techniques with Figma & Adobe XD (approx. 2 days)
Figma vs. Adobe XD
Figma
The Figma tool range
Workflow
UI components
Responsive design
Scribbles, wireframes
Interactive prototypes
Adobe XD
The Adobe XD tool palette
Workflow
UI components
Responsive Design
Scribbles, wireframes
Interactive prototypes
HCD evaluation of the design against the user requirements - usability testing (approx. 2 days)
An overview of usability testing methods Thinking Aloud: planning, preparation, implementation and evaluation
User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ)
AttrakDiff
VisAWI - Visual Aesthetics of Websites Inventory
A/B testing
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies and possible applications in the professional environment
Project work (approx. 5 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
UI Design Advanced
Advanced training in Figma and Adobe XD (approx. 2.5 days)
Repetition: Basic prototyping functions
Advanced animation techniques and interactions
Complex transitions and microinteractions
Creating prototypes for different devices (responsive design)
Integrating user testing and feedback loops
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies
and possible applications in the professional environment
Axure RP (approx. 3.5 days)
Basic functions and advanced features of Axure
Creation of dynamic and interactive prototypes
Use of variables, conditional logics and dynamic panels
Simulating interaction between users and the interface
Handing over high-fidelity prototypes to development teams
Cross-tool workflows (approx. 2 days)
Using Figma, Adobe XD and Axure in combination
Optimize design handovers: From low-fidelity prototype to development
Collaboration and versioning in different tools
Project work (approx. 2 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.
Convincing usability and a good user experience are the basis for customers' confidence in interacting with the company. This course provides important basic knowledge on the topics of user experience and user interface and you will learn about key guidelines and standards for graphical user interfaces. Using the prototyping programs Figma and XD from Adobe, you will be able to create interactive designs that are tested and further developed using various methods.
In addition, you will be able to apply advanced prototyping techniques in Figma and Adobe XD and be confident in using Axure RP. You will be able to create interactive and dynamic user interfaces with dynamic panels, variables and conditional logic in Axure and also carry out the entire workflow - from concept to prototyping to handover to the developers - and manage projects efficiently by integrating the three tools.
The course also teaches the design thinking approach, which can be used to develop innovative solutions for complex problems. The design thinking approach is clearly structured, iterative and leaves plenty of room for new perspectives. The course conveys the meaning, process and principles of the method.
Web developers, web designers, app developers, software developers, user interface designers, project managers, graphic designers, media designers
In addition, advanced knowledge of UI design will open up a wide range of career opportunities in graphics, web and software agencies. An understanding of modern prototyping techniques is in demand in almost all industries, giving you very good prospects as a UI designer or front-end developer.
Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.
Didactic concept
Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).
You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.
Virtual classroom alfaview®
Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.
The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).