UI and UX Design Novice to Professional

Cost: R2 508.00

Deposit: R627.00

Monthly instalments: R627.00 x 3

Duration: You will have Skillsoft access to this course for 12 months. The average time required to work through the syllabus is:

• 9 courses (9h 20m) / 8 labs (8h)
• Optional additional resources are available to enhance your learning in your own time.

Course code: C01312

Course overview:

User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design play key roles in the experience users have when interacting with digital products and applications. In this aspire journey, we’ll cover the theory and methodologies behind UI and UX design. You’ll also design your own wireframes and interactive prototypes.

Then, this Aspire Journey will cover user research, so we as designers can better understand our users and make decisions based on real findings. Next, we’ll dive deep into design thinking and the design process to help you learn to iterate and innovate.

Finally, we’ll get into the nitty-gritty of interaction design, understand specific interactions our users might take, and learn popular design patterns as well as when to and to not use them.

The tracks you will cover are:

• Track 1: Intro to UI and UX Design
• Track 2: Understanding the User
• Track 3: Design Process
• Track 4: Interaction Design

What are Aspire Journeys?

Aspire Journeys are guided learning paths designed and published by Skillsoft. These courses provide:

• A clear starting point across the roles and responsibilities of tomorrow.
• Exercises for on-the-job applications to put what you've learned into practice.
• Verifiable, shareable, and portable digital badges so you can celebrate accomplishments along the way.
• A diverse array of learning tools from the books to audiobooks to video courses, and more.

The learning path for each journey comprises tracks of content in a recommended order. Completing all content within a track completes the track. Completing all tracks within the journey completes the journey.

Modules and topics covered:

Track 1: Intro to UI and UX Design

• Introduction to UI and UX Design
• UI and UX Wireframing
• UI and UX Prototyping with Figma

Track 2: Understanding the User

• UI and UX Design: User Research Fundamentals
• UI and UX Design: User Research Methods and Analysis

Track 3: Design Process

• UI and UX Design: Design Thinking Define And Ideate

Track 4: Interaction Design

• Interaction Design Fundamentals
• Information Architecture
• User Interactions And Flows

Admission requirements

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Beginner

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Course type: Short course

Industry partner: Skillsoft

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: College SA

Each track concludes with a final internal exam that will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout that specific track.

There are no external certification exams for this course.

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, and social media.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning platform that offers engaging content, including interactive videos and quizzes, designed to support real-world learning. Students can study at their own pace while developing practical, career-focused skills.