PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE COURSE IN UI/UX DESIGN
Course Duration and Cost
- Total Duration:8- 12 weeks (2-3 months)
- Weekly Commitment: 2hours per day
- Course Fee: 15,000 Kenya Shillings
Course Overview
This certificate course focuses on developing fundamental skills in User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design. Participants will learn principles of effective design, usability testing, and creating engaging user interfaces. The course covers UI/UX design processes, tools, and techniques used in the industry, preparing individuals for roles in UI/UX design, interaction design, and user research.
Course Outline
Week 1: Introduction to UI/UX Design
- Understanding the difference between UI and UX
- Importance of UI/UX design in software development
- Overview of UI/UX design tools and technologies
Week 2: User Research and Persona Development
- Conducting user research and interviews
- Creating user personas and empathy maps
- Analyzing user behavior and needs
Week 3: Information Architecture and Wireframing
- Principles of information architecture (IA)
- Creating wireframes and prototypes
- Tools for wireframing (Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma)
Week 4: UI Design Principles
- Visual hierarchy and layout design
- Typography and color theory in UI design
- Creating responsive designs for multiple devices
Week 5: Interaction Design
- Principles of interaction design
- Designing intuitive user interfaces
- Implementing microinteractions and animations
Week 6: Usability Testing and Feedback
- Conducting usability tests and heuristic evaluations
- Gathering and analyzing user feedback
- Iterating designs based on user testing results
Week 7: Visual Design Techniques
- Creating high-fidelity mockups and visual prototypes
- Using design patterns and UI libraries
- Enhancing UI with iconography and illustrations
Week 8: Designing for Accessibility
- Understanding accessibility standards and guidelines
- Designing inclusive user interfaces
- Testing for accessibility compliance
Week 9: Prototyping and Design Tools
- Prototyping interactive designs with advanced tools
- Collaboration and version control in design teams
- Exporting assets and specifications for development
Week 10: Designing for Mobile and Web
- Challenges and considerations in mobile UI/UX design
- Designing responsive web interfaces
- Optimizing user experiences across platforms
Week 11: Design Systems and Component Libraries
- Creating and maintaining design systems
- Using component libraries and design tokens
- Scaling designs for large applications
Week 12: Final Project and Presentation
- Applying UI/UX design skills to a real-world project
- Presenting design process and outcomes
- Graduation and certificate award ceremony
Certification
Upon successful completion, students will receive a proficiency certificate in UI/UX Design.