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.