Professional Certification in UI/UX Basics
Program Details
-
🕰️ Duration:
3 Months (12 Weeks)
-
📚 Credits:
1 Term | 8 Credits
-
🧩 Structure:
4 Weeks UX Research + 8 Weeks UI Design & Prototyping
-
🧠 Delivery:
Design Sprints, Tool-based Workshops, and Portfolio Building
-
🎯Focus On:
Creating User-Centric and Visually Appealing Digital Products
🎓 Applicable Audience
Aspiring Designers
Graphic Designers
Product Managers
Web Developers
Entrepreneurs
Detailed Syllabus & Weekly Breakdown
Module 1: UX Fundamentals & Research (Weeks 1–3)
Focus: Understanding the user and their needs.
- Introduction to UI/UX: Differentiating User Interface from User Experience.
- User Research Methods: Conducting surveys, interviews, and creating user personas.
- Information Architecture: Structuring content logically with sitemaps and user flows.
- Competitive Analysis: Studying competitor products to identify strengths and weaknesses.
Module Outcome: Create detailed user personas and user flow diagrams based on research.
Module 2: Wireframing & Prototyping (Weeks 4–6)
Focus: Structuring the layout and flow of an application.
- Low-Fidelity Wireframing: Sketching out basic screen layouts on paper or with tools like Balsamiq.
- High-Fidelity Wireframing: Creating detailed, grayscale layouts in Figma.
- Interactive Prototyping: Linking screens together in Figma to create a clickable prototype.
- Understanding User Journeys: Mapping out the path a user takes to complete a task.
Module Outcome: Build a complete, interactive high-fidelity prototype for a mobile or web application.
Module 3: UI Design & Figma Mastery (Weeks 7–9)
Focus: Creating visually stunning and consistent interfaces.
- Visual Design Principles: Typography, color theory, and grid systems.
- Figma Advanced Features: Mastering components, variants, and auto layout for efficiency.
- Creating a Design System: Building a reusable library of UI components (buttons, forms, etc.).
- Designing for Accessibility (WCAG): Ensuring your designs are usable by people with disabilities.
Module Outcome: Design a pixel-perfect, accessible user interface and a comprehensive design system in Figma.
Module 4: Usability Testing & Portfolio (Weeks 10–12)
Focus: Validating designs and preparing for a job.
- Usability Testing: Planning and conducting tests with real users to get feedback on your prototype.
- Analyzing Feedback: Synthesizing test results and iterating on your designs.
- Building a UX Case Study: Documenting your design process from research to final UI.
- Portfolio Creation: Creating a professional online portfolio on platforms like Behance or a personal website.
Module Outcome: Conduct a full usability test and create a compelling portfolio case study to showcase your skills.
Comprehensive Learning Outcomes
- User-Centric Mindset: Learn to design products based on user needs and research, not just assumptions.
- Figma Proficiency: Become an expert in the industry-standard tool for UI/UX design.
- End-to-End Design Process: Master the complete workflow from initial research and wireframing to high-fidelity design and testing.
- Job-Ready Portfolio: Graduate with multiple case studies and a professional portfolio ready to show recruiters.
Assessment Weightage
| Assessment Type |
Weightage |
Focus Area |
| User Research & Persona Project |
30% |
Demonstrating an understanding of the target user. |
| Interactive Prototype Project |
40% |
Building a complete, clickable prototype in Figma. |
| Final UI Design & Case Study |
30% |
Creating a polished UI and a detailed portfolio case study. |
The "WhiteCollar" Career Advantage
Great products are built on great user experiences. Companies are desperately seeking designers who can bridge the gap between user needs and business goals. This course equips you with the practical skills and a strong portfolio to land a job as a UI/UX designer, product designer, or UX researcher.