Web Usability Training Course
Introduction to User Centred Design tools and techniques - one day course
Overview
- How to improve the usability of websites, intranets, software and applications
- User research methods to understand your users
- Designing intuitive menus & information architectures by involving users
- Collaboratively designing prototypes and wireframes
- View detailed course outline
2010 dates and locations
| Brisbane | Sydney | Melbourne | Canberra | Adelaide | Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May | 19 Apr | 5 Jul | 9 Sep | On demand - please email interest | On demand - please email interest |
Costs and registration
The cost for this one day course is $750 plus GST = $825 - Includes lunch, refreshments and all course materials including examples and templates that you can use in your own organisation.
Discounts
- Earlybird discount. Save 10%. - Register 30 days prior to course commencement date to qualify OR
- Register 3 participants from the same organisation on the same course and the 4th person can attend for free OR
- Register the same person for more than one course and receive a 20% discount for subsequent courses OR
- Returning student discount. 20% for any registered student who had previously attended one of our courses.
Register online today as our course numbers are strictly limited.
Who should attend
- Developers
- Project managers
- Business analysts
- Content and business owners involved in creating web content
- Online communications officers
- Producers
- Designers
- IT and web managers
Course outline
Module 1: Introduction to user centred design
Different design approaches
- Developer centred design
- Technology centred design
- Organisation centred design
Overview of the user centred design process
- Key phases and benefits of user centred design process
Module 2: Discovery and Analysis phase
Planning, scoping, business requirements and constraints
Understanding your users - user research methods
- Defining who your users are
- Cost effective user research methods for the real world
- Traditional user research methods
Finalising goals and documenting requirements
- Personas and scenarios
- Finalising goals and documenting requirements
- Usability goals
- Accessibility goals
Module 3: Design and testing with users
Information architecture
- Card sorting activities with users
Usability design principles
Design tools and techniques
- Collaborative design - involving users and stakeholders
- Wireframes
- Paper and electronic prototypes
Usability testing tools and techniques
- What to test in the design phase
Module 4: Implementation and evolution phases
- Standards and style guides
- Pre / post launch evaluation and testing
- Managing change
- Site maintenance and evolution
Module 5: Wrap up and overview
- User centred design benefits summary
- Integrating UCD methods into existing development methodologies
Where to now?
- Read testimonials
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- Web application design training course
More information
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