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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Evaluating Designs with Users certification course is the third course in the User Experience Research and Design Specialisation series offered by Coursera. Designing a system for users can be a challenging process, as some elements may not work for them. Therefore, it is important that a designer does regular tests and gets feedback from users to improve the design.
The Coursera Evaluating Designs with Users online course aims to teach students how to conduct tests with the users and evaluate the effect and performance of their design. It focuses on identifying different approaches of user testing and understanding how to design an effective user test. Lastly, the course will teach you how to analyse and report on user testing.
Furthermore, the Evaluating Designs with Users training is a self-paced learning course which is entirely online. So, students can learn from the comfort of their own home and enjoy the flexibility offered by the course, in terms of resettable deadlines. Upon training course completion, students will also earn a shareable, course completion certificate.
The Highlights
- Flexible deadlines
- Self-paced course
- Online training
- Shareable certificate
- Free enrolment
- Approx 8 hours
- Course delivery in English
- Financial aid availability
- A University of Michigan offering
- Beginner-level difficulty
Programme Offerings
- online learning
- Graded Assignments
- Flexible Deadlines
- Course completion certificate
- Free Enrolment
- self-directed training
- Assessment exercises and quizzes
- Beginner-level Course.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
You can enroll in the Evaluating Designs with Users certification fee training programme for is free through the audit mode. But you have to pay for the full specialization that includes the shareable certificate, graded assignments, and extra course material on a month on month basis.
Evaluating Designs with Users Fee Structure
Particulars | Amount |
Fee for 1 month | Rs. 4,115/- |
Fee for 3 months | Rs. 8,230/- |
Fee for 6 months | Rs. 12,345/- |
Eligibility Criteria
Certificate Qualifying Details
To obtain a course completion certificate for the Coursera Evaluating Designs with Users online certification by Coursera, and the University of Michigan programme, you have to complete all the assignments and modules satisfactorily. You also have to score minimum passing marks for each assignment. After satisfying the requirements as mentioned above, you will be eligible to earn a certificate from Coursera, which you can add to your LinkedIn page or your resume.
What you will learn
Upon completion of the Coursera Evaluating Designs with Users certification syllabus you will have:
- Skills to identify different approaches to user testing and user research to evaluate a design.
- In-depth understanding of designing and running an effective user test to get information about the performance and functionality of the design.
- Skills to analyse and report on user testing for future improvement.
- Ability to design an efficient user tester.
Who it is for
IF you as a participant want to become an UX designer, or UX Architect so that you can conduct, and design tests so that it can help other users do things that they need to do, and also give you feedback on their feeling about your design of systems.
Admission Details
Candidates interested in applying for the Evaluating Designs with Users classes need to follow these steps:
Step 1.Head over to Coursera’s official website: https://www.coursera.org/learn/evaluating-designs-with-users
Step 2. Navigate the website for “Coursera Evaluating Designs with Users” programme using Coursera’s course catalogue.
Step 3. Next, click on the “Enrol for Free” tab.
Step 4. A pop-up icon will appear for signing up. You can sign up to Coursera using your Google/Facebook/Coursera credentials and access the training course.
Application Details
To join the online Coursera Evaluating Designs with Users course, candidates do not have to fill any application form. They can join this course by signing up on Coursera using any email address or Google account. If candidates use an email ID, they need to provide a name and create a password.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Introduction to user testing
- Types of Tests
- What To Look For
- What You Learn
Readings
- Welcome to Evaluating Designs With Users!
- Syllabus
- Help Us Learn More About You!
Assignment
Lesson 1 Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Critical Incident Report
Vidoes
- Recruiting Test Participants
- Task Design
- Think Aloud
- Some Practical Challenges
Assignment
Lesson 2 Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Design a Task
Videos
- Questionnaires
- Interview Data
- Moderating
Reading
Before You Begin the Next Assignment
Assignment
Lesson 3 Quiz
Peer Review
- Task Design for a Flight Booking Travel Website
Discussion Prompt
- Administering the SUS
Vidoes
- Observing User Tests
- Analysis and Reporting
Readings
- Overview
- Support Materials
Assignment
- Self-assessment
- Lesson 4 Quiz
Vidoes
Example User Test
Readings
- Support Materials & Test Sessions
- Post-Course Survey
- Keep Learning with Michigan Online
Peer Review
- User Test Report
Instructors
UM–Ann Arbor Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
No, there are no offline classes for the Coursera Evaluating Designs with Users programme. This Coursera specialisation is online and self-paced to allow students to learn with flexible deadlines and schedules.
The Evaluating Designs with Users course has a duration of three weeks and can be completed in nearly 8 hours.
Yes, you can enrol in a single course from the specialisation. However, for a holistic learning experience, you should go for the entire series.
The audit mode offers limited access to the course content. If you wish to earn a course completion and access the graded assignments and feedback even after course completion, then you need to pay for the certificate.
Coursera offers financial support to students who are interested in the certificate experience but cannot pay the course fee. To apply for the assistance, click on the link on the website and complete the application. Coursera will send an email to notify about the application status.