Learn about sophisticated planning and development methods to ensure intuitive, user-friendly product development. Explore user-centered design and evaluation, usability testing, and systems-based analyses. Study the latest theories and explore tools and techniques to keep user needs, desires, and potential obstacles at the forefront of each stage of the design process.
This certificate includes four graduate-level courses and can be taken as a step toward earning a Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering. Students interested in pursuing a master's degree should visit the Web site for program description and admissions requirements.
What the Program Covers
- Usability testing as a part of user-centered product development
- Issues in the field of usability -from international usability testing to testing techniques for game design
- Research methods in technical communication
- Visuals in print and electronic media
- Theory and hands-on experience overseeing Web site development and user-centered design
Benefits
You will help your company create successful, leading-edge products by bringing your background and skills in user-centered design to the development process.Upon completion, you will earn graduate-level credits that can be applied to the Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering if you have been accepted to the program.
Who Should Apply
Level: Some Experience
- Individuals with a bachelor's degree from a four-year, accredited institution
- Individuals with at least two years of college and at least two years of work experience in the technical communication field
If you have questions about your eligibility for this program, give us a call at 888-469-6499.
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