UI/UX Design Course (Exam Prep): [BEC_UI/UX_EP] Jan 10 – Mar 1, 2026

Course Title: UI/UX Design – 8 Week Exam Prep
Certification Target: BCS Foundation Certificate in User Experience
Awarding Body: British Computer Society (BCS)

This course equips learners with job-ready skills and a professional portfolio, making them highly employable in the competitive UI/UX design field. The course builds on UI/UX design fundamentals and focuses on practical, job-ready skills. Over 8 weeks, participants will dive into advanced design techniques, interactive prototyping, user testing, and portfolio development. By the end of this course, learners will be equipped to work as UI/UX designers and create professional-grade user interfaces and experiences.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Learning Objectives:
– Understand the core principles of UI/UX Design.
– Prepare confidently for the BCS Foundation Certificate in User Experience.
– Apply theoretical knowledge to practical case scenarios.
– Develop confidence with exam format and expectations.

1. Use advanced tools and techniques to create professional UI/UX designs.
2. Conduct detailed user research and translate insights into actionable designs.
3. Develop high-fidelity prototypes and test their usability with real users.
4. Apply advanced interaction design and accessibility principles.
5. Build a portfolio that highlights their UI/UX design skills and projects.

Course Outline

Week 2: Research & User Analysis
Week 3: Information Architecture
Week 4: Visual Design Principles
Week 5: Prototyping Tools
Week 6: Usability Testing
Week 7: Responsive & Interactive Design
Week 8: Exam & Portfolio Prep

Week 1-2: Advanced UI/UX Principles and Tools

• Deep dive into user-centred design and design thinking
• Advanced UI/UX design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD)
• Responsive Design Principles for mobile and web interfaces

Week 3: Advanced User Research and Journey Mapping

• Techniques for advanced user research (focus groups, contextual inquiries)
• Creating detailed personas and empathy maps
• Designing and analyzing complex user flows and journey maps

Week 4: Interaction Design and Microinteractions

• Introduction to interaction design and its principles
• Designing effective micro-interactions for enhanced usability
• Tools and techniques for motion design (e.g., Lottie, Principle)

Week 5: Accessibility and Inclusive Design

• Advanced concepts in accessibility standards (WCAG compliance)
• Designing for diverse user groups and edge cases
• Tools for accessibility testing and validation

Week 6-7: Prototyping and Advanced Usability Testing

• Building high-fidelity, interactive prototypes
• Conducting A/B testing and usability studies
• Collecting and analyzing user feedback for iterative improvements

Week 8: Capstone Project and Portfolio Development

• Designing a complete, responsive interface for a real-world application
• Creating a portfolio-ready case study showcasing the design process
• Presenting the final project to peers or potential employers

Who Should Attend

• Graduates of elementary UI/UX design courses or those with basic knowledge.
• Aspiring professionals seeking roles as UI/UX Designers or Product Designers.
• Entrepreneurs looking to refine and enhance their digital product designs.