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Introduction to UX and user centred design for beginners

Name: Introduction to UX and user centred design for beginners
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An Honest Look at Whether UX Is the Right Career Move

Taught by the founder of PeakXD, an established Australian UX agency, this free course is built around the questions people actually ask before switching into UX: what UX design really is, how it differs from CX, EX, and UCD, and whether you need a coding or design background to break in. It leans heavily on career practicalities rather than design theory alone.

Who It's For

This is aimed squarely at beginners and career-changers weighing a move into UX, including people coming from unrelated fields who want to know how their existing experience might transfer.

Key Takeaways

A clear breakdown of UX, CX, EX, UCD, and UI, and how the roles and specialities differ
What a user-centred design process and a typical UX workday actually look like
Practical guidance on building a portfolio, gaining experience, and job-hunting without three years of prior work

About this course

Are you considering a career in UX but are not exactly sure what a UX designer does? Maybe you are lacking the confidence and not sure you have what it takes? Did you know, you quite possibly have relevant skills, experience and personal attributes that can be leveraged?

I run PeakXD, one of Australia's most established UX agencies and I have trained over 4,000 students over 20 years in the field of UX, CX and Service design.

In this free course, I will address many of the common questions I get asked by people considering a career or learning UX.

What actually is UX design?
What is the difference between UX, CX, EX, UCD, and are UI and UX the same?
What does a user-centred design process look like?
What does a typical day look like for a UX designer?
What are the different job roles and areas of speciality in UX?
Do you need to be able to code or have a design background to work as a UX designer?
What are the personal attributes that make a good UX designer?
How can I leverage existing employment experience if I'm side-stepping into a UX career?
What is the best way to learn UX, and what are the different types of certification available?
How can I gain UX experience?
What do I need to consider when creating a UX portfolio?
What are employers really looking for when hiring?
What are the secrets to unlocking the hidden job market and getting a job without 3 years of experience?
How do I sell the benefits of UX design to my organisation and engage my stakeholders?
How can I build my confidence and stop feeling like an imposter?

I have personally helped people from all walks of life launch a successful career in UX, from physiotherapists and payroll clerks, through to visual designers seeking to create more engaging customer experiences.

What have you got to lose? Let me help you decide if a career in UX design is right for you!