Course description

Discover the intricacies of UX Research, the backbone of good UX design. Learn how to plan and conduct UX Research and how to utilize your findings to create products users love.

What you’ll learn with UX Research

  • Draft clear and actionable objectives for UX research — Understand the importance of setting clear and measurable research goals and how to use them to guide your research method and analysis.
  • Discover how to identify the right research method for your study — Understand the pros and cons of different quantitative and qualitative research methods and learn how to select appropriate research methods for your goals.
  • Understand how to collect, analyze, infer, and report data — Discover how to ethically collect data from users, analyze it, and derive meaningful insights from it that inform your design decisions.
  • Explore ways to create and make use of UX research deliverables — Get a step-by-step walkthrough of how UX research deliverables like empathy maps, user journey and experience maps, mental models, and personas are created.
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FAQs

  • What’s the UX Research course about?

    The UX Research course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the user research process. Through this course, you'll learn how to conduct research and collect data effectively, identify pain points, and gain valuable insights into user preferences, behaviors, and motivations. One of the main focuses of this course is teaching learners how to apply those insights to the design process, making sure that the products you create meet the needs of your target audience.


    By understanding user needs, creating user personas, and developing user journeys, you'll be able to create more user-friendly products that provide a seamless user experience. This course also covers best practices for testing prototypes and iterating on designs, ensuring that your products are continuously improving based on user feedback. Whether you're a UX designer, researcher, or product manager, this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct effective user research and create products that meet the needs of your users.

  • Do I need any background to take this course?

    While having a background in design or UX can certainly be helpful, it's not necessarily required to take this course. However, if you're completely new to the field, it may be beneficial to explore some basic design terminology and concepts first (take a look at Design Terminology and UX Design Foundations courses on that matter). This can help you better understand and contextualize the information you'll be learning in the UX Research course.


    That being said, the course is structured in a way that gradually introduces key concepts and provides examples to help make the information more accessible. You'll also have access to resources such as articles, videos, and case studies to help reinforce your understanding of the material. So, whether you're new to the industry or already have some experience in UX, this course can be a valuable resource to help you hone your research skills and create more user-friendly products.

  • Does the course include practical exercises?

    The course provides essential theoretical knowledge on user research, but it also offers opportunities to apply that knowledge through design challenges. By completing the course and taking on challenges like User Persona, Heuristic Analysis, Content Audit, and Competitor Analysis, you can practice your research skills and gain hands-on experience in conducting user research. These challenges are designed to help you put your new knowledge into practice, so you can feel confident in your ability to conduct effective UX research.

  • What are the pricing options for the course?

    For new learners, the first level of each course is available free of charge! This allows you to experience the course without any initial investment.


    However, if you're seeking a deeper and more comprehensive learning journey, we recommend our Pro Membership. With this subscription, you gain full access to all our courses, which includes additional lessons, engaging design challenges, and thorough assessments.


    Additionally, Pro Membership entitles you to receive a certificate upon completion of a course and personalized feedback from experts for all your challenge submissions. To explore the pricing details and find the best plan for your learning needs, please visit our pricing page.

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