Course description
Practical Usability Testing (UT)
This course focuses on the skills and knowledge also covered in the Certified Usability Analyst (CUA)™ examination. Progressive testing of websites and software applications is a critical component of creating a user-centered design. It is important to check if they support the users' needs, limitations, mental models and cognitive styles.
Objective
Learn quick and practical usability testing techniques—ranging from simple paper prototype tests to cutting edge remote testing—for the entire interface design life cycle and accurately predict how users will experience your applications.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Who should attend
Usability practitioners, website/intranet developers, application developers, interface designers, project managers, quality control personnel, market researchers, and graphic artists.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you’ll learn
- Survey the scope of usability issues
- Know the four factors that drive your testing
- Know the appropriate test and when to use it
- Learn tests that uncover problems with content organization, task flow, and brand strategy
- Conduct performance-based tests using paper and functioning prototypes
- Review advanced prototype testing that adds precision to your performance measures
- Design and conduct a remote test
- Learn to analyze web traffic logs
- Review a 10-point checklist of the critical components of a successful usability test plan
What you get
- Real-world examples and practical tips from our instructors who are also active user experience (UX) consultants
- Hands-on individual and group exercises to ensure conceptual understanding
- Training package that includes:
- A comprehensive student manual
- A student exercise book
- A summary study guide
- Usability glossary
- Usability resources
- Quick reference guides
- A ten-point usability test checklist
- Quick reference guides
Why choose Human Factors International
100,000+ professionals trained so far
8,500+ certified professionals worldwide
Global Leader in UX Consulting and Training
Expenses
Please contact the provider for pricing details.