CIW User Interface Designer

eLearning Course leading to certification from CIW

Students have 6 months to complete the course and can start at any time of the year

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CIW User Interface Designer

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Course Details

CIW is the world’s fastest growing vendor-neutral internet skills training and certification program for students and professionals. The CIW User Interface Designer course introduces strategies and tactics necessary to design user interfaces, with particular emphasis on creating user interfaces for mobile devices. User Experience Design (UXD or UED or XD) is the process of enhancing user satisfaction by improving the usability, accessibility, and pleasure provided in the interaction between the user and mobile apps and websites. This certification focuses on knowledge of specific development techniques and strategies. Students who earn this certification will have a deep knowledge of user interface design. The CIW User Interface Designer course prepares candidates to take the CIW User Interface Designer exam, which, if passed, earns the individual the CIW User Interface Designer certification. Students are provided with the following resources:

  • Comprehensive online course materials covering the entire syllabus.
  • Video lessons
  • eLearning resources – exercises, quizzes, flashcards and a glossary.
  • Exam study guide – condensed study material on the specific skills objectives you need to master for the exams.
  • Exam pre-assessment and practice exams.
Who should complete this User Interface Designer Course?
  • Web Designers: Web designers focusing on user interface (UI) design will greatly benefit from this course. As mobile usage continues to surge, with over 90% of the global internet population using a mobile device to go online as of 2021 (Statista), the skills in creating mobile-responsive designs are increasingly crucial.
  • Internet Consultants: Internet consultants advising businesses on digital strategies can utilise the knowledge from this course to optimise user interfaces for enhanced user experiences. With e-commerce sales projected to reach $6.54 trillion by 2022 (Statista), effective UI design is critical for business success online.
  • IT Professionals: IT professionals involved in web development or application design can expand their expertise with this course. The focus on UI design is essential in an era where user experience is a key differentiator in technology products and services.
  • Marketing Professionals: For marketing professionals, understanding UI design can significantly enhance digital marketing campaigns. With the increasing importance of digital platforms for marketing, professionals skilled in UI design can create more engaging and effective online experiences.
  • Web and Graphic Artists: This course is also advantageous for web and graphic artists who are involved in creating visual aspects of websites and applications. As visual appeal is a major factor in user engagement, knowledge of UI design principles is essential.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

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Topics covered in this User Interface Designer Course
Introduction to User Interface Design
  • What Is User Interface Design?
  • Evolution of Web User Interfaces
  • Current Trends in Web Design
  • Web Design Team Roles and Responsibilities
  • Web Design Project Management
  • Collaborative Web Design
  • Creating a Web Design Portfolio
  • Creating a Plan for a Web-Based Business Project
User Interface Design Process
  • Choosing a Web Design Methodology
  • Creating a Web Site Vision Statement
  • Creating and Implementing a Web Site Strategy
  • Creating a Web Site Specification
  • Publishing a Web Site
  • Choosing a Web Site Host
  • Securing a Web Site
  • Creating Ethical and Legal Web Sites
  • Creating a Mind Map
  • Using Metaphors
  • Creating Word Lists and Mood Boards
  • Creating a Site Map
User-Centred Web Design
  • User-Centred Web Design
  • The Cognitive Psychology of Web Design
  • Personas and Usability
  • Accessibility
User Interface Design Principles and Legal Guidelines
  • Web UI Design Principles
  • Visual Design Principles
  • Branding
  • Legal Issues Impacting Web Design
  • Lesson Summary
Colour, Typography, Layout and Wireframing
  • Colour, Typography and Layout
  • Wireframes and Mockups
  • Responsive Web Design
Designing a Basic Web Site
  • Creating a Web Site
  • Part 1: Creating One Site Page
  • Part 2: Creating the Remaining Site Pages
  • Spell- and Grammar-Check the Site
Navigation Concepts
  • Why is Web Site Navigation So Important?
  • Site Structure, Directory Structure and URLs
  • Positional Awareness
  • Primary and Secondary Navigation
  • Navigation Elements
  • Navigation Conventions and Principles
  • Creating a Navigation System
Designing and Developing a Professional Web Site
  • Why is Prototyping So Important?
  • User-centred Web Design
  • User Interface Design Patterns
  • Optimizing the look and feel of a Website
  • Focus on Web Forms
  • GET and POST
  • Constructing a Professional Web Site
  • Web Framework
  • User Interface Libraries
  • Web Content Management Systems
  • Additional Web Development Tools
  • Web Hosting Services and Domain Names
Site Publishing, Maintenance, Security, and SEO Strategies
  • Making Sure a Web Site is ready to be published
  • Maintaining a Web Site
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • SEO and Written Site Content
  • SEO and Mobile-Friendliness
  • SEO and Metadata
Assessment
  • Once you successfully pass the programme, you will be able to download a Certificate of Completion.
  • You may optionally take an exam to receive CIW Certification. CIW exams are completed at home or work at a time that suits you, using a proctored (supervised) exam. Your webcam is used to supervise you during the exam.
  • More information on exams can be found on the CMIT exam page.
Accreditation
  • You may optionally take exams to receive professional certification.
  • More information can be found on the CMIT Accreditation Details page.

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Fantastic course for a web developer. The sections on user-centred design and personas were great - so informative. I really feel that i have a structured framework for working with clients. Also gave me a new language for communicating difficult concepts

June 10, 2016

Fantastic course for a web developer. The sections on user-centred design and personas were great – so informative. I really feel that i have a structured framework for working with clients. Also gave me a new language for communicating difficult concepts

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