(SCTP) Advanced Certificate in UI/UX Essentials for UI/UX Designer
- Analytics & Tech
- Digital Marketing & Comms
This programme is conducted in person and via Asynchronous and Synchronous E-Learning.
360 hours over 3 months
Asynchronous E-Learning: 244 hours
Synchronous E-Learning: 40 hours
Classroom Learning: 20 hours
Assessments: 56 hours
Who Should Attend
Participants keen to pursue roles in User Interface and User Experience, such as UI/UX Designer or Associate UI/UX Designer.
Trainees must meet all the requirements below in order to be eligible to apply for the programme:
- Singapore Citizen, Singapore Permanent Resident or LTVP+ holder
- At least 21 years old
- Registering as a self-sponsored participant
Overview
This certificate programme is designed to allow participants to embark on a transformative journey into the world of UI/UX design. From user research and wireframing to visual design and accessibility, participants will master the art of crafting intuitive digital experiences. By the end of the programme, participants will have gained hands-on skills and built a portfolio that allows them to step confidently into the role of an associate UI/UX designer.
Topics include:
- Introduction to UI/UX Design
- User Research and Empathy
- Information Architecture and Wireframing
- Visual Design Principles
- Interaction Design and Prototyping
- Usability and User Testing
- Designing for Different Platforms
- Collaborating with Product Managers and Developers
- Microinteractions and Animations
- Accessibility in UI/UX Design
- Capstone Project and Review
- Portfolio Building and Career Preparation
Learning Objectives
At the end of the 12-week programme, participants will be able to:
- Acquire a good understanding of digital marketing principles, encompassing various channels, audience analysis, content strategy, and social media
- Acquire a strong foundation in UI/UX design principles, mastering the essentials of creating user-centered digital experiences
- Develop practical skills through interactive exercises, real-world projects, and collaborative activities, fostering a deep understanding of the design process
- Build a compelling portfolio showcasing diverse UI/UX projects, demonstrating expertise in research, design, prototyping, and usability testing
- Learn to design across various platforms, devices, and contexts, adapting designs for responsiveness and accessibility, while collaborating effectively with developers
- Build the skills and confidence to step into an Associate UI/UX Designer role, equipped to contribute to design teams and create impactful user experiences
Topic/Structure
To achieve the (SCTP) Advanced Certificate in UI/UX Essentials for UI/UX Designer, participants will need to complete the following modules offered by SMU Academy:
Module 1: Introduction to UI/UX Fundamentals
This module provides an overview of UI/UX design and the responsibilities associated with being a UI/UX designer. Participants will acquire a strong foundation in UI/UX design principles, mastering the essentials of creating user-centred digital experiences, such as through conducting user research and creating personas. It will also cover basic concepts in information architecture and wireframing.
Module 2: Design Principles and User Testing
Building on the foundational knowledge introduced in the first module, the second module will delve into visual design principles, interaction design, and prototyping. Participants will be tasked with applying these principles through hands-on projects. Furthermore, participants will also learn the importance of usability and conducting user testing with the prototypes they design.
Module 3: Enhancing the User Experience
In this third module, it focuses on enhancing user experience. Participants will acquire the skills to create designs that transcend across various platforms, devices, and contexts, adapting designs for responsiveness and accessibility, and taking into account the impact of how microinteractions and animations can shape the user’s experience of a product.
Module 4: Collaboration and the Final Capstone
In this concluding module, participants will learn how designers are able to collaborate effectively with other members of a product team, particularly product managers and software developers. They will embark on a capstone project, applying the skills acquired across all four modules to design, , prototype and test a complete UI/UX solution for a specific problem. Participants will also be given guidance on creating a compelling portfolio, showcasing diverse UI/UX projects, demonstrating expertise in research, design, prototyping, and usability testing. As a result, they will be equipped to contribute to design teams and create impactful user experiences.
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of every module. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment for each of the 4 modules in order to be awarded the digital (SCTP) Advanced Certificate in UI/UX Essentials for UI/UX Designer issued by Singapore Management University.
Fee Table
|
PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
|
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident
|
$6,278.401 |
|
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old4 |
$2,438.402 |
|
Singapore Citizens who qualify for AFS |
$1,478.403 |
All prices include 9% GST
1 Up to 70% course fee funding
2 Up to 90% course fee funding under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy ("MCES")
3 Up to 95% course fee funding under Additional Funding Support ("AFS") where participants must be:
- Singapore Citizens; and
- Long-term unemployed individuals (6 months or more); or
- Individuals in need of financial assistance [ComCare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients]; or
- Persons with disabilities
4 SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals (NEW)
A SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 will be provided to Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for this programme.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Intake Information
This programme is conducted in person and via Asynchronous and Synchronous E-Learning.
Intake 1: [TBA]
| MODULES | DATES |
|---|---|
| Module 1: Introduction to UI/UX Fundamentals | TBA |
| Module 2: Design Principles and User Testing | TBA |
| Module 3: Enhancing the User Experience | TBA |
| Module 4: Collaboration and the Final Capstone | TBA |
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