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Our UX Design course boasts graduates from organizations such as KPMG, Walt Disney, Coca-Cola Company, UOB, DBS, Binance, Microsoft, Stanchart, P&G, Oracle, CPF, and beyond.
Class Details and Support
7 lessons, 3 hours each lesson
Online classes via Zoom
1 Instructor, 1-2 Teaching Assistants
Live Q&A sessions
Close mentorship and guidance from instructors
Weekly free consultation slots
Capstone project feedback from instructor
Out of class support from TAs and instructor
Benefits of taking VI’s UX Design course
Beginner-Friendly
Upskill with our UX Design course without no prior background or experience.
Professional Certificate
Gain an accredited User Experience Design Certification in Singapore.
Expert-led Learning
Learn new concepts and tools through expert-led lectures, discussions, assignments and project work.
Personalised Feedback
Receive individualised feedback and support from your instructional team with free 1-on-1 consultations.
Capstone Project
Apply what you’ve learned to create a capstone project solving a real-world data problem
Community Benefits
Be part of the VI community where members can leverage connections with alumni, instructors and experts
Career Support
Dedicated career support and matching with hiring partners
Hands-on Training
Fully hands-on training with industry tools
UX Design Course Curriculum
Pre-Work
As a VI student, you will be given access to online learning materials in our e-learning portal.
To get you ready for learning, this essential pre-work will familiarise you with the basics of the key concepts and tools we will be using throughout the course.
Although you will learn these topics remotely before you arrive in class, you won’t be far away from the resources of the VI community. Make use of our Telegram channel to leverage connections with students, alumni, instructors and experts. At the end of your pre-work, you’ll be ready for the fast pace on campus!
After the course, you can choose to participate in follow-up sessions with your instructor, either in a group and/or individually, included as part of the course fee.
Module 1: Introduction to User Experience Design
Tutorials:
- Getting acquainted with the course and expectations
- Discuss the discipline of UX design and the design process
- Introduction to the ecosystem of UX Design; including Information Architecture (IA), User Interface (UI) Design, Interaction Design (IxD) and the differences
- Introduction to Design Thinking, Product Management systems and tools, and Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- User Research [Part 1]
○ Importance of human-centered research and its comparison with market research
○ Different research methodologies
○ Tips & Techniques
○ Research Planning guides for conducting User Research
Activity:
- Capstone Project Brainstorming
○ Defining problem statements, user goals, performing preliminary background research
Module 2: User Research & Design Thinking Ideation
Tutorials:
- User Research [Part 2]
- Analysing research in UX design to formulate insights and find opportunities
- Use “How might we…” statements to shift from identifying problems to ideating solutions
- Creating User Personas and examples
- Common UX Ideation Methodologies
○ Four Types of UX Mapping
○ Storyboarding
○ User Stories - User Stories, Themes, Epics & Features
- Feature Prioritisation Methods
○ HiPPo Method
○ Iron Triangle Method
○ MoSCoW Method
○ Simplified Numerical Method - User Flows
Activity:
- Define Problem Statements, Assumptions & Hypothesis
- Creating User Personas with UXPressia
- Creating, Prioritise & Grouping User Stories
- Ideation: Crazy 8’s
Module 3: Information Architecture
Tutorials:
- Introduction to Information Architecture (IA)
- Understanding the importance of IA and process
- The Library Example
- Card Sorting and Creating User Flows
Activity:
- Card Sorting using Trello
- Creating sitemap / user-flow based on card sorting
- Assignment 1
Module 4: Wireframes & Prototyping
Tutorials:
- Introduction to Wireframes and Prototyping
- Interaction Design Principles
- Levels of Prototyping
○ Low-fidelity
○ Mid-fidelity
○ High-fidelity
- Overview of the different prototyping tools
- Why and What is Figma?
- Using Figma for digital prototyping
Activity:
- Pen/Pencil & Paper Sketching Wireframes (based on previous sitemap/flow)
- Mid-Fidelity Prototype using Figma (based on previous paper wireframes)
- Assignment 2
Module 5: Visual Design
Tutorials:
- Introduction to Visual Design / UI Design
- Learn how visual design impacts the user experience
- Identify key visual elements for improving a layout
- Apply visual design tools such as typography, color, imagery to wireframes and prototypes
- Visual Design Ideation
- General Guidelines and Principles For Visual Design
- Dieter Rams’ 10 Principles of Good Design
- Mobile App Design Considerations
Activity:
- Recreate / Replicate an existing financial app design using Figma
Module 6: Usability Testing
Tutorials:
- Introduction to Usability Testing
- Methods of Usability Testing
- Practice planning and conducting a detailed usability test
- Practice analysing test findings and generating a usability report
Activity:
- Perform a Usability Testing in class
Module 7: Capstone Project & Portfolio Building
- Understanding portfolios and their purpose in the industry
- Building a UX Case Study to support your portfolio
- A Career In UX
- Capstone Project Discussions
The Capstone Project
This individual open-book capstone project will culminate your learning by applying the new tools and concepts learnt to create a portfolio project that includes:
- Human-centered user research and personas
- Good information architecture, user flows, and navigation
- Wireframing and prototyping with clear annotation
- A portfolio-ready design prototype with walkthrough
View our alumni portfolio projects.
Course Fee & Government Subsidies
Upskill with ease, take course fees off your mind with government subsidies.
Pay even less or 0 cash with additional support 🎉
All Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above can use their SkillsFuture Credits to fully offset the remaining fees after funding.
In addition, NTUC members can utilize UTAP to offset 50% of remaining fees (capped up to $500 per year).
UX Design Course Schedules
Choose from our flexible course schedules outside working hours. We have timeslots available on weekday evenings or weekends.
How to Apply in 3 Simple Steps
Select Class Schedule
Choose convenient classes on evenings or weekends.
Calculate Your Subsidies
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Pay $50 Deposit To Secure Your Spot
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Meet our Instructors
Zack
Design Lead @ UOB
Past projects:
UOB Digital Bank, Shopback
Yeeling
Senior UX Designer @ MING Labs
Past projects:
Wunderman, BBDO, Facebook, Starbucks
Kamal Taib
Lead UX @ FWD
Past projects:
FWD, Standard Chartered Bank, GoBear
Our Alumni Speak: Success Stories from Our Bootcamp
Hear from our graduates who have made remarkable career strides post-bootcamp.
So I had a great time attending the bootcamp, the best part I felt was how comprehensive the course material were that even beginners like me could pick up the concepts easily.
Amanda
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is UX Design?
“UX/UI design has been seen as one of the rising industries with the most attention-grabbing potential in the future. Studies have shown that the average salary of an UX/UI designer is growing rapidly and that the use of UX/UI design is now being adapted in lots of different fields.”
– International Business Times, 15 June 2022
Ever found checking out your online shopping cart a pleasant and smooth process? Or perhaps you enjoy scrolling through Instagram because of how aesthetic, interactive, and easy-to-use their interface is. This is all attributed to the work of UX designers.
User Experience design is the essential process of designing digital products with the sole purpose of providing end-users with a meaningful experience. It covers all aspects including research, design, usability, accessibility, function, and branding.
Although UX design is a relatively new field, it is gaining popularity because the market has become increasingly customer-oriented. This is why the demand for UX designers has seen rapid growth as well.
Are there course fee subsidies available?
Yes, you can receive up to 70% funding support from The Institute of Banking & Finance (IBF) for our IBF-accredited programmes. The balance course fees (after subsidy) can be offset using your SkillsFuture Credits or NTUC UTAP funding.
The IBF Standards Training Scheme (“IBF-STS”) provides funding for training and assessment programmes accredited under the Skills Framework for Financial Services.
For our training programmes that are IBF-accredited, eligible Singaporeans & PRs may receive funding support under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS), subjected to all eligibility criteria being met.
For more information on the funding support, please visit: https://www.ibf.org.sg/home/for-individuals/skills-and-jobs-development/training-support/IBF-STS
Can I use SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the remaining course fee after funding?
To check your SkillsFuture credit balance, please follow these steps:
- Go to https://myskillsfuture.gov.sg
- Click on ‘Submit SkillsFuture Credit Claims’
- Login with your SingPass
- Click on the arrow (>) at the top right hand corner. You will be able to see a drop-down list of your Available SkillsFuture Credits.
- Please note that our bootcamps are not eligible for “Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support)’. You will only be able to use available credits from ‘SkillsFuture Credit’ and ‘One-off SkillsFuture Credit Top-Up’.
After you have registered for a course, a VI representative will reach out to guide you with the SkillsFuture Credits claim application.
Can NTUC Union members use UTAP to offset the remaining course fee after funding?
Yes, all our courses are eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) Funding. NTUC Union members can use UTAP to offset 50% of unfunded course fees (capped at $500 per year).
This claim must be done after completion of the course. Please refer to the UTAP FAQ for more information.
Can I use SkillsFuture Credits and UTAP at the same time?
For illustration purposes only:
Am I eligible for IBF funding support?
The IBF funding support works on a nett fee model. This means that the subsidy is applied upfront, and you will only need to pay the balance course fees after the subsidy. For example, if you are eligible for 70% subsidy, you only need to pay the remaining 30% upfront.
To be eligible, you’ll have to meet the following prerequisites.
For Self-Sponsored:
All Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) that are physically based in Singapore and successfully complete the course will be eligible.
- Be a Singaporean Citizen or PR based in Singapore
- Minimum of 75% attendance (this means that you must attend at least 6 out of 7 lessons)
- Pass the final assessment
Any balance course fees can be offset using your SkillsFuture Credits & NTUC UTAP funding.
For Company-Sponsored:
- Be from Financial Institutions that are regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) (either licensed / exempted from licensing) or Fintech companies that are registered with the Singapore Fintech Association.
- Be a Singaporean Citizen or PR physically based in Singapore
- Minimum of 75% attendance (this means that you must attend at least 6 out of 7 lessons)
- Pass the final assessment
Are there instalment plans available?
We offer interest-free instalment plans to ensure tech education is accessible to all Singaporeans and PRs. You may reach out to our admissions team for more information via:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 6950 7023
Are there any pre-requisites for this course?
This program is suitable for beginners with no pre-requisites.
Is there a UX Design certificate granted at the end of the course?
Upon successful completion of this IBF-accredited course, participants will be awarded a UX Design certification recognised by employers in Singapore. VI alumni use their course certificate to demonstrate skills to employers and their LinkedIn network.
Our programmes are well-regarded by top companies, who contribute to our curriculum and use our courses to train their own teams.
What is the difference between UX design, UI design, and UI/UX design?
These two terms are often confused and used interchangeably. In a nutshell, UX is defined more by the overall planning, strategy, and psychology of the user experience; on the other hand, UI design focuses more on the aesthetic of the product.
If a product would be a human body, the code represents the skeleton that gives it structure. The UX design represents the organs that supports life functions, while the UI design represents the cosmetics of the body.
The correct umbrella term is simply UX design which refers to both UX and UI components.
What is Figma?
Figma is a web browser-based design tool across any platform (Windows, Mac, Linux, etc.) that allows for real-time collaboration with team members. It is the only design tool of its type where everyone can share, open, and edit Figma files at the same time.
What is Miro?
Upon Miro is a free online collaboration platform known for its digital sticky notes function to help teams in brainstorming, planning and managing workflows.
What softwares do I need to download?
You will be learning a suite of industry tools: Miro, Figma, UXpressia and more.
You will need to have your own personal laptop/PC to attend the bootcamp.
These are all web-based and no installation is required.
What if I cannot attend a class?
If you miss a lesson, you are allowed to attend a makeup class. This would be the corresponding class of another intake that same week, subject to availability. If you cannot make it for the makeup class, then you can simply watch the recorded lesson video.
Your attendance is only counted if you attend a makeup class.
Why are UX design skills relevant today?
‘Singapore Tech Salaries May Soar Up to 30% in Two Years’ – The Straits Times, 2022
With a huge shortage of tech talent in Singapore, UX design skills are not only highly sought after by top employers, but also by any business that has an online presence. Besides excellent career prospects and opportunities, UX design is an exciting field with plenty of room to exercise your creative and analytical skills.
The synergy between creativity and logic in UX design allows you to develop both soft and hard skills from critical thinking to coding and prototyping.
Break into the UX industry with the beginner-friendly UX Design Bootcamp by Vertical Institute. The course allocates 3-4 instructional team members per class to ensure dedicated peer and mentor support for your UX Design journey. You will graduate with an IBF-accredited UX certification, as well as a polished, portfolio-ready project to showcase your arsenal of UX design skills.
What are the other in-demand courses at Vertical Institute?
- Data Analytics Course
- Cybersecurity Course
- Digital Marketing Course
- Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Course
- Advanced Data Analytics Course
With these resources, students have the opportunity to cultivate their tech skills and set a strong foundation for a successful career in the ever-evolving technology industry. Singaporeans and PRs are eligible for government course subsidies at Vertical Institute.
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