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Startup UX Research and Usability

Designed for professionals specializing in user experience, this program focuses on bridging the gap between raw user feedback and design requirements. It provides a robust framework for conducting usability testing within rapid iteration cycles.

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£320

Certified UX Research Professional

  • Pass mark 70%
  • Certificate on completion
  • Verifiable public certificate ID
  • English · available globally
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What is Startup UX Research and Usability?
Designed for professionals specializing in user experience, this program focuses on bridging the gap between raw user feedback and design requirements. It provides a robust framework for conducting usability testing within rapid iteration cycles.
Who is Startup UX Research and Usability for?
It is pitched at Intermediate level for UX Researchers working in Startup Development, and is studied online from any country.
How long does Startup UX Research and Usability take?
Around 18 hours of study, plus the assessed assignments and one applied project.
How is the certification assessed?
Every assignment and the final project are assessed automatically against the published criteria. The pass mark is 70%, and an item that does not pass can be resubmitted.
What do I receive when I pass?
Certified UX Research Professional, issued as a certificate with a unique ID that employers can check in the public certificate register.
How much does it cost?
£320 once, with no subscription.

What you will be able to do

  • Design unbiased user testing protocols for MVP features
  • Synthesize qualitative research into actionable UI/UX personas
  • Conduct heuristic evaluations of existing product interfaces
  • Create testing documentation that informs engineering backlogs
  • Monitor key usability KPIs to track product performance

Written by Marcus Thorne, Principal Design Strategist. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified UX Research Professional, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.

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