Course Overview
Domain
Infocomm Technology
Business, Communication and Design
Format
SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP)
Duration
3+ months
Fee Subsidy
Up to 95% SF Funding
In today’s digital landscape, businesses are increasingly priotising user-centric design to enhance customer satisfaction, foster loyalty, and drive conversions.
This highlights the need for experiences that resonate with consumers, particularly in a mobile-first world where responsive and intuitive design is essential. Exceptional UX/UI design has emerged as a key differentiator in a crowded marketplace, enabling businesses to stand out from competitors. However, the rapid evolution of technology presents challenges and opportunities, requiring designers to adapt to interactive and immersive platforms such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and voice interfaces, while also managing complex user flows and interactions.
This programme is tailored to equip learners with the competencies necessary to succeed in a UI/UX role. They will learn to apply human-centered design principles to create user-friendly and impactful solutions, employing proven research techniques to understand and empathise with users’ needs and preferences.
Learners will also develop professional-grade prototypes and wireframes using industry tools like Figma, essential for translating ideas into tangible designs. Throughout the programme, they will build a strong portfolio showcasing their UI and UX expertise. They will also apply their skills into practice with a Capstone Project, where they will create meaningful design solutions that will demonstrate their abilities and attract potential clients or employers.
Who Should Attend
Individuals with design, marketing, customer experience, visual merchandising and business-related roles looking to pivot into a career in UI/UX for roles such as:
- UX designer/architect
- Interaction designer
- User researcher
- Research analyst
- Digital designer
Prerequisites
Individuals should possess a relevant background, which may include:
- A minimum of a diploma; or
- Relevant work experience in design-related job roles; or
- Prior or current work experience in a sales, marketing, customer experience or people-centric role.
What You Will Learn
Module 1: Introduction to UI/UX Design
- Describe the principles of human-centred design and current trends to inform design decisions effectively
- Apply the design thinking framework and the Empathise-Define-Ideate-Prototype-Test process to develop user-centric design solutions
- Utilise empathy-based design and storytelling techniques to create compelling presentations that communicate design concepts effectively
Module 2: UX Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodologies
- Describe the key concepts of user experience research, including research goals, problem statements, and hypothesis formulation
- Demonstrate the use of various research methods by differentiating between primary and secondary research, and quantitative and qualitative approaches, to gather relevant user insights
- Implement UX strategy and research planning techniques, including requirements gathering and SWOT analysis, to inform effective design decisions and competitive positioning
Module 3: UX Design Essentials
- Describe the fundamentals of user experience design, including usability and responsive design principles
- Apply UX design principles to digital product design for web and mobile platforms
- Create wireframes for responsive web and mobile applications using Figma
Module 4: UI Design Essentials
- Explain the fundamental principles of UI design, including layout and interaction design
- Apply colour theory and typography to create effective user interfaces
- Utilise images and iconography to enhance user experience and visual communication
Module 5: Data-driven Design Foundation
- Apply data analysis techniques to inform UX and UI design decisions effectively
- Utilise data insights to enhance design outcomes and improve user experiences
- Design content strategies and user flows based on use case studies to optimise product functionality
Module 6: Prototyping with Figma
- Create high-fidelity interactive prototypes using Figma to demonstrate design concepts effectively
- Apply rapid prototyping techniques and iterations to refine designs based on user feedback
- Utilise Figma to differentiate between user testing and usability testing methods in the prototyping process
Module 7: Capstone Project on UI/UX Design
- Create effective wireframes and prototypes that demonstrate mastery of UI/UX design principles and user-centred design
- Evaluate user research findings to develop user personas and journey maps that accurately reflect target users' goals and motivations
- Create iterative design solutions by refining prototypes based on user testing feedback to enhance usability and engagement
- Evaluate design solutions through presentations to diverse audiences, incorporating constructive feedback to improve overall design effectiveness
Teaching Team
Joshua Wang
Director of User Experience, Our Stories To Tell
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Chua Yee Ling
Founder, Experience & Instructional Designer, Hause Collective
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Erina Yee Lin
UX Designer and AI Experience Architect, Electric Minds
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Schedule
| Course Run | Dates | Topics and Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | Facilitated classroom training Classes are held once a week from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, except weeks 12 and 13 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| In-person assessment (MCQ, written, and project) Five tests over three+ months |
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| Synchronous e-Learning Classes are held online twice a week from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm over three+ months |
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| Assignments and project works, self-learning | ||
| Asynchronous e-Learning with research and reading materials | ||
| Capstone project, self-learning with project consultation and final project presentation |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:
- Attend at least 75% of the course
- Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$14,170.00.
| Category | After SF Funding |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | S$4,251.00 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | S$1,651.00 |
| Singapore Citizen who meets the additional course fee funding support criteria | S$1,001.00 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | S$4,251.00 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | Not Eligible |
Note:
- All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
Additional Course Fee Funding Support Criteria
To be eligible for 95% additional course fee funding support, applicants must be a Singapore Citizen and meet one of the following criteria:
- Long-term unemployed individual (unemployed for six months or more); or
- Person with disabilities; or
- Individual in need of financial assistance – ComCare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipient or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipient. Additionally, they should not have received any other funding from government sources in respect of the actual grant disbursed for the programme.
Speak to Our Career Coach
If you have further questions regarding the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme, do get in touch with our career coach Joe Leong via email, or make an appointment today.
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