Program Overview

User Experience III: Applied

Course Description

In this course, students apply what they have learned to real-world case studies and UX design challenges. Topics include research and observational techniques, the art of information gathering, prototyping, scope definition, journey mapping, and empathy maps. Students complete team projects and 360 reviews and practice remote working techniques, collaboration, and balancing multiple projects. Projects will be presented in common outputs such as web and mobile, similar to what would be produced in a professional design firm. The goal is for students to perform as they would in a real-world work environment.

Course Details

• Duration: As few as 11 weeks
• Units: 5.0
• Current Formats: Online
• Cost: Starting at $925.00
• Prerequisites: DESMA X 481.99AF User Experience I and DESMA X 479.8K User Experience II, or equivalent experience.

Course Requirements

• Book: Sprint: How to solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just: Five Days by Jake Napp
• Book: Value Proposition Design by Alexander Osterwalder

Schedule

Spring 2026 Schedule

• Date: March 31 - June 9
• Format: Online
• Instructor: David Nguyen
• Fee: $925.00
• Deadline: No refunds after March 24, 2026

Summer 2026 Schedule

• Date: June 23 - September 1
• Format: Online
• Instructor: David Nguyen
• Fee: $925.00
• Deadline: Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026

Programs This Course Applies To

Design Communication Arts Certificate

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User Experience Certificate

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