Human Computer Interaction

Usability Week Courses

Usability Week offers courses about a broad range of web and application design topics. Most courses are also available as in-house training.

Applying science to solve design challenges

Examine the most relevant concepts from the HCI field and learn to apply the principles to specific design problems
Be able to explain why certain designs work better in particular circumstances
Design better interfaces from the start by knowing human limitations and easing the load on the user

Principles, processes, and techniques of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

Get the confidence gained from having a solid foundation in every aspect of HCI whether you’re just arriving from graphic design, psychology, or another entry discipline, or started picking up HCI some time ago along the way.
Achieve a deep understanding of the entire life-cycle of design by actually experiencing it through five workshops
Practice the methodology Tog helped develop at Apple, still in use there today, that results in products that are smooth, exciting, and just simply work.
Get the knowledge you need of information theory, human psychology, physiology and other aspects of HCI science, you’ll be prepared to make intelligent, informed, and effective design decisions
Learn the trick to “selling” your designs with a minimal amount of stress and effort so you can spend your time doing the work you love. (Managers: This means your designer will be a lot more productive.)

Be an effective UX professional: Know the lingo and sell the process

Understand the purpose and roles of UX professionals throughout a project lifecycle
Know when to apply which research methods and how to use the data to improve design
Assess your organization’s commitment to UX
Learn tips for promoting UX as a competitive advantage