Overview
Trainees will gain the necessary well-rounded knowledge and essential grasp in Human-Centred Design and User Experience for employment opportunities with tech, product companies and/or consulting agencies. They will learn the skills, tools and techniques relevant in launching or expanding a successful career as a UX or Product Designer or Product Manager:
The ability to integrate future-focused human-centred design thinking into your work, creating faster, simpler, and more intuitive experiences between humans and technology.
Gain fluency with the core UX design process, from user research to usability to interaction design, wireframing, prototyping, and user testing – with industry-leading platforms like Figma – to design intuitive digital experiences that provide meaningful and relevant experiences to users.
The ability to transfer a product’s development, business objectives, research, insights, content and layout into an attractive, usable and responsive experience for users that solve real problems under the Design Thinking frameworks.
Course Description & Learning Outcomes
UX Fundamentals
Understand the role of a UX Designer in creating usable, enjoyable, and accessible digital experiences.
Learn the principles of designing products that provide value and satisfaction to users.
Explore the importance of user experience across websites, apps, and services.
UX Design Foundation
Develop skills in interaction design, brainstorming, and ideating user-centric solutions.
Learn to create wireframes, prototypes, and test responsive websites and mobile apps.
Understand gamification principles and their application in design.
Digital Product Management Foundation
Gain foundational skills for managing digital projects, including websites and software.
Learn to drive product success through customer-centric solutions and continuous delivery.
Master techniques for product development, launch, and improvement in a modern business.
UX Research Foundation
Understand the importance of user research in validating design decisions.
Learn qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to uncover user needs.
Apply user insights to guide the product design process.
UI Design Foundation
Explore the principles of User Interface (UI) design and its role in usability.
Learn to create design systems, mockups, and collaborate with developers effectively.
Understand the foundation of branding and the aesthetic elements of UI design.
Data-Driven Design Foundation
Learn to use data and analytics to inform design decisions and validate ideas.
Explore rapid prototyping, A/B testing, and the role of insights in product design.
Develop skills to visualise data for impactful reporting and pitching.
Methodology
Engage in Active Social Learning through hands-on, peer-interactive, and real-world projects.
Apply experiential learning techniques based on established learning models.
Build a professional portfolio through project-based learning and mentor guidance.
Graduate Support & Outcomes
Benefit from an industry-focused curriculum developed with input from tech professionals.
Network with experienced mentors and industry experts for career support.
Build a job-ready portfolio through real-world projects with startups and hiring partners.
Receive career support, including mentoring, soft skills development, and hiring events.
Recommended Prerequisites
A background in IT is not necessary but preferable. This course is designed to cater to the intricacies of UX design. Hence, individuals with a background in this discipline bring valuable prior knowledge that will enhance their learning experience and understanding of the curriculum.
Pre-course instructions
Applicants will be required to undergo a shortlisting process where they must share their résumé and complete a pre-course assessment. Our instructors and career consultants will review applicants to assess their suitability before deciding whether to shortlist them for the course.
Schedule
End Date: 19 Jul 2025, Saturday
Weekdays: 7:00PM to 10:00PM, Saturday: 9:00AM to 1:00PM Venue: Virtual (Online), NTU e-Learning Platform & NTU@one-north campus (NTU PACE reserves the right to change the date, time and venue due to unforeseen circumstances) Registration Closing Date: 28 Feb 2025
Location: 11 Slim Barracks Rise, Singapore, 138664 and OnlinePricing
Course fees: Standard Course Fee: S$13,080.00
Skills Covered
PROFICIENCY LEVEL GUIDE
Beginner: Introduce the subject matter without the need to have any prerequisites.
Proficient: Requires learners to have prior knowledge of the subject.
Expert: Involves advanced and more complex understanding of the subject.
- User Interface Design (UI) (Proficiency level: Beginner)
- User Experience Design (UX) (Proficiency level: Beginner)
- Agile Methodologies (Proficiency level: Beginner)
Speakers
Trainer's Profile:
Mr Joshua Wang, Educator/Lecturer, Academy for Professional and Continuing Education (NTU PACE)
Mr Hanson Yap is a Product Marketing Leader with 20+ years of expertise in Product Management, Marketing Strategy, and Leadership. Blending Technology, Commerce, and Storytelling, he creates data-driven campaigns that drive growth and engage audiences. With experience spanning two continents, Hanson has worked with Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft and Apple and partners like Adobe, delivering transformative projects in B2C, B2B, and partnerships across hardware and software. He excels in shaping perceptions among stakeholders, from the press to C-suite executives. Hanson holds a Master’s in Business (With Merit) from ANU and a Bachelor’s in IT (Dean’s List) from UQ, earning a Golden Key Honour Society Award. A diver, lifeguard, and tennis fan, his mission is to craft impactful tech experiences.
Trainer's Profile:
Mr Hanson Yap, Educator/Lecturer, Academy for Professional and Continuing Education (NTU PACE)
With over 10 years of tech industry experience, Joshua specialises in strategic communications with a focus on user experience (UX) and consulting. Previously a digital consultant at Ernst & Young, he advises enterprise businesses, collaborating with stakeholders and tech teams to shape future digital experiences. As part of PIXEL’s UI/UX and Design Thinking panel, he coaches Singapore-based start-ups and SMEs to enhance their digital products and services. A mentor on ADPList and Springboard, Joshua is passionate about empowering new UX designers and ranked in the top 10% of mentors in Asia Pacific. An illustrator as well, he has been commissioned by Microsoft for office murals and featured in CLEO magazine.
