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Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals

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There are 5 modules in this course

Develop the skills to collaborate effectively with design teams and create user-friendly interfaces. This course covers UX/UI principles, wireframing, mockups, and product testing. Learn to apply Microsoft design system guidelines and create enterprise software interfaces. Understand the roles and responsibilities of design team members, apply design thinking principles, and create basic sketches and wireframes. Master key UX/UI principles such as usability, accessibility, and consistency. Learn to analyze the UX/UI design process, create intuitive interfaces, and evaluate existing user interfaces. Construct user stories, employ various product testing techniques, and iterate on designs based on feedback. Design user experiences for AI products, ensuring transparency and ethical considerations.

By the end of the course, you will be able to: - Collaborate effectively with design teams -Apply UX/UI principles to create user-friendly interfaces -Develop wireframes and mockups to visualize design concepts -Conduct product testing to gather user feedback -Design intuitive and engaging product experiences -Apply Microsoft design system guidelines -Create enterprise software interfaces A Microsoft 365 license or free trial is needed to complete the course activities.

This module explores the collaborative nature of product design, emphasizing the roles of various design team members and effective communication strategies. You'll learn to apply design thinking principles and create basic visual representations to bring your design concepts thttps://www.coursera.org/teach/microsoft-product-design-and-ux-ui-fundamentals/BSFtHQnBEfCRZA7iGUDKIw/content/question-bankso life.

What's included

7 videos13 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

7 videos•Total 24 minutes
  • Introduction to product design•5 minutes
  • The design team symphony•2 minutes
  • The design thinking journey•2 minutes
  • Designing with Figma•5 minutes
  • Wireframing with Figma•5 minutes
  • Wireframing tips and tricks•2 minutes
  • The power of design collaboration•3 minutes
13 readings•Total 130 minutes
  • Welcome to the Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals syllabus•10 minutes
  • Microsoft AI Product Manager program set up•10 minutes
  • A product manager's guide to understanding your team•10 minutes
  • A day in the life of a design team•10 minutes
  • Building a high performance team•10 minutes
  • Microsoft Fluent design system overview•10 minutes
  • Design thinking for product managers•10 minutes
  • Design thinking in action•10 minutes
  • Enterprise software design principles•10 minutes
  • From idea to sketch•10 minutes
  • Wireframing essentials•10 minutes
  • Wireframing and prototyping best practices•10 minutes
  • The role of wireframing in user testing•10 minutes
5 assignments•Total 105 minutes
  • Sketching and wireframing•30 minutes
  • Activity: Enterprise software product ideation•30 minutes
  • Understanding design roles•15 minutes
  • How well do you know the design team?•15 minutes
  • Design thinking•15 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
  • The design team discussion•10 minutes

This module delves into the core principles and processes of UX/UI design. You'll learn to create user-friendly and interactive interfaces that prioritize usability, accessibility, and user-centered design.

What's included

9 videos18 readings7 assignments

9 videos•Total 31 minutes
  • The heart of user-centric design•2 minutes
  • Accessibility for all•6 minutes
  • From idea to interface•4 minutes
  • Unveiling user needs•3 minutes
  • From prototyping ideas to interactive experiences•3 minutes
  • Guiding the user's eye•3 minutes
  • Heuristic evaluation introduction•2 minutes
  • Heuristic evaluation in action•5 minutes
  • Unlocking deeper insights•2 minutes
18 readings•Total 180 minutes
  • Usability matters•10 minutes
  • Consistency is key•10 minutes
  • Putting the user first•10 minutes
  • Real-world UX/UI case studies•10 minutes
  • UX/UI glossary•10 minutes
  • Enterprise software design patterns•10 minutes
  • User research 101•10 minutes
  • Prototyping for success•10 minutes
  • The art of user testing•10 minutes
  • Navigating the design process as an entry-level PM•10 minutes
  • Accessibility requirements for enterprise software•10 minutes
  • Layout and visual hierarchy•10 minutes
  • Engaging interactions•10 minutes
  • Microinteractions that matter•10 minutes
  • Communicating design ideas•10 minutes
  • Insights from a usability testing session•10 minutes
  • Beyond heuristics•10 minutes
  • Leveraging user feedback•10 minutes
7 assignments•Total 135 minutes
  • Evaluating user interfaces•30 minutes
  • Activity: Enterprise software UX/UI analysis•30 minutes
  • UX/UI fundamentals•15 minutes
  • The UX/UI process•15 minutes
  • Engaging interfaces•15 minutes
  • Can you craft an engaging interface?•15 minutes
  • Heuristics 101•15 minutes

This module focuses on developing visual representations of your product designs. You'll learn to create wireframes and mockups, utilizing industry-standard tools to communicate your design ideas effectively.

What's included

8 videos14 readings7 assignments

8 videos•Total 32 minutes
  • The power of visual communication•2 minutes
  • The fidelity spectrum•3 minutes
  • Wireframing fundamentals•5 minutes
  • The power of visuals•2 minutes
  • Creating mockups with design tools•5 minutes
  • Design systems•5 minutes
  • Choosing the right tool•5 minutes
  • Enterprise UI design with Figma•6 minutes
14 readings•Total 140 minutes
  • Wireframes and mockups demystified•10 minutes
  • When to use wireframes vs mockups•10 minutes
  • The role of wireframing in agile development•10 minutes
  • Communicating using designs•10 minutes
  • Sketching your first wireframe•10 minutes
  • Wireframing for mobile•10 minutes
  • Wireframing case study•10 minutes
  • Collaborating on wireframes•10 minutes
  • From wireframes to mockups•10 minutes
  • Mockups case study•10 minutes
  • Microsoft design tool integration•10 minutes
  • Collaboration and version control•10 minutes
  • From mockups to code•10 minutes
  • Evaluating design tools•10 minutes
7 assignments•Total 135 minutes
  • Wireframes and mockup tools•30 minutes
  • Activity: Enterprise software interface design•30 minutes
  • Wireframe or mockup?•15 minutes
  • Wireframing basics•15 minutes
  • Low-fidelity wireframes•15 minutes
  • Mockup fundamentals•15 minutes
  • Mockups and version control•15 minutes

This module highlights the importance of user-centric design through user stories and product testing. You'll learn to craft compelling user stories, conduct various testing methods, and analyze feedback to refine your product designs and ensure a seamless user experience.

What's included

7 videos16 readings6 assignments

7 videos•Total 27 minutes
  • The user at the center•2 minutes
  • Epics and themes•5 minutes
  • Usability testing demystified•5 minutes
  • From feedback to insights•2 minutes
  • Designing and analyzing A/B test results•5 minutes
  • The iterative design process•5 minutes
  • The evolution of design•3 minutes
16 readings•Total 160 minutes
  • User stories beyond the sticky notes•10 minutes
  • The anatomy of a user story•10 minutes
  • User story mapping•10 minutes
  • Enterprise user story patterns•10 minutes
  • Conducting user interviews•10 minutes
  • Remote usability testing•10 minutes
  • The power of qualitative and quantitative data•10 minutes
  • Championing user research•10 minutes
  • Enterprise accessibility testing•10 minutes
  • Identifying usability issues•10 minutes
  • User feedback in action•10 minutes
  • Communicating insights•10 minutes
  • Prioritizing improvements•10 minutes
  • Prototyping and testing iterations•10 minutes
  • Iterative design in an agile environment•10 minutes
  • Measuring success•10 minutes
6 assignments•Total 120 minutes
  • Iterating on product designs•30 minutes
  • Activity: Enterprise software design validation•30 minutes
  • Crafting effective user stories•15 minutes
  • Which technique to use?•15 minutes
  • Analyzing A/B tests•15 minutes
  • User testing results•15 minutes

This module explores the unique challenges and opportunities of designing user experiences for AI-powered products. You'll learn to create transparent and ethical AI interactions, balance automation with human control, and address design considerations specific to AI technologies in enterprise software. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, you'll gain the skills to design user-centered AI experiences that are both effective and responsible.

What's included

6 videos5 readings5 assignments

6 videos•Total 28 minutes
  • Demystifying AI: Understanding the user perspective•4 minutes
  • Transparent AI design in Microsoft products•6 minutes
  • The human-AI partnership: Designing for collaboration•5 minutes
  • Designing for human-AI collaboration in Power BI•5 minutes
  • Responsible AI: Designing for fairness and inclusivity•5 minutes
  • Ethical AI design•4 minutes
5 readings•Total 50 minutes
  • Communicating AI actions in the UI•10 minutes
  • Building trust with transparent AI•10 minutes
  • Empowering users in AI interactions•10 minutes
  • Design strategies for fairness•10 minutes
  • Explainable AI (XAI): Making AI decisions understandable•10 minutes
5 assignments•Total 120 minutes
  • Ethics in AI•30 minutes
  • AI transparency audit•30 minutes
  • Transparency in AI•15 minutes
  • Human collaboration with AI•15 minutes
  • Activity: Designing an AI-powered feature for Microsoft Teams•30 minutes

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