Learn the Skills, Tools andTechniques to Launch aSuccessful Career as a

UX Designer or Product Manager

Co-organized by PaCE@NTU and Skills UnionFunded by SSG and eligble for SkillsFuture Credit

UX Design and Product Management NTU SGUnited Skills Programme in

This 6-month course has been designed by industry experts to cover the keyaspects of UX/UI Design and Product Management to enable learners to excel

in a career in this exciting and highly in-demand field.

You will gain essential hands-on experience in conducting research, definingusers' needs, ideate solutions, rapidly design, build and test low to high fidelity

prototypes, and understanding how HCD and UX are applied in the design ofdigital products. You will learn all the essential tools and frameworks for UX

and Product Management roles to launch a successful career upon graduation.

Course Outline

UX Design and Product Managementcombine problem-solving, creativity,empathy, logic, and technical skills to createuser-centric digital experiences that meetcustomers' needs to enable and maintain apositive connection to a company's brand.

Throughout the course, learners will learnall of the key aspects of the UX designprocess, including UX research, planning, UIdesign, wireframing, prototyping, andtesting. Learners will also learn thefoundations of product management,including Scrum and Agile, providing themwith the core skills to work in product designteams in a start-up, agency, and productcompany settings.

User Experience (UX) Research

Human Centred Design for Web 

Usability and Interaction Design

Prototyping andUser Testing

Fundamentals of Branding and Design

ProductManagement

User Experience (UX) ResearchUX research is the foundation of all designprocesses. The skills taught in this module are anessential part of any UX design or productmanagement role. Learners will learn the keyskills and tools required to conduct effective userresearch projects and apply these in aprofessional setting.

Human-Centred Design for WebHuman-Centred Design teaches learners theframeworks to apply user-centric approaches touncover insights and develop solutions thatdirectly fulfill the users' core needs - within thecontext of great user experience. This coursecovers the key processes needed in a UX Designor Product Management role, taught by industryprofessionals.

Usability and Interaction DesignThis module covers the key aspects of Usabilitywithin the context of modern interaction design,mobile-first, and the design of both responsivewebsites and mobile apps. On completion,learners will be able to create highly usable digitalproducts in a UX, Interaction Design or ProductManagement role.

Course Modules

Prototyping and User TestingIn this module, learners will learn how to designhighly usable apps and websites by applyingthe fundamental principles of usability,wireframing, prototyping, and user testing. Theywill also build interactive prototypes and learnusability testing, accessibility, inclusive design,and A/B testing techniques.

Fundamentals of Branding & DesignIn this module, learners will learn how to designhighly usable apps and websites by applyingthe fundamental principles of usability,wireframing, prototyping, and user testing. Theywill also build interactive prototypes and learnusability testing, accessibility, inclusive design,and A/B testing techniques.

Product ManagementProduct Management forms the backbone of alldigital delivery teams. These essential skills andprocesses apply to all digital projects, whetherdeveloping websites, web-based or mobileapps, and software. This module also covers thefundamentals of Agile and Scrum and how toapply these in a professional setting.

CurriculumLearn by doing - real

portfolio projects

Projects

Direct 1 on 1 feedback fromindustry mentors & SMEs

Peer presentations andsynchronous group discussion

Our unique learning approach is based on Active Social Learning, where learners learnhands-on by interacting with peers through synchronous and asynchronous e-learningusing the flipped classroom model, real-world portfolio projects, and direct access to

our Mentors. The learning system is based on David Kolb's Experiential LearningModel, Honey & Mumford's Learning Styles, and the Learning Pyramid.

Online flipped classroom,curated content & curriculum

MentorsPeer Learning

Additional portfolio projectsoffered to graduates

Portfolio Accelerator

Professional developmentand graduate career support.

Career Support

Course Application Details:

Standard Fee - S$12,840 (inclusive of GST)Subsidised Course Fee - S$500 nett (applicable to Singaporeans and Singapore PRs only)

Graduate Support & Outcomes

Intakes: 2 August 2021 to 28 January 202214 September 2021 to 11 March 20222 November 2021 to 29 April 20223 January 2022 to 1 July 20227 March 2022 to 2 September 2022

Time: 15 hours per week (Total 360 hours)

Venue: NTU Virtual Learning Environment

Course Fee:

Industry-Focused CurriculumOur curriculum is designed and developedwith direct input from leading technologyindustry professionals worldwide andworking with leading curriculum contentproviders. Our mission is to work with andsupport our learners, to deliver radicallyrelevant learning experiences that equipthem with the tools, skills, and technologiesthey need to succeed in the fast-growingdigital economy.

Industry & Mentor NetworkingOur industry network of instructors andmentors includes professionals from some ofthe most recognized tech companies. Ourtalented team consists of experiencedinstructors, mentors, and industry subjectmatter experts, and ongoing networkingsupport for our graduates, ensuringgraduates get the necessary support theyneed to launch their careers.

Portfolio Accelerator - Real ProjectsOur graduates work with real startups and hiringpartners on projects that provide graduates withthe portfolio they need in their job searchthrough our Portfolio Accelerator programme.This project-based, experiential learningapproach also allows graduates to learnessential soft skills, such as communicating withclients and the skills they will need in theircareer for any client-facing role.

Graduate Career SupportOur programme focuses on highly sought-afterskills, which, combined with a qualifyingadmissions process, mentorship, and soft skillsdevelopment, means that graduates are set upfor success. We develop partner relationshipswith local employers and our global communitythrough mentoring, portfolio projects, and hiringevents to support our graduates once they havecompleted the programme.

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