UX Design (Web Design

UX Design (Web Design)

Employment Outlook

Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.

Sample of reported job titles:

Technology Applications Engineer, Web Architect, Web Design Specialist, Web Designer, Web Developer, Webmaster

Earning Potential in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN:

● Workers on average earn $51,210. ● 10% of workers earn $18,380 or less. ● 10% of workers earn $127,500 or more.

Earning Potential in Tennessee:

● Workers on average earn $48,970. ● 10% of workers earn $18,380 or less. ● 10% of workers earn $99,640 or more. ● 2028 Projected Employment 2,310 ● Projected Annual Job Opening 2018-2028 200

Earning Potential in the United States:

● Workers on average earn $102,930. ● 10% of workers earn $60,820 or less. ● 10% of workers earn $167,810 or more. ● 2028 Projected Employment 224,900 ● Projected Annual Job Opening 2018-2028 17,900

Class Objective Certification

This training program is designed to give participants the basic skills of web design and app development that are sufficient for an entry level job in UX web design.

Fees None

Delivery Method

Virtual Coursera training course including a weekly virtual peer learning session that includes job preparation, resume and interview workshops, and other work readiness skills (job readiness classes start every 4 weeks and occur on Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Also included are extra in-person lab activities and classes that are supplemental to the Coursera content.

Duration

12-18 weeks, minimum 16-20 hours per week ideally

Prerequisites & Assessments

Have an interest and familiarity with web development, coding, User experience principles and design. Pass Northstars assessments: Computer Basics with an 85% or higher, Internet Basics with an 85% or higher, and Windows 10 with a 75% or higher. Participants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, pass basic computer, reading and math assessments, and develop a service plan with a career coach. Has internet access and a computer or laptop (if not, this will be addressed during enrollment)

Curriculum

This program contains 7 courses that include the foundational aspects of UX design, how to empathize, design and ideate with users, create a mobile app for your UX portfolio, build wireframes, create low and high-fidelity prototypes, conduct UX research and test early concepts, and design a responsive website in Adobe XD.

Accreditation

Google UX Design Professional Certificate ----------------------

Space Requirements

Computer lab and classroom space (can be done with 1 computer lab, but 2 would be ideal) (Shared)

Staff

1-2 instructors per Google IT program (some specialization, but also overlap, which could look like 1 instructor covering two programs) 1 Technology Recruiter

Equipment

12 laptops to rent out to virtual participants Hotspots for participants to rent out Projector/TV for instructor use

Mouses, pens and paper, folders/binders

Supplies

Instructor and participant guides (available in Spanish) Certificate Outline

Stipends

No