Post-Secondary Diploma in User Experience and Interactive Design with Co-op Global University Systems (GUS) - Canadian College of Technology and Business (CCTB), Canada

The program is an instructor-led, multidisciplinary program that equips students with the skills to create and evaluate user interfaces for various platforms, including websites, mobile applications and data-driven information systems. The program covers a wide range of specialized activities, such as user interface (UI) design, interaction design best practices, wireframing, information architecture (IA), user experience (UX) research methods, product prototyping, usability testing, data-driven design and front-end web development.

The curriculum begins with foundational knowledge and technical skills essential for establishing a strong user experience groundwork. As students progress through the program, they engage in courses that gradually increase in technical complexity. By the end of the program, graduates possess a proficient skill set in various UX software and platforms.

Students will be trained in a variety of user experience software development technologies, including UI design, lo-fi and hi-fi wireframes, WordPress, Optimal Workshop, UseBerry, CSS, HTML, hi-fi prototypes, SEO Yoast, Reframer, InVision Freehand, Figma, card sorting, MySQL, UX research, online surveys, Power BI Online, FigJam Board, heatmaps and Microsoft Excel.

The program culminates in a 120-hour instructor-led capstone project, where students create and develop a comprehensive UX project with an end-to-end solution. Through this program, students will gain the skills and expertise needed to excel in the field of user interface and user experience design.

Program Benefits

This program offers students a unique opportunity to develop expertise in creating and evaluating user interfaces across a variety of platforms. By mastering user interface (UI) design, interaction design best practices, wireframing, information architecture (IA) and other specialized activities, students acquire skills that are highly sought after in the industry. The program's hands-on approach allows students to gain proficiency in UX software and platforms, giving them a competitive edge in the job market.

Work Experience

The co-op work experience component constitutes half of the program's entirety, totaling 900 hours. This segment offers you the chance to put into practice the skills you've recently acquired in a real-world setting within the industry, all while benefiting from a guaranteed paid work opportunity.