UX and Graphic Design Course (Brugervenlighed og Grafisk Design)
The world of today is user-centric, meaning that the customer – the person using a product or service – is the one to keep in mind during the design process. In this course, you will learn to understand your users – their behaviour, pain points and motivations – to be able to design successful, frictionless and joyful experiences for them, whether it is websites, apps or even services.
Along with the essentials of UX and Graphic Design, you will also discover how to run a design sprint, conduct user research, usability testing and more.. Discover if you are eligible to participate free of cost in the details below.
This UX and Graphic Design course (Brugervenlighed og Grafisk Design) (Academy Profession Degree in Information & Communication Technology) is approved as a 6-week job-oriented training program on the nationwide positivliste under occupational group “Information & Communication Technology” and the regional positivelist with educational code 37542.
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Who is it for?
This course is designed for people who are currently unemployed, providing them with opportunities to acquire highly requested skillsets. It’s free of cost if you fulfil the criteria for a 6-week job-oriented training program. Please, check the detailed requirements to participate and the application process below on the page.
- You are interested in a career entry to UX and Graphic Design
- You want to add UX and Graphic Design skills to your resumé
- You need UX skills to create your own webpage, app or e-commerce
Info & Cost
Date: October 12 - November 29 | 2022
Language: English
Cost for applicants: Free, if you fulfill the criteria for 6-week job-oriented training programs
Price for Jobcenters and A-kasse: 25.700,00 DKK
Timetable: Mandatory lessons are twice a week with various extra workshops throughout the course.
Location: Our UX & Graphic Design course mixes online lectures and workshops, with in-person meetups. The meetups take place on Danneskiold-Samsøes Allé 41, 1434 Copenhagen.
Educational Code: This UX and Graphic Design course (Academy Profession Degree in Information & Communication Technology) is approved as a 6-week job-oriented training program on the nationwide positivliste under occupational group “Information & Communication Technology” and the regional positivelist with educational code 37542.
Contact Number: 60539152, Monday-Friday, 10-15
How to Apply?
Get Started
Apply via our webpage (or scan the handy QR code on the back of the brochure).
Send Us Your CV
Once you have received our email, send us a copy of your CV with related work experience outlined & a copy of your highest education diploma.
Check Your Eligibility
Speak to your A-kasse or Jobcenter representative to see if you are eligible to receive funding.
Done!
Once we have received a confirmation from KEA along with your A-kasse or Jobcenter, we will send you a confirmation email. We look forward to having you join us!
Who is a UX Designer and what does a UX Designer do?
A UX Designer is a professional who successfully creates great user experiences for customers. They know their users and work alongside them – through research and continuous testing – to create experiences that give the desired result.
Are UX jobs in demand?
The UX job market has grown over 70 % in the last year and it is showing no signs of slowing down.
It offers great opportunities for career advancement. From an entry-level position to a highly specialized role, you have the opportunity to scale your career with UX skills, leading to more responsibilities. It’s also a vital skill set for anyone who has dreamt of having their own website, app or e-commerce.
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This UX and Graphic Design course (Academy Profession Degree in Information & Communication Technology) is approved as a 6-week job-oriented training program on the nationwide positivliste under occupational group “Information & Communication Technology” and the regional positivelist with educational code 37542. The module is offered on behalf of the Københavns Erhvervsakademi, KEA, under the Open Education Act. The module is concluded with an exam. The course gives 10 ECTS points.
During 6 weeks, you will learn the fundamentals of UX and Graphic Design, as well as the latest tools to help you kickstart a career in UX Design.
Module 1
Design Thinking
Learn to go through the steps of a Design sprint, from understanding the problems your users are experiencing, to empathising with your users to decide exactly what problem to solve, to ideating for solutions, choosing one to prototype and finally testing it and iterating the entire process to make it even better.
Module 2
UX Design Process
Understand why consumers do as they do. How do we get to know our users better and test the behavioral design of our target audience? You will also learn about nudging and how it is used in an ethical manner.
Module 3
User Psychology and Behavioural Design
Understand why consumers do as they do. How do we get to know our users better and test the behavioral design of our target audience? You will also learn about nudging and how it is used in an ethical manner.
Module 4
UX Research
Learn how to carry out user research and report findings. Get to know your users, their needs and challenges using surveys and interviews. Ask the right questions using techniques like “The Mom Test”, and learn to analyze the results of your research.
Module 5
User Testing
Map user journeys and experience maps, create information architecture to group information in a more logical way and learn the fundamentals of usability and A/B testing – remotely and in-person – to validate assumptions and test products directly with users before spending time and financial resources on coding.
Module 6
Web Design and Web Page Development
Learn the basics to create and design a user-friendly website in a CMS while implementing your learnings in UX and graphic design.
Module 7
Aesthetic Principles for Graphic Design
Learn graphic design related to user experience and user interface, including an introduction to colour theory, formal elements of interface design and the application of design standards.
Module 8
Content Strategy & UX Writing
Learn the foundations of content strategy and how it influences UX
Module 9
Building your UX Portfolio
You will learn why you need a design portfolio, what you should communicate in your portfolio and get hands-on tips on how to build your brand and sell your skills as a designer.
Our Alumni
A very well prepared course, with knowledgeable instructors. This course has a good mix of theory and hands-on training and it is possible to attend no matter at what knowledge level you are - I had a great experience.
Ibrahim Kamstrup-Akkaoui, VP, Novo Nordisk
We got bombarded with interesting, relevant and up to date materials. I will definitely use takeaways from this course to implement in the company's marketing strategy.
Stéphane Le Borne, Digital Product Designer, AWE.dk
I thought I would go home with a few things to try out, but ended up with a whole book of new ideas to try out.
Jacob Oredson, Partner & Founder at Copenhagen Venture Exchange
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Head of Learning
Anna Cappi has +15 years of experience managing projects within different sectors, ranging from education to innovation and arts. She holds a PhD from Lund University and has been a lecturer at Paris VII and various business schools in Sweden, France and Denmark. Empathy, energy and experience are her key words when facilitating.
Anna Cappi
Learning Manager
Vincent Bruin is originally from Australia and educated at Macquarie University, and is passionate about international education and all things international student experiences. In his day-to-day activities, he looks after the courses that the School offers and enjoys interacting with all key stakeholders, including students and teachers.
Partner
KEA – Copenhagen School of Design and Technology – develops and offers practical and business-oriented higher education at Bachelor (BA) and Academy Professional (AP) levels. It has close cooperation with the business community and educational institutions both in Denmark and abroad. KEA is also a knowledge centre for public and private-sector enterprises.
Requirements to participate
This UX and Graphic Design course (Academy Profession Degree in Information & Communication Technology) is approved as a 6-week job-oriented training program on the nationwide positivliste under occupational group “Information & Communication Technology” and the regional positivelist with educational code 37542. If you fulfil the requirements, you have the right to get the course funded through your A-kasse. Many of our students have also been funded through their Jobcenters.
Funding through your A-kasse:
- You may start the course when you have been unemployed for 5 weeks, if:
- You have a High School diploma, eg. HTX, STX and HHX or similar.
- You have a professional education, eg. hairdresser, chef, welder.
- You have a short (max 2 years) higher education and professional education (simultaneously).
- You have been unemployed for a maximum of 9 months (if you are + 25 years old), and max 6 months (if you are – 25 years old).
- You have at least 2 years of related practical and/or professional experience.
Funding through the Jobcenter:
- Even if you do not fulfil the requirements of the A-kasse, you have good possibilities to receive funding through your Jobcenter.
- You have at least 2 years of related practical and/or professional experience.
If you are unsure about the entry requirements and where you fit in, please don’t hesitate to fill in the form, and we will get back to you shortly.
We have more to offer
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Internships We can support you in securing your next internship. Talent Garden is in contact with a broad network of growing startups in Denmark looking for their next employee. Presently, 285 of them are looking for interns, and we can guide you to a company that matches your ambitions. -
Career Coaching Your success is what drives us! We offer career guidance to all of our students, during and after their course. We are approachable, personable and most importantly, we believe in you! -
Alumni Network You will be a part of our extensive and well-connected alumni network on completion. Our alumni have gone on to land jobs with leading employers (LEGO, Pleo, UNOPS etc.), and you will be invited to come and rub elbows with them regularly. -
Talent Showcase Upon request, your CV and portfolio will be shared with our network of companies, both in Denmark and - if you’d like - Europe. The hunger for digital competencies on the job market is huge, and we are here to help companies snap up talents like you. -
Networking We are here to help you expand your network. You will have at least three opportunities to visit our campus to network with classmates, teachers, and speakers during the course. You will also have a standing invitation to our café and our in-house events. -
A Community of Startups We are not your average School - we are an innovation hub housing more than 300 tech entrepreneurs. As a Talent Garden student and alumni, you are a valued member of our expanding community. We look forward to welcoming you!
Remote Learning & Talent Garden Rainmaking
The course will be taught using a blended approach combining remote and in-person learning activities. Talent Garden Rainmaking, our campus at Holmen in Copenhagen, is a community of 350 local entrepreneurs and tech professionals from more than 60 different companies.
When?
May 17 – June 29 | 2022
The course
in numbers
- 6
weeks of full immersion
- 20
like-minded students
- 60
hours of teaching sessions
- 300
entrepreneurs to get inspiration from
- Countless
opportunities to apply your knowledge
The value of the Talent Garden ecosystem
- Get access to our global community of 4,500 innovators including freelancers, startups, agencies, entrepreneurs and students spread across our 18 campuses in Europe.
- A network of experts and companies from all industries
- Exclusive informal events with guest speakers
- Entry into our exclusive alumni community, a dedicated Slack channel, live events and constant updates on new professional opportunities
- Access to a dynamic and stimulating campus with over 350 digital talents
- Entry to all events and workshops exclusively dedicated to Talent Garden community
- The possibility of participating in national hackathons and other challenges with preferential access
- All discounts and benefits reserved for the Talent Garden members including the use of our internal community platform
- The opportunity to obtain a desk within the campus with a discounted price
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