Fundmentals of UX Research

Month 1: Foundations of UX Research

Week 1:

• Introduction to UX Research
• Importance and role of UX Research in product development
• Overview of user-centered design principles

Week 2:

• Understanding user behavior
• Types of user research methods
• Ethnographic research and contextual inquiry

Week 3:

• Surveys and questionnaires
• Interviews: conducting and analyzing
• Usability testing fundamentals

Week 4:

• Card sorting and tree testing
• Heuristic evaluation
• Diary studies and longitudinal research

Month 2: Advanced UX Research Techniques

Week 5:

• A/B testing and multivariate testing
• Eye tracking and clickstream analysis
• Accessibility research

Week 6:

• Qualitative vs. quantitative research
• Data analysis techniques
• Creating personas and user journey maps

Week 7:

• Advanced interview techniques (e.g., cognitive interviewing)
• Advanced usability testing methods (e.g., remote testing, moderated vs. unmoderated)
• Advanced survey design and analysis

Week 8:

• Contextual inquiry and field studies
• Diary studies and experience sampling methods
• Advanced data visualization techniques

Month 3: Applying UX Research in Practice

Week 9:

• Integrating UX research into the product development lifecycle
• Communicating research findings effectively
• Stakeholder management and collaboration

Week 10:

• Agile and Lean methodologies in UX research
• UX research tools and software
• Building a UX research portfolio

Week 11:

• Case studies and real-world projects
• Capstone project: conducting end-to-end UX research on a chosen product or service
• Presentation skills for sharing research insights

Week 12:

• Review, feedback, and final project presentations
• Career development and job search strategies for UX Researchers
• Networking and professional development opportunities

This curriculum provides a comprehensive overview of the foundational principles, advanced techniques, and practical applications of UX research over a span of three months. Depending on the pace and depth of the course, additional topics or hands-on projects can be included to further enhance the learning experience.