UX Design Coursewith your BildungsgutscheinUX Design Coursewith your Bildungsgutschein

Your UX journey begins now

In this information package you will learn more about how to apply for an education voucher (Bildungsgutschein) and how to enroll in the course what itrsquos like to study with CareerFoundry and what our courses have to offer

Course Information 1 What is the trial period 8

2 Course details 9

3 Who is the course for and what are the requirements 10

4 How will we support you throughout the course 10

5 Job Preparation course 11

6 How does the course work 12

7 Course plan 13

8 Which tools will you use on the course 16

9 What kind of projects will you be working on 16

10 What will your portfolio look like 17

11 What will you finish the course with 18

12 Why study UI design 18

13 Why choose CareerFoundry 19

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Getting a Bildungsgutschein

1 General information about our certificationfor a Bildungsgutschein 4

2 What is a Bildungsgutschein 4

3 How to apply for a Bildungsgutschein 4

4 How to prepare for your appointmentat the Agentur fuumlr ArbeitJobcenter 5

5 Checklist of documents to bring along 5

6 Irsquove received a Bildungsgutschein Whatrsquos next 6

a BildungsgutscheinGetting

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All providers who wish to offer courses with an Bildungsgutschein (educational voucher) on behalf of the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (employment agency) must first undergo a rigorous certification process in order to check the quality of the courses offered Only then are they included in the Agentur fuumlr Arbeitrsquos official list of course providers (Kursnet )

CareerFoundry has successfully completed this process in accordance with the guidelines set out by AZAV (Akkreditierungs- und Zulassungsverordnung ArbeitsfoumlrderungmdashAccreditation and Licensing Regulation for Employment Promotion) and as a TUumlV-certified educational provider is permitted to accept educational vouchers in accordance with AZAV since 2016

If you would like to view or download our official certificates you can do so by clicking here or on the TUumlV logo on our website

A Bildungsgutschein is an educational voucher provided by the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit Jobcenter to registered German residents who are unemployed or soon to be unemployed The Bildungsgutschein pays for the recipient to complete further educational training that will help them get back into the workforce

Itrsquos important to note that the Bildungsgutschein is not a guaranteed benefit the Agentur fuumlr ArbeitJobcenter is not obligated to grant one to all applicants Visit the Agentur fuumlr ArbeitJobcenter in your area in order to discuss your individual case with an advisor They will tell you whether or not you meet the criteria for a Bildungsgutschein Please note that only Agentur fuumlr Arbeit Jobcenter advisors can determine your eligibility CareerFoundry has no influence on this

To check your individual requirements for a Bildungsgutschein you can request an appointment at the Agentur fuumlr ArbeitJobcenter by calling (toll free) 0800 4 555500 by using the Agentur fuumlr Arbeitrsquos contact form or visiting your local Agentur fuumlr ArbeitJobcenter You will be assigned a contact person (advisor) who will assess your eligibility for a Bildungsgutschein

1 General information about our certification for a Bildungsgutschein

2 What is a Bildungsgutschein

3 How to apply for a Bildungsgutschein

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The main aim of the Agentur fuumlr ArbeitJobcenter is to get you back into the job market as soon as possible They are only willing to invest their money if they believe that their investment will be worth it It is therefore extremely important that you demonstrate (and emphasize)

4 How to prepare for your appointment at the Agentur fuumlr ArbeitJobcenter

How highly motivated you are to complete further training and to find work in the field Donrsquot forget to communicate your passion and your motivation to gain new knowledge

The connection between your professional background and the course you are going to take Bring your updated resumeacute Ideally you will be able to show that you have already worked in a similar field and that you want to develop your skills to be more competitive in the job market

The strong demand for the skills you will learn in the course Itrsquos important to emphasize that the course will enable you to find a new job quickly upon graduation

Proof that you are registered in Germany (Anmeldebescheinigung)

Your up-to-date CV

Personalized course proposal Please request this here

This application guide

List of relevant job ads within the UX design field You can take along some screenshots from Monster Xing Indeed LinkedIn or StartupJobs for example

If you donrsquot speak German it is advisable to bring someone along with you who can translate during the appointment

Highlight that the course takes 53 months (full-time option with 40 working hours per week) or 103 months (part-time option with 20 working hours per week) to complete

5 Documents to bring to your appointment at the Agentur fuumlr ArbeitJobcenter

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Emphasize that you will have access to a dedicated Job Preparation course which is free of charge for both you and the Agentur fuumlr ArbeitJobcenter If you complete the Job Preparation course you receive the support of a dedicated career specialist for up to 6 months Our aim is to help you find a job as soon as possible and the Job Preparation course will aid you in your search

Complete a profile survey This helps us to get to know you better and assess your suitability for the course

Read and sign the information sheet This includes all the information and rules of the course and explains how our collaboration with the Agentur fuumlr ArbeitJobcenter works

Complete an admissions test Designed to help you and us to ensure that all course requirements have been properly understood and that you know what to expect

Complete an English test the minimum required level of English is B12

Send us a copy of the Bildungsgutschein We will need to check in advance whether all the details are correct

Pass the trial period

6 Irsquove received a Bildungsgutschein Whatrsquos next

Once you receive your Bildungsgutschein please contact us at bildungsgutscheincareerfoundrycom to start your course admission process (takes up to 14 days)

The admission process consists of several steps

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Course informationUX Design

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It is also a way for us to make sure that you are suitable for the course and that you are able to cope with the expected workload In order to pass the trial period you will be required to upload a certain number of exercises (specified in your contract) If by the end of the 10th working day you have submitted the first 6 exercises (full-time course) or the first 4 exercises (part-time course) you will have passed the trial period and will be fully enrolled on the course The course doesnrsquot officially start until the trial period has been passed If the required number of exercises are not submitted by the required date your enrollment in the course will be cancelled automatically

1 What is the ldquotrial periodrdquo

Please note that cancellation of your enrollment may lead to your unemployment benefits being cancelled or temporarily paused Moreover it will disqualify you from future enrollment in our courses with a new Bildungsgutschein

The first two weeks of the course are considered a trial period In these two weeks you will be able to determine whether our course suits your needs and expectations

Our UX Design Course takes you from beginner to professional and helps you successfully reintegrate into the job market

Whether you have experience in design or not our course guarantees you the skills necessary to thrive in this rapidly developing (and exciting) industry

In fact therersquos no other UX course on the market that combines a comprehensive curriculum personalized mentorship and student-focused learning quite like CareerFoundry and our graduates speak for themselves

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2 Course details

Full-time course Part-time course

AZAV Certification by TUumlV Suumld on 11022016 - Course number (Maszlignahmenummer)

962 882 2018 962 921 2018

Period of validity of the course 17122018 - 15122020 17122018 - 12072021

Occupational identification number (Berufskennzahl)

43412 43412

Course duration 53 months 107 working days 103 months 213 working days

Weekly working hours40 working hours Mo-Fr 9-17 (online attendance is compulsory)

20 working hours Mo-Fr 9-14 (online attendance is compulsory)

Tuition 4799 Euro 562 Euros per hour 4799 Euro 562 Euros per hour

Course languageEnglish (minimum required level B12)

English (minimum required level B12)

Course location Online only Online only

Starting dates

Every two weeks always on a Monday (if the Monday falls on a public holiday the course will start on Tuesday)

Every two weeks always on a Monday (if the Monday falls on a public holiday the course will start on Tuesday)

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3 Who is the course for and what are the requirements

4 How will we support you throughout the course

Interested in UX but still not exactly sure what it actually means to study and work as a UX designer Donrsquot worrymdashwersquove got you covered

Wersquove molded even the most tenderfooted of UX hopefuls into confident designers ready to take the job market by storm And you donrsquot need a background in computer science either Our students come from all walks of life bringing with them a wide variety of skills and experiences which help them build unique names for themselves in the design world If yoursquove got the motivation wersquoll give you the means

All yoursquoll need to bring to the table is a computer an internet connection and a healthy dose of enthusiasm CareerFoundry has deals with many of the industryrsquos top software providers so yoursquoll have access to discounts and free trials required for the course

As part of the course yoursquoll receive support from your dedicated tutor and mentor your student advisors the Bildungsgutschein team and a community of fellow learners

Your tutor

is a course expert with at least 2 yearsrsquo working experience in the field who is there to answer your questions on a day-to-day basis They provide actionable written feedback on your assignments within 24 hours and you can contact them via the message board on your dashboard

Fellow studentsWhen studying with CareerFoundry you will be part of an extensive community of students You can reach out to your fellow students to discuss your coursework organize meetups or find a study buddy You can contact each other via Slack

Your mentor

is a senior UX designer with 5 to 8 yearsrsquo working experience in the field who will conduct detailed video reviews of each portfolio project you complete throughout the coursemdashwithin 48 hours of your submission You can schedule calls with your mentor via our platformrsquos built-in calendar tool ensuring you get expert advice when you need it Your mentor and tutor work together as a team to support you throughout the course

The Bildungsgutschein team is responsible for the administrative aspects of your course as well as for the collaboration with the Agentur fuumlr ArbeitJobcenter You can reach out to them if you get sick if you canrsquot work regularly on the course or for any other issue related to the Agentur fuumlr ArbeitJobcenter You can contact them anytime via email at bildungsgutscheincareerfoundrycom

Student Advisors ensure you have the best possible course experience You can contact them through the message board on your dashboard and they are there to answer any questions you have about your course

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5 Job Preparation CourseOur Job Preparation course is included in your UX Design course for free and has been designed to help you with all aspects of finding a job in the field Once yoursquore halfway through the course you will be granted access to the Job Preparation course Yoursquoll also be assigned a career specialist who will help you strategize your job search evaluate your job applications advise on interview preparation and help you refine your LinkedIn profile and networking strategy

Yoursquoll work with your career specialist as you continue submitting course tasks and you can continue to work with them for up to one month after your UX Design course end date If you complete the Job Preparation course yoursquoll be entitled to continued career support for another six months after the course has ended

The Job Preparation course consists of two Achievements made up of 12 exercises

Crafting Your Mission Statement

Developing Your Career Change Strategy

Defining Your Elevator Pitch

Showcasing Your Process and Skills

Creating Your Professional Resume

Building a Professional Portfolio

Establishing Your Professional Brand

Building Your Network

Searching for New Jobs

Applying for Jobs

Preparing for Interviews

Planning Your Professional Development

Achievement 1Curation of Your Application Package

Achievement 2Applying for Jobs and Beyond

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6 How does the course workThe course takes place entirely online and is project-based Rather than teaching videos and webinars yoursquoll have access to a personal user account populated with reading materials and supplemental learning aids Yoursquoll have 247 access to the learning platform and the platform itself will guide you through the course structure as you complete tasks We strongly recommend following a regular study schedule during the week but you are free to organize your time as you like Yoursquoll be supported by your tutor and mentor throughout the course Theyrsquoll review and approve your submitted project work providing rapid and extensive feedback

There is no final exam the course is counted as complete once all the exercises have been reviewed and approved by your tutor and mentor You will be able to download your certificate of completion directly from the dashboard

1 - FundamentalsOne module made up of 8 exercises

2 - ImmersionSix modules made up of 57 exercises

We are legally obliged to report back to the Agentur fuumlr ArbeitJobcenter (Regelungen zur Zusammenarbeit mit den Agenturen) and are therefore constantly in touch with your advisor We will check on a weekly basis to make sure that you are working on the course and report back to your advisor

The UX Design course consists of two parts

Itrsquos important to keep in mind that the course is intensive and very time consuming Online presence is compulsory as is the weekly submission of the required tasks as set out in your contract

Please note that the course language is English so all material as well as communication within the CareerFoundry community is in English

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7 Course planThe course is divided into two parts Fundamentals and Immersion

FundamentalsLasts three weeks (full-time) or six weeks (part-time) and is comprised of one Achievement based on eight tasks

1 Introduction to UX amp Design Thinking

Describe UX design and the design thinking process Apply the first stage of the design thinking process to a given problem

5 Wireframing amp Prototyping

Create effective prototypes and wireframes that support user goals

6 Usability Testing

Utilize best practices in usability testing to create a test plan

7 Presenting Your Work

Present your design process and solution to stakeholders in a clear engaging manner

8 Whatrsquos Next

Draft a personal design profile to map out a path for continuing design education

2 User Research

Explain user-centered design and user research Compare methods for conducting effective user research

3 User Personas

Create effective user personas and user stories based on user goals and needs

4 Information Architecture

Analyze how users navigate sites and processes and how information is structured

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Immersionis the second part of the course You will be immersed in the mindset of a UX designer through hands-on application of the design processes and tools that UX professionals use every day It consists of six Achievements based on several tasks each

Achievement 1 - Thinking like a UXerYoursquoll begin this course by getting into the mindset of a UX designer Yoursquoll also get hands-on practice applying design thinking and competitive analysis to a project you will select from four available options

Achievement 2 - Understanding the UserThrough user research and analysis yoursquoll create user personas and user journey maps as well as conducting a thorough task analysis for your product Lastly yoursquoll define an actionable mobile strategy for your product

Achievement 3 - Foundational DesignTo successfully illustrate the technical articulation of your productrsquos information architecture and interaction design yoursquoll create a visually appealing and portfolio-ready sitemap Yoursquoll also begin prototyping your product

11 The Role of the UX Designer

12 A History of User Experience Design

13 Human Needs amp Motivations

14 User-Centered Design Process

15 Design Thinking

16 Understanding the Problem

17 Competitive Analysis

18 Lean UX vs Agile UX

19 Business Requirements

110 User Stories

111 Portfolio Review

21 Research Methods

22 Surveys amp Interviews

23 User Research Analysis

24 User Personas

25 Mental Models amp User Journeys

26 Task Analysis amp User Flows

27 Mobile-First Design

28 Content Auditing

29 Portfolio Review

31 IA Principles amp Frameworks

32 Refining Your Sitemap with Card Sorting

33 Navigation for Mobile amp Desktop

34 Design Patterns for Mobile amp Desktop

35 Usability Heuristics amp Interaction Design

36 Low-Fidelity Prototyping Paper amp Sketches

37 Rapid Prototyping User Onboarding

38 Mid-Fidelity Wireframes amp Prototyping

39 High-Fidelity Wireframes amp Clickable Prototypes

310 Portfolio Review

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Achievement 4 - Usability TestingItrsquos time to put your design to the (usability) test Here yoursquoll conduct usability testing for both mobile and desktop from start to finish working with test subjects analyzing test results making improvements and planning future tests

Achievement 5 - Refining the DesignHere yoursquoll explore the foundations of visual design and user interface design experiment with responsive frameworks and prepare your design documentation for dev handoff

Achievement 6 - End-to-End DesignThis is where yoursquoll compile all your design iterations up to this point and make final fixes to your design Yoursquoll also work on addressing user accessibility issues publishing your online portfolio and creating a video demo of your work

41 Best Practices for Working with Human Test Subjects

42 Usability Test Methods

43 Usability Test Plan

44 Usability Test Script

45 Conducting Usability Tests

46 Usability Test Results amp Planning for Future Tests

47 Reporting Findings amp Making Recommendations

48 AB amp Preference Testing

49 Portfolio Review

51 Visual Design Principles

52 Emotional Design for User Engagement

53 Grids amp Spacing Fundamentals

54 Responsive Frameworks Bootstrap amp Foundation

55 HTML Basics

56 Alternatives to HTML Native Platforms

57 Design Documentation

58 Design Language Systems

59 Design Deliverables

510 Design Collaboration

511 Portfolio Review

61 Designing for Accessibility

62 Polishing the Design

63 Designing for Good

64 Online Portfolios

65 UX Communities

66 Video Presentation

67 Portfolio Review

At the end of the course you will have a polished portfolio to present when you apply for jobs

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Our courses donrsquot require you to use a specific tool Instead we provide tutorials for industry standard tools and links to tutorials for other tools that can be used to complete the task

We provide tutorials for the following tools

Yoursquoll have the opportunity to add two new projects to your portfolio as part of our UX Design coursemdashone for each course segment In Fundamentals yoursquoll research prototype and test a complete set of designs for a vocabulary-learning app

During Immersion yoursquoll get to choose from one of four unique project briefs allowing your creative freedom to explore your interests

8 Which tools will you use on the course

9 What kind of projects will you be working on

SchnitzeljagdEnable players to enjoy social scavenger hunts for real objects and locations in their own cities

VELAProvide beautifully displayed and easy to understand wind wave and weather reports forecasts and statistics for sailors surfers divers or any other water sports aficionado

Ink Tank Explore inspiration for tattoo designs according to preferences such as artist and style

ExpertEnable anyone anywhere to instantly chat with an expert in virtually any field

Google Drawing for User Flows

Google Sheets for Content Audit Usability Test Data

Optimal Sort for Card Sorting

Adobe XD and Balsamic for Mid-fidelity Wireframes and Prototypes

Sketch for High-fidelity Wireframes and Grids

Adobe XD and InVision for Prototyping

Usability Hub for Preference Testing

InVision Inspect for Handoff

Behance for Portfolio Creation

Screencast-o-matic for Video Presentation

Please note that the course mentions over 30 other tools which are optional to use on the course For a full list of the discounts and trials youre entitled to as a CareerFoundry student check out the list of perks

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You can choose to publish your portfolio pages on sites like Dribble and Behance or on your own personal website (if you have one) If yoursquore interested in setting up your own portfolio page yoursquoll learn how to do this on our Job Preparation course

Here are some examples of projects created during Immersion

10 What will your portfolio look like

Samson Blond UIUX Designer

Aaron Akbari Mort UIUX Designer

Michael Powers UIUX Designer

Kaya Kise UIUX Designer

Katherine Lu UIUX Designer

Elvira Hellenpart UIUX Designer

See project

See project See projectSee project

See projectSee project

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By the end of the course yoursquoll know how and when to use different industry standard toolsmdashincluding UXPin Balsamiq and InVisionmdashand will have numerous job skills under your belt Among others these job skills include user research and testing rapid prototyping iterative design interaction design responsive design and a little bit of visual design as the icing on the cake To complement the highly practical aspects of the course yoursquoll also explore and apply the theory behind user psychology accessibility usability and emotional design which will impress employers and clients alike

Based on our comprehensive curriculum yoursquoll be qualified for ldquoJunior UX Designerrdquo or ldquoUX Designerrdquo roles Most of our graduates find jobs as UX or UXUI designers but some find jobs in other areasmdash including product design product management frontend web development interaction design and consultancy If you have transferable skills from your previous career you can potentially land a more senior role your career specialist will help you to craft the right story Many job ads for UX designers ask for 2+ years of experience but it is often part of their ldquowishlistrdquo rather than a requirement

Yoursquoll also finish the course with a certificate of completion and a portfolio with two complete projects (read more under ldquoWhich projects will you be working onrdquo)

11 What will you finish the course with

If yoursquore looking for interesting and meaningful work in a field with real career prospects UX design might be just what yoursquore looking for

UX design is the process of creating experiences that meet real user needs in effective and even delightful ways A UX designer advocates for the needs of the end user and helps the company ensure that their products are meeting actual user needs A UX designer conducts user research and gathers insights to develop new and improved products and processes They combine market research product development strategy and design to create excellent user experiences

12 Why study UX Design

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Our approach to learning Our UX Design course is based on extensive research into the job market and in-depth surveys with industry experts By the end of the course yoursquoll be able to

Develop problem-solving approaches to design problems in order to produce useful and innovative products

Cultivate high-level thinking and deep learning through the practical application of new knowledge

Master the practical skills that are required to succeed in the real-life work yoursquoll do after graduation

Demonstrate your skills to potential employers in a project portfolio

We design our curriculum exclusively in-house and collaborate with leading data analysts and industry experts to ensure that what you learn and the projects you complete are entirely relevant to what yoursquoll need both to get a job in the industry and to succeed in it

13 Why choose CareerFoundry

For more detailed information please check out our FAQs or contact us at bildungsgutscheincareerfoundrycom We will be glad to help you out

If yoursquore not sure how to justify your participation in the course book a call with one of our experienced career advisors A career advisor can help you understand how the courses work and how theyrsquoll prepare you for future career prospects

Wersquoll get you into the workforce quickly

Our mission at CareerFoundry is to educate and train people for the careers of today and tomorrow Our courses are designed specifically for the rapid integration of our graduates into the labor market

We provide personalized support to ensure that each and every graduate is thoroughly prepared for the job application process As a consequence 94 of our eligible graduates find a job in UX within 180 days of completing their course This success rate is testament to the dedication and expertise of our career services team Last updated February 2020 Page 19