Human Factors International

HFI offers practical skills to design the optimal user experience.

Website: http://humanfactors.com/

CUA Certification Program (New York, NY)

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
February 16, 2009toFebruary 20, 2009
March 30, 2009toApril 3, 2009

Earn your Certified Usability Analyst™ (CUA) credential

HFI-Certified Usability Analysts pass an examination demonstrating their mastery of the fundamental principles of user-centered design. The following HFI courses provide a solid foundation in this knowledge. You can take the certification exam without having to take these courses.

Course 1. User-Centered Analysis and Conceptual Design
User-centered analysis is the basis for designing software interfaces that are intuitive and easy to use. In this course, you’ll learn the methods of analyzing user requirements.

Course 2. The Science and Art of Effective Web and Application Design
This seminar draws on the most up-to-date usability research and on the principles of successful visual design. You will learn how to create winning Web sites that balance user performance and visual appeal.

Course 3. Practical Usability Testing
A critical component of creating a user-centered application is progressive testing. This seminar provides practical techniques to help you move the design into accordance with the user’s needs, limitations, mental models and cognitive styles.

Course 4. Putting Research into Practice
This seminar provides participants a fast-paced review of recent usability research with a distinct “How can I use this?” focus.

More information at humanfactors.com.

To register.

CUA Certification Program ( Columbus, OH)

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
February 16, 2009toFebruary 20, 2009
March 30, 2009toApril 3, 2009

Earn your Certified Usability Analyst™ (CUA) credential

HFI-Certified Usability Analysts pass an examination demonstrating their mastery of the fundamental principles of user-centered design. The following HFI courses provide a solid foundation in this knowledge.

Course 1. User-Centered Analysis and Conceptual Design
User-centered analysis is the basis for designing software interfaces that are intuitive and easy to use. In this course, you’ll learn the methods of analyzing user requirements.

Course 2. The Science and Art of Effective Web and Application Design
This seminar draws on the most up-to-date usability research and on the principles of successful visual design. You will learn how to create winning Web sites that balance user performance and visual appeal.

Course 3. Practical Usability Testing
A critical component of creating a user-centered application is progressive testing. This seminar provides practical techniques to help you move the design into accordance with the user’s needs, limitations, mental models and cognitive styles.

Course 4. Putting Research into Practice
This seminar provides participants a fast-paced review of recent usability research with a distinct “How can I use this?” focus.

More information at humanfactors.com.

To register.

How to Design for Persuasion, Emotion, and Trust ( San Francisco, CA)

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
February 11, 2009toFebruary 13, 2009

This course provides the essential knowledge to transition from being a classical usability engineer to become a complete user experience designer.

It is no longer enough to design just for efficiency - now user experience experts must also design for engagement.

More information at humanfactors.com.

To register.

CUA Certification Program (San Diego, CA, USA)

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
January 19, 2009toJanuary 30, 2009

Earn your Certified Usability Analyst™ (CUA) credential

HFI-Certified Usability Analysts pass an examination demonstrating their mastery of the fundamental principles of user-centered design. The following HFI courses provide a solid foundation in this knowledge.

Course 1. User-Centered Analysis and Conceptual Design
User-centered analysis is the basis for designing software interfaces that are intuitive and easy to use. In this course, you’ll learn the methods of analyzing user requirements.

Course 2. The Science and Art of Effective Web and Application Design
This seminar draws on the most up-to-date usability research and on the principles of successful visual design. You will learn how to create winning Web sites that balance user performance and visual appeal.

Course 3. Practical Usability Testing
A critical component of creating a user-centered application is progressive testing. This seminar provides practical techniques to help you move the design into accordance with the user’s needs, limitations, mental models and cognitive styles.

Course 4. Putting Research into Practice
This seminar provides participants a fast-paced review of recent usability research with a distinct “How can I use this?” focus.

More information at

To register.

How to Design for Persuasion, Emotion, and Trust (Toronto, ON, Canada)

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
January 14, 2009toJanuary 16, 2009

This course provides the essential knowledge to transition from being a classical usability engineer to become a complete user experience designer.

It is no longer enough to design just for efficiency – now user experience experts must also design for engagement.

More information at humanfactors.com.

To register.

How to Design for Persuasion, Emotion, and Trust (Philadelphia, PA, USA)

Monday, August 25th, 2008
November 19, 2008 10:00 amtoNovember 21, 2008 10:00 am

This course provides the essential knowledge to transition from being a classical usability engineer to become a complete user experience designer.

It is no longer enough to design just for efficiency - now user experience experts must also design for engagement.

More information at Humanfactors.com

To register.

How to Design for Persuasion, Emotion, and Trust (Philadelphia, PA, USA)

Friday, June 20th, 2008
November 19, 2008toNovember 21, 2008

This course provides the essential knowledge to transition from being a classical usability engineer to become a complete user experience designer.

It is no longer enough to design just for efficiency – now user experience experts must also design for engagement.

More information at humanfactors.com.
To register.

Practical Usability Testing (Toronto, ON, Canada)

Friday, March 14th, 2008
May 15, 2008toMay 16, 2008

Progressive testing of Web sites and software applications is a critical component of creating a user-centered design. This seminar provides practical techniques to help move the web and application design into compliance with the user’s needs, limitations, mental models and cognitive styles. Rich functionality is worth little if the user can’t access it. This seminar provides usability practitioners with quick and practical tools to accurately predict how users will experience their applications.

Cost: $1195 per person; $1075 each if three or more attend from same company
(Prices are in USD. 5% GST will be added to course fees.)

More information: http://www.humanfactors.com/training/usabilitytesting.asp

To register:

https://www.humanfactors.com/training/registration/registration.asp?id=267

Location information: http://www.humanfactors.com/training/registration/ucdetail.asp?id=267

Putting Research into Practice (Minneapolis, MN)

Thursday, March 13th, 2008
May 15, 2008toMay 16, 2008

Putting Research into Practice provides participants with an engaging review of foundational and recent research with a distinct “How can I use this?” focus. HFI’;s experts provide in-depth summaries of the current literature in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Computer Science, Technology, Usability Engineering, and Marketing. We present the practical implications of this research and its impact on how we conduct user-centered design. Through discussion and lively exchange, participants learn to effectively apply exploratory research to their real-world applications.

Cost: $1295 per person; $1165 each if three or more attend from the same company

More information: http://www.humanfactors.com/training/annualupdate.asp

To register: https://www.humanfactors.com/training/registration/registration.asp?id=231

Location information: www.mclabs.com/facilities/Minneapolis/

The Science and Art of Effective Web and Application Design (Minneapolis, MN)

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
May 12, 2008toMay 14, 2008

Successful user interface design is both a science and an art. Learn to optimize both user performance and visual appeal. This course draws on thousands of research studies on user behavior – and on modern principles of visual design. You will learn how to design for your target users, create navigation structures that make sense, and avoid common design pitfalls. Experience design challenges with real world examples. Experts in the field of interface ergonomics offer a comprehensive approach to creating highly effective Web sites, Intranets, and Web and Windows™ applications.

Cost: $1495 per person; $1345 each if three or more attend from the same company

More information: http://www.humanfactors.com/training/design.asp

To register: https://www.humanfactors.com/training/registration/registration.asp?id=229

Location information: www.mclabs.com/facilities/Minneapolis/