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Advanced Prototyping with Axure (London, UK)

For experienced users of Axure RP Pro who want to develop advanced prototypes, “Advanced Prototyping with Axure” is a 1-day seminar that shows delegates how to prototype rich internet applications (RIAs) and use the advanced features of Axure RP Pro.

You will learn how to

• Produce sophisticated prototypes, including those suitable for Rich Internet Applications (RIA).
• Customise prototypes specifications.
• Set up reusable assets libraries.
• Use Axure RP pro in conjunction with other related software.
• Use Axure RP pro on collaborative projects.

More information and booking form: Advanced Prototyping with Axure.

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Axure Essentials (London, UK)

For new users of Axure RP Pro who want to create interactive prototypes, “Axure Essentials” is a 1-day seminar that shows delegates how to build wireframes and generate HTML prototypes. This training is designed for those who have little or no knowledge of Axure RP Pro who want to take their first steps in creating prototypes (wireframes).

You will learn how to

• Critically appraise common approaches to prototyping within a User Centred Design (UCD) context.
• Critically appraise common prototyping tools and associated techniques.
• Produce straightforward Axure RP Pro prototypes (wireframes).
• Produce interactive HTML prototypes suitable for usability testing.
• Generate concise prototype specifications in Microsoft Word.

More information and booking form: Axure Essentials.

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How to carry out a usability expert review (London, UK)

For people in design teams who need to spot usability problems in prototypes and finished products, “How to carry out a usability expert review” is a 1-day seminar that teaches delegates cost-effective methods to evaluate designs. Unlike courses in usability testing, this seminar teaches delegates how to find and fix usability problems without involving end users.

You will learn how to

• Appreciate the difference between a usability inspection and someone’s personal opinion.
• Learn and practice some quick techniques for carrying out usability reviews of prototypes and finished products.
• Find and fix usability bloopers before they become hard coded.
• Apply Jakob Nielsen’s “heuristic evaluation” technique to software, products and web sites.
• Uncover the elements of your design that lead new users to make errors, using the task-based “cognitive walkthrough” method.
• Learn to spot usability problems in prototypes and finished products.

More information and booking form: How to carry out a usability expert review.

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A Practical Guide to Usability Testing (London, UK)

For people in design teams who want to gain confidence in usability testing, “A practical guide to usability testing” is a 1-day workshop that shows delegates how to obtain customer feedback on prototypes and finished products. Unlike lecture-based courses, delegates get practical, hands-on experience moderating and logging usability tests.

By attending this usability testing course you will learn how to

• Write a screener to recruit the right test participants.
• Write a usability test plan to get buy-in from management and the development team.
• Develop test tasks that are relevant to your customers and your business.
• Choose the right usability test method for your product and its lifecycle phase.
• Design usability tests that meet international standards in usability.
• Adapt our standard forms and templates for your own tests.
• Moderate usability tests.
• Collect and analyse behavioural data.
• Persuade managers and developers to take action based on your test results.

More information and booking form: A Practical Guide to Usability Testing.

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UX London (UK)

UX London is a unique three-day event combining inspirational talks with in-depth workshops presented by some of the industry’s biggest names.

Whether you are beginning your career, or a seasoned professional, UX London is your chance to add core skills, absorb strategic thinking, and learn advanced techniques from pioneers in the field.

See 2010.uxlondon.com for more information.

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User Centred Design training (London, UK)

User centred design techniques help you understand your users better and design effective, efficient and satisfying products and systems. The benefits include:

- increased sales
- improved customer satisfaction
- better productivity
- increased sales conversion rates
- projects completed to time and budget
- no expensive last minute revisions.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
If you are involved in specifying how a system or product will look and function this course will make it easier for you to do your job effectively. Project managers, engineers, designers, developers and analysts from IT, commercial or marketing functions can all benefit from learning about the user centred design process.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
This comprehensive course provides theory, case studies and examples as well as hands-on activities for you to practice your new skills. Topics include:

- Applying the User Centred Design approach to your business
- Business benefits of a User Centred Design approach
- Guidelines and Standards
- Knowing your target users and capturing their requirements
- Translating requirements to conceptual design and release criteria
- Prototyping techniques
- Measuring and testing usability

ACCREDITATION

This course is accredited by the Ergonomics Society at Level 2, ideal for continuous professional development. 

WHAT DID PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS THINK?
“Leslie was extremely flexible (i.e. If more time was needed, more time was taken). Her presentation (slides and orally) was engaging and ensured that interest was kept. The pace of the course was excellent. Can I come again?”

“Leslie was friendly, knowledgeable and provided clear instructions. I am starting at the front end of a new project next week and will find this an excellent grounding to get the project going.”

“Enthusiastic and informative. A thorough approach to the requirements of the team in training.”

HOW TO BOOK
The course costs £675+VAT per person including lunch and a comprehensive course manual.

Please contact Leslie Fountain on 020 7240 3388 or email leslie@system-concepts.com to reserve your place.

Full details of all our usability training courses are on our website at www.system-concepts.com

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Create 2009 (London, UK)

Create 2009 is a 2-day conference about creating innovative interactions, whether digital consumer products, interactive services or interaction paradigms. The emphasis is on sharing the wealth of creative ideas we have developed to resolve problems, to create new capabilities, or new functions; where the aim is to evolve further creative designs that can make a difference to people.

This conference will be of use to you if you are involved in user experience design and management, human-computer interaction, interaction design and usability, particularly if you want to hear how others are managing during these turbulent times.

See the Create 2009 site for more information.

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User Centred Design: Techniques to improve the user experience

This intensive course provides you with tips, tools and techniques to help you understand who your customers are and what they want from your product. See how to apply these techniques to improve product effectiveness, efficiency and user satisfaction, while reducing development time and cost.

The course is ideal for designers and developers who are responsible for delivering products or websites, providing theory, case studies and examples as well as hands-on activities for participants to practice their new skills.

Our trainers have many years of experience applying user centred design techniques in real businesses to deliver real commercial advantage.

Topics covered include:

• Applying the User Centred Design approach to your business
• Business benefits of a User Centred Design approach
• Guidelines and Standards
• Knowing your target users and capturing their requirements
• Translating requirements to conceptual design and release criteria
• Prototyping techniques
• Best practice in user interface and information architecture design 
• Measuring and testing usability

The course will be held at our offices in the Strand, London and costs £675 + VAT per person, including lunch and a comprehensive course manual.

For more details please contact Leslie Fountain on 020 7240 3388, email leslie@system-concepts.com or visit our website

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Open Day at City University’s Human Computer Interaction Centre (London, UK)

The Human Computer Interaction Design Centre at City University is hosting an open day on Tuesday, 31 March from 1pm to 7pm.

The event if free but it is asked that you register in advance here http://hcidopenevening.eventbrite.com/.

Among the offerings on this day are:

• Seminars and tutorials given by both Centre staff and esteemed visitors including Dr Daria Loi (Intel), Gerry Duffy & Ronan Tighe (Foviance), AbilityNet, Marcus Mustafa (Lbi), and more.
• Tour of state-of-the-art interaction lab, facilities and equipment, all of which are available for use (eye tracking, tabletop demonstrations, etc);
• Interaction design, evaluation and requirements consulting businesses, including results from demonstration projects;- New software tools and techniques resulting from our research that are also available for use;
• Its Masters in Human-Centred Systems, now available in full-time and part-time modes;
• Its collaborations with AbilityNet, the leading UK charity focused on helping people gain access to information technology, through new continuing professional development activities

To learn more about the event, review the timetable or read abstracts, visit http://hcid.soi.city.ac.uk/Interaction_lab/events.html.

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Tags: academics | London, UK | open day | postgraduate education | seminars | UK | university | usability labs | UX
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User Centred Design: Techniques to improve the user experience

This intensive course provides you with tips, tools and techniques to help you understand who your customers are and what they want from your product. See how to apply these techniques to improve product effectiveness, efficiency and user satisfaction, while reducing development time and cost.

The course is ideal for designers and developers who are responsible for delivering products or websites, providing theory, case studies and examples as well as hands-on activities for participants to practice their new skills.

Our trainers have many years of experience applying user centred design techniques in real businesses to deliver real commercial advantage.

Topics covered include:

• Applying the User Centred Design approach to your business
• Business benefits of a User Centred Design approach
• Guidelines and Standards
• Knowing your target users and capturing their requirements
• Translating requirements to conceptual design and release criteria
• Prototyping techniques
• Best practice in user interface and information architecture design 
• Measuring and testing usability

The course will be held at our offices in the Strand, London and costs £675 + VAT per person, including lunch and a comprehensive course manual.

For more details please contact Leslie Fountain on 020 7240 3388, email leslie@system-concepts.com or visit our website

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