Interaction Design
By the end of this course, learners should be able to explain Lesson 1: UX research fundamentals
Unlock your potential with this carefully crafted course on Interaction Design. We've distilled years of industry experience into actionable lessons that you can apply immediately.
This course covers both theoretical foundations and practical applications. Each module builds on the previous one, ensuring a smooth learning journey.
Perfect for self-learners and professionals seeking to expand their skillset in the growing African tech ecosystem.
What you will learn
- By the end of this course, learners should be able to explain Lesson 1: UX research fundamentals
- By the end of this course, learners should be able to explain Lesson 2: User journeys and personas
- By the end of this course, learners should be able to explain Lesson 3: Information architecture
- By the end of this course, learners should be able to explain Lesson 4: Interaction design patterns
- By the end of this course, learners should be able to explain Lesson 5: Usability heuristics
What you will build and prove
- Practice: Practice: Lesson 1: Map a problem to a solution
- Project: Apply Interaction Design
- Quiz: Lesson 1: Map a problem to a solution check (pass 70%)
- Final assessment: Interaction Design — course assessment (pass 70%)
Course journey
How this free course is structured — watch, practise, and progress module by module.
- Introduction & Setup
- Core Concepts
- Hands-On Practice
- Intermediate Techniques
- Advanced Topics
- Real-World Projects
Practice
1 optional practice exercise — apply what you learned. Practice is not required to complete the course.
Assessment
- Lesson 1: Map a problem to a solution check · pass mark 70%
- Interaction Design — course assessment · pass mark 70%
Prove
Course completion means finishing required lessons , and the course assessment . That grants a certificate of completion — not a professional certification. Optional practice does not block completion.
Curriculum
Week 1: Introduction & Setup
- Lesson 1: UX research fundamentals Preview 12min
- Lesson 2: User journeys and personas Preview 24min
- Lesson 3: Information architecture 23min
- Lesson 4: Interaction design patterns 11min
- Lesson 5: Usability heuristics 14min
Week 2: Core Concepts
- Lesson 1: Map a problem to a solution Practice 15min
- Lesson 2: Prototype a key user flow 21min
- Lesson 3: Run a lightweight usability test 16min
Week 3: Hands-On Practice
- Lesson 1: Map a problem to a solution 23min
- Lesson 2: Prototype a key user flow 11min
- Lesson 3: Run a lightweight usability test 14min
- Lesson 4: Iterate from feedback 12min
- Lesson 5: Measure UX outcomes 21min
Week 4: Intermediate Techniques
- Lesson 1: Map a problem to a solution 12min
- Lesson 2: Prototype a key user flow 15min
- Lesson 3: Run a lightweight usability test 12min
- Lesson 4: Iterate from feedback 13min
- Lesson 5: Measure UX outcomes 18min
- Lesson 6: Document UX decisions 25min
Week 5: Advanced Topics
- Lesson 1: Map a problem to a solution 10min
- Lesson 2: Prototype a key user flow 8min
- Lesson 3: Run a lightweight usability test 17min
Week 6: Real-World Projects
- Lesson 1: Map a problem to a solution 25min
- Lesson 2: Prototype a key user flow 20min
- Lesson 3: Run a lightweight usability test 21min
- Lesson 4: Iterate from feedback 25min
Free to enroll — no purchase required.
Instructor: Africoders
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