Usability & User Experience – Foundation Level CPUX-F
Foundation Level CPUX-F
With the intensive UX training to become a “Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience – Foundation Level” (CPUX-F).
Your added value from this seminar
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Official CPUX-F Training
Prepare yourself optimally for the CPUX-F certification exam with our intensive remote training.
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Fundamental UX knowledge
Gain comprehensive knowledge of the basics of usability and user experience.
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Human-centered product development
Understand the human-centered design process and specify user requirements effectively.
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Practical exercises and case studies
Learn how to apply UX concepts through interactive exercises and practical case studies.
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12 Hours
Intensive training
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200+
Satisfied graduates
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300+
Extensive manuscript
Target groups for this seminar
The seminar is aimed at all stakeholders involved in the user- and human-centered development of physical (e.g., devices, equipment, machines) or digital (e.g., software, apps) products.
Product Managers and Project Leaders
Learn how to oversee user-centered processes and purposefully integrate their activities into your product development.Innovation Managers
Integrate human-centered methods for systematic innovation generation.Marketing Professionals
Gain an overview of how to strategically leverage User Experience and Usability to enhance your customer journey.Designers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and Software Developers
Discover how to optimize your products for the needs of future users using human-centered approaches.Consultants
Learn a broad range of methods to involve users in the development process in order to effectively support projects across various industries and technologies.
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“Das Seminar war praxisrelevant, realitätsnah und sehr gut strukturiert und organisiert. Die sehr engagierten und kompetenten Dozenten haben sich Zeit für alle Fragen genommen.”
Sava Savchev
Seminar schedule
Day 1 Morning: Principles of Human-Centered Design (HCD)
(09:00 to 12:00 oclock)
Welcome, introductions, and thematic overview
Participants’ expectations and pain points
Definition, core principles, and activities
Human-centered quality and its relevance to usability and user experience
Accessibility and safety aspects
Practical exercises
Day 1 Afternoon: Understanding the Context of Use
(13:00 to 16:00 oclock)
Definition of context: users, goals, tasks, and environment
Techniques: context analysis through interviews and observations
User needs and requirements as part of stakeholder expectations
Practical exercises
Day 2 Morning: Developing Design Solutions
(09:00 to 12:00 oclock)
Recap of Day 1
Interaction principles, heuristics, and design guidelines
Affordance, mental models, and design patterns
Specifying solutions: storyboards, user journeys, and prototypes
Practical exercises and mock exam
Day 2 Afternoon: Evaluating Design Solutions & Final Preparation
(13:00 to 16:00 oclock)
Discussion of the mock exam
Usability testing: planning, execution, and analysis
Evaluation methods: usability inspections and user surveys
Ethical and sustainable design practices
Individual preparation / working on participants’ specific challenges
Seminar wrap-up
Following the seminar
- Official CPUX-F Examination*
*The exam takes place online. You can either take it directly after the training or schedule an individual date if you wish to review the material before taking the exam.
Venue and accommodation options
Venue
We conduct our in-house trainings directly at your location.
Alternatively, the seminar can also take place at the event facilities of USE-Ing. GmbH, Zettachring 8, 70567 Stuttgart, Germany (see map).
Accommodation
A nearby accommodation option is the B&B Hotel Stuttgart-Airport/Fair.
Your instructors
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Katrin Gernert
Usability Engineer
Katrin Gernert, a specialist in Human Factors & Usability Engineering, will use her wide-ranging practical experience to teach you how to use your newly acquired methodological knowledge to master the challenges you face every day.
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Stephan Mayer
Human Factors Engineer
Stephan Mayer, an expert in the design of ergonomic and intuitive user interfaces, provides you with the tools to transform user requirements into user-centered products.
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Dr. Julia Moritz
User Research Professional
Dr. Julia Moritz, a passionate expert in user research & usability engineering, will be happy to inspire you to optimize your user-centric methods and activities.
Certificates
Participant certificate
The USE-Ing. Academy certificate documents the acquisition of the taught content and knowledge upon full participation.
CPUX-F certificate
Training according to the current standard
CPUX-F certificate
The internationally recognized CPUX-F certificate represents the standard for user interface design of the International Usability & User Experience Qualification Board (UXQB).
CPUX-F forms the basis for the Essentials in UX und HCD-Management (CPUX-M) seminars and the advanced level seminars User Requirements Engineering (CPUX-UR), Designing Solutions (CPUX-DS) and Usability Testing & Evaluation (CPUX-UT). In these in-depth training courses, individual areas of activity are then dealt with in more detail.
Type of examination
You acquire the CPUX-F certificate by passing a written certification exam. The 90-minute multiple-choice exam is proctored by the relevant certification body and consists of a series of 40 multiple-choice questions. Further information on the content and the exam can be found here.
If you would like to take the certification exam after the seminar, you can choose a date and exam location that suits you from the certification provider Certible or ISQI and register for the exam yourself. Alternatively, you can simply let us organize the exam for you by informing us directly when you register.
We will be happy to take care of the organization of your exam.
Participation fee / Costs
- Register now
Inhouse Seminar
Intensive training in your company
on request
Individual adaptation of the seminar content
Beispiele und Übungen direkt an Ihren Projektthemen
Optimale Möglichkeit auf die Bedürfnisse der Teilnehmergruppe einzugehen
Ideal für eine nachhalte Usability Engineering Strategie für das gesamte Team
Please note that each participant may only claim one discount (discounts on the examination fee are excluded).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the participants receive certificates or other evidence?
Yes, all participants receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the seminar, which confirms their newly acquired knowledge and skills. For many seminars, you have the option of taking an additional certification exam to certify the knowledge and skills you have acquired to international standards.
Are there online options for the seminars?
Yes, we offer both face-to-face seminars and online alternatives. The online seminars are interactive and offer the opportunity to communicate with the lecturers and other participants in real time.
Problems with the Certible voucher for exam registration?
Make sure that you have selected the correct exam and have entered or copied the code correctly (spaces). If you still have problems booking the exam, the USE-Ing. Academy team will be happy to help you.
What does the CPUX certificate include?
A CPUX (Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience) certificate confirms comprehensive knowledge and skills in the areas of usability and user experience. The certificate is internationally recognized and certified by the UXQB (International Usability and User Experience Qualification Board). There are different levels of the CPUX certificate.
What can I expect from the USE-Ing. Academy seminars?
The USE-Ing. Academy seminars offer in-depth training in the areas of usability engineering and human factors. Participants learn how to effectively integrate human-centered design approaches into product development. This includes analysis, ideation, design and evaluation of user interfaces for technical products.
What do I do if I am unfortunately unable to attend my booked seminar?
We will always try to provide you with the best possible support in such situations. In such cases, the seminar ticket can be transferred to another person. Otherwise, please contact our Academy team to find an appropriate solution.
What are the advantages of attending a USE-Ing. Academy seminar?
Participants benefit from the expertise of leading usability engineers and designers, learn industry-specific best practices and gain insights into the latest technologies and standards. Participation also provides an excellent opportunity to network with industry peers.
How can I ensure that the seminar meets my specific needs?
We recommend that you check the seminar program carefully before registering and contact our USE-Ing. academy consultants if necessary. They will be happy to help you find the right seminar for your professional requirements.
How do I register for a seminar?
Simply register via our website. Select the seminar you want, fill out the registration form and send it off. We will then get back to you as soon as possible with the seminar confirmation. If you have any further questions, you can contact our Academy team at any time.
Your question was not answered?
Our Seminar Management Dr.-Ing. Marcus Jenke will be happy to answer your questions.