Red & Yellow
Online Qualification
Part-Time Advanced Diploma in User Centered Design
Introducing a 2-year Part Time Advanced Diploma in User Centered Design for graduates, that takes UX (user experience) and design to the next level. With this qualification you’ll be equipped to apply sound strategic thinking and a deep understanding of what drives human behaviour to conceptually create and develop solutions to modern design problems.
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Course Curriculum
- During the first module, you will learn more about user-centred design (UCD), and how it can contribute to business innovation.
- You will also be equipped with valuable design tools and problem-solving methods, and learn how to conduct user research.
- Furthermore, you’ll be armed with narrative techniques and ideation tools essential for the fluid practice of UCD.
The important bits
Key Info
- Course Duration: 2 Years
- Accreditation: Council on Higher Education (CHE)
- Access: Online
- Start Date: 21 July 2025
- Cost: Enquire for Price
What you'll learn
- The theories and principles of User-Centered Design, from the basics to business innovation, using research methodologies, design tools, user research theory and narrative techniques.
- To apply the practice through information architecture, visual design, prototyping and interface and interaction design.
- Workplace learning and practical simulations, including service design.
Learn from top talent
This Advanced Diploma is built and taught by Design Thinking experts who understand the value this discipline brings to business.
Build your skills
Understand and apply stronger decision making skills that are crucial for the next generation of work.
Think outside the box
This Advanced Diploma is ideal for people who want to create and nurture empathy with users, using creative thinking to create new solutions.
Elevate your career
Be recognised with an industry-centric Red & Yellow Advanced Diploma, giving you a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.
Red & Yellow courses are made to future-proof your career
Our courses are designed to accelerate opportunities and give a boost to your CV. Top businesses across industries recognise Red & Yellow graduates as having the practical skills and the theoretical background to hit the ground running with confidence and creative flair.
Benefits:
Our courses are both current and relevant to the South African context.
Applicable, practical assignments:
- So that you can apply what you’re learning to your everyday work life, and your specific business challenges.
Discussion Forums and Chat sessions:
- Helping you develop your professional network.
- Hosted by your coach, lecturer, or subject specialist.
- Ideal opportunities to discuss the content and get answers to all your questions.
Personalized feedback:
- Tailored to your individual strengths, and opportunities for personal improvement.
A dedicated team:
- Acting as your “virtual” support crew whose only focus is to help get you over the finish line.
Included in your course:
- An industry-sought-after Certificate of Completion from Red & Yellow
- Original, relevant, and constantly updated content
- An interactive online learning experience that includes videos, live chat sessions, forum discussions, and more
This course is perfect for:
- Design-minded creatives with a keen eye for unique ways to encapsulate ideas.
- Individuals who love creating material that resonates with audiences on a deeper level.
- Those who value combining innovative ideas with traditional savvy and skills.
Meet your team:
This course was created by, and benefits from, our full-time lecturers’ years of experience in the field – both in lecturing and in industry. They know how to nurture talent and bring out the best in students, resulting in many award-wins over the years.
Wynand Kok
Programme Coordinator: Advanced Diploma User Centered Design & Digital Design Lecturer.
Wynand Kok is the Programme Coordinator for the Advanced Diploma in User Centered Design and a Digital Design Lecturer at the Creative Communications School. He brings over ten years of experience across design, business, and technology sectors. Passionate about user-centred design, Wynand is excited to take on new responsibilities within the team. Outside the classroom, he is working on his doctoral thesis while exploring life in Cape Town.
Where Commercial Logic meets Creative Magic
Creative thinking is still the most powerful skill of the future, but only if it’s paired with commercial savvy and the ability to adapt. That’s why we equip future thinkers, doers, and makers with the real-world, future-proof skills they need to thrive. Whether you're climbing the ladder or building something of your own, we’ll help you learn how business works – and how to make it work for you.
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