Learn UX design fundamentals with our design short courses in Sydney!
If you’ve ever wondered how to turn fuzzy ideas into sleek, user-friendly products, this one-day, hands-on workshop is your fast-track introduction to UX design. You’ll move beyond theory and discover the practical steps professionals use to bring clarity to complex problems—from uncovering user needs through research and journey mapping to sketching wireframes, running usability tests, and applying fundamentals of accessible design.
This interactive workshop will have you tackling a realistic design brief, collaborating in small groups, and testing your ideas with rapid prototyping methods. You'll practice techniques used by UX professionals in diverse industries, guided by an experienced tutor with real-world insights.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with practical skills and a portfolio-ready piece showcasing your UX process. Most importantly, you’ll gain the mindset and techniques to design experiences users genuinely enjoy.
Course Outline
- Hour 1: Orientation & UX foundations – Understand UX vs. UI, double diamond model, usability heuristics.
- Hour 2: Fast Ethical Research – Conduct peer interviews, derive top insights.
- Hour 3: Synthesis to Strategy – Create personas, journey maps, problem framing.
- Hour 4: Ideation & Wireframes – Use divergent ideation, sketch low-fidelity wireframes.
- Hour 5: Prototyping & Accessibility – Build a prototype with accessibility in mind.
- Hour 6: Usability Testing – Perform tests, communicate findings effectively.
Schedule & Pricing
- Duration: 1-day workshop, 9:30am – 3:30pm
- Upcoming date: 5 March 2026
- Fee: $495 (inclusive of GST)
Details
You will learn
- Conduct ethical user research and usability testing
- Create wireframes and clickable prototypes
- Apply accessibility and inclusive design principles
You will get
- Guidance from an experienced UX tutor
- Portfolio-ready UX project example
- Practical experience in UX methods and tools
Appropriate for
Beginners, aspiring UX designers, and professionals looking to understand practical UX methods.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notebook or laptop (Figma optional)
- Pen or pencil for sketching
- Curiosity and willingness to collaborate
What to wear
Casual
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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