Learning from Human Behavior: Usability Testing Basics

Learning from Human Behavior: Usability Testing Basics

Asking people to try using your creation can be intimidating. In this half day course you will receive the training you need to conduct effective usability tests both in-person and remote (moderated and unmoderated). Participants in the room, across the building or in a different country, will feel comfortable in your studies after participating in this interactive session. Finally, you’ll get tips on how to provide the most useful recommendations from your study.

In this course you’ll gain:

  • Practical techniques to successfully plan, prepare, and conduct your study
  • Testing protocols
  • Types of usability testing and required vs. optional resources
  • Recruiting and scheduling usability tests
  • Non-disclosure and consent forms and their purposes
  • Why pilot testing is always necessary
  • Techniques for interacting with test participants
  • Testing internationally, moderated vs. unmoderated studies and more!

Entry Level Tools and Techniques
Location: Kierland 1C Date: June 24, 2019 Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Thyra Rauch Carol Smith