Equinet Academy

WSQ Advanced UX UI Design Course

Transform Research Insights into Effective UX Solutions

Course Description

The WSQ Advanced UX UI Design course empowers learners to drive user-centred enhancements by bridging research insights with high-impact design solutions. Designed for practitioners who have foundational UI/UX knowledge, this course focuses on evaluating performance gaps, creating structured design flows, and justifying UX decisions through iterative prototyping and usability validation.

Through a hands-on, research-driven approach, learners will gain the competencies to conceptualise and deliver UX strategies aligned with both user expectations and business objectives.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to understand UX design. It is particularly valuable for: Product Managers, Web Developers, Software Engineers, Content Developers, Students, Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Aspiring UX and Product Designers, and anyone curious about the field of UX and Product Design.

Course Highlights

In this Advanced UX UI Design course, trainees will:

Conduct usability testing, heuristic evaluations, and UX performance analysis to uncover design improvement opportunities.
Translate user feedback and behavioural insights into actionable design strategies and opportunity statements.
Apply design psychology and industry standards to strengthen UX framing and solution development.
Conceptualise and visualise user-centred design concepts aligned with user journeys and business goals.
Build structured user flows and wireframes that integrate usability principles and technical feasibility.
Develop and test interactive prototypes to identify engagement signals and usability gaps.
Present UX improvements effectively with stakeholder-facing justifications and pitch decks.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Evaluate UX performance and identify design improvement opportunities using usability testing techniques
Translate user insights into design strategies using behavioural analysis and psychological design patterns
Develop user-centred UX concepts informed by user feedback, performance data, and industry trends
Construct user flows and wireframes aligned with usability goals and technical feasibility
Build and test interactive prototypes, analyse engagement signals, and present UX improvements with clear justification

Certification

A SkillsFuture WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA) – User Experience Design under the Skills Framework TSC and Certification of Completion by Equinet Academy will be awarded to candidates who have demonstrated competency in the WSQ Advanced UX UI Design course assessment and achieved at least 75% attendance.

*This course is accredited by SkillsFuture Singapore under the WSQ Skills Framework User Experience Design.

Course Code: TGS-2025057944
Course Support Period: 14 Aug 2025 – 13 Aug 2027

Course Outline

This course is part of the Certified UX Designer (CUXD) Programme.

UX Research and Performance Analysis

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Group Discussion, Practical Activity)

Learning Outcome: Evaluate user experience data using appropriate techniques to identify performance gaps and determine technical compatibility and viability of digital interactions for experience enhancement.

Overview of usability testing methods and frameworks
Conducting heuristic evaluations and capturing user feedback
Analysing pain points from testing insights
Using UX logs and metrics to surface key challenges
Mapping performance gaps to user expectations

User Needs and Strategic Framing

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Case Study Review, Class Activity)

Learning Outcome: Frame strategic UX opportunities by visualising immediate user concerns, determining critical features for enhancement, and referencing design psychology principles.

Understanding user needs through feedback and behavioural trends
Identifying expectations, goals, and intent in digital behaviour
Synthesising user needs into a strategic framing document
Framing UX challenges into opportunity statements
Referencing design psychology to strengthen framing

Conceptualising UX Design Solutions

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Group Brainstorming, Practical Activity)

Learning Outcome: Develop user-centred UX design concepts by synthesising user feedback, referencing design principles, and formulating justifications aligned with industry standards.

Synthesising feedback into UX design direction
Creating experience concepts aligned with user journeys
Referencing UX design trends and standards
Visualising concept-to-flow alignment
Reviewing design concepts with critique circles

User Flows and Wireframing

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Demonstration & Practical Exercise)

Learning Outcome: Construct user flow charts and wireframes by applying usability principles, integrating technical components, and managing changes to align with the intended user experience.

Developing user flow charts using scenario mapping
Annotating key transitions and entry points in flows
Designing wireframes with hierarchy and usability in mind
Integrating layout conventions and interaction guidance
Reviewing flows and wireframes for iteration readiness

Prototyping and UX Validation

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Usability Testing Simulation, Practical Exercise)

Learning Outcome: Implement prototype enhancements by applying usability testing methods, interpreting user behaviour, and justifying modifications to optimise experience outcomes.

Planning interaction flows in prototype form
Executing usability tests with participant feedback
Interpreting user engagement and behavioural signals to inform UX adjustments
Enhancing flow and features based on usability gaps
Creating stakeholder-facing justifications and pitch decks
Synthesising test outcomes and documenting findings

Trainers

Jeremiah Maximus Lim

Founder of UNGRUMP.CO Digital Marketing Agency
10+ Years of Industry Experience
Certified Adult Educator with WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP)

Course Fees & Fundings

Course Fee:
S$990.00 (inclusive of 9% GST)

Course Fee After Eligible SSG Subsidies:
From S$297.00 (inclusive of 9% GST) after SSG Subsidies

Self-Sponsored Individuals

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)

Eligible for Singapore Citizens, aged 40 years old and above

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$297.00

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by SkillsFuture Credit.

SkillsFuture Baseline Funding

Eligible for 21 years old and above, and a

Singaporean Citizen; or
Permanent Resident; or
Long Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$495.00

Course fees can be further offset by SkillsFuture Credit for Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above. Singapore Citizens aged 21 to 31 may also offset fees with the Post Secondary Education Account Funds.

Company-Sponsored (SMEs)

SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

Eligible for SME Company-Sponsored, 21 years old and above, and a

Singapore Citizen; or
Permanent Resident; or
Long-Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$297.00

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Company-Sponsored (Non-SMEs)

SkillsFuture Baseline Funding

Eligible Non-SME Company-Sponsored, 21 years old and above, and a

Singaporean Citizen; or
Permanent Resident; or
Long Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$495.00

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)

Eligible for Non-SME Company-Sponsored, Singapore Citizens, aged 40 years old and above

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$297.00

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Check your eligible grant amount and nett payable course fees when you apply now.

Course Schedule

Total hours: 2 days (16 hours)

Learning Mode	Course Dates	Duration	Trainer
In-Person	03, 04 Feb 2026 (Tue, Wed)	9.00am - 6.00pm	Ian Chia
In-Person	14, 15 Mar 2026 (Sat, Sun)	9.00am - 6.00pm	Ian Chia
In-Person	30, 31 Mar 2026 (Mon, Tue)	9.00am - 6.00pm	Ian Chia
In-Person	04, 05 Jun 2026 (Thu, Fri)	9.00am - 6.00pm	Ian Chia
In-Person	23, 24 Jul 2026 (Thu, Fri)	9.00am - 6.00pm	Ian Chia
In-Person	29, 30 Aug 2026 (Sat, Sun)	9.00am - 6.00pm	Ian Chia
In-Person	01, 02 Sep 2026 (Tue, Wed)	9.00am - 6.00pm	Ian Chia
In-Person	01, 02 Dec 2026 (Tue, Wed)	9.00am - 6.00pm	Ian Chia

Click on the course dates above to register online.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for UI/UX practitioners, product designers, and digital professionals with foundational UI/UX knowledge who want to enhance their ability to conduct usability testing, create user flows, and design research-driven UX solutions.

Do I need prior UI/UX design experience?

Yes. Participants should have basic knowledge of UI/UX principles, including wireframing and prototyping. This course builds on foundational skills to cover advanced design strategies and usability validation.

What tools will I use during the course?

Learners will work with tools like Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and collaboration, as well as usability testing techniques.

Will I learn how to conduct usability testing?

Yes. The course includes practical exercises in usability testing, heuristic evaluation, and analysing engagement signals to optimise UX design.

What kind of projects will I work on?

Participants will develop user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes while iterating and refining them based on usability testing results.

How interactive is this course?

The course is highly interactive, featuring group discussions, critique sessions, live prototyping, and hands-on usability testing.