Certification or Licensing
Human Factors International, which bills itself as “the world’s largest company specializing in user experience design,” offers the certified usability analyst credential to those who complete four courses (User Experience Foundations; User-centered Analysis and Conceptual Design; The Science and Art of Effective Web and Application Design; and Practical Usability Testing) and pass an examination. It offers certification courses in cities throughout the United States and the world. Visit https://hfi.training/na/certifications/cua for more information. The Nielsen Norman Group offers the certified user experience designation to those who complete at least 30 hours of training and pass five exams. It also offers a user experience master certification credential. Visit https://www.nngroup.com/ux-certification to learn more.
Voluntary certification is also offered by software developers such as Adobe. Visit https://learning.adobe.com/certification.html to learn about certification programs offered by Adobe. No licensing is required for digital designers.
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