Heart Foundation project - student work
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I have recently completed the UX Accelerator course with Peak XD. This course has given me valuable insights into the world of user experience design. The course materials and pacing were balanced, allowing me to gain hands-on experience through a real project. Miranda was incredible in guiding me through design challenges and gave helpful feedback, references and examples to set the project in the right direction. Thanks to the UX Accelerator, I've acquired a diverse skill set in industry tools and techniques, improving my abilities in researching, prototyping and the iterative design processes. The skills from this course will be invaluable when I start my UX design career.
Ju Ern
Oxfam project - student work
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I am in week 9 of the UX Accelerator course and I have already gained a lot from it, from the UX video lessons down to the activity feedback. I love how I get to apply what I have learned by working with Oxfam, a real UX project. In addition to that, the video lessons suit me best, not only do they explain it very well, but they never miss giving real examples to strengthen the learning even more. I would say that my favourite part of the course is my weekly coaching calls with Miranda where I can ask questions about the lessons or activities, and she will help me understand them by expounding them with a different approach.
I had previously finished a UX/UI course before, but I want to work on more than just case studies. Coming from a pathology background, I want to feel confident and prepared in making the transition. When I looked up the UX Accelerator course of PeakXD, it ticked all the boxes. It offers a real UX project, one-on-one mentorship, and remote learning plus, it will help you prepare for the UX Certification exam. I have no regrets about taking up the course and highly recommend it to others.
I want to give my thanks to Tania, Miranda and the whole PeakXD team for sharing their wealth of expertise and for designing a well-structured UX course for us.
Ellaine
Médecins Sans Frontières project - student work
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I'm just over the halfway mark of the PeakXD Accelerator Course and it's been a phenomenal experience and learning journey so far!
I come from a background in Content Writing and Strategy, where working alongside design teams saw me develop a deep interest in the design process. However, the prospect of actually making the move across disciplines always felt daunting, and it took a while to find the confidence to finally make the move.
Finding the right UX course can be overwhelming when there are so many options to choose from, but PeakXD stood out for several reasons. The blend of online learning, practical work, group sessions and 1-to-1 coaching from leading designers gives this course an edge over many alternatives.
Tania and Miranda bring an incredible wealth of UX knowledge and 20 years of consulting experience into this course. At every stage, there are valuable examples from real projects and client work, which helps to visualize how principles translate to real world considerations. The content goes well beyond the foundations and extends to learning about how to get buy-in as a designer, engage stakeholders and navigate business objectives.
Meanwhile, the PeakXD team are always on-hand with regular week-to-week feedback and coaching.
Perhaps best of all, you get to apply these learnings to a real client project while progressing through the course, which is enormously beneficial when it comes to getting a portfolio off the ground.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this course to anyone seeking to pursue a career in User Experience Design - wherever you are in the world!
Teddy P
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Rebecca H
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Jacqueline V
Software Engineer to UX Designer
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Francis M
Design and Photography
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As someone transitioning into the UX Design space, I spent a lot of time researching the best way to start my UX journey. I completed the UX Accelerator program with PeakXD and have enjoyed every minute. Not only do you learn about all things UX, but you are guided by industry experts with extensive knowledge and experience.
The ability to apply what you are learning to a real client project is an amazing opportunity and really brings the learning to life. I have been so impressed that I have started project #2 with them to add to my experience.
Judy L
Physiotherapist to UX Designer
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Amy H
Payroll and Finance to UX Designer
RSL Art Union project - student work
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As someone transitioning into the UX Design space, I spent a lot of time researching the best way to start my UX journey. I completed the UX Accelerator program with PeakXD and have enjoyed every minute. Not only do you learn about all things UX, but you are guided by industry experts with extensive knowledge and experience.
The ability to apply what you are learning to a real client project is an amazing opportunity and really brings the learning to life. I have been so impressed that I have started project #2 with them to add to my experience.
Judy L
Physiotherapist to UX Designer
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Britta S
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My main motivation for joining the Peak XD Accelerator Course was learning best-practice processes to round out my existing skill set to transition into UX Design. The topics covered in the learning courses were exhaustive and well structured, and the project work was essential in bringing the theory to life.
Often clients don’t have budget or time to do the proper process for a project, so it was invaluable to actually be able to do some hands-on work for every step in a UX project. All project activities were very well-thought-out, and excellent resources provided so that I never felt I was flying blind, even for the aspects of UX that I had no prior experience in.
The weekly coaching calls were extremely helpful, being exposed to many of the tools of the trade, and doing some activities together to work through the project. Learning from decades of first-hand experience cannot be underestimated – the coaching team has a wealth of knowledge to share.
I felt well supported throughout the entire course and am very happy with the skills I learned, and feel ready and well prepared to commence work in the UX field.
Kathrin K
Freelance Graphic Designer
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Sam C
Digital Project Manager
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Rupert P
Freelance UX Designer
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Leonie W
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Paula C
System Analyst
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I completed project work for the Surf Life Saving Foundation as part of a UX Accelerator course with PeakXD. The project required the completion of all aspects of the UX process, from initial meetings with the project sponsor to usability testing of delivered wireframes. The UX Accelerator program is fantastic for all skill levels within the UX discipline. As a beginner, there is more than enough information and support to get you started. While as a more experienced UX designer, the course content and exercises assist in sharpening your skills and provide great exposure to new or unfamiliar areas.
Veronica J
UI/UX Designer with a background in software engineering
Featured student work
To give our students that real-world experience we run a project for a real client. These are all student work, some of them are very beginner and have no experience in UX work, others have been working in a digital role for many years. Our aim is for each of our students to create a “cookie-cutter free” portfolio that is unique even if working on the same project.