Applied UX Research
Applied UX Research is a hands-on, project-based training program designed to make you work-ready. You’ll learn the complete research process - from taking a client brief to delivering stakeholder-ready insights - using the same methods, tools, and deliverables used by senior UX researchers in global companies.
Key Aspects
12 hours of applied, in-person learning delivered across 4 evenings.
This course runs in cohorts of up to 6 students.
Real client-style projects — work from authentic briefs and scenarios
End-to-end coverage — planning, recruiting, testing, synthesis, and reporting
Industry-standard templates — ready-to-use research plans, discussion guides, and report decks
Tool-based learning — hands-on with Confluence, Askable, and Miro
Practical coaching — guidance on facilitating sessions, synthesising data, and presenting to stakeholders
Portfolio-friendly outputs — create deliverables you can showcase to employers or clients
Start Your Journey
Module breakdown
Interpret a real-world client brief
Define research objectives and scope
Choose research methods
Estimate participant numbers and timelines
Use industry templates to create a professional research plan
Write screener surveys
Understand how to select and schedule participants
Design tasks and scripts for testing
Prepare moderation plans and observation templates
Facilitate user testing sessions in rotation (researcher, participant, observer roles)
Apply behavioural guidelines and reduce cognitive bias in facilitation
Practice briefing and debriefing participants
Hands-on mock sessions with live feedback
Review and critique recorded mock sessions
Identify usability pain points and opportunities
Discuss alternative questioning and session flow improvements
Introduce AI tools to support note-taking and analysis
Organise notes and observations into themes
Prioritise issues and insights using frameworks
Convert raw findings into actionable recommendations
Create a research report and executive summary using real templates
Learn how to circulate insights within corporate environments
Understand organisational challenges and cross-department collaboration friction
Understand industry expectations of researchers
Manage stakeholder relationships and competing priorities
Tips for freelancers and internal researchers on delivering high-value insights fast
Who is this for?
Early-career UX researchers wanting practical, industry-ready skills
Product designers looking to strengthen their research capability
Freelancers or contractors preparing to work with corporate clients
Students or recent graduates aiming to break into UX and build a professional-quality portfolio
Anyone with basic UX knowledge wanting to move into professional research delivery
Testimonials
Coming soon from our pilot participants - real feedback from learners applying these skills in their work.
Frequently Asked Questions
You’ll have lifetime access to all course materials, templates, and recordings, including any future updates.
No prior professional experience is required. The course is designed to be accessible for students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals, while still providing advanced, industry-relevant content for those already in UX or product roles.
Yes - you’ll receive a digital certificate you can share on LinkedIn or with employers to verify your learning.
It’s delivered live over two weeks, with four interactive evening sessions (two per week). Each session focuses on practical, applied learning and includes time for questions.
Yes. The deliverables you create during the course are designed to be portfolio-ready, from research plans to final presentation decks.