GDS interaction design training
The UK government digital service standard courses
Our courses are based on government digital service standards and we offer courses to the next generation of user-centred design professionals and leaders.
Government digital service standards
Our courses could help you gain skills that employers value most specially in the UK Government and improve your career prospects.
Discovery, alpha, beta and live phases
Our tutors are experienced and qualified practising professionals who have worked with public sector organisations at all stages of the project lifecycle: discovery, alpha, beta and live. We research and design services that meet the Service Standard and coach civil servants in interaction design and agile delivery.
Wide ranging modules are in the courses
Immersive realtime learning with gov.uk design practitioners, to portfolio preparation will get you on your way to working as an Interaction Designer.
gov.uk
VISION
GDS digital transformation is ongoing with 100s of projects available
The UK Government has been going through digital transformation... For more than 10 years and it still lagging behind the private sector. Digital transformation is the process of using information and communication technologies to improve the efficiency, transparency, and security of public as well as private institutions, enabling them to better meet the needs of citizens and businesses.
It aims to transform services, deliver world-class technology, and attract and retain the best digital talent and opportunities. Digital transformation will make accessing public services far quicker and simpler. Delivering this relies on having fast and efficient digital systems, high quality data and highly skilled digital experts and user-centred design specialist teams working across government.
Realtime immersive learning with actual GDS projects
WHAT WE OFFER
ONLINE TRAINING THAT WORKS
This 1 day course is from 09.00-17.30, and takes place online - students benefit from listening to an experienced GDS Interaction Designer tutor who will cover all the requirements of being an Interaction Designer for the UK government. Students will participate in creating their own prototype design, based on GDS and using GDS design pattern libraries.
The work will be based on actual gov.uk services, such as the DVLA, Ministry of Culture etc, and can be kept by the student for portfolio purposes.
Software used will be MS Teams, Axure RP Pro and Sketch - downnload links to trial versions will be available, prior to course commencement.
NOT JUST ABOUT DESIGNING SCREENS
Gov.uk services have been created, tested and iterated by a variety of key disciplines. All of which are based on the GDS Service Standard, which will be discussed during the course to ensure a complete understanding of this standard, and how Interaction Design plays a key part, such as:
Exploring design solutions by mapping user journeys and creating prototypes
Testing hypotheses and assumptions which address user needs, behaviours and pain points
Contribute into, and support, other disciplines and help to shape direction
HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT
Upon completion of the course, you will have a portfolio of realworld examples, with which to apply for opportunities as an Interaction Designer for the UK government.
In addition, the demonstration of the UX runway and other key disciplines involved in ther UX process, (such as User Research, Content Design, etc) will enable you to engage with work colleagues, and ensure a successful career.
WHY UCDFOCUS?
Learning with actual interaction design practitioners for 100% productivity
Your tutors are practising GDS Interaction Designers., who have worked across many of the Whitehall 18 Gov.UK departments. This experience and demonstration of related real world prototype design, informs the course structure and provides a real understanding of how to become a Gov.UK Interaction Designer.
GDS in numbers
250
PROJECTS
18
WHITEHALL DEPARTMENTS
£300m
BUDGET
150
PARTNERS
YOUR ROLE IN GOV.UK DESIGN
Agile workflow integration with other engaged disciplines
Agile methodology involves working in a rapid, iterative prototyping manner. Part of this is working collaboratively with Product Owners, Key Stakeholders, Service Designers, Content Designers and User Researchers, that make up most GDS teams across Gov.UK services.
By gaining an understanding of this process, you will benefit from more of an effective approach to design.
Are you looking to work as a User Reseacher? Visit our partner site: www.ucdacademy.com
KEY STAKEHOLDERS
CONTENT DESIGNERS
SERVICE DESIGNERS
USER RESEARCHERS
CAREERS & JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Work on a contractor basis or in a permanent role, with a wide range of opportunities across all UK government departments
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