Educational opportunities for newcomers to UX

Some of us know what we want to be when we grow up from a very young age. For others, it can take several years and career changes before we decide on the path we want to follow. If you’ve made your mind up during your time at school then it’s easier to plot your educational trajectory and get that role you want through completing the correct undergraduate, BA, MA or PhD course.
But what can you do if you change your mind, mid-career? Whilst a lot of UX is design-based; there are the theories, the methods, the techniques and the best practises which are best picked up through attending a course or undergoing formal education.

The options these days are myriad; from going back to college or university full time, to taking a part-time e-learning course, to signing up for short courses, to attending training days.

For those of you who have founded your industry knowledge with a course of UX education – what worked for you? What didn’t? What provided the results you’d hoped for? What advice would you give to others looking to break into UX through education?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts, as always! please email me