Career Details

Certified Usability Analyst

Description

HFI-Certified Usability Analysts have a clear understanding of research-based principles of designing interfaces from the perspective of the end user. They perform data gathering, task analysis, and usability testing. They pinpoint the usability problems and offer design solutions. The usability analyst brings the critical success factor to bear throughout the development life cycle. That is, designing for the user.

Certifying Organization

Human Factors International

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Cloud Technology Associate Certification

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Cloud Credential Council

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

IBM Service Management Service Delivery and Process Automation V5

Certifying Organization

IBM Corporation

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Essentials

Certifying Organization

Oracle Corporation

Type

D - Product/Equipment

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