Online Course for Advanced UX Writers

User research & Testing for UX Writing

This course will guide you through the essential role of research and testing in UX Writing, helping you go beyond good and bad examples to create truly effective microcopy. Great UX copy isn’t just about following best practices—it’s about tailoring every word to the specific needs, preferences, and emotions of your target audience. In this course, you’ll learn how to use user research and testing to make well-informed, audience-specific decisions. If you’re curious about how research can improve your writing and want to explore different testing methods, this course is your perfect next step!

Quick Facts

‣ Digital online couse

‣ Learn how conduct research and do testing for your UX Writing

‣ Self-paced learning

‣ 23 lessons

‣ More 4 hours of video material

‣ Over 12 research & testing methods

‣ 10+ downloadable resources

‣ Several exercises to train your UX Writing skills!

What you’ll Learn in this Course

Let’s first understand the formal definition of voice and tone, and look at some examples for both.

Explorative vs. Validating Research

01

Here, we’ll see why voice and tone are equally important and what we need them for.

Preparing your Research

02

Get a step-by-step guide and an example case to learn how to define a specific brand voice.

Conducting Explorative Research

03

No voice without a style guide: Let’s see how you create one that represents your voice and is effectively used.

Conducting Validating Research

04

Excited to dive in? Enroll now and discover how to use research and testing to enhance your UX Writing!

this course is for you if you…

… are a UX Writer or anyone working closely with UX Writing. It’s also valuable for designers, project managers, product owners, and developers who want to incorporate UX Writing into their product development process and learn how to make data-driven, informed writing decisions. If you’re a user researcher familiar with general research techniques but looking to apply them specifically to UX Writing, you’ll gain some useful new insights here. A basic understanding of UX Writing is helpful for this course. If you're new to UX Writing, I recommend taking my Introduction to UX Writing course first—then you’ll be all set. Ready to elevate your UX Writing with data-backed insights? Let’s get started!

Get a CUstomized Certificate

Ready to highlight your skills for potential employers? Upon completing this course, you can request a personalized certificate to demonstrate your knowledge in user research and testing for UX Writing. Just send a request via e-mail using the address you enrolled with, and your certificate will be on its way, showcasing your new expertise!

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Hear what students say

“I really enjoyed the structure and pacing of this course. Great examples, great definitions. Thank you!”

Victoria D.

“Amazing toolbox! It's definitely one that you go back to for resources!”

Klaudia K.

“The instructor is empathetic and takes enough time on every topic. She also foresees possible questions and addresses them in her videos.”

Rohan F.

MEet your Instructor

When I first started in UX Writing, I had no idea there were so many tailored research and testing methods specifically suited for UX Writing. Over the years, I’ve explored and experimented with different techniques—some have proven invaluable, while others fell short. Now, with all the insights I’ve gathered, I’m excited to share what I’ve learned about research and testing in UX Writing with you. Are you curious about what I’ve got for you? Let’s fill you in!

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