Focus on NN/g training: RESEARCH OPS

Positively influence design through a strong, effective and viable research practice.

≣ Objective of the training

 

Observing and listening to users stimulates and guides the creation of products and services that are easy to use, in demand and appreciated. But while most organizations claim to believe in user research, doing it and truly influencing design remains a challenge. Furthermore, the effectiveness of research too often depends solely on the charisma of the researcher.

By strengthening your research operations (ResearchOps), you can optimize your product or service, the research and design practices of your internal teams, and provide the vitality and logistical support your research process needs to thrive. 

Enter this ResearchOps training: learn how to synthesize, operationalize, and socialize solid user research to effectively shape design.

 

ON THE PROGRAM of the 2 half-days:

Half day 1: Introduction – Planning – Launch – Tools

1 - 1
Introduction to Research Ops
– What is Research Ops?
– Benefits of systematizing, streamlining and sharing research and related resources
1 - 2
Research Ops planning
– Create a research framework from the analysis of your current practice
– Adapt research planning to the needs and values ​​of the company
– Roles and responsibilities of Research Ops
1 - 3
Launching a research study
– Strategic, as in research roadmaps
– Iterative, integrate effectively by working within the backlog or other project timelines
– Research requests: collection, prioritization, follow-up and use for planning
1 - 4
Shared Research Toolkit
– Tools and templates for planning and conducting user research
– Strategies for recruiting and managing research participants and processing personal data

Half-day 2: Tools – Analysis – Sharing – Measurement – ​​Maturity

1 - 1
Shared Research Toolkit
– Research methods: support and best practices
– Pre-study: project plans and preparation of observers
– Strategies for taking notes, recording and transcription
1 - 2
Analysis
– Transform observations into ideas
– Convert ideas into good designs
1 - 3
Increase the availability of research
– Characteristics of effective search repositories, and link to design and development
– Make calendars and plans visible
– Accessibility and understanding during studies
1 - 4
Monitoring and measurement
– Prospects and state of research
– Impact of research on design
1 - 5
Maturity of research operations
– Develop a strong research culture within the organization
At the end of this training, you will know:
  • Appreciate, create and develop large-scale search operations.
  • Systematize planning and consolidation of research teams, processes, methods, ideas and tools.
  • To integrate management and teams in the process for continued support.

≣ Pedagogy of training

During these two half-days, you will benefit from an immersive training experience.
This course combines lectures and group exercises to consolidate and practice what you learn. Examples from ResearchOps and case studies shared by leading organizations color the content.
An NN/g consultant-trainer will accompany you in the realization of the various practices, their animation and their expectations.

This training is based on the know-how of Nielsen Norman Group and is illustrated by their feedback.

This course is designed according to the following principles:

  • Répartition learning time between 70% theory & 30% practice
  • Illustration from Research Ops on industry examples and case studies
  • Put into practice of Research Ops through exercise
  • Trades regularly with the trainer, moderator and participants

≣ Duration of training

Duration: 7 hours or 1 day
This training is provided in two half-days of 3 hours 30 minutes each to allow a consistency of schedules between the United States and France.

≣ Methods of assessment of prior learning

  • A certificate of completion.
  • Access to the exam for this training to try to obtain 1 NN/g credit.

Become “UX-Certified by NN/g"by accumulating 5 credits and also obtain the specialty"UX Management” by registering for at least 5 of the training courses available for registration in the UX-Republic training catalog!
Online exams are available the same day, or you can take them up to 35 days after training. Exam fees must be paid upon registration.

≣ Technical means

  • Training locations : from a distance.
  • Meals : not included.
  • Technology : Having a stable, high-speed Internet connection to transmit sound and video to your computer is essential. Having speakers, a microphone and a webcam are highly recommended.
  • Teaching materials : have free access to collaboration tools such as Google Docs and install Zoom meeting software for free.
  • Educational materials : each of the learners will have a training support to download.
  • Signature : a copy of the attendance sheet is sent to the sponsor.

≣ Prerequisites

  • No prerequisite

≣ Audiences concerned

UX Director / Operations Director / Marketing Director / Lead UX-Researcher / Lead UX / Senior UX-Designer / Senior UX-Researcher / Senior Product Designer / Product Manager / Project Manager / Digital Transformation Consultant.


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