How to Conduct User Testing

Professional Masterclass, University Guest Lecture

Overview of the class

Get an overview of how to conduct user testing from start to finish in this practical, beginner-friendly masterclass presented by Dr Brittany Currenti, who has 9 years of UX experience in tech, and is the Director of Behavioural Research at a leading law firm. This step-by-step user testing guide covers how to plan usability tests, recruit participants, conduct testing sessions, analyse findings and turn insights into actionable recommendations.

Whether you're a student, UX researcher, designer, marketer, product owner or someone new to user experience, this masterclass will help you understand how to test a website, app or digital service with real users.

What you'll learn:

  • What user testing is and why it matters

  • Different user testing methods and when to use them

  • How to plan your user testing research

  • How to recruit and screen participants

  • How to design effective tasks and testing scenarios

  • How to conduct moderated and unmoderated tests

  • How to analyse qualitative findings and identify themes

  • How to translate research findings into practical recommendations