CPUX-F – UX-Foundation

UX requires more than method knowledge. It requires a clear process understanding and a shared professional language.

Learn the principles and terminology of Human-Centered Design (HCD) based on ISO 9241-210.

Why is the CPUX-F seminar useful?

Diagram of the iterative Human-Centered Design process including context analysis, requirement definition, solution design and evaluation.

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Who is CPUX-F designed for?

The seminar is aimed at professionals who want to understand UX in a structured and professional way. Prior knowledge is helpful but not required.

UX professionals

Web designers, product and service designers, usability engineers, user interface designers, developers, software specialists, researchers, product managers

Students and young professionals

Individuals who want to build a solid UX foundation early in their career

The CPUX-F certificate is internationally recognized.

What topics are covered in the CPUX-F seminar?

The human-centered design process
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Fundamental terms, concepts and standards
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Understanding and specifying the context of usage
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Deriving needs and user requirements
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Creating design solutions
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Usability testing
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Inspections and user surveys
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The human-centered design process

This module introduces the Human-Centered Design process as a structured foundation for user-centered design.
  • What does human-centered design mean according to ISO 9241-210?
  • Which stages make up the HCD process and how do they interact?
  • What roles do research and evaluation play in an iterative approach?

Fundamental terms, concepts and standards

This module establishes a shared terminology for professional UX work.
  • What is the difference between usability and user experience?
  • Which quality criteria are used to assess usage?
  • What roles do standards and guidelines play in professional UX practice?

Understanding and specifying the context of usage

This module focuses on the systematic analysis of the usage situation as the starting point for design.
  • Who are the relevant user groups?
  • In which tasks, environments and conditions does usage take place?
  • How can context of usage be described and documented in a comprehensible way?

Deriving needs and user requirements

This module shows how concrete requirements emerge from context analyses.
  • Which needs arise from the context of usage and user goals?
  • What is the difference between needs and explicitly formulated user requirements?
  • How can requirements be formulated in a testable and traceable way?
  • How can requirements be structured and prioritized?

Creating design solutions

This module teaches the fundamentals of developing user-centered solutions.
  • How are user requirements systematically translated into design ideas?
  • Which principles support consistent and user-centered design solutions?
  • What roles do early concepts and prototypes play in the HCD process?
  • Why is design not a one-off step but part of an iterative approach?

Usability testing

This module addresses the evaluation of solutions against defined quality criteria.
  • What is the goal of usability testing within the design process?
  • When are formative or summative evaluations appropriate?
  • How are results analyzed and used in a traceable way?

Inspections and user surveys

This module complements evaluation with additional methodological approaches.
  • What characterizes inspection methods compared to user-based methods?
  • In which situations are surveys suitable for collecting user experience data?
  • What are the limitations of surveys and inspections compared to observation?

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What distinguishes Mindfacts as a training provider?

Trainers with active UX research project experience

Structured delivery aligned with CPUX-F and ISO 9241

Exclusive practice questions in CPUX exam style

Strong practical focus with hands-on exercises

Collaborative boards for visual structuring

Best practices from real project work

Individual feedback and room for discussion

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User Experience Consultant

Tobias Engel has extensive experience in UX consulting and digital product optimization. In his seminars, he combines structured methodological knowledge with practical examples from real-world projects.

Does it make sense to get certified?

Certification is optional. Since 2025, CPUX-F is no longer a prerequisite for the advanced certifications User Requirements Engineering (CPUX-UR), Designing Solutions (CPUX-DS) and Usability Testing and Evaluation (CPUX-UT).

Nevertheless, the certificate remains an internationally recognized proof of UX competence. It provides formal visibility in applications, internal role definitions and organizations that use CPUX standards.

 

Participants who choose not to take the exam receive a certificate of attendance.

 

Registration can be completed via Mindfacts or directly through our partner organization Certible. Exam dates are flexible.

 

To obtain the certificate, you must pass a 75-minute online multiple-choice exam with 40 questions. The passing threshold is 70%.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No, prior knowledge is not required.

 

The seminar systematically introduces all relevant foundations. Previous experience is helpful but not mandatory. Participants without professional UX background can follow the training without difficulty.

Yes, experienced professionals also benefit from the seminar.

 

Many practitioners work intuitively and effectively. CPUX-F helps formalize terminology, align processes with ISO standards and make implicit knowledge explicit. This supports collaboration in larger teams and organizations.

The right format depends on your prior knowledge, learning style and time availability.

 

We offer CPUX-F as a 1-day crash course, a 3-day full-time seminar and a 4-day part-time format.

  • The 1-day format is suitable for self-learners or participants with solid prior knowledge who want a compact review and intensive exam practice.
  • The 3-day full-time seminar (09:00–16:30) allows for deeper understanding, extended exercises and more discussion.
  • The 4-day part-time format (09:00–14:10) distributes the content across several days and provides greater flexibility for professional schedules.

All formats follow the official curriculum.

Certification is advisable if you want formal proof of your UX competence.

 

The certificate is a recognized qualification in many organizations and professional contexts. Approximately 85% of our participants choose to take the exam after the seminar.

The exam is conducted online and lasts 75 minutes.

 

It consists of 40 multiple-choice questions. A minimum of 70% is required to pass. We practice this exam format intensively during the seminar and achieve a high pass rate.

Yes, this is formally possible.

 

The exam is not tied to seminar participation. However, participants who attend structured training statistically pass more often than self-learners. Independent candidates should carefully study the full curriculum and practice exam-style questions.

Yes, especially for establishing a shared professional foundation.

 

A shared terminology and process understanding reduces coordination effort and increases methodological consistency in projects. We offer in-house seminars on-site or remote, in German or English.

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