Overview

Human Factors International offers certification for individuals, organizations, and designs.

Individuals

• Certified Usability Analyst™ (CUA)
  There are currently 3617 HFI-Certified Usability Analysts.
  CUAs have demonstrated 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.

• Certified User Experience Analyst™ (CXA)
  HFI's advanced CXA certification track trains user experience specialists in persuasion engineering, strategy, and innovation. CXA-certified practitioners can help organizations design for desired outcomes.

Organizations

• Certified Practice in Usability™ (CPU)
  This designation indicates a validated level of maturity based upon the presence of trained and certified staff, user-centered design methods, standards, and tools. The organization will also be rated for its executive attention to usability, organizational structure, and culture of care for customers.

Products/Applications/Websites

• Certified Usable Design™ (CUD)
  Once an organization has a CPU designation, they can then submit individual applications and products for certification. This certification assures that an approved user centered design process has been followed and that certified staff have attested that each deliverable document has been appropriately completed.