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Human-AI Collaboration Designers

The future is not AI replacing humansβ€”it is humans and AI collaborating seamlessly. This pioneering course trains you to design the interfaces, workflows, and experiences where this collaboration happens. Learn to understand human cognitive capabilities and limitations, map AI strengths and weaknesses, design handoffs between human and AI, create transparent and explainable AI systems, and build trust through UX. Master prompt interface design, conversational AI flows, AI assistance patterns, and feedback loops that make AI systems smarter. Study real examples: GitHub Copilot, Midjourney, ChatGPT, and how their interfaces shape user experience. You will conduct user research for AI products, prototype AI-enhanced interfaces, test human-AI collaboration patterns, and design for both experts and novices. Understand ethical considerations: bias in AI, accessibility, consent, and transparency. This emerging field sits at the intersection of UX design, AI, and cognitive science. Companies building AI products desperately need designers who understand both humans and machines. Be among the first to master this critical skill.

10 weeks
Duration
Live
Format
Weekly
Tasks
Apr 1
Starts
Etchu Ferdinand

Led by

Etchu Ferdinand

Join the Cohort

Limited spots available for the next intake.

Next Cohort Starts

Wed, April 1, 2026

Women's Day Offer

Pay the application fee by March 31, 2026 to allow us to review your application and lock in this 20% tuition discount.

Tuition:XAF 600,000
Application Fee?XAF 20,000
XAF 750,000
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Fee required to secure your interview slot.

Weekly Live Sessions

Interactive zoom classes with Etchu Ferdinand

Real-time Task Reviews

Get feedback on your weekly assignments

Community Access

Join the private discord for 24/7 support

What You'll Learn

Design effective human-AI collaboration interfaces
Conduct UX research for AI products
Create transparent and trustworthy AI experiences
Design prompt interfaces and conversational flows
Balance automation with human control
Prototype and test AI-enhanced products

Real-World Projects You'll Build

1

AI Writing Assistant Interface

Design an interface for an AI writing tool that assists without taking over

Technologies:

FigmaPrototyping toolsUser testing

Outcomes:

  • β†’Complete interface design
  • β†’Interaction patterns
  • β†’User testing results
  • β†’Design system
2

AI-Powered Customer Service

Design the human-AI handoff for customer support

Technologies:

Conversation designFlowchartingPrototyping

Outcomes:

  • β†’Conversation flows
  • β†’Handoff mechanisms
  • β†’Agent interface
  • β†’Customer experience map
3

Transparent AI Decision System

Design an interface that explains AI recommendations

Technologies:

UX design toolsData visualizationPrototyping

Outcomes:

  • β†’Explanation interface
  • β†’Confidence displays
  • β†’Override mechanisms
  • β†’Trust metrics

Your Weekly Journey

10 weeks β€’ Live Format

Week 1Foundations of Human-AI Interaction

Understanding collaboration between humans and AI

Topics Covered:

  • β€’Human cognition basics
  • β€’AI capabilities and limitations
  • β€’Collaboration patterns
  • β€’Trust and transparency
  • β€’Design principles
Collaboration framework
AI capability map
Design principles doc
Case study analysis

Week 2User Research for AI Products

Research methods specific to AI experiences

Topics Covered:

  • β€’AI-specific research methods
  • β€’Mental model elicitation
  • β€’Expectation management
  • β€’Trust measurement
  • β€’Usability testing for AI
Research plan
Interview guide
Mental model map
Insights report

Week 3Prompt Interface Design

Design interfaces for AI interaction

Topics Covered:

  • β€’Prompt engineering for users
  • β€’Input design patterns
  • β€’Suggestion systems
  • β€’Error handling
  • β€’Progressive disclosure
Prompt interface designs
Pattern library
User flow diagrams
Prototypes

Week 4Conversational AI Design

Create natural dialogue flows with AI

Topics Covered:

  • β€’Conversation design
  • β€’Turn-taking patterns
  • β€’Context management
  • β€’Personality and tone
  • β€’Multi-turn interactions
Conversation flows
Bot personality guide
Dialogue examples
Prototype chatbot

Week 5Transparency & Explainability

Make AI decisions understandable

Topics Covered:

  • β€’Explainable AI (XAI)
  • β€’Confidence indicators
  • β€’Reasoning display
  • β€’Feedback mechanisms
  • β€’Trust calibration
Transparency framework
Explanation designs
Feedback loops
Trust metrics

Week 6AI Assistance Patterns

Design AI as assistant, not replacement

Topics Covered:

  • β€’Co-creation patterns
  • β€’Suggestion vs. automation
  • β€’Human-in-the-loop design
  • β€’Override mechanisms
  • β€’Skill augmentation
Assistance patterns
Co-creation flows
Override designs
Pattern documentation

Week 7Error Handling & Recovery

Design for when AI gets it wrong

Topics Covered:

  • β€’Error prevention
  • β€’Graceful degradation
  • β€’Recovery flows
  • β€’Learning from mistakes
  • β€’User education
Error handling guide
Recovery flows
Education content
Testing scenarios

Week 8Accessibility & Inclusion

Design AI experiences for everyone

Topics Covered:

  • β€’AI accessibility
  • β€’Bias in AI systems
  • β€’Inclusive design
  • β€’Cultural considerations
  • β€’Digital divide
Accessibility audit
Inclusive design guidelines
Bias mitigation plan
Test protocols

Week 9Prototyping & Testing

Build and validate AI experiences

Topics Covered:

  • β€’Prototyping AI interactions
  • β€’Wizard of Oz testing
  • β€’A/B testing for AI
  • β€’Metrics that matter
  • β€’Iteration strategies
High-fidelity prototypes
Test plans
Testing insights
Iteration roadmap

Week 10Capstone: AI Product Design

Design a complete human-AI collaboration product

Topics Covered:

  • β€’End-to-end design
  • β€’Stakeholder presentation
  • β€’Design documentation
  • β€’Implementation handoff
  • β€’Future vision
Complete AI product design
Design system
Presentation deck
Implementation guide

Capstone Projects

Apply everything you've learned in real-world projects

AI Writing Assistant Interface
AI-Powered Customer Service
Transparent AI Decision System

Skills You'll Master

Interaction DesignCognitive ScienceUX ResearchAI Prompting

Job-Ready Guarantee

Our curriculum is designed to get you hired. 92% of our graduates land a job within 6 months.

Your Mentor

Etchu Ferdinand

Etchu Ferdinand

UX/AI Designer

Former Google AI designer now leading human-AI interaction at a top AI startup

Career Opportunities

  • AI Product Designer
  • Human-AI Interaction Designer
  • Conversation Designer
  • AI UX Researcher
  • Product Manager (AI)