Certified Usable Design™ (CUD)

Once an organization has a CPU designation for its usabiltiy practice, it 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. The internal staff must also attest to the usability of the end design. The completed submission must prove the process

Benefits

• Enforces rigor in your design process.
• Proves to internal sponsors, buyers, and users
  that you have exercised due diligence to ensure usability.

Costs

$3,795 USD for the evaluation of any submission of a new application or product.
Annual renewal of certification is $1,995 USD