
Introduction and background of the course instructor.
Outline of the course structure and key learning objectives.
Definition of in-depth interviews.
Key features and elements that define in-depth interviews.
Benefits of using in-depth interviews in various contexts.
Practical applications and scenarios where in-depth interviews are effective.
Why mastering these techniques is crucial for effective interviewing.
Steps to develop a comprehensive interview guide.
What not to do when creating an interview guide
Best practices for presenting oneself professionally during interviews.
Balancing authenticity with professionalism in interviews.
Balancing authenticity with professionalism in interviews.
Balancing authenticity with professionalism in interviews.
Effective use of language in interviews.
Understanding and interpreting verbal and non-verbal signals.
Understanding and interpreting verbal and non-verbal signals.
Understanding and interpreting verbal and non-verbal signals.
Understanding and interpreting verbal and non-verbal signals.
Importance of detail-oriented listening and observation.
Importance of detail-oriented listening and observation.
Key ethical principles and guidelines in conducting interviews.
Initial steps in preparing and starting an interview.
Techniques to allow the interviewee to guide the conversation.
Techniques to allow the interviewee to guide the conversation.
Strategies to control the flow and timing of the interview.
Strategies to control the flow and timing of the interview.
Effective probing techniques to elicit deeper responses.
Effective probing techniques to elicit deeper responses.
Best practices for taking notes during interviews.
Best practices for taking notes during interviews.
Best practices for taking notes during interviews.
Practical tips and exercises to improve interviewing skills.
How to use recording devices effectively during interviews.
Techniques for accurate and efficient transcription of interview data.
Techniques for accurate and efficient transcription of interview data.
Suggestions for further learning: qualitative data analysis
Stop running interviews that produce interesting quotes—but no real decisions.
Most professionals conduct interviews, but struggle to:
Ask the right questions
Go beyond surface-level answers
Turn conversations into actionable insights
This course focuses on how to run user and customer interviews that actually drive business outcomes.
You’ll learn practical, field-tested techniques used in:
UX research
Product discovery
Customer experience (CX)
Market research
What makes this course different
This is not academic theory.
It’s based on real-world experience conducting dozens of in-depth interviews across products, users, and markets.
You’ll learn how to:
Plan and structure effective interviews
Ask better questions and probe deeper
Build trust and get honest answers
Identify patterns in qualitative data
Turn insights into clear product and business decisions
What you’ll learn
How to conduct UX and customer interviews end-to-end
How to design interview guides that generate real insights
How to avoid bias and common interviewing mistakes
How to interpret verbal and non-verbal signals
How to analyse qualitative data for decision-making
How to apply interviews in product, UX, and CX contexts
Why this matters
Interviews are one of the most powerful tools for understanding users and customers.
But done poorly, they lead to:
Misleading insights
Wrong product decisions
Wasted time and effort
Done well, they become a competitive advantage.
Who this course is for
UX Researchers & Designers
Product Managers & Teams
CX & Customer Insight Professionals
Founders and startups doing customer discovery
Anyone who wants to make better decisions through real user insights