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Introduction to Web and Mobile Usability

Course Summary

The Introduction to Web and Mobile Usability course is designed to demonstrate how to improve the user experience of web and mobile applications using usability theories and design principles.

 

The course begins with a study of usability theories and design principles. Next, it explores how usability can be prototyped and tested for better results. The course concludes with a discussion on mobile usability and how techniques differ for screens of different sizes.

Purpose
Learn how to improve the user experience of web and mobile applications using usability theories and design principles.
Audience
Experienced web designers looking to improve the functional aspects of their web site through usability practices.
Role
Web Developer
Skill Level
Introduction
Style
Hack-a-thon - Learning Spikes - Workshops
Duration
2 Days
Related Technologies
Web Design | UI/UX

 

Productivity Objectives
  • Describe usability and design principles that help developers and designers create better applications
  • Prototype user-friendly and usability-first applications that are responsive for mobile and web use
  • Explorer common features of both good and bad user experiences
  • Apply the usability and user-centered design process to prototyping a basic application

What You'll Learn:

In the Introduction to Web and Mobile Usability training course, you'll learn:
  • An Introduction to Usability and User Centered Design
    • Understanding Key Concepts and Benefits
    • Understanding Design Principles
    • Common Control Types
  • Web Usability Case Studies
    • Understanding the Key Components of a Usable Website
    • What Not to Do in Usability
    • Examples of Good and Bad User Experiences
  • The Usability Process
    • Requirements Gathering
    • Prototyping
    • Wireframing
    • Interactive Prototypes
    • Usability Testing
    • How to Conduct a Usability Test
  • How to Analyze and Incorporate Feedback
    • When to Conduct a Usability Test
    • Usability for Mobile
    • Mobile Design Patterns
    • UX for Mobile Best Practices
    • Optimizing for Touch
    • Mobile Content Strategy
    • Adaptive Content
  • Enhancing Usability with HTML5 and CSS3
    • HTML5 Form Elements
    • HTML5 Semantic Markup
    • HTML5 Audio and Video
    • Geolocation
    • Media Queries
    • CSS3 Transforms, Transitions, and Animations
  • Usability and Performance
    • Performance and User Expectations
    • How to Enhance Performance
real world content

Real-World Content

Project-focused demos and labs using your tool stack and environment, not some canned "training room" lab.
expert practitioners

Expert Practitioners

Industry experts that bring their battle scars into the classroom.
experiential learning

Experiential Learning

More coding than lecture, coupled with architectural and design discussions.
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Tailored Outlines

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