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This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.

This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.

HTML5 development training course description This three-day MTA Training course helps you prepare for Microsoft Technology Associate Exam 98-375, and build an understanding of these topics: Manage the Application Life Cycle, Build the User Interface by Using HTML5, Format the User Interface by Using CSS, Code by Using JavaScript. This course leverages the same content as found in the Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) for this exam. What will you learn Manage the Application Life Cycle. Build the User Interface by Using HTML5. Format the User Interface by Using CSS. Code by Using JavaScript. HTML5 development training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with HTML5. Prerequisites: None. Duration 3 days HTML5 development training course contents Managing the Application Life Cycle Platform fundamentals Packaging and the runtime environment: app package, app container, credentials/permission sets, host process, leverage existing HTML5 skills and content for slate/tablet applications. Manage the state of an application Manage session state, app state and persist state information; understand states of an application; understand the differences between local and session storage. Debug and test a HTML5 touch-enabled application Touch gestures; gestures you test on a device. HTML5 UI: Text, Graphics, and Media HTML5 tags for text content and graphics. When, why and how to use Canvas; when, why and how to use scalable vector graphics (SVG). HTML5 tags to play media. Video and audio tags. HTML5 UI: Organization, Input, and Validation HTML5 tags to organise content and forms Tables, lists, sections; semantic HTML. HTML5 tags for input and validation CSS Essentials: Content Flow, Positioning, styling Core CSS concepts Separate presentation from content (create content with HTML and style content with CSS); manage content flow (inline versus block flow); manage positioning of individual elements( float versus absolute positioning); manage content overflow (scrolling, visible and hidden); basic CSS styling. CSS Essentials: Layouts Arrange UI content by using CSS Use flexible box and grid layouts to establish content alignment, direction and orientation; proportional scaling and use of "free scale" for elements within a flexible box or grid; order and arrange content; concepts for using flex box for simple layouts and grid for complex layouts; grid content properties for rows and columns; use application templates. Managing Text Flow by Using CSS Regions and using regions to flow text content between multiple sections (content source, content container, dynamic flow, flow-into, flow-from, msRegionUpdate, msRegionOverflow, msGetRegionContent); columns and hyphenation and using these CSS settings to optimise the readability of text; use "positioned floats" to create text flow around a floating object Managing the Graphical Interface by Using CSS Graphics effects (rounded edges, shadows, transparency, background gradients, typography and Web Open Font Format); 2-D 3-D transformations (translate, scale, rotate, skew and 3-D perspective transitions and animations); SVG filter effects; Canvas. JavaScript and coding essentials Manage and maintain JavaScript, Create and use functions; jQuery and other third-party libraries. Update the UI by using JavaScript Locate/access elements; listen and respond to events; show and hide elements; update the content of elements. Animations, Graphics, and Accessing Data Code animations with JavaScript animation; manipulate the canvas; work with images, shapes and other graphics. Access data access by using JavaScript Send and receive data; transmit complex objects and parsing; load and save files; App Cache; datatypes; forms; cookies; localStorage JavaScript coding for Touch Interface, Device and Operating System Resources, and More Respond to the touch interface, Gestures, how to capture and respond to gestures, Code additional HTML5 APIs, GeoLocation, Web Workers, WebSocket; File API, Access device and operating system resources, In- memory resources, such as contact lists and calendar; hardware capabilities, such as GPS, accelerometer and camera.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The intended audience for this course is experienced web developers who are new to User Experience (UX) and Responsive Design principles. These professionals typically have a solid understanding of front-end development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript but seek to expand their skillset to create more user-centric, adaptable, and accessible web experiences. Roles that would benefit from this course include: Front-end Web Developers Full-stack Developers Web Designers Team Leads and Project Managers Freelance Web Developers Overview Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert UX coach, you'll learn to: Understand and apply UX principles and user-centered design processes: Participants will learn to identify the needs and preferences of users, create user personas, and apply UX best practices to develop intuitive, user-friendly web experiences. Design and implement responsive web layouts: Participants will gain the skills to create fluid grid layouts, use flexible images, and apply media queries to design web pages that adapt seamlessly across various devices and screen sizes. Optimize web performance for responsive designs: Participants will learn techniques to improve website performance, including image optimization, responsive images, and minification and concatenation of assets, ensuring a fast and smooth user experience across devices. Implement accessible web designs: Participants will understand the importance of accessibility in web design and learn to apply WCAG principles and accessible design patterns to create websites that are usable by a wide range of users, including those with disabilities. Collaborate effectively with designers, developers, and stakeholders: Participants will gain insights into design collaboration and handoff processes, enhancing their ability to communicate design decisions, provide and receive feedback, and work efficiently with team members and clients. In today's fast-paced digital world, user-centric and adaptable websites are no longer a luxury ? they're a necessity. By embracing UX and responsive design, you'll unlock the potential to elevate your websites, boosting user satisfaction and engagement. This, in turn, leads to higher conversion rates and a stronger online presence for your clients or organization, as well as better collaboration within your team, bridging the gap between designers, developers, and stakeholders.UX Design & Responsive Design for Experienced Web Developers is a three day, engaging hands-on workshop designed to equip you with the latest skills and best practices in User Experience (UX) and Responsive Web Design required to create seamless, user-friendly websites that adapt effortlessly across devices. This course will immerse you in the latest skills, best practices, and hands-on activities, empowering you to create exceptional, accessible websites that excel across devices and captivate users. Throughout the program you?ll explore the fundamentals of UX and responsive design, including user-centered design processes, mobile-first and desktop-first approaches, and design techniques for various devices and screen sizes. You'll gain practical experience creating responsive layouts, optimizing performance, and implementing accessible web designs, all while leveraging popular frameworks and design tools. You'll also gain valuable insights into performance optimization, accessibility, and collaboration strategies, ensuring you have the complete toolkit to excel in your field.By the end of this workshop, you?ll have gained a solid understanding of UX and responsive design principles, as well as hands-on experience in applying these concepts to real-world projects. You?ll be able to create more user-friendly, responsive, and accessible websites, and collaborate more effectively with your design and development teams. Introduction to UX and Responsive Design: Understanding User Experience What is UX? Importance of UX in web development UX principles and best practices User-centered design process Responsive Web Design Basics What is Responsive Web Design? Importance of Responsive Design in modern web development Fluid grid layout, flexible images, and media queries Hands-on Activity: Creating a Responsive Layout Designing a simple responsive layout using HTML, CSS, and media queries Breakdown and explanation of the code Testing responsiveness across different devices Mobile-first vs. Desktop-first Approaches Pros and cons of each approach Deciding which approach to use Designing for Different Devices and Screen Sizes Common breakpoints and device considerations Accessibility and usability across devices Typography, color, and other design elements in responsive design Hands-on Activity: Designing for Different Devices Modifying the previously created responsive layout to optimize for various devices Discussion and feedback on designs Advanced UX and Responsive Design Techniques: UX Research and Testing Importance of UX research Usability testing and user feedback A/B testing and heatmaps Navigation and Information Architecture Designing effective and user-friendly navigation Organizing content and information Common navigation patterns in responsive design Hands-on Activity: Designing Navigation for Responsive Websites Adding navigation elements to the previously created responsive layout Testing navigation on different devices and screen sizes Discussion and feedback on navigation designs Responsive Web Design Frameworks and Tools Overview of popular frameworks (Bootstrap, Foundation, etc.) Pros and cons of using frameworks Introduction to design tools (Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD) Hands-on Activity: Exploring Frameworks and Tools Experimenting with a chosen framework or design tool Redesigning the responsive layout using the selected framework/tool Sharing experiences and discussing the benefits and drawbacks UX and Responsive Design Best Practices: Design Patterns and UI Components Common design patterns in responsive web design Designing reusable UI components Consistency and usability in UI components Performance Optimization Importance of performance in responsive design Image optimization and responsive images Minification and concatenation of assets Hands-on Activity: Optimizing Performance (1.5 hours) Applying performance optimization techniques to the responsive layout Testing the improvements in performance Sharing results and discussing best practices Accessibility in UX and Responsive Design Importance of accessibility in web design Accessibility principles (WCAG) Accessible design patterns and techniques Hands-on Activity: Evaluating and Improving Accessibility Assessing the accessibility of the responsive layout Implementing accessibility improvements Testing and discussing the results Design Collaboration and Handoff Collaborating with designers, developers, and stakeholders Effective communication and documentation Design handoff tools and techniques Hands-on Activity: Simulating Design Handoff Participants will work in pairs to simulate a design handoff Reviewing, discussing, and providing feedback on each other's responsive layouts Sharing experiences and lessons learned

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This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.

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Complete C# programming training course description This training course teaches developers the programming skills that are required for developers to create Windows applications using the C# language. Students review the basics of C# program structure, language syntax, and implementation details, and then consolidate their knowledge throughout the week as they build an application that incorporates several features of the .NET Framework. What will you learn Use the syntax and features of C#. Create and call methods, catch and handle exceptions, and describe the monitoring requirements of large-scale applications. Implement a typical desktop application. Create class, define and implement interfaces, and create and generic collections. Read and write data to/from files. Build a GUI using XAML. Complete C# programming training course details Who will benefit: Programmers wishing to learn C#. Prerequisites: Developers attending this course should already have gained some limited experience using C# to complete basic programming tasks. Duration 5 days Complete C# programming training course contents Review of C# Syntax Overview of Writing Applications using C#, Datatypes, Operators, and Expressions. C# Programming Language Constructs. Hands on Developing the Class Enrolment Application. Methods, exceptions and monitoring apps Creating and Invoking Methods. Creating Overloaded Methods and Using Optional and Output Parameters. Handling Exceptions. Monitoring Applications. Hands on Extending the Class Enrolment Application Functionality. Developing a graphical application Implementing Structs and Enums. Organizing Data into Collections. Handling Events. Hands on Writing the Grades Prototype Application. Classes and Type-safe collections Creating Classes. Defining and Implementing Interfaces. Implementing Type-safe Collections. Hands on Adding Data Validation and Type-safety to the Grades Application. Class hierarchy using Inheritance Class hierarchies. Extending .NET framework classes. Creating generic types. Hands on Refactoring common functionality into the User Class. Reading and writing local data Reading and Writing Files. Serializing and Deserializing Data. Performing I/O Using Streams. Hands on Generating the Grades Report. Accessing a Database Creating and using entity data models. Querying and updating data by using LINQ. Hands on Retrieving and modifying grade data. Accessing remote data Accessing data across the web and in the cloud. Hands on Modifying grade data in the Cloud. Designing the UI for a graphical applicatione Using XAML to design a User Interface. Binding controls to data. Styling a UI. Hands on Customizing Student Photographs and Styling the Application. Improving performance and responsiveness Implementing Multitasking by using tasks and Lambda Expressions. Performing operations asynchronously. Synchronizing concurrent data access. Hands on Improving the responsiveness and performance of the application. Integrating with unmanaged code Creating and using dynamic objects. Managing the Lifetime of objects and controlling unmanaged resources. Hands on Upgrading the grades report. Creating reusable types and assemblies Examining Object Metadata. Creating and Using Custom Attributes. Generating Managed Code. Versioning, Signing and Deploying Assemblies. Hands on Specifying the Data to Include in the Grades Report. Encrypting and Decrypting Data Implementing Symmetric Encryption. Implementing Asymmetric Encryption. Hands on Encrypting and Decrypting Grades Reports.

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Complete JavaScript training course description A hands on course covering JavaScript programming. Core JavaScript is covered first, including the basics, arrays, functions, classes, modules and Regular expressions. Client side JavaScript is then covered including JavaScript in browsers, Scripting CSS, the jQuery library and HTML APIs. What will you learn Read JavaScript. Write JavaScript. Debug JavaScript. Complete JavaScript training course details Who will benefit: Anyone wishing to learn JavaScript. Prerequisites: None. Duration 3 days Complete JavaScript training course contents CORE JAVASCRIPT Lexical structure: Character set, comments, literals, identifiers, and reserved words, optional semicolons.. Types, values and variables: Numbers, text, boolean values, null and undefines, the global object, wrapper objects, immutable primitive values and mutable object references, type conversions, variable declaration, variable scope. Expressions and operators: Primary expressions, object and array initializers, function definition expressions, property access expressions, invocation expressions, object creation expressions, operator overview, arithmetic expressions, relational expressions, logical expressions, assignment expressions, evaluation expressions, miscellaneous operators. Statements: Expression statements, compound and empty statements, declaration statements, conditionals, loops, jumps, miscellaneous statements, summary of JavaScript statements. Objects: Creating objects, querying and setting properties, deleting properties, testing properties, enumerating properties, property getters and setters, property attributes, object attributes, serializing objects, object methods. Arrays: Creating arrays, reading and writing array elements, sparse arrays, array length, adding and deleting array elements, iterating arrays, multi-dimensional arrays, array methods, FCMAScript 5 array methods, array type, array-like objects, strings as arrays. Functions: Defining functions, invoking functions, function arguments and parameters, functions as values, functions as namespaces, closures, function properties, methods and constructor, functional programming. Classes and modules: Classes and prototypes, classes and constructors, Java-style classes in JavaScript, augmenting classes, classes and types, object oriented techniques in JavaScript, subclasses, classes in ECMAScript 5, modules. Pattern matching and regular expressions: Defining regular expressions, string methods for pattern matching, the RegExp object. JavaScript subsets and extensions: JavaScript subsets, constants and scoped variables, destructuring assignment, iteration, shorthand functions, multiple catch clauses, E4X: ECMAScript for XML. Server-side JavaScript: Scripting Java with Rhino, asynchronous I/O with node. CLIENT SIDE JAVASCRIPT JavaScript in web browsers: Client side JavaScript, embedding JavaScript in HTML, execution of JavaScript programs, compatibility and interoperability, accessibility, security, client side frameworks. The Window object: Timers, browser location and navigation, browsing history, browser screen information, dialog boxes, error handling, document elements as window properties, multiple windows and frames. Scripting Documents: Overview of the DOM, selecting document elements, document structure and traversal, attributes, element content, creating, inserting and deleting nodes. Example: generating a table of contents, document and element geometry and scrolling, HTML forms, other document features. Scripting CSS: Overview of CSS, important CSS properties, scripting inline styles, querying computed styles, scripting CSS classes, scripting stylesheets. Handling events: Types of events, registering event handlers, event handler invocation, document load events, mouse events, mousewheel events, drag and drop events, text events, keyboard events. Scripted HTTP: Using XMLHttpRequest, HTTP by <script>: JSOMP, Comet with server-sent events. The jQuery library: jQuery basics, jQuery getters and setters, altering document structure, handling events with jQuery, Animated effects, Ajax with jQuery, Utility functions, jQuery selectors and selection methods, Extending jQuery with plug-ins. The jQuery UI library. Client side storage: localStorage and sessionStorage, Cookies, IE usingData persistence, Applicatioin storage and offline webapps. Scripted media and graphics: Scripting images, Scripting audio and video, SCG:scalable vector graphics, Graphics in a <canvas>. Scripted HTTP: Using XMLHttpRequest, HTTP by <script>: JSOMP, Comet with server-sent events. The jQuery library: jQuery basics, jQuery getters and setters, altering document structure, handling events with jQuery, Animated effects, Ajax with jQuery, Utility functions, jQuery selectors and selection methods, Extending jQuery with plug-ins. The jQuery UI library. Client side storage: localStorage and sessionStorage, Cookies, IE usingData persistence, Applicatioin storage and offline webapps. Scripted media and graphics: Scripting images, Scripting audio and video, SCG:scalable vector graphics, Graphics in a <canvas>. HTMLS APIs: Geolocation, history management, cross-origin messaging, web workers, type arrays and ArrayBuffers, blobs, the filesystem API, client side databases, web sockets.