Software and Coding Fundamentals for UX

Description

Learn the essentials of software development. And increase your confidence when working with developers.

Why take this course?

Who is it for?

All UX professionals

Format

Online, self-paced

Duration

6 weeks (recommended)

Commitment

3 hours per week

What you’ll learn

Over 6 weeks, you’ll learn about the key concepts and processes involved in software development. You'll understand how code works, so that you can collaborate more effectively with developers.

Module 1

The software landscape

Understand the relationship between hardware and software.

Module 2

Layers of software

Dig into each layer of the tech stack, from the front-end to the back-end.

Module 3

Front-end technologies

Get up to speed on the roles of HTML, CSS and Javascript.

Module 4

Back-end technologies

Explore the back-end, APIs and common programming languages.

Module 5

How developers work

Learn about common development workflows, from waterfall to agile.

Module 6

Effective collaboration

Get practical guidance on how to work well with development teams.