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Digital Skills: Mobile (FutureLearn)

Offered by Accenture,

Learn about mobile design, development and creating mobile experiences, as well as bigger concepts related to mobile technology. Understand the importance of mobile in the digital world. In 2018, over half of global website traffic was generated through mobile phones. On this course, you will explore what mobile is, the growth of mobile technology and benefits associated with it.

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You will discover why industry experts often refer to “mobile” as “mobility” and will find out about mobile products like tablets and wearable technology. You will explore what mobile design is by understanding key design concepts and development approaches which will help you to build an effective mobile app. We will also look at the ‘Internet of Things’ and explore some potential security issues.

What topics will you cover?

Week 1: The rise in mobile technology

What is mobility?
The benefits of mobility
Mobile technology growth
Wearable technology

Week 2: Mobility in practice

Mobile design principles
Building mobility - core development approaches
The Internet of Things

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Describe what mobility is in the context of digital
Describe the growth of mobility and benefits associated with it
Describe what mobile design is, including concepts such as wireframes
Identify seven principles of good mobile app design and the importance of effective design
Describe what the 'Internet of Things' is and some of the benefits associated with it
Identify security risks related to the 'Internet of Things'

Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone seeking to develop their entrepreneurial skills, preparing to enter the workplace or looking to change careers. No prior experience or qualifications required.

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