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Writing for the web at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ - WS-100

Course Description

Find out how to write better text based on lessons learned from market research. We'll also look at techniques for optimizing content for the web. 

This course covers:

  • Constructing a clear portrait of your users
  • Structuring your text for the web
  • Optimizing of your content for search engines
  • Separating meaning and presentation
  • Writing URLs and other HTML tags

This course is mandatory for:

  • WMS site managers
  • WMS site editors
  • VHost site owners or administrators
  • Faculty-hosted site owners or administrators

To register for this course, please visit the  on Minerva (ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ username and password required).

Not sure which courses to take? Head over to course requirements.

ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's digital standards - WS-101

Course Description

ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's Digital Standards present an overview of the criteria for creating and managing ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ websites and online services including:

  • Best practices
  • Mandatory and legal obligations
  • Industry standards regarding web production and other digital properties

Attendees will learn about ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's Digital Standards and find out how to achieve the standards on ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ websites.

This course is mandatory for:

  • WMS site managers
  • WMS site editors
  • VHost site owners or administrators
  • Faculty-hosted site owners or administrators

To register for this course, please visit the  on Minerva (ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ username and password required).

Not sure which courses to take? Head over to course requirements.

Designing great digital experiences - WS-102

Course Description

An introduction to the principles of usability and aesthetic design. This course is ideal for anyone interested in improving the aesthetic and overall experience of their website. It will be especially useful to those without formal design training, or those with non-web design backgrounds. 

This course covers:

  • An introduction to user research and wireframing
  • Key principles of usability and aesthetics
  • How to apply those principles to sites on any platform (with particular emphasis on the WMS)
  • Many examples and hands-on discussion

This course is mandatory for:

  • WMS site managers
  • WMS site editors
  • VHost site owners or administrators
  • Faculty-hosted site owners or administrators

To register for this course, please visit the  on Minerva (ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ username and password required).

Not sure which courses to take? Head over to course requirements.

UX at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ - WS-103

Course Description

This hands-on workshop is for members of the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ community who own and manage ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ websites, especially those planning to conduct user experience research for website projects.

This course covers:

  • UX research techniques
  • ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ-supported tools and resources for conducting UX research and design
  • Tips for ensuring you meet your goals when conducting UX research
  • Examples and outcomes of past UX research exercises conducted at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ will be presented.

This course is mandatory for:

  • Anyone planning to conduct UX research

To register for this course, please visit the  on Minerva (ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ username and password required).

Not sure which courses to take? Head over to course requirements.

Content auditing - WS-104

Course Description

Exciting news! A brand-new course is launching soon. Stay tuned for more details and get ready to learn something amazing!

Web Analytics - WS-105

Course Description

Web Analytics covers the different web analytics tools available at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ. Learn how analytics will help you design websites that fit your users needs and figure out how to achieve your goals.

This course covers:

  • Web analytics terminology
  • Google Analytics 101
  • Google Data Studio overview
  • Other analytics tools

To register for this course, please visit the  on Minerva (ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ username and password required).

Not sure which courses to take? Head over to course requirements.

Web Accessibility - WS-106

Course Description

This course covers the different web accessibility success criteria and the tools available at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ. Learn why accessibility is essential for web managers that want to create high quality websites and web tools.

This course covers:

  • Quick overview of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
  • Tools to improve your website
  • Other accessibility tools

To register for this course, please visit the  on Minerva (ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ username and password required).

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