You'll gain invaluable skills in integrating user feedback and creating intuitive, user-friendly software applications. The course also introduces foundational concepts in MATLAB and Computer Networking, providing a broader understanding of the modern software development landscape. By focusing on the human element in technology, you'll be equipped to develop applications that are both functional and truly user-friendly—a highly sought-after skill in today's job market.
In today's competitive tech industry, creating software that is used and loved is paramount. This course is designed to equip you with critical skills, empowering you to:
Master the Development Process: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from planning to deployment, ensuring structured and effective project execution.
Design for Users: Apply user-centered design principles to create software interfaces that are intuitive, efficient, and enjoyable for end-users.
Integrate Human Behavior: Understand how human factors influence technology adoption and usability, enabling you to build more effective and empathetic software.
Enhance Usability: Learn techniques for gathering and analyzing user feedback to continuously improve software usability and user satisfaction.
Build Inclusive Software: Incorporate essential accessibility considerations into your development practices, ensuring your applications are usable by a wider audience.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
Navigate the SDLC: Understand and describe each phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (planning, design, development, testing, deployment).
Apply Human Factors Principles: Integrate insights into human behavior and cognitive processes to inform your software design decisions.
Implement User-Centered Design: Utilize techniques to put the user at the forefront of your design process, resulting in highly usable interfaces.
Analyze User Feedback: Develop skills in gathering, interpreting, and applying user feedback to refine and enhance software usability.
Develop Accessible Software: Incorporate accessibility best practices into your software development workflow.
This course provides a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring you can build software that truly connects with users:
Explore the structured approach to software development, from initial planning and requirements gathering through design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
Delve into how human perception, cognition, and behavior influence the way users interact with software. Learn to design based on human capabilities and limitations.
Master techniques for putting the user at the center of your design process. This includes user research, persona creation, user flows, and wireframing for intuitive interfaces.
Learn various methods for collecting feedback from users (e.g., usability testing, surveys) and how to analyze this data to inform iterative design improvements.
Gain foundational knowledge of MATLAB, a powerful tool for numerical computing, and explore its use in data analysis and visualization relevant to understanding user data.
Understand the basics of computer networks, including protocols and architectures, providing essential context for developing connected software applications.
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Our instructors are passionate about teaching and committed to your success. They bring real-world experience and a clear, engaging teaching style to make learning Python enjoyable and effective.
Enroll in "SDLC and Human Factors" today and become a leader in user-centric software development!
100% completion of graded exercises, attendance required.
Q: What are the prerequisites for this course? This course explores the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and human factors considerations. It is designed for participants with prior programming experience, building upon foundational and intermediate knowledge.
Q: What software do I need? Once registered, students only need a personal computer with internet access. The course is delivered via our Codecraft App Learning Management System, which provides the necessary tools and allows access from anywhere.
Q: Is this course self-paced or live? This is an instructor-led course. Classes are delivered synchronously through the Codecraft Institute’s Learning Management System, Codecraft App. Students are expected to attend classes on a regular basis.
Q: What kind of support will I receive? Students have access to various online tools within their course, including the downloadable syllabus, lectures, audio or video streams, and other relevant learning materials. Instructors are available for questions via chat, forums, and scheduled consultations. There is also technical assistance for the online course platform.
Q: What are the technical requirements for the course? A personal computer with internet access is required. Students will be provided with a username and password to access their personal page within the Codecraft App Learning Management System.
Q: Can I get a refund if the course isn't for me? Should a student’s enrollment be terminated or cancelled for any reason, all refunds will be made according to the following refund schedule: Cancellation can be made in person, by electronic email or by certified mail. All monies will be refunded if the school does not accept the applicant or if the student cancels within three (3) business days after signing the enrollment agreement and making initial payment, with the exception of the application fee. Cancellation after the third (3rd) Business Day, but before the first class, will result in a refund of all monies paid, with the exception of the application fee and any certification or voucher fees. Cancellation after attendance has begun through 40% completion of the program, will result in a pro rata refund computed on the number of hours completed to the total program hours. Cancellation after completing more than 40% of the program will result in no refund. When calculating the refund due, the last date of actual attendance by the student is used in the calculation unless earlier written notice was received. Refunds will be made within 30 days of termination of the student’s enrollment or receipt of a Cancellation Notice from the student.
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