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Web Services training courses descriptions

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Writing for the web at Â鶹AV - 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 (Â鶹AV username and password required).

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

Â鶹AV's digital standards - WS-101

Course Description

Â鶹AV's Digital Standards present an overview of the criteria for creating and managing Â鶹AV websites and online services including:

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

Attendees will learn about Â鶹AV's Digital Standards and find out how to achieve the standards on Â鶹AV 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 (Â鶹AV 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 (Â鶹AV username and password required).

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

UX at Â鶹AV - WS-103

Course Description

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

This course covers:

  • UX research techniques
  • Â鶹AV-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 Â鶹AV will be presented.

This course is mandatory for:

  • Anyone planning to conduct UX research

To register for this course, please visit the  on Minerva (Â鶹AV 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 Â鶹AV. 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 (Â鶹AV 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 Â鶹AV. 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 (Â鶹AV username and password required).

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