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Coding for Designers, Managers, & Entrepreneurs I

Approx. 23 hours to complete

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Course Summary

This course is designed for design managers who want to learn coding in order to better communicate with developers. The course covers basic coding concepts and tools such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Key Learning Points

The course is specifically tailored to design managers, so the content is relevant and practical.
The course covers not only coding concepts, but also tools and resources that design managers can use to communicate with developers.
The course is taught by experienced instructors who are experts in coding and design management.

Learning Outcomes

Understand basic coding concepts and tools
Develop the ability to communicate effectively with developers
Apply coding knowledge to design management tasks

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

No coding experience required
A computer with internet access

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Description

Do you want to experience what it is to go from idea to code? If so, this is the place for you! This is the first course in the Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs Specialization, which is specifically designed for you, if you’re a hands-on collaborator with developers. In this course, we’re going to focus on going from design to code with HTML & CSS, two core building blocks for pretty much everything on the web. You'll build creative confidence and competence that will make you an even better collaborator on digital projects. This course was developed at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and is taught by top-ranked faculty.

Knowledge

How to transition ideas to designs, and how to translate those designs to code
How to build end user interfaces using HTML and CSS (with a transition to Javascript in course 2).
How to use analytical debugging to take the guess work and anxiety out of coding
How to use digital literacy to enhance your team's practice of agile

Outline

Prototyping with HTML
Welcome to the Course
About the Reading - Solving Agile UX
It's Not about the Coding
About the Example Company
Intro to the Case - From Prototype to HTML
Intro to the Sample Code & JSFiddle
Notes on working with HTML
Solution to the Case
Solving Agile UX by Laura Klein
Case - From Prototype to HTML
OPTIONAL HTML Supplement- Option A (Written Tutorial)
OPTIONAL HTML Supplement- Option B (Interactive Tutorial)
About the Quizzes
Week 1 Practice Quiz
Week 1 Final Quiz

Making HTML Manageable with CSS
Introduction to Week 2
About the Reading: Design Principle Consistency
Intro to the Case - Making HTML Manageable
Intro to CSS and Using the Chrome Debugger
Solution to the Case
Reading: Design Principle - Consistency by Anton Nikolov
Case - Making HTML Manageable
OPTIONAL CSS Supplement- Option A (Written Tutorial)
OPTIONAL CSS Supplement- Option B (Interactive Tutorial)
Week 2 Practice Quiz
Week 2 Final Quiz

Debugging HTML & CSS
Introduction to Week 3
About the Reading
Intro to the Case - the HTML & CSS Debugging Case
Analytical Debugging: Fixing Different Fonts
Analytical Debugging: Fixing Line Spacing
Other Debugging Tools
Solution to the Case
Teaching Novice Programmers How to Debug Their Code
Case - Debugging HTML & CSS
Week 3 Practice Quiz
Week 3 Final Quiz

Preparing Your Design for Development
Introduction to Week 4
The Testable Design
Creating Good User Stories
Structuring User Stories
A Systematic Approach to Usability
Leveraging Comparables
Editing the Prototypes in Balsamiq
Working in Trello
How (and Why) to Write Great User Stories
Week 4 Practice Quiz
Week 4 Final Quiz

Your Working Prototype
Introduction to Week 5
About the Readings: Week 5
Finishing Your Prototype
Finishing Your Peer Review
Completing a Portfolio Entry
5 Good Reasons Why Designers Should Code
Week 5 Practice Quiz
Week 5 Final Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

Learn coding skills for design managers with this course on Coursera. Users have generally found the course to be well-structured and informative.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course material is well-organized and easy to follow.

Pros from User Reviews

The course covers a wide range of coding concepts relevant to design managers.
The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging.
The course provides practical examples and exercises to reinforce learning.

Cons from User Reviews

The pace of the course may be too slow for experienced coders.
Some users have reported technical issues with the platform.
The course may not be suitable for those looking for more advanced coding skills.

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