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Web Services training courses descriptions

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Writing for the web at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº - 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.Ìý

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 theÌýÌýon MinervaÌý(Æ»¹ûÒùÔº username and password required).

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

Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's digital standards - WS-101

Course Description

Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's DigitalÌýStandardsÌýpresent an overview of the criteria for creating and managing Æ»¹ûÒùÔº websites and online services including:

  • Best practices
  • Mandatory and legal obligations
  • IndustryÌýstandardsÌýregarding web production and otherÌýdigitalÌýproperties

Attendees will learn about Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's Digital Standards and find out how to achieve the standards on Æ»¹ûÒùÔº 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 theÌý on MinervaÌý(Æ»¹ûÒùÔº username and password required).

Not sure which courses to take? Head over toÌýcourse 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.Ìý

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 theÌý on MinervaÌý(Æ»¹ûÒùÔº username and password required).

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

UX at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº - WS-103

Course Description

This hands-on workshop is for members of the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº community who own and manage Æ»¹ûÒùÔº websites, especially those planning to conduct user experience research for website projects.

This course covers:

  • UX research techniques
  • Æ»¹ûÒùÔº-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 Æ»¹ûÒùÔº will be presented.

This course is mandatory for:

  • Anyone planning to conduct UX research

To register for this course, please visit theÌý on MinervaÌý(Æ»¹ûÒùÔº username and password required).

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

Lab for content creators - WS-104

Course Description

Attend this lab for get hands-on assistance writing and editing content for your website.

To register for this course, please visit theÌý on MinervaÌý(Æ»¹ûÒùÔº username and password required).

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

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This lab is NOT for site editors and site managers who require technical assistance developing their site in the WMS. If you need hands-on help using WMS tools and features, please register for WMS 302 - Lab for site editors and site managers. Visit our Training & events page to find out when the next lab will take place.

Refresher modules for Writing for the web at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº - WS-100 and Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's digital standards - WS-101

It is required for certain roles to complete, every 2 years, the refresher modules for and .

These modules cover the newest web writingÌýbest practices and updatedÌýÆ»¹ûÒùÔº digital standards. For each module, you must complete the self assessment quiz to ensure your knowledge of the subject.

These modules are mandatory for:

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

To register for these modules, please visit Ìý(username and password required).

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Web Analytics - WS-105

Course Description

Web Analytics covers the different web analytics tools available at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº. 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 theÌý on MinervaÌý(Æ»¹ûÒùÔº username and password required).

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

Web Accessibility - WS-106

Course Description

This course covers the different web accessibilityÌýsuccess criteria and theÌýtools available at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº. 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 theÌý on MinervaÌý(Æ»¹ûÒùÔº username and password required).

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