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Coding for Designers, Managers, & Entrepreneurs II

Approx. 14 hours to complete

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Course Summary

This course teaches coding skills to design managers. Students will learn how to communicate with developers and understand the basics of coding in order to better manage design projects.

Key Learning Points

Learn coding skills as a design manager
Understand how to communicate with developers
Improve project management through coding knowledge

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

- USA: $92,000
- India: ₹1,200,000
- Spain: €45,000
- USA: $92,000
- India: ₹1,200,000
- Spain: €45,000
- USA: $107,000
- India: ₹1,500,000
- Spain: €52,000
- USA: $92,000
- India: ₹1,200,000
- Spain: €45,000
- USA: $107,000
- India: ₹1,500,000
- Spain: €52,000
- USA: $85,000
- India: ₹1,100,000
- Spain: €40,000

Learning Outcomes

Understand basic coding principles
Improve communication with developers
Increase project management efficiency

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

No prior coding experience required
Basic understanding of design principles recommended

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Coding for Managers
Designing with Code: Creating a Mobile App

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Notable People in This Field

Director of The Design Lab at UC San Diego
CEO at UIE

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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 second course in the Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs Specialization. If you’re a hands-on collaborator with developers, this course is specifically designed for you. In this course, we’re going to focus on creating interactive user interfaces (UI’s) with Javascript, building 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 take application designs and translate them into digital prototypes using HTML, CSS, and Javascript
Analytically debug Javascript with the Chrome debugger
Explain what digital literacy means for today’s interdisciplinary collaborators

Outline

Making Stuff Happen with Javascript
Welcome to the Course
Introduction to Week 1
About the MVC
About the Example Company
Intro to the Case - Making Stuff Happen with Javascript
Learning Just Enough Javascript
Javascript - A Brief Introduction
Javascript - Control Statements
Javascript, the HTML DOM and JQuery
Intro to the Sample Code - Part 1
Intro to the Sample Code - Part 2
Solution to the Case
Understanding the MVC
Super Important Note on Behavior Change in JSFiddle
Case - Making Stuff Happen with Javascript
OPTIONAL JS/JQuery Supplement- Option A (Written Tutorials)
OPTIONAL JS/JQuery Supplement- Option B (Interactive Tutorial)
About the Quizzes
Week 1 Practice Quiz
Week 1 Final Quiz

Debugging Javascript
Introduction to Week 2
About the Readings
Intro to the Case - Debugging Java Script
Intro to the Sample Code
Solution to the Case
The Rise of Automation: Why Coding Is Becoming a Job for Everyone
Case - Debugging Javascript
Week 2 Practice Quiz
Week 2 Final Quiz

Creating Your Web Application II
Introduction to Week 3
Finishing Your Prototype
Finishing Your Peer Review
Completing a Portfolio Entry
Course Close
How & Why Prototypes Are Mandatory for Good Design
Week 3 Practice Quiz
Week 3 Final Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

Learn coding for design managers in this course from University of Virginia. Reviews show that students found the course to be comprehensive and well-structured. Many users appreciated the focus on real-world applications and practical exercises.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Real-world applications and practical exercises

Pros from User Reviews

Comprehensive and well-structured course content
Strong focus on practical applications
Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
Useful assignments and projects
Great community support and networking opportunities

Cons from User Reviews

Requires basic coding knowledge to fully benefit
Some concepts may be difficult to understand for beginners
Not enough emphasis on theory and background
Limited interaction with instructors
Some technical glitches with the online platform

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