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Introduction to Content Design

Discover the fundamentals of content design. Learn about user-centred content that's easy for everyone to understand and access.

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What You'll Learn in This Course

Master key concepts and practical skills through structured learning modules. By completing this curriculum, you'll gain valuable expertise applicable to real-world scenarios.

Learning Outcome 1

On this course, you’ll get to grips with the main concepts of effective user-centred content design.

Learning Outcome 2

You’ll develop your skills and confidence in designing content that is accessible, backed by user research and written in plain English.

Learning Outcome 3

As you explore the role of the content designer, you’ll learn the value of journey mapping and prototyping and how to use data to improve and iterate your content.

Learning Outcome 4

You’ll also learn how content designers work across government and the public sector, and have the opportunity to exchange tips and best practice with other learners on the course.

Skills You'll Develop

This comprehensive Introduction to Content Design curriculum is designed to take you from foundational concepts to advanced implementation. Each module builds upon the previous, ensuring a structured learning path that maximizes knowledge retention and practical application.

Hands-on LearningPractical ExercisesReal-World ProjectsIndustry Best Practices

Course Requirements & Target Audience

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Prerequisites & Requirements

What you need before starting this Introduction to Content Design course:

  • demonstrate the principal skills and knowledge needed for user-centred content design
  • interpret common data measures in order to make content decisions
  • apply principles of accessibility to content design
  • reflect on your own skills and professional development
  • contribute to the content community by sharing your experience and insights
Who This Course Is For

This course is perfect for:

  • Motivated learners at any level
  • Self-paced students
  • Anyone interested in the subject

This course might not be suitable if:

  • • You're looking for a quick tutorial rather than comprehensive learning
  • • You prefer learning without structured curriculum
  • • You need highly specialized or niche content

Course Information & Details

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Subject Category

Business & Management

Part of our Business & Management curriculum

Course Language

English

All materials in English

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What's Included

  • a focus on users, including accessibility, user needs, user research, journey mapping and prototyping
  • content design as a profession, including what content design is, what a content designer does and the skills they need
  • producing good digital content, including using plain English and structuring content to make it easy to understand and navigate
  • improving your content, including managing the content lifecycle, and how to use data to improve and iterate content and influence stakeholders
  • improving your career, including understanding the different roles within product teams and joining a content community
  • Instant access after enrollment
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Direct enrollment with Government Digital Service

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