Introduction to Content Design

Online Course

Government Digital Service

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Introduction to Content Design

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What is the course about?

Introduction to Content Design

The course Introduction to Content Design is an online class provided by Government Digital Service through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

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

Course description

Learn how to apply user-centred design methods to enhance your digital content
4 weeks

On this course, you’ll get to grips with the main concepts of effective user-centred content design.
You’ll develop your skills and confidence in designing content that is accessible, backed by user research and written in plain English.
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.
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.

content design as a profession, including what content design is, what a content designer does and the skills they need
a focus on users, including accessibility, user needs, user research, journey mapping and prototyping
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

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

This course is designed specifically for new content designers or for those who work in roles which involve content design.
The principles and ideas covered in the course will be useful for content professionals across all sectors.

Government Digital Service
The Government Digital Service (GDS) leads the digital transformation of government.
We work with departments to help them with their own transformation, building platforms, standards, and digital services. Together, we work to make public services simpler and better.

We are agile and put user needs first.

We run GOV.UK – the best place to find government services and information. We also build platforms like GOV.UK Verify, GOV.UK Notify and GOV.UK Pay.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Introduction to Content Design

Course Topic

Business & Management

University, College, Institution

Government Digital Service

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

Introduction to Content Design

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Government Digital Service you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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Introduction to Content Design

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