In the world of software development, a lot of information is communicated visually, through diagrams. This course will teach you how to create effective and engaging diagrams--starting with goals and audience, and moving to diagram components to visual design tips and tricks.

Have you ever struggled to create a technical diagram to share with your manager or team? Or have you been the recipient of a diagram that was convoluted, ugly and difficult to understand? If so, then this is for you. In this course, Visual Communications: Creating Engaging and Effective Technical Diagrams, you’ll learn to create better, more effective technical diagrams. First, you’ll explore possible goals and overall designs for your diagram. Next, you’ll discover common components of a diagram and basic visual design principles to make your diagram understandable and engaging. Finally, you’ll learn about the benefits of testing your diagram to ensure it’s legible and makes sense to your reader. The course will make heavy use of before-and-after examples to demonstrate what to do and what not to do. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have a foundational understanding of visual communication and how to use it to make your own technical diagrams more effective and engaging.