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Digital Skills

Mobile

Michael Hobbs, Ouma Mauree, Graham Cressey, and Stuart Boyd

Week 1 : The rise in mobile technology Week 2 : Mobility in practice Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for anyone seeking to develop their entrepreneurial skills, preparing to enter the workplace or looking to change careers. No prior experience or qualifications required. Interested in growing your digital skills more widely? Discover more Digital Skills courses from Accenture .

Topics Covered

What is mobility?
The benefits of mobility
Mobile technology growth
Wearable technology
Mobile design principles
Building mobility - core development approaches
The Internet of Things

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Beginner's high-level introduction to mobile technology

According to learners, "Digital Skills: Mobile" is an excellent introductory course for understanding the basics of mobile technology. Students found it to be a high-level overview that is easy to understand, covering relevant mobile technologies like the Internet of Things and wearable technology. However, a notable minority of students found the course too basic, stating it lacks practical skills and felt more like a marketing presentation, making it less suitable for those seeking in-depth knowledge or hands-on application.

Clearly explains timely topics like IoT and wearable technology.

"I found the topics on wearable technology and the Internet of Things very interesting and well-structured."

"The course provides useful insight into mobile design, IoT, and future technology trends."

"The videos are clear, and the explanations are very informative and easy to digest."

Provides a clear, accessible introduction to mobile technology.

"This course is excellent for beginners, providing a good initial introduction to mobile technology."

"It's easy to grasp basic concepts and provides a good starting point for anyone new to the field."

"The course is clear, easy to understand, and explains basics well for general understanding."

Content is too basic and lacks practical application or skill-building.

"The course was very basic and contained too much common knowledge, offering little in terms of practical skills."

"I found it too high-level and felt like a marketing pitch rather than a substantive course."

"This course was disappointing as it provided no real skill development or deeper insights."

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We've selected 45 books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Digital Skills: Mobile.

Mobile First

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Seminal work advocating for designing for mobile devices before thinking about larger screens. It outlines the strategic and design benefits of a mobile-first approach, which is now a fundamental concept in modern web and application design. It's essential reading for gaining a broad understanding of a key mobile design strategy and its implications.

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Mobile Usability

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Authored by leading experts in usability, this book focuses specifically on the unique challenges and considerations of designing for mobile devices. It provides research-backed guidelines and examples for creating usable mobile experiences. valuable reference tool for understanding the nuances of mobile usability and is highly relevant for deepening one's understanding.

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Beginner's high-level introduction to mobile technology

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