As you work through this course, you will develop knowledge and practical skills relating to digital information technology, including:

• Project planning
• Designing and creating user interfaces
• Presenting and interpreting data
• Cyber security
• Virtual workplaces
• Relevant legal and ethical issues

The course has three Components for you to work through. In this first Component, you will learn about the project life cycle of the user interface including:

• Investigating user interface design for individuals and organisations
• Audience needs
• Design principles
• Designing an efficient user interface

The knowledge and understanding that you develop during this Component will be assessed through an assignment. You’ll see lots of helpful hints and tips throughout this Component, which will help you to prepare for this assignment.

Ok, let’s get started! This first Session will help you to understand different types of user interface used by individuals and organisations. Click to move onto page 2 and find out more.