- Platform
- FutureLearn
- Provider
- Accenture
- Effort
- 2 hours/week
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Language
- English
- Credentials
- Free Certificate of Achievement
- Course Link
Overview
Understand the importance of mobile in the digital world
In 2016, mobile use overtook desktop use. On this course, you will explore what mobile is, the growth of mobile technology and benefits associated with it. You will discover why industry experts often refer to “mobile” as “mobility”, and you will find out about mobile products like wearable technology. You will explore what mobile design is by understanding key design concepts and development approaches which will help you to build an effective mobile app. We’ll look at why the ‘Internet of Things’ is the new mobile hot topic, and explore some of the potential security issues involved.
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.
Taught by
Michael Hobbs
Understand the importance of mobile in the digital world
In 2016, mobile use overtook desktop use. On this course, you will explore what mobile is, the growth of mobile technology and benefits associated with it. You will discover why industry experts often refer to “mobile” as “mobility”, and you will find out about mobile products like wearable technology. You will explore what mobile design is by understanding key design concepts and development approaches which will help you to build an effective mobile app. We’ll look at why the ‘Internet of Things’ is the new mobile hot topic, and explore some of the potential security issues involved.
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.
What topics will you cover?
Week 1: The rise in mobile technology
Week 1: The rise in mobile technology
- What is mobility?
- The benefits of mobility
- Mobile technology growth
- Wearable technology
- Mobile design principles
- Building mobility - core development approaches
- The Internet of Things
Taught by
Michael Hobbs