Course Duration
4 hours

Audience
Those involved with designing or implementing graphical user interfaces (GUIs), including software project managers, programmers, analysts, designers, software engineers, or technical writers.

Prerequisites
An understanding of basic Windows and web terminology; visual programming experience; previous HTML or web design experience is an advantage.

Course Aim
To teach the principles of effective GUI design for Windows-based applications.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, the student should be able to:

• Describe the principles of graphical user interface design
• Differentiate between effective and ineffective interfaces
• List and describe the key attributes of windows
• Develop an effective navigation scheme through the interface
• Know when and when not to use color, graphics, audio, and animation.

GUI CBT Topics

GUI Design Principles

• Usable GUIs
• Design principles
• Images, icons, and color
• User requirements

GUI Controls

• What is a control?
• Action controls
• Data controls
• Exercise: Applying data controls

Window Design Principles

• Window attributes
• Window types
• Navigation
• SDI and MDI

Usability

• Process of GUI design
• Usability testing
• Online help

Suggested retail price $295.00 USD