Fundamentals of Web and App Usability

Designing digital interfaces that work seamlessly requires a solid grasp of how users interact with web and mobile applications. This text-based course introduces the fundamental principles of usability and human-centered design, helping you bridge the gap between interface functionality and real user expectations. What you will learn: Understand core terminology surrounding usability and user experience design; Distinguish how usability fits into broader human-centered design frameworks; Evaluate why usability directly influences digital product success; Explore usability testing approaches and user research methodologies; Apply modern accessibility and inclusive design considerations to interface evaluation; Identify common user friction points through structured written exercises. You will begin with foundational definitions, terminology, and design models before advancing to usability evaluation frameworks and testing techniques. This course is created for beginners, aspiring UX researchers, web designers, and product managers with no prior experience. Start building your understanding of practical usability principles today.