Communication protocols in programming are set during software and interface development. This class provides an overview of Application Programing Interface (API) so that you can make well-informed decisions when designing an interface. The class format includes lecture and real-world examples.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Outline Application Programming Interface and its relation to the framework.
• Identify core logic and how it works.
• Understand security in the service framework.
• Compare hosting choices and decentralization.

Prerequisite: You should be familiar with using personal computers, the mouse, and keyboard. You should be able to use Windows to launch and close programs, navigate to information stored on the computer, and manage files and folders.

Intended Audience: This course is appropriate for anyone, but it is especially ideal for communications professionals engaged in project planning. It equips non-IT professionals with a basic understanding of the IT world.