Introduction to Conversational Interfaces

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Duration

2 weeks

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Delivery Method

Online

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Available on

Lifetime Access

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Accessibility

Mobile, Desktop

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Language

English

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Subtitles

English

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Level

Beginner

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Effort

2 hours per week

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Teaching Type

Self Paced

Course Description

Conversational interfaces, where a computer responds to requests using natural language, have become more commonplace. This course will give you an overview of voice-based and conversational interfaces. It will also show you how they were developed and what the opinions of people in this field are about them. They will be discussed in detail and explained how they can be developed responsibly and effectively.

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Skills You Will Gain

What You Will Learn

Describe what conversational interfaces are and how the technology works at a basic level

Summarise the main developments and history of conversational interfaces

Compare different types of conversational interfaces and identify good use cases for the technology

Explain the benefits of using a conversational interface

Identify the skills required to create a good conversational interface

Discuss the ethical considerations around designing conversational interfaces

Target Students

This course is for anyone interested in new technology, with a focus on exploring conversational and voice-based interfaces and how audiences engage with them, whether you're a student or looking for a career in computer programming

Course Instructors

Mick Grierson

Instructor

Mick Grierson is Professor of Creative Computing at UAL Creative Computing Institute.

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