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title: Fundamentals of Human-Machine Interface Design
description: Learn HMI design principles, human factors, and display performance to create user-centered, efficient, and intuitive industrial interfaces.
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COURSE DETAILS

# Fundamentals of Human-Machine Interface Design

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#### Course Description

Starting with Introduction to Human Machine Interfaces, this module covers basics of HMIs and key design principles. HMI System Management follows, focusing on Human Factors Engineering, situational awareness, and user sensory limits. The course concludes with HMI Displays Styles and Performance Factors, where different display styles and the factors affecting their performance will be explored. 

**Who Will Benefit**

Designers, engineers, and system integrators focused on creating or improving human-machine interfaces. This course is beneficial for those interested in user-centered design and usability in industrial systems.

Course Syllabus

5 Lessons  │ 1h 15m

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**Fundamentals of Human-Machine Interface Design - Introduction**

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**Introduction to Human-Machine Interfaces**

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HMI System Management

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HMI Displays Style and Performance Factors

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**Fundamentals of Human-Machine Interface Design** - Summary and Assessment

 

#### Additional Information

 

**Software Requirements  
**Supported Operating Systems: Microsoft 8 (or higher version)  
Supported Mobile Operating Systems: iOS 11 (or higher version), Android 7.0 (or higher version)  
Supported Desktop Browsers: Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari  
Browser settings: JavaScript, Cookies, and Local Storage must be enabled + TLS Version 1.2

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##### Overview

Average Completion Time 1h 15m

Time to Complete  
90 days from first access

Competency Level(s) Beginner

Language  
English

Certificate of Completion  
Yes

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