Web Design Certificate of Achievement

The Web Design Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry-level positions in web design and development, creative coding, front-end web, social media, interaction design or UX (User Experience) design. The program stresses the design thinking process as well as the professional and production methods used currently in industry. Projects encompass content management, user interface, interactive behaviors, information design, and selection of appropriate form factors for user experiences in the Internet. This certificate also gives students crucial communication and digital media tools they may apply in almost any area of study where web design is utilized today. Students emerge with ideation practices to develop and produce marketing materials for their professional portfolio. Coursework lays the foundation for student-success as the first step toward successful entry into the labor market and places an emphasis on creativity, the user experience, design skills, digital portfolios, project management, problem solving, global teamwork, and entrepreneurship options. This program provides students with a comprehensive hands-on education that prepares them to earn industry-standard certifications in digital media tools.

1. Design implement, publish, and maintain websites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools and a variety of digital media assets.
2. Research, problem-solve, and organize a consistent and functional website, mobile application, or user experience for a targeted user group or persona using agile and iterative methodologies.
3. Evaluate and create code that is valid, properly structured, meets industry standards, and is accessible and compatible with browsers, mobile devices and/or operating systems.
4. Demonstrate the ability to work in teams effectively.
5. Demonstrate project management skills and practices that emphasize content development in all aspects of web design, user interface, interaction design, information design, database design, and front end development.