Web Developer, Advanced Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 15

 These credits are applicable to the Web Developer diploma and the Web Development AAS degree .

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$156.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Costs for books, supplies, etc., will be determined by course.

Approximate total for the program: $3,340**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Use a variety of technologies and software tools to implement advanced functionality in website applications.
• Create and/or implement server-side functionality such as blogs, event calendars, newsletter registration/delivery, forums, etc.
• Create and implement server-side functionality to website application such as database-driven product pages, e-commerce payment processing, inventory management, shopping carts, event registration and other content management system functionality.
• Work within existing layouts and presentations to implement functionality.
• Interact with web designers and web developers as part of a group or team on a project.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Strong background on HTML/XHTML, CSS and javascript.
• Ability to define a problem, create a solution and then implement that solution.
• Interest and ability to figure out how things work.
• Good communication skills, especially written and personal skills.
• Self-motivation and ability to work without a lot of supervision.
• Excellent time management skills.

What Else Should I Consider about this Certificate program?

• Classes require daily use of a computer with current software and operating system.
• The material, software and technologies within this program change very rapidly.
• Many employment opportunities are part-time, contract and self-employed work that depend upon proven experience or work examples.
• This certificate provides more web programming skills and an emphasis on writing code within website applications.

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Agriculture, National & Environmental Services /Architecture, Engineering, and Construction/Arts, Design, and Visual communications/Business, Management, and Marketing/Education, Public, and Human Services/Health Science/Hospitality and Culinary/Information Technology/Manufacturing/Transportation & Logistics

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