Web Design And
Development program
Students in the Web Design and Development program will learn how to create and publish dynamic websites using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript, and build an understanding of back-end and front-end development. This comprehensive program covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of web development, including web protocols, architecture, server administration, and hosting.
Throughout the program, you will develop proficiency in coding languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and explore frameworks that enable interactive web experiences. The program also includes user experience (UX) design principles and responsive design, ensuring you are well-equipped to create websites that meet the demands of modern users. By the end of the program, graduates will be able to build dynamic websites using a content management system (CMS), produce and consume web APIs, and write efficient code, demonstrating their knowledge of essential web programming concepts.
PTIRU Approved
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Program Hours: Program Months: | Program Weeks: |
44-Week Web Design & Development Program
20 hours – Strategies for Student Success
40 hours – Microsoft Office Fundamentals
20 hours – HTML Fundamentals
40 hours – HTML Tables and Forms
40 hours – CSS Styling
40 hours – CSS Layout
20 hours – Web Media
80 hours – JavaScript Fundamentals
80 hours – JavaScript Programming
80 hours – Advanced JavaScript Programming
80 hours – React
80 hours – Server-Side Development: PHP
80 hours – Server-Side Development: Node.js
80 hours – DevOps and Hosting
80 hours – Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
20 hours – Career and Employment Skills
What does a web design and development professional do?
Web design and development professionals create, build, and maintain websites by combining visual design, user experience, and technical development to ensure websites are functional, accessible, and visually engaging.
Who is the Web Design and Development Diploma best suited for?
This program is ideal for individuals interested in creativity, technology, and building engaging online experiences.
Do I need prior design or coding experience to enroll?
No prior design or coding experience is needed. The Web Design and Development Diploma starts with foundational concepts and is suitable for beginners and those exploring a new career path.
Is web design and development a growing career field?
Yes. Demand for web design and development professionals continues to grow as businesses and organizations expand their online presence.
What skills are helpful for success in web design and development?
Helpful skills include creativity, attention to detail, problem-solving, communication, and an interest in digital technology.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Build a solid foundation of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive web development skills.
- Understand the role of a Content Management System (CMS) in managing a website.
- Create effective web pages.
- Understand the CSS box model.
- Successfully incorporate CSS into website pages.
- Use web design conventions to meet client and visitor expectations.
- Use validation tools to find and correct page coding errors.
- Use the Sass CSS pre-processor.
- Use CSS best practices to produce scalable and maintainable CSS code.
- Use the latest versions of the JavaScript language.
- Master essential JavaScript language features.
- Understand the basics of PHP, including an introduction to object-oriented programming.
- Understand the various JavaScript frameworks.
- The React framework and how to create and use functional and class components.
- Use props, state, and behaviors in React.
- Make use of a build toolchain in React.
- Extend React via its lifecycle methods and component libraries.
- Understand Node.js and how it differs from PHP.
- Use Node to create a REST API with CRUD functionality.
- Use Node with Web Sockets to create push-based functionality.
- Use a View Engine to provide a PHP-like developer experience.
Admission Requirements:
- Students are required to be 19 years of age prior to the start of the program or possess a high school diploma (or equivalent), and provide evidence of one of the following English proficiency requirements:
- Completion of grades 9-11, including English 10 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher from a country where English is one of the principal languages, or
- Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction, or
- Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below. Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic – Minimum overall score of 5.5.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT – Minimum overall score of 46.
- Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) – Minimum overall score of 40.
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5.
- Duolingo English Test (DET) – Minimum overall score of 95.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic – Minimum overall score of 43.
- Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) – Minimum overall score of 160 or “C”.
- Cambridge Linguaskill – Minimum overall B2 level.
- LANGUAGECERT Academic – Minimum overall B2 level.
- The Michigan English Test (MET) – Minimum overall B2 level.
- iTEP Academic – Minimum overall score of 3.5.
- EIKEN – Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1.
Upon successful completion of this program, students can expect to work as:
- Web Developer
- Front- End Web Developer
- Content Editor
- Web Designer
