About the Web Design Certificate

This certificate provides an individual with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for web design and front-end web development. In this series of courses you will learn the fundamentals of HTML and web site creation. You will also gain valuable experience with specific web development and graphic tools: Dreamweaver, a web design and coding application; Fireworks, a web graphic design and image optimization tool; and Flash (Animate CC), a web animation and multimedia application.

THE CERTIFICATE

As a result of training in web design, you will be exposed to concepts that will separate you from others in the workplace. The certificate not only gives you the big picture, but it also offers the ability to get into technical and creative details. You will accomplish the following:

• Learn and apply HTML in depth
• Understand web development process
• Create websites with dynamic functionality
• Discover the tips and tricks of web professionals, including:
  - overcoming browser compatibility issues
  - quick and easy graphic design, imagery and layout
  - getting and maintaining your site online
  

Certificate Requirements

A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon the completion of five required courses. Those who do not wish to pursue a certificate may take individual classes. All courses provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and a certificate can be earned in one semester.

Certificate Pre-requisites

Students should be familiar with basic concepts of how to use a computer (either PC or Mac), including: Internet use; loading and saving text files and ability to use basic word processing programs; managing the computer’s directory system; using a 2-button mouse; accessing an external/USB drive; and basic operating system functionality (cut-copy-paste, keyboard shortcuts, etc). Programming experience is helpful, but not required.
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Who Should Attend

• Professionals in a business or corporate environment seeking insight into the technical aspects of their company's web presence.
• Business professionals and entrepreneurs who want to learn quickly how to incorporate a web site into their business practice, as well as build quality web sites on their own.
• Casual Internet surfers, "weekend enthusiasts", and students who want a thorough knowledge of web design in a short period of time.
  

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Career Opportunities

Courses are designed to prepare you for the following positions:

• Web Designer / Integrator
• Front-End Web Developer
• Entry-level Web Programmer
• Content Manager

Course Schedule

The courses have been scheduled for the convenience of working professionals:

• Fridays (evening sessions from 6pm to 9pm) and
• Saturdays (from 9am to 4pm, with 1 hour lunch break)

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Tuition & Costs

The approximate cost of the courses is $1,300 (for the minimum 4 required + 1 elective courses) to $1,600 (for all 6 courses), including supplemental materials. View course schedule, class overviews and cost information on the CSUDH Extended Education website.

This program is eligible for financial assistance under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).

Web Design Courses

CERTIFICATE APPLICATION:
Web Design

Coming to the CSUDH Campus

All classes are offered in EE-1202 in the Extended Education Classroom Building on the CSUDH campus at 1000 East Victoria Street in Carson. Classrooms are equipped with the latest computer hardware and Adobe software.

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There is a parking permit fee of $8.00/day.