| What is Website Design/Development? |
The curriculum in the web site developer certificate program prepares the student to create and maintain professional, high-quality web sites. Program graduates will be competent in the technical areas of web design, including web graphic design, HTML5, CSS3 scripting, web application server-side languages, database driven content, web project management, internet security, and mobile applications. Various software tools will be used throughout the curriculum including: Adobe CC Suite and/or open source products, Program graduates earn a computer information systems technology/web site developer certificate and will have the skills necessary for employment in the web design field or to work as a free lance web designer. The purpose of this certificate is to provide training opportunities for persons already either already employed in the computer industry or have already been trained in a related computer area and wish to upgrade their skill with advanced courses and skills. |
| Length of Program |
3 semesters (minimum) |
| Semester Program Begins |
Fall, spring, and summer semesters. |
| Application Process |
Apply to Gwinnett Technical College at GwinnettTech.edu, submit all transcripts from high school and previous college work, and take the ACCUPLACER test, if required. |
| Program Prerequisites |
Diploma level proficiency in English, reading, and math. Please refer to course descriptions in the online catalog for specific prerequisites. |
| First Semester Suggested Courses |
CIST 1001
CIST 1305
CIST 1510 |
| Program Deadlines |
You may enter in the fall, spring, or summer terms. |
| Program Costs and Requirements |
Students must purchase a domain currently $5.17/year. |
| For more information, contact: |
Garfield Anderson, program director, GAnderson@GwinnettTech.edu, 678-226-6883. |
| For admission and enrollment, contact: |
Enrollment Support Center in Building 100 at the Lawrenceville campus, or Building A at the Alpharetta-North Fulton campus, or email CISTeam@GwinnettTech.edu. |
Quick Facts
| 2017 Median pay |
$40,000 |
| Entry level education |
Associate degree, diploma, certificate |
| Number of jobs, 2017 |
148,500 |
| Job growth, 2017 - 2024 |
27% |
Nature of the Work
Create websites, applications with html5, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL.
Work Environment
Working from home to working in a large group in a corporate setting.
Employment
Usually full-time with benefits, however, part-time and contract work is also common.
Earnings
Medium pay is $63,490 and yearly bonuses are common.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/web-developers.htm
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