Course description
IT (Web Design) Course.
Diploma.
Want to enter a fast-paced, growing profession that lets you showcase your technical and creative skills? Take the next step in your career with our online web design courses. These flexible learning programmes will equip you with the skills you need to thrive in this dynamic industry.
Our courses give you the opportunity to learn from highly successful and experienced professionals, putting you in the strongest position to take advantage of the opportunities that web design has to offer.
Explore our course breakdown below or enrol now to get started.
Course Outline:
When you enrol on our web design courses, you will complete the following units of study:
1 E-Commerce
Web development
Business applications
Government regulations
2 Internet Marketing
Display advertising
Email marketing
Interactive advertising
Web analytics
Search engine optimization (SEO)
Pay per click (PPC)
Affiliate marketing
3 Computer Programming
Programming skills
Data structures and algorithms
Language-related skills
Programming for applications
Programming for platforms
Editors & tools
4 Web Scripting
Types of scripting languages
Job control languages and shells
GUI Scripting
Application-specific languages
Web browsers
Web servers
5 Operating System
Disk and file systems
Networking and Security
Graphical user interfaces
Device drivers
Mainframes
Microsoft Windows, Unix and Mac OS
6 Management
Different levels of management
Top-level, middle and lower management
Implementation of policies and strategies
Development of policies and strategies
Nature of managerial work
Managerial levels / hierarchy
Areas and categories of management
7 Project Management
Time, cost and scope
Project management activities
Project objectives
Event chain methodology
Process-based management
Project initiation and systems
Planning, design and executing
8 Establishing and Running Your Own Business
Developing a business plan
Planning process
9 Website Design
User experience (UX design)
Design principles
Design process
Design tools
Responsive web design
Prototyping
Frameworks
UI design
Typography and fonts
Landing pages
Wireframes
Graphic design
Adobe Photoshop
How Will You Benefit?
There are many benefits associated with enrolling on our web design courses online. For example, you will:
Expedite your career as a web designer
Study a course that has been designed in consultation with senior web design professionals
Complete the course at your own pace
Save money and time by learning remotely
Have access to your own personal tutor to provide guidance and answer questions
Pay upfront for a 10% reduction in your course fee, or choose our interest-free weekly payment plan
Enrol today to start reaping the benefits yourself!
Career Prospects:
With so much commerce and activity now carried out online, web design skills are more highly sought after than ever before. From multinational corporations, to small and medium-sized enterprises, to sole traders, a full spectrum of businesses now rely on web design services to allow them to reach their target audiences.
This means there are many roles available within this field. So, if you are looking for a highly respected, in-demand and lucrative career, web design could be ideal for you. It gives you the chance to harness your creative flair, technical panache and attention to detail.
There are employment opportunities within IT and web design companies, and you have the option of going freelance or establishing your own business. Opportunities abound in both the public and private sectors too.
A varied schedule:
Working as a web designer, you can expect to be involved in a variety of different tasks on a day-to-day basis. This could include:
Developing websites from scratch
Helping to maintain and develop existing sites
Attending meetings with clients to plan and develop websites
Analysing web traffic statistics
Creating reports for managers and clients
Using content management systems
Reporting technical issues to IT support teams
As a web designer, you might be based in an office or you could choose to work from home.
Course Levels Explained:
Diploma
Our web design course leads to the awarding of a Diploma. This qualification recognises the graduate’s capacity for initiative and judgement across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organizing others in the workplace.
Prerequisites:
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into our web design course.
So, if you want to advance your career in IT, simply enrol on this course today!
Course Length:
Students typically complete their studies within 24 weeks.
One of the advantages of studying web design with ICI is the fact that you get to determine the pace of your studies. You can fast track the course and complete it within a matter of months or you can take your time. We allow up to three years to finish the programme.
Study Mode: Online Learning
Our entire web design course is carried out online through distance learning. Also known as correspondence learning, this approach puts you in control. You dictate your own timetable and can work through the course material and assignments at your own pace, whenever and wherever you wish. This gives you the freedom to study regardless of where you are located and it eliminates the need to travel to attend classes in person.
You will be supported by your own personal tutor for the duration of your course. They will be available to answer questions and offer guidance. Like all ICI design courses, our web design learning programme has been crafted to be highly practical and engaging, making it easy to stay motivated throughout.
Recognition & Accreditation:
This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC) and the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC). ICI courses are not AQF qualifications. ICI is an independent global awarding body that develops and administers career-related curriculum and training programs. When you graduate from an ICI training program you join ICI graduates in over 150 countries around the world.
Written and delivered by IT industry professionals, the learning programme goes far beyond the theory of web design and provides key practical insights that will help you to succeed in this competitive industry.
Already in the Profession or Industry?
Already working as a web designer or in a related field? This course is for you. It will help you to consolidate and expand on your knowledge and skills, ensuring you are at the forefront of this continually evolving profession. Whether you want to gain a promotion or are looking to make a sideways move into a new job role, our course is one of the most practical steps you can take to achieve your objective.
Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction providing the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities.
What Do I Get?
All the materials you need to complete our online web design courses are included in the course fee. When you enrol, you will receive:
All required study materials and course notes
Assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
A tutor who will answer all of your course and career questions and provide guidance
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive:
A graduation certificate officially recognizing your successful completion of studies and qualifications as a web designer
Transcripts indicating the units completed
A letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers
Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification (for example: John Smith, DipWDsgn)
Job search assistance: discover more about our Graduate Career Services Programme
