Program Description If you describe yourself as creative, resourceful, detail-oriented and a problem solver, then Humber's Web Design and Development certificate program is for you. You will learn to critically analyze problems and apply best practices to plan, design and build websites/applications. You will build sites and apps from ground up using the most up-to-date techniques and fundamental technologies. You will also learn to tackle technical challenges by developing strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills. The works you create along your journey will be curated into a captivating portfolio website at the end of the program.
Our unique project-based approach leads students in the program through the entire process of creating websites and web applications. You will build static and dynamic websites utilizing the most current versions of industry-standard applications and tools including Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, as well as many others. You will also learn markup, styling and scripting languages that drive the web such as Hypertext Markup Language (HTML5), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS3), PHP/MySQL, JavaScript and jQuery, and gain experience working with Content Management Systems (CMS). Programming and design skills are taught with a focus on following best practices and established industry standards including designing websites that cater to the needs of mobile device users.
In addition to exploring newer and more experimental techniques, you will also be exposed to some legacy technologies such as Flash and previous versions of (X)HTML. This ensures that your skills will allow you to transform and update older websites and bring them up to modern standards.
You will be constantly challenged to learn more through the escalating curriculum, while working in our dedicated computer lab. You will be guided by seasoned faculty and industry professionals who are passionate about the web and related media in a practical, hands-on style of teaching. Opportunities to network with potential employers, alumni and other professionals will help you to build your own network of invaluable contacts to shape your future career.
Our graduates are prepared to apply for junior and intermediate-level positions within the web and interactive field. Depending on how you choose to specialize and market yourself, a diverse range of positions including front-end development, backend development, web design, UI/UX design and many others are within reach. Our alumni use their skills to gain employment in interactive agencies, development studios and as in-house web professionals in a large variety of companies throughout the Greater Toronto Area and abroad. Opportunities also include freelance work.
