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About the Course
Web Design Course Description
Course Title: Certificate in Web Design
Course Duration: 6 Months
Tuition Fee: Ksh. 30,000
Course Overview:
The Certificate in Web Design course provides comprehensive training in designing and developing websites. It is designed for individuals who want to learn the fundamental skills necessary to create professional and responsive websites. The course covers both the creative and technical aspects of web design, ensuring that students can build aesthetically pleasing and functional websites.
Course Objectives:
To understand the principles of web design and user experience (UX).
To learn the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
To develop skills in using web design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver.
To create responsive designs that work on various devices and screen sizes.
To implement best practices for web accessibility and search engine optimization (SEO).
To build and manage websites using content management systems (CMS) like WordPress.
Course Modules:
Introduction to Web Design:
Overview of web design
History and evolution of web design
Key concepts and terminology
HTML and CSS:
Basics of HTML
Structuring web pages
Introduction to CSS
Styling web pages with CSS
Responsive design with CSS
JavaScript Basics:
Introduction to JavaScript
Adding interactivity to web pages
Basic JavaScript programming concepts
Web Design Tools:
Using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for web design
Introduction to Adobe Dreamweaver
Designing web layouts and graphics
Responsive Web Design:
Principles of responsive design
Media queries
Flexible grid layouts
Designing for mobile and tablet devices
Web Accessibility and SEO:
Importance of web accessibility
Techniques for accessible web design
Basics of search engine optimization
Implementing SEO best practices
Content Management Systems:
Introduction to WordPress
Setting up a WordPress site
Customizing WordPress themes
Managing content with WordPress
Project Work:
Hands-on web design projects
Building a complete website from scratch
Peer review and feedback
Assessment:
Continuous assessment through assignments and quizzes
Final project presentation and evaluation
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of this course can pursue careers as web designers, UX/UI designers, front-end developers, and web developers. They can work in various industries, including IT, marketing, advertising, and media.
Prerequisites:
Basic computer skills
Familiarity with the internet and web browsers
Certification: Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a Certificate in Web Design.
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