Web Development

The purpose of this program is prepare students for employment as:

Information Technology Assistant -150 hours
Web Design Foundations -150 hours
Web Interface Design -150 hours
Web Scripting -150 hours
Web Media Integration -150 hours
Web E-commerce -150 hours
Web Interactivity -150 hours

Description:

This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in Web Development Service positions. Using the latest technologies, students will learn the concepts and techniques necessary for web document development, design, promotion, & scripting.

Professional/Technology Skills:

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

  • Learn Adobe CS5 using Adobe ACE Training Curriculum  (ACA Certifications available onsite)
  • Advanced Cascading Style Sheets (CSS2 & CSS3) Skills
  • Marketing/Consumer Psychology Techniques to Improve Site Conversion Rate
  • E-Commerce Basics:  Business Plans, Internet Marketing/Advertising, & Public Relations, Security, Storefront Solutions
  • Site Promotion:  Traffic Analysis, Wikis, Blogs, RSS, Social Media
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Essentials
  • Web Accessibility Standards & Human- Computer Interface principles
  • Use Multimedia on the Web:  Animation, Sound, Video, Applets, Plug-ins
  • Create & Optimize Graphics for the Web
  • Cross-Browser and Platform Compatibility
  • Learn XHTML, HTML5, XML using hand-coding and WYSIWYG
  • Visual Communication Design Principals
  • Application and Usage of Scripting Languages (JavaScript)
  • How to Write Effective Web Content
  • Information Architecture/Site Analysis Skills
  • Incorporate Shopping Cart, JQuery, & AJAX technologies
  • Use Content Management Sysyem Technology (WordPress)
  • Internet & Networking Fundamentals
  • Acquire a working knowledge of Windows 7
  • Microsoft Office 2010:  Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook (MOS 2010 certifications available onsite)
  • Understand Copyright & Legal Issues
  • Create & Optimize PDF files using Acrobat Professional

BUSINESS SKILLS

  • Employability Skills (résumé writing & electronic development, interviewing skills, professional image)
  • Business Communications/Ethics/Etiquette
  • Customer Service & Client Relations Skills
  • Professional Design Portfolio
  • Decision Making and Leadership Skills
  • Time Management/Organizational Skills
  • Project Development & Management
  • Strong Written & Oral Communication Skills
  • Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills

Software:

  • Windows 7 Pro
  • Adobe Creative Suite 5 (ACE/ACA Certification)
  • Adobe Acrobat Professional
  • Microsoft Office 2010 (MOS Certification Training)
  • WordPress
  • XAMPP

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For additional information contact the instructor, Kim Williams at KimMW@LeeSchools.net

Flexible Scheduling may be available to those currently working infield. Call (239) 574-4440 Ext. 254 for more information!