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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Websites, as the digital identity of an organization, are an important component of many firms' business and promotional initiatives. The Web design online course introduces the fundamentals of website design and aims to provide the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to create a good digital presence for an organisation.

Companies across sectors recognize the talents of specialists who can build compelling web pages that distinguish the corporation's brand from the competition. The Web Design Training teaches about the fundamentals of programming languages along with testing and publishing websites that look well on all devices which will help to launch a career in the burgeoning industry of website designing.

The Web Design Syllabus covers basic to advanced knowledge of designing a webpage and includes a project of designing a 4-page website. The course gives an opportunity to show the design work to peers for review in a sequence of community crit sessions. The training includes CSS coding language, basic HTML and industry-grade tools, frameworks, methodologies, and vocabulary widely used in web designing.

The Highlights

Projects and assessments
7-10 hours per week
Split option of payment
University of Cape Town offering
Self-paced learning
Shareable certificate
10 weeks duration
Downloadable resources
Course provider Getsmarter
Online learning

Programme Offerings

video lectures
Case Studies
Self-paced learning
Offline resources
Live polls
Infographics
online learning
quizzes

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	UCT Cape Town

Fee type	Fee amount in INR
Web Design fees	Rs. 71,139 (Incl of all taxes)

The Web Design certification fees are Rs.71,139 (Incl of all taxes). If the trainee chooses the split method of paying the fee, a 3% admin charge will be added to the total amount. The payment can be made via bank transfer/EFT or Credit/Debit card.

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

To get qualified for the Web Design certification by University of Cape Town, and getsmarter candidates will have to complete the syllabus, finish the weekly modules and submit the live polls, quizzes, capstone projects, etc. candidates must meet the requisites outlined in the coursebook to get qualified for certification. The evaluation of students is based on a series of assignments and practicals.

What you will learn

JavaDesigning skillsKnowledge of CSS

After completing the Web Design certification syllabus course from the University of Cape Town in collaboration with Getsmarter, candidates will learn to write Hypertext Markup Language(HTML) codes and design a webpage using Cascading Style Sheets(CSS). Candidates will learn how to optimise and edit content and graphics for use on the internet. Learners will master technologies and techniques used in interactive and device responsive web design.

Who it is for

Computer ProgrammerWeb developer

Anyone having a professional or personal interest in web designing can join the course.
Web developer, Computer programmer, or any individual who work in the creative field or who desire to make a career change to a more productive and flexible profession
Anyone who wants to equip themselves with in-demand and web designing relevant skills for promoting their career in a variety of relevant areas.

Admission Details

The admission procedure of Web Design classes is fully online. Just follow the steps outlined below:

Go to the course webpage
To start the registration click the ‘Register Now’ button
Apply the discount coupon and agree to the terms and conditions
Make your profile on the Getsmarter by filling in details
Provide the billing address details and if someone is sponsoring your education, then add their details too
Pay the fee using various methods and start the course.

The Syllabus

Review important jargon and tools related to the internet and websites
Recall the workings and purpose of the internet
Explain the foundations of web design, the role of the web designer, and the importance of user experience
Articulate the form and function of a responsive website
Apply a process for registering a web domain with a web hosting service
Compare different website genres

Explain the importance of identifying and analysing the target market in designing a website
List the skills required to build a basic website
Illustrate the basic information architecture of a website
Decide on the most effective method of organising information for a specific web design project
Investigate the pitfalls of excessive information and the various means by which to avoid information overload
Review an existing HTML document
Propose a topic for a four-page website

Practise basic HTML coding
Describe how HTML contributes to the functioning of websites
Analyse HTML code to discern its adherence to correct HTML syntax
Create and upload a basic HTML web page
Test HTML code by uploading it to a server using a File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

Review different image file formats as well as their implementation and purposes
Define copyright and the key terms used in the creation, saving, and incorporation of images into a website
Practise using basic image-editing tools in GIMP, Photoshop, or another type of image-editing software
Recommend tactics to troubleshoot problems with graphic optimisation
Distinguish between the different naming and storage practices for files, and select the correct method for saving an image
Produce optimised web graphics

Review existing websites' effective or ineffective use of visual design elements to establish mood
Recognise the difference between the appearance and the structure of a website
Practise working with colour, images, fonts, and layout to compile a style guide
Critique peers' home page grid layouts in a group "crit" session
Compare various grid layouts for a web page design
Design a mock-up of a homepage using a style guide

Outline the principles and practices that structure CSS code (syntax)
Define the role of CSS in website design
Practise using the CSS box model and CSS properties and values
Select the correct method to create and save a CSS file
Determine how to style an HTML web page using CSS

Identify the media elements introduced with HTML5
Highlight ways that CSS and HTML can work together to enhance the interactivity of websites
Practise using HTML5 to structure and add media elements to a web page
Evaluate and debug CSS and HTML5 code
Select a CSS file to style an HTML5 page
Create a CSS-style HTML5 web page with a header, nav, sections, and footer

Identify the functions and applications of JavaScript and jQuery
Define the purpose of responsive web design (RWD) and interactive design
Practise using CSS3 media queries and fluid grids to make a web page responsive and interactive
Test the responsiveness of a website home page
Compare HTML5 web pages with and without responsiveness

Explain how to use link anchors to create an SEO-optimised website
Define the key concepts and terminology related to writing web-optimised copy
Practise writing SEO-optimised copy
Evaluate a website's copy and page linking according to best practices
Investigate how to use SEO best practices when linking website pages and labelling and storing files
Create an SEO-optimised two-page website

Identify how to use Google Analytics to optimise the user experience and monitor user interaction
Recognise the importance of SEO testing in website maintenance
Execute user testing best practices
Assess and validate a website’s code using the W3C Markup Validation Service
Compare a website’s functionality across various browsers
Publish a well-designed, informative, responsive, consistent, and convenient four-page website
Recommend best practices for regular website maintenance

Instructors

UCT Cape Town Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How can I learn web designing?

By doing the Web Designer course for beginners by UCT, one can easily learn web designing.

2: What skills do you need to be a web designer?

There are various skills needed to become web designer, some of the prime skills are UI/UX visual design, CSS, HTML, CMS, SEO, programming language, etc.

3: Is Web Design a good career?

Yes, Web Designer is one of the most demanding careers around the globe.

4: Do web designers make good money after learning Web Design programme?

According to Graphic Design Green Hub, the average salary of a web designer is more than $39,999 per year.

5: How long does it take to become a web designer with the Web Design online course?

It takes 10 weeks to gain fundamental skills essential for becoming a web designer through the web designing online course offered by the University of Cape Town.