Web Development

Web developers design, create and maintain websites using authoring or scripting languages, such as HTML5 and CSS. Emphasis on user experience is a top priority. They may convert text, graphics, multi-media, and/or customer tracking components.

Web Developer skills:

Knowledge of HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript
Critical thinking and reasoning
Ability to listen and interpret client and visitor needs
Knowledge of UX and UI best practices

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Web Programming Certificates and Degree

Web programming awards were designed to stack. Start by earning your Occupational Skills Award in as little as one semester as a full-time student. Continue on to earn a Web Developer Specialist certificate, in as little as one year, then complete your Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Programming – Web Programming Specialization.

If you want to go even faster, you can earn the Occupational Skills Award and the Web Developer Specialist Certificate through the APT (Accelerated Programmer Training) program, which enables you to complete courses online, at your own pace.