PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE COURSE IN WEBSITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
Course Duration and Cost
- Total Duration: 12 weeks (3 months)
- Weekly Commitment: Minimum of 2 hours per day
- Course Fee: 15,000 Kenya Shillings
Course Overview
This course offers in-depth training in website design and development, covering essential tools and technologies for creating modern, responsive websites. Students will learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various front-end frameworks, as well as back-end development techniques. The course is designed for individuals aiming to build professional websites, with a focus on both aesthetics and functionality.
Course Outline
Week 1: Introduction to Web Design and Development
- Basics of web design
- Understanding web technologies
- Introduction to HTML and CSS
- Setting up the development environment
Week 2: HTML Fundamentals
- HTML structure and elements
- Creating web pages with HTML
- Using forms and input types
- HTML best practices
Week 3: CSS Fundamentals
- CSS syntax and selectors
- Styling web pages with CSS
- Layout techniques using CSS
- Responsive design with media queries
Week 4: JavaScript Basics
- Introduction to JavaScript
- JavaScript syntax and operators
- Working with DOM elements
- Event handling and listeners
Week 5: Advanced JavaScript
- JavaScript functions and objects
- AJAX and asynchronous programming
- Using APIs in JavaScript
- Introduction to JavaScript frameworks
Week 6: Front-End Frameworks
- Overview of popular frameworks (React, Angular, Vue)
- Setting up and using a framework
- Building components and managing state
- Routing and navigation
Week 7: Back-End Development
- Introduction to server-side programming
- Setting up a server with Node.js
- Using Express for web development
- Connecting to databases
Week 8: Database Management
- Introduction to databases (SQL and NoSQL)
- Designing and managing databases
- Using CRUD operations
- Database security best practices
Week 9: Full-Stack Development
- Integrating front-end and back-end
- Building a full-stack web application
- Authentication and authorization
- Deploying web applications
Week 10: Web Application Security
- Common web application vulnerabilities
- Implementing security measures
- Using HTTPS and SSL
- Secure coding practices
Week 11: Final Project Development
- Planning and developing a final project
- Applying all learned skills
- Web design and development project
- Preparing for the final presentation
Week 12: Capstone Project and Assessment
- Final project presentation and critique
- Peer review and feedback
- Final assessment and evaluation
- Certificate award and graduation
Certification
Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate of proficiency in Website Design and Development.