The Advanced Diploma in Web Development will teach participants how to program both client and server-side scripting and integrate with Web Server and Database Technologies when constructing websites. It provides the techniques used in implementing and supporting web server services. This course requires strong commitment and involves extensive project work on behalf of each student.

On completion of the course students will be competent in building secure database driven websites, incorporating search engines and shopping carts, using a Microsoft Web Server and a variety of different technologies.

Areas covered include:

• Web Server technology
• Client and Server-side programming
• Macromedia Dreamweaver Advanced: Forms, CSS
• Design criteria from the aesthetic and marketing perspective
• Database design and structure using Access and SQL
• Using PHP (Hypertext Pre-Processor) server-side scripting
• Scripting Languages
• Content Management Systems
• Search Engine Optimisation

Career Opportunities

This programme will benefit students involved in the maintenance of a corporate website by furthering developing their skills and allowing them to progress their development skills to include a content management system.

This programme will also provide advanced skills to those who are wishing to develop a career in freelance web design, enabling them to learn new skills to build their portfolio and make their work more appealing to prospective clients.