Web Design Professional

In an increasingly digital world, the demand for skilled web designers is higher than ever. Businesses and organizations are seeking professionals who can not only build functional websites but also deliver a compelling digital experience to users. Our Web Design Professional course is designed to equip you with the comprehensive skill set you need to excel in this dynamic field.

The web design course covers a broad spectrum of essential topics, including the core technologies that power the web:...

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12 Months / 390 Course Hrs
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Course code: GES517

What you will learn

  • Gain a solid understanding of foundational languages like HTML for structure, CSS for styling, and JavaScript for interactivity
  • Familiarize yourself with Bootstrap and Vue.js to create responsive, user-friendly websites
  • Learn to utilize Adobe Animate and Photoshop for creating visually appealing graphics and layouts
  • Delve into the principles of color theory and typography to enhance the aesthetic and usability of your web designs
  • Acquire essential skills for managing web design projects
  • Understand how to create, style, and validate web forms to ensure a secure and user-friendly experience

How you will benefit

  • Equip yourself with a diverse skill set that opens doors to a rewarding career in the rapidly growing field of web design and development
  • Learn the latest trends, tools, and best practices in web development
  • Enhance your professional portfolio through a series of hands-on projects, including a fully functional website as your final course project
  • Gain real-world experience that prepares you for the challenges you will face in your web design career
  • Develop a well-rounded skill set that encompasses both the technical and creative aspects of web design, making you a versatile professional in the field

How the course is taught

  • Self-paced, online course
  • 12 Months to complete
  • Open enrollment, begin anytime
  • 390 course hours
  1. Web Design Professional
    1. Animate
      1. Introduction to Animate
      2. Animation Basics
      3. Drawing Tools
      4. Character Design
      5. Advanced Techniques
      6. Working In the Animation Industry
    2. Photoshop
      1. Photoshop Crash Course
      2. Selections and Masks
      3. Reconstructing and Retouching
      4. More Layers and Selections
      5. Brushes and Painting
      6. Working in the Design Industry
    3. Introduction to HTML
      1. A Quick Overview of Web Development
      2. Introduction to HTML
      3. Paragraphs, Headings, and Text
      4. HTML Links
      5. HTML Images
      6. HTML Lists
      7. HTML Tables
      8. Sectioning a Web Page
      9. Audio and Video
    4. Color Theory
      1. Terminology
      2. Building an Efficient Color Theme
      3. Color Theory Principles
      4. Color Context
      5. Implementing Color
    5. Typography
      1. Anatomy
      2. Typeface vs. Font
      3. Rules for Typography
      4. Types of Typography
      5. Type Hierarchy
      6. Building an Efficient Style Guide
    6. Introduction to CSS Training
      1. Crash Course in CSS
      2. CSS Fonts
      3. Color and Opacity
      4. CSS Text
      5. Borders, Margins, and Padding
      6. Backgrounds
      7. Display and Visibility
      8. Pseudo-classes and Pseudo-elements
      9. Styling Tables with CSS
      10. Positioning
      11. Transforms and Transitions
      12. Layouts
      13. CSS Lists as Hierarchical Navigation
      14. Media Queries
    7. Introduction to JavaScript Training
      1. JavaScript Basics
      2. Variables, Arrays, and Operators
      3. JavaScript Functions
      4. Built-In JavaScript Objects
      5. Conditionals and Loops
      6. Event Handlers and Listeners
      7. The HTML Document Object Model
      8. CSS Object Model
      9. Errors and Exceptions
    8. Creating, Styling, and Validating Web Forms
      1. HTML Forms
      2. JavaScript Form Validation
      3. Styling Forms with CSS
      4. Regular Expressions
      5. Node.js and Server-side Form Validation
      6. JSON
    9. Introduction to Bootstrap Training
      1. Getting Started with Bootstrap Basics
      2. Bootstrap Layout
      3. Creating Responsive Navigation
      4. Bootstrap Typography
      5. Tables
      6. Bootstrap Forms
      7. Images
      8. Bootstrap Components
      9. Bootstrap Utilities
      10. Bootstrap Flex
    10. Advanced JavaScript Concepts
      1. Node.js
      2. Scope, var, let, and const
      3. Arrow Functions
      4. Rest Parameters
      5. Spread Operator
      6. Array Destructuring
      7. Template Literals
      8. Objects, Context, and the this Object
      9. Array map() Method
      10. Array filter() Method
      11. Array find() Method
      12. JavaScript Modules
      13. npm
    11. Introduction to Vue 3 Training
      1. Getting Started with Vue.js
      2. Basic Vue Features
      3. Directives
      4. Implementing Game Logic
      5. Transitions and Animations
      6. Vue Routing
    12. Managing Web Design Projects
      1. Design Process
      2. Project Scope
      3. Mock-ups
      4. Functionality Model
      5. Integration
      6. Usability and Accessibility Rules
      7. Roll-out
      8. Analysis

Stephen Withrow

Stephen Withrow brings over four decades of experience in training, development, and consulting across a broad spectrum of technologies, including Python, Java, Web Development, Oracle, C, and C++. His extensive background includes the design and implementation of business-critical solutions on client/server, web, and enterprise platforms. He holds a degree in Computer Science and Physics from Florida State University.

Stephen has provided training for a wide array of organizations, including the Department of Defense, Home Depot, CVS, Bank of New York, Merrill Lynch, IBM, and UPS, delivering high-impact instruction to professionals at every level of technical proficiency.

As a trainer, Stephen is widely recognized for his deep subject matter expertise, engaging teaching style, and ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, practical instruction. Students consistently describe him as patient, approachable, and incredibly knowledgeable, often calling him the best technical instructor they've ever had. He is praised for his real-world examples, kindness, and attentiveness to students' needs.

Stephen creates a positive, encouraging learning environment where participation is welcomed and questions are thoroughly addressed. His ability to adapt to varying experience levels while maintaining a structured and effective course flow sets him apart. Whether teaching beginning HTML or advanced Oracle development, Stephen equips students with the skills, confidence, and insights to apply their knowledge immediately in the workplace.

Tracy Berry

Tracy Berry is a dynamic and seasoned instructor, consultant, and graphic designer/programmer with over 30 years of professional experience. Since launching her training career in 1993, Tracy has helped thousands of professionals grow their skills across a wide range of tools and technologies. She has delivered over 1,600 virtual classes for Webucator alone since 2007, making her one of the most experienced online instructors in the industry.

Tracy specializes in Microsoft Office applications (including SharePoint and Project), Adobe Creative Suite, desktop publishing, web design, and productivity and communication skills. She is also the co-author of numerous Webucator courses on Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Adobe tools.

As a Certified Technical Trainer (CTT), Tracy has led training initiatives for leading organizations such as CVS, Siemens, the U.S. Department of Defense, United States Air Force, The Coca-Cola Company, JPMorgan Chase, AT&T, Library of Congress, Northrop Grumman, Basin Electric, and Merrill Lynch, among many others. Her background also includes extensive experience in graphic design and multimedia development, with hundreds of logos, websites, and marketing pieces produced for clients around the world.

Tracy is known for her engaging, upbeat, and professional teaching style. Students consistently praise her as exceptionally knowledgeable, personable, patient, and well-organized, noting how she brings even technical or dry material to life with clarity and enthusiasm. Her courses are designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and stress-free, helping learners of all backgrounds feel confident, supported, and motivated to engage with the material.

Her deep content expertise is matched by her gift for communication—students frequently cite her as the best instructor they've ever had, appreciating her real-world insights, thoughtful pacing, and readiness to go above and beyond to help each individual succeed.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to take this course. You should be familiar with personal computers and have an interest in technology and web design.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. A PC is used in the demonstrations, so you'll need to make some adjustments if you do the exercises on a Mac.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 10 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 11.0 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Adobe Photoshop (not included in enrollment).
  • Adobe Animate (not included in enrollment).
  • Visual Studio Code (this is a free code editor; instructions for downloading and installing it are provided in the course).
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. Manuals are included as downloadable PDFs throughout the course.

About Certification: Adobe

Adobe is a global leader in innovative technology, designing and producing software that helps individuals and businesses deliver digital solutions. Their products include creative fundamentals like Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, which are used in offices around the world. Adobe supports the education of the current and the next generation of designers through its certification programs. You can get certified in one software program or take a comprehensive course to become an Adobe Certified Associate.

Adobe software titles are available as:

  1. Subscriptions to individual programs
  2. Subscriptions to all of the Adobe programs via the Creative Cloud

Information on the Creative Cloud is available here: http://www.adobe.com/products/creativecloud.html

Information on all pricing is available here: https://creative.adobe.com/plans

Check if you are eligible for student pricing on the Creative Cloud package: http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/store/html/index.cfm?event=displayEduConditions&store=OLS-EDU&nr=1

According to Indeed, the average salary for a web designer in the U.S. is $50,644 per year as of December 15, 2023.

According to Indeed, web designers develop functional and appealing websites for individual clients, businesses, and other organizations. They use knowledge of coding languages like HTML and CSS and graphic design to create websites that meet clients' needs.

Yes. The Animate and Photoshop courses prepare you to take the Adobe certification exams. (Exams not included)

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive twelve (12) months to complete the course.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

This course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance.

If you have questions that are not answered on our website, representatives are available via LIVE chat. You can also call us at 1-877-221-5151 during regular business hours to have your questions promptly answered. If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please send us a question using the "Contact Us" form.

Web designers work both independently and with others on a variety of day-to-day tasks and projects. Teamwork, relationship building, a solid skill set, and attention to detail are all keys to success. Typically web designers work in a traditional office setting, though more and more web designers work remotely. Web designers can be employees, freelance or contract workers, or self-employed individuals who own their own businesses. Specifics really depend on the company or institution's size, work culture, and objectives.

The terms "web design" and "web development" are frequently used interchangeably. However, in strict usage, web design refers to the visual elements of the site such as layout and images. Web development is the process of making the website using programming languages. When you enroll in the Web Design Professional course, you don't need to worry about the difference, because our course covers it all.

As a web designer, you will be responsible for not only understanding what is needed to make a website functional, but also how to make it aesthetically pleasing to visitors. In this Web Design Professional course from ed2go, you will learn to build modern websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and more. You'll create and decide how to best use graphics, video, forms, tables, layout, and navigation to build a site that is easy to use with readily available information.

You need formal web design training because it is important to have websites that look good and work properly no matter how they are accessed by the public. Helping an organization reach their target audience means giving that audience information and resources whether they are sitting in front of a computer at home or visiting a website on their phone while on the go. While a lot of the technical aspects of website design can be learned on-the-job or in a self-taught manner, understanding the principles of good website design as well as techniques for making your company stand out will help you produce better products, provide more opportunities and help you land more jobs and/or clients in the future.

There is no specific type of degree that a web designer/web developer is required to hold. In fact, according to Census data, 38% hold less than a 4-year degree. To enter a career as a web designer, a great place to start is completing an online training course like this one, which will help you learn basic HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Color Theory, Typography, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and more. Some employers may prefer a bachelor's degree in graphic design, computer science or related field. This is a path you can choose to take if necessary, after you've gained some experience and decided that this is definitely the career for you.

A good web designer understands what looks good visually, but also what works functionally. You need to be able to effectively use design software like Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Illustrator as well as write code in HTML and CSS. You'll also need to understand user experience (UX) and how to design a site that encourages users to take certain actions like requesting information or completing surveys based on the goals of your organization. Finally, you'll need to understand SEO and how to integrate marketing and social media into your site for maximum visibility.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics lumps web designers and web developers under the same category of "web developer" and it shows the median salary of a web developer is currently just under $68,000 per year. This salary can vary widely depending on your experience level, education, location and the type of organization you work for. The highest paying markets for web designers / web developers are Washington, District of Columbia, Virginia, California, and New York.

Yes, web designers are in demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for web designers / web developers is very good. Employment is projected to grow by 15% through 2026 which is considered much faster than average. Growth in jobs will be driven by ecommerce and the ever-increasing use of mobile devices.

The hours of web designers vary depending on the volume of work. Typically, you will work a normal Monday through Friday, 9-5, but this can change quite a bit if you are coming up on a deadline or working on a very large project. Your hours can also be affected if you decide to go into business for yourself as this could mean that you choose when you want to work as it fits within your lifestyle.

Because our world is one that does business online, web designers can literally work for any company in any industry. According to the BLS, 1 in 6 currently are self-employed. Your specific work environment will depend in some ways on your employer — you could be required to come on-site and work in an office every day, or you may be able to work remotely from home. Regardless of your physical location, you can be sure that you will spend the majority of your time in front of a computer screen in this role.