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Program facts
Develop the skills needed to begin a successful career in Web development with this certificate program. You’ll get a beginners-level overview of web development with an emphasis on scripting and programming techniques. This is an ideal program for individuals looking to enter the web development field. It’s also a great choice for people whose current job scope has expanded to include website responsibilities.
Take classes in database systems, Internet fundamentals, web foundations, web authoring tools, web scripting foundations, Web accessibility, interactive scripting, e-commerce strategies/technologies and server-side scripting. You’ll work alongside skilled faculty who are web development experts, and you’ll get hands-on experience using the latest web development technologies.
Web development is a constantly growing and evolving field, and employers regularly seek out job applicants with skills in this area. Upon graduation of this program, you’ll be ready to seek entry-level employment opportunities in the web development industry.
This 27 credit-hour certificate program provides a background in web development with emphasis on scripting and programming techniques. Individuals seeking entry-level positions in the field of web development and maintenance will find these skills helpful. This program will also be useful to individuals whose job scope has expanded to include web site responsibilities.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| CIS 143 | Introduction to Database Systems1 | 3 |
| GRA 145 | Wordpress and Social Media | 3 |
| WEB 110 | Internet Fundamentals | 3 |
| WEB 150 | Web Foundations | 3 |
| WEB 200 | Web Scripting Foundations2 | 3 |
| WEB 210 | Web Accessibility | 3 |
| WEB 235 | Interactive Scripting | 3 |
| WEB 240 | E-Commerce Strategies and Technologies | 3 |
| WEB 250 | Server-Side Scripting | 3 |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
This course requires WEB 110 with a grade of C or better and placement into college-level mathematics without support. See the math placement grid for more information.
This course requires placement into college-level mathematics without support. See the math placement grid for more information.
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For more information about web development at Harper, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.