Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development)

Young woman and young man at a desk in front of a machine with website code

Unleash your creativity with a web development career, and learn how to design and construct web pages and create the look and feel of the site. You will also learn about website security, digital layout techniques, UX design, web apps, and more!

Website designers are in demand more than ever as businesses and organisations continually grow their online presence and digital services through modern websites.

Through this course, you will design and construct web pages and create the look and feel of the site. You will also learn about website security, digital layout techniques, UX design and web apps. Technologies taught include the latest industry standard HTML5, CSS3, PHP, MySQL and JavaScript using a range of development tools.

With your qualification you could find a career as an in-house designer or developer, work freelance, or hold a role as a website developer in a small or large business. The opportunities are endless!

Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.

Fee-free
Apprenticeship or traineeship
Existing worker traineeship
STEM
Industry: Information Technology, Library and Digital
National course code: ICT40120 | WA State ID: AC25

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Enter the vast world of website design and development

Most businesses and organisations have an online presence and websites have become an essential part of any organisation looking to reach out to its target audience.

Upon completion of this qualification you'll be able to be involved in both the design and technical development of a website, designing and constructing web pages and creating the look and feel of the site. With your qualification you could find a career as an in-house designer or work in a design studio.

Our ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development) covers essential concepts including front end and back end development, and leads into our Diploma of Web Development. You'll be encouraged to develop the independent thinking and problem solving skills needed for communicating and working with clients in the Diploma course.

You will use the the latest industry standard HTML5, CSS3, PHP, MySQL and JavaScript using a range of development tools.

Take the first step towards a career as a web developer with our Certificate IV in Web Development. This program equips you with the skills to design, build and manage websites. You'll dive into web technologies, including HTML5, interactive design, animation and web programming in JavaScript, PHP/MySQL, and ASP.Net. Plus, you'll master responsive web design for mobile devices.

The demand for web designers is growing as businesses improve their online presence. In this course, you'll:

  • Learn introductory programming techniques.
  • Discover new web technologies.
  • Solve client ICT problems.
  • Contribute to cyber security.
  • Collaborate in the ICT industry.

You'll gain practical experience and develop specialised skills to stand out in the job market:

  • Website design and construction.
  • Exposure to industry professionals.
  • Web development skills for various roles and industries.
  • Clear pathways for further studies and career growth.

Upon completion, you'll be adept at designing and technically developing websites, creating web pages, and addressing cyber awareness and website security. With this qualification, you can pursue a career as a freelance web designer or work in a design studio, meeting the increasing demand for skilled web developers. 


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