Certificate
The online Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development) will deliver the skills you need to design and develop rich, engaging websites and web applications for both mobile and desktop devices.
All applicants must be at least 17 years of age. Holmesglen also requires that all applicants possess the following abilities:
* turn on a computer
* connect to the internet
* use a mouse, keyboard, headset with microphone or speakers, and webcam
* open and close a software application
* conduct a search in a web browser
* send and receive emails
* save a file, and locate a saved file
* download and install software application
* use webinar software to participate in remote learning.
Learners opting to BYOD or intending to learn remotely will require access to:
* A MAC
OR
* A PC/laptop with the following minimum specification: Quad-Core CPU, 16GB of RAM, 256GB of Storage, 2 GHz or faster processor, Windows 10 OS, or higher
* Headset with microphone and webcam
* Internet access
Access to applications used in learning is available through Holmesglen MyHorizon or can be downloaded via the link provided:
* Brightspace (Learning Management System) - https://holmesglen.brightspace.com/
* 365 Microsoft Office suite - https://portal.office.com
* WebEx - https://holmesglen.webex.com/
* Holmesglen OneDrive
* MyHorizon - https://myHorizon.holmesglen.edu.au
* Google Chrome - recommended web browser https://www.google.com/intl/en_au/chrome/
* 7-Zip - https://www.7-zip.org/download.html
* Visual Studio Code - https://code.visualstudio.com/
* GitHub Desktop- https://desktop.github.com
* Figma - https://www.figma.com/
* Adobe Photoshop
* Adobe Illustrator
* Bootstrap - https://getbootstrap.com/
* Apache - https://httpd.apache.org/
* PHP - https://www.php.net/
* MySQL - https://www.mysql.com/
* WordPress - https://wordpress.com/
* FileZilla - https://filezilla-project.org/
* WAMP - https://www.wampserver.com/en/
* MAMP - https://www.mamp.info/en/downloads/
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. Your digital literacy skills will be assessed in this interview.These assessments will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your computer skills as above and identify any learning support needs.
Learn everything about web design and development - in the comfort of your own home.
The program is the ideal starting point to build your portfolio and get into the web development industry. You will be mentored by experienced developers who will help you build stunning modern websites and prepare you for your future job as a Web Developer.
You'll learn to build elegant, responsive websites and web applications using the tools and techniques required in the industry. Open lab sessions are also available with experienced developers who can mentor and guide you through any learning challenges. This course focuses on the essential skills and knowledge needed to build front-end websites and applications.
Practical lessons and programming challenges are supported by supplementary videos/screencasts via Brightspace.
You will learn to create rich, efficient, responsive (Mobile Ready), and accessible websites. This is a practical, industry-based program that will provide you with a firm foundation to step into the workforce or continue with further education in the web development field. Technologies that are used in industry and in-demand have been selected for delivery based on industry consultation and partnerships.
You'll be trained in a number of in-demand technologies and skills such as:
* HTML5
* CSS3
* JavaScript programming essentials
* OOP (Object Orientated Programming)
* DOM Manipulation with JavaScript
* API requests with JavaScript
* Web application development with JavaScript
* JSON
* GIT
* User Interface and User Experience Design
* Responsive Design
* Bootstrap
* Database Design (SQL)
* PHP and WordPress
* Deployment and Cyber Security.
You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.