WEAVING THE WEB

Web development students at NCTC study the behind-thescenes code and programming of websites and web-based services, gaining knowledge of interface design and applications such as HTML and CSS. In addition,several graphics-based courses as well as photo-editing and animation courses provide training on developing the graphical user interface for browsing websites. The endgame is the ability to develop and maintain attractive, functional and user-friendly websites that showcase the products and services any company might offer.

Labor statistics point to an average salary of $66,130 for web designers ($46,600 for early-career professionals with an

associate degree and $77,200 for mid-career designers). Demand for these workers is expected to be quite high given projections of a 27 percent increase in employment rates over the next eight years – a trend driven by a continuing increase in online shopping and the popularity of mobile devices.

NCTC’s Web Development Certificate offers a predictable pathway to an AAS in Computer Information Systems & Technology, and besides web design work, students pursuing this specialty may find employment in roles such as front-end or back-end developer, software developer, computer programmer, database administrator, digital marketer or Search Engine Optimization specialist.