Graduate Certificate (Web Design and Development)
Field of Study:
CA$10,400/Yr
- Graduate Certificate in Web Design and Development at Conestoga College allows students to complete this program in 2 Years.
- Students are required to successfully complete two language electives (in one language) in order to graduate.
- Customers today want all information to be accessible on a website and they want that information fast.
- This four-semester Ontario College Graduate Certificate program is designed to provide hands-on, comprehensive training for those who desire to work in the field of web-centric business application development.
- The primary focus of the program is on user-centered design supported by extensive back-end programming and front-end use of graphic design, multimedia, video, animation, and e-commerce applications to facilitate a fully functional website.
- The main concepts covered under the program are:
- Responsive Site Design
- Image Manipulation
- JavaScript Programming
- Web Site Security
- Database Design and Maintenance
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Program outcomes:
- Determine and document requirements for web computing projects based on the effective application of stakeholder needs.
- Prepare and present proposals and business plans for web applications that satisfy stakeholder requirements.
- Design, model, implement and optimize accessible* web solutions to meet client requirements and constraints, and align with standards and best practices.
- Design, model, implement, optimize and maintain databases to support data-driven solutions for web environments.
- Implement a development process to support consistency between development platforms and production platforms.
- Develop the appropriate information architecture in order to satisfy a broad range of requirements and enhance the user experience.
- Apply project management concepts to web environment projects to ensure effective working relationships
- Test, troubleshoot and debug web applications to support requirements and meet Quality Assurance objectives.
- Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective working relationships.
- Evaluate proposed solutions to optimize and improve web application based on usability testing and analysis.
- Adhere to ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements and/or principles to develop and manage web applications.
- Select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
- Graduates will find full-time and freelance employment as web developers in corporate, small- and medium-sized businesses, government, entertainment, education, health care and the not-for-profit sectors.
- Graduates will work as web developers creating websites and web services. They may also establish their own freelance businesses.
Important Dates
Apply on or before this date in order to receive equal consideration for admission to programs starting the following fall. After this date, colleges consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until programs are full.
Event | Application Date |
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Application Open For Spring 2024 Intake | May 2, 2023 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fee | CA$10400 (CAD 10400) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | CA$4500 (CAD 4500) |
Food | CA$2700 (CAD 2700) |
Transportation | CA$720 (CAD 720) |
Total Cost | CA$7920 (CAD 7920) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- A two- or three-year diploma or a degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
- OR a minimum of three to five (3 to 5) years of related full-time formal work experience.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Indian students need to maintain an overall average of 60% in each year.
- The minimum GPA required is 3.0/4.0 or students must have B grade in their degree.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem….Read More
Scores Required
Required Document List
Followings are the required document:
- Official Transcripts: Students must be required to submit a copy of their original transcripts.
- Letter of Recommendation: Students need to submit two letters of recommendation.
- ELP Scores: Students need to submit proof of English proficiency from the school or testing authority.
- Statement of purpose: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Financial Documentation: Students must have proof that they have enough money to support themselves during their stay in Canada
- Resume: Resume outlining work/volunteer/internship experiences.
Career and Placement after Course
After completing this program students have job opportunities in:
- Web developers in the corporate sector
- Small- and medium-sized businesses
- Government sector
- Entertainment sector
- Education sector
- Health care and the not-for-profit sectors
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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