Web Development I Proficiency Certificate

Web development is an in-demand role that only requires an internet connection, a web browser, and the proper training to get started.

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    Program Duration: Short-term
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    Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate)
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    Total Credit Hours: 18
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About This Certificate

Web development is an in-demand role that only requires an internet connection, a web browser, and the proper training to get started. The Web Development Proficiency Certificate give you the training to develop web applications and use several important technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and Database Management Systems. Students completing the certificate will be prepared to find employment as entry-level web application developers.

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Course Sequence

Course Number and NamePrerequisitesCredits
Course Number and Name CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology*Prerequisites  Credits 3 credits
Course Number and Name CIS 130 - Web Page Design IPrerequisites CIS 103Credits 3 credits
Course Number and Name CIS 114 - JavaScript IPrerequisites  Credits 4credits
Course Number and Name CIS 205 - Database Management SystemsPrerequisites CSCI 112, which may be taken concurrently, or CIS 103Credits 4credits
Course Number and Name CIS 244 - Server-Side Web DevelopmentPrerequisites CIS 130, CIS 114, CIS 205 which may be taken concurrentlyCredits 4 credits

Notes:

* Students who possess personal computer application skills may test out of CIS 103 - Applied Computer Technology.

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Launch Your Career in Web Development 

  • Computer Programmers – est. salary $94,876
  • Web Administrators – est. salary $95,942
  • Web Developers – est. salary $72,732*
**EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia region; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Career Outlook

$69,942

Median Salary of a Web Developer

768

Number of Jobs in the Region

+12.9%

10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Web Developers

Featured Career

Web Developer

Design, create, and modify Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications.
 

Starting Pay: $69,942

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Typical Tasks

  • Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
  • Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
  • Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
  • Write, design, or edit Web page content, or direct others producing content.
  • Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.