Web Design & Development – 1 Year
02/07/2025 2025-07-03 13:05Web Design & Development – 1 Year
About Course
The Web Design & Development Professional Certificate Program is a full-time, one-year course designed to provide a strong foundation in both the creative and technical dimensions of modern web design. Developed for students, aspiring designers, and semi-professionals looking to enter the digital industry, the program offers a structured curriculum that blends visual design principles with web development best practices. It is divided into two semesters and combines classroom learning with project-based assignments, helping learners build a comprehensive skill set aligned with industry needs.
Mon-Friday (3hrs)
Course Overview
In the early stages of the course, students focus on the fundamentals of UI/UX design, including layout design, typography, color theory, wireframing, and usability. Using professional tools like Figma, Adobe XD, students will learn to create high-fidelity mockups, responsive prototypes, and user-centered design solutions. Emphasis is placed on building aesthetically pleasing and intuitive digital interfaces, as well as conducting user testing and client presentations to prepare students for real-world design workflows.
As the program progresses, the focus shifts to front-end development, where students build dynamic, responsive websites using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Advanced topics include responsive web design, DOM manipulation, CSS frameworks (such as Bootstrap), and JavaScript libraries like jQuery. The course also introduces modern development environments and tools, including React.js for building component-based web applications. Students gain an understanding of Git and version control, enabling them to collaborate effectively in team-based settings and deploy live websites using platforms like GitHub, Netlify, and Vercel.
To provide a broader perspective of web development, students are introduced to basic back-end concepts, such as Node.js, REST APIs, and server-client interactions, enabling them to understand full-stack functionality. By the end of the program, students will have developed a professional portfolio featuring a range of projects from single-page websites to interactive web applications demonstrating their ability to combine design thinking with technical execution. This course opens pathways to roles in front-end development, UI/UX design, web production, and digital content creation, empowering graduates to confidently step into the evolving web and tech industry.
Pre-requisites:
No prior coding experience is required. However, the following are recommended:
- Completion of 12th grade (or equivalent)
- Basic design sensibility
- Basic internet and computer navigation skills
- Interest in creative digital technologies
Who Should Enroll
This course is ideal for:
- Beginners aspiring to enter web design and development
- Students or professionals transitioning into tech and creative roles
- Graphic designers wishing to upskill in interactive media
- Freelancers looking to build responsive and functional websites for clients
- Emphasises on learning various interior designs and spatial design methodologies, both new and established; questioning their capability in meeting the current concerns.
- Develops the ability to comprehend contemporary aspects of interior design through the integration of both theory and practice, and provide effective and adaptable solutions.
- Focuses on the integral elements of interior design such as, colour and lighting, furniture in interiors, floriculture and landscaping, consumer and merchandising, etc.
- Develops the idea of deliberating on the evolving trends, contemporary norms, cultural dynamics and innovations of interior design both in, Indian and international market.
- Provides opportunities to students to showcase their design work through presentations, portfolio, and exhibitions.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Web Design & Development Professional Certificate Program, students will be able to:
- Apply fundamental principles of UI/UX design including layout, typography, color theory, and user-centered design to create intuitive and visually engaging website interfaces.
- Use industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, and Sketch to produce professional wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity web mockups for both desktop and mobile platforms.
- Build responsive and interactive websites using core front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks such as Bootstrap and jQuery.
- Develop modular, scalable web applications using React.js, demonstrating understanding of component-based architecture, state management, and user interactivity.
- Utilize version control systems (Git and GitHub) and cloud platforms (Netlify, Vercel, etc.) to deploy, manage, and maintain live web projects in a collaborative development environment.
- Understand and apply basic back-end development concepts including server-side scripting (Node.js), RESTful API integration, and client-server communication workflows.
- Conduct usability testing, interpret feedback, and iterate design and development work based on user experience insights and best practices.
- Create a professional portfolio of design and development projects that demonstrates technical competence, creative problem-solving, and readiness for careers in front-end development, UI/UX design, or web production.
Career Pathways
This program opens doors to a wide range of entry-level and junior roles in digital and tech industries:
- Web Designer
- Front-End Web Developer
- UI/UX Designer (Junior Level)
- Junior Full-Stack Developer
- WordPress Developer
- Freelance Web Designer / Developer
Reasons To Apply
- Develop a deep understanding of the various parameters that inform the practice of interior design, to identify issues faced by the current interior design industry and to provide solutions that are innovative and ergonomic.
- Develop an understanding of how history, cultural and community inform the practice of interior design.
- Understand various materials and their processes, along with new innovative technological and digital mediums that help in interior design practice.
- Undertake collaborative projects, field visits and gain experience through industry exposure supported by the institute.
Course Structure
Software & Tools Covered
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Figma / Adobe XD
- Visual Studio Code
- JavaScript
- Node.js / Express.js
- Git & GitHub
- Google Chrome DevTools
- Bootstrap
- Live Server
- AI Design Tools (e.g., Runway ML, generative AI tools)
Mon-Friday (3hrs)
