This introductory course provides an overview and insight into the industry of Web Design and Development. Before students learn how to implement specific technologies, they require the bigger picture to understand how all of the different components fit together. A broad range of topics will be covered to inform and educate the students on all facets of the industry. At the end of this course, students will gain an understanding of what is involved in Web Design and Development, including options for developing websites, how to design websites, what types of graphics are supported, what third party add-ins can be used, and how the Internet can be leveraged as a platform for building solutions on top of.

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is used to render all web applications from the simplest to the most complex. Web development tools such as Dreamweaver and FrontPage allow users to design a web page visually and then convert the design into HTML statements. While an entire web page can be designed this way, situations that require customization or special functionality usually require the developer to work directly with individual HTML statements. So, it is important to know how HTML works. This course introduces HTML "building blocks" and allows participants to build a website step-by-step.

JavaScript is a programming language that allows you to add a significant amount of functionality to what would otherwise be a static web page. You'll learn the fundamentals of event-driven programming, how to implement loops and control structures, and how to add compelling interactive features to your web pages.

This is an introductory level course which is geared towards anyone who wants to know how the internet works. Topics include how web sites are architected, how does communication work, what is involved in building a website, and what all the terminology really means. At the end of the course, students will have a clear understanding of all that is required to build, maintain, and use a website.

This course covers the process of planning and managing a website project through all the different stages: requirements, design, implementation, deployment and maintenance. Primary topics include planning, communication with team members, design documentation, risk management, audience analysis, test plans, and estimating of cost, size and schedule. Additional topics addressed include the website development process, configuration management, quality assurance, metrics, and continuous process improvement.

This is the capstone course in the Web Design and Development program. This course pulls out pieces from each of the core classes to help participants learn the process of creating a professional website while working on their own web project. From assessing and creating a design document, to creating a wireframe, to creating templates, drafts, and final versions of your website, participants will follow a structured design process to plan and build a professional website. Upon completion of this course, participants will understand the web development process and will have a completed website that can serve as part of a professional portfolio.

Interested in creating e-commerce capabilities and taking advantage of social media concepts such as blogging, bookmarking, and other collaboration and communication functions on your website? PHP is an open source language available to facilitate the creation of these functions. Students taking this course will become familiar with PHP utilities and learn how to interact with a database to create these web applications. With PHP you can create dynamic and original web sites that can interact with databases and files, handle email, and do many other things that HTML cannot. At the end of the course, students will know how to utilize PHP to add simple scripts into their sites, as well as how to build custom scripts to use in their sites, like an HTML templating system, contact us forms, and shopping carts.

Flash™ is part of Adobe Systems' suite of creative digital media products and a ubiquitous presence on the world's personal computers. It allows you to create high-impact, rich web content for display on virtually any computer regardless of the browser of platform being used. This course introduces Flash™ design and shows you how to include Flash objects on your web pages. You'll learn how to make your web designs even more compelling with moving images and other dynamic effects. (You must have access to Adobe Flash in order to complete this course.)

This is a follow up course to the Web Programming with PHP course. In this course, students will learn how to connect their Web site into a MySQL database. This includes install the database, designing and creating a database, and using PHP to perform actions on the MySQL database like updating records or retrieving records to be displayed in a Web site. Students will also learn how to manage a MySQL database including configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.

Learn how to use dynamic HTML (DHTML) to enhance your web pages with dynamic effects that include animations, event captures (such as keystrokes and mouse-overs), drag-and-drop effects, and much more. You'll learn fundamental DHTML concepts and explore the most important components individually in detail. At the end of the course, you'll have the opportunity to apply what you've learned to create dynamic web pages of your own.

HTML5 makes it easier for web developers to place and manage interactive elements on a web page. This course will expand on the core features of HTML and JavaScript to highlight the various capabilities built-in to HTML5 for creating robust and rich Internet Applications. Topics include how to create graphics and animations, how to embed audio and video, how to provide offline storage and access, how to determine visitor's location, and how to add semantic elements into your web site.

This course looks at designing and developing web sites specifically for mobile devices. As the number of smart phones and other mobile devices rapidly grow, web designers need to make sure their sites are usable and even optimized to be viewed on them. The topics range from design considerations to specific development steps.

A website can be created using HTML/CSS, Microsoft's ASP.NET, open source PHP or HTML5. In addition to these technologies, Content Management Systems (CMS) are becoming quite popular to create sophisticated websites. The principal benefit of CMS is that the technology doesn't require sophisticated programming skills in order to build a website. In addition, CMS systems use open source technology and are readily available. Although many such CMS systems exist, the three leading systems are WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla. This course will introduce all three CMS systems but will focus on WordPress, which is also useful as a platform for blogs. By examining the architecture of WordPress and covering both WordPress.com and self-hosted WordPress.org websites, students will learn how to build custom websites of their own design. Demonstrations on creating a WordPress account and inserting text and multimedia (images and video) will be included. The concepts of custom themes, widgets, and plug-ins, which play an important role in designing a custom website, will be explained. Live websites will be used to address WordPress Implementation issues. Additional topics of Search Engine Optimization techniques, introductory Web Analytics concepts, and the incorporation of Web Analytics techniques in a WordPress website will be discussed and demonstrated.

Attractive graphics can make a web page come alive. Photo editing and enhancing adds to a website's appeal. Create and edit customized images for use in web pages, online photo albums, web blogs and more. Learn how to create image rollovers, logos, and banner ads. Explore color theory, bandwidth considerations, and intelligent image utilization. The software for this course is Adobe Photoshop, the industry standard for image editing. Students will also work with a variety of image utilities available on the web. (You must have access to Adobe Photoshop in order to complete this course.)

The internet has quickly turned from a place where companies can post information to a place where companies can provide services and functionality similar to what can be done on a desktop. These state-of-the-art Web applications are called Rich Internet Applications (RIAs). Many vendors have jumped on the bandwagon to create frameworks to support these requirements. This course is designed to introduce students to Rich Internet Applications, including what they are, what they consist of, and common technologies for building them.

New media is any form of electronic communication that takes place over the Internet such as blogs, wikis, social networking and bookmarking sites, portals, life streaming, and social annotation. This course helps you navigate the new media landscape and better understand how these tools can be applied in business and in personal situations. You'll gain an overview of the current tools available, as well as the technologies that drive them such as Rich Internet Applications, cloud computing, and software service. This course also examines the structure of a Web 2.0 company and strategies for monetizing websites. Marketing professionals, engineers, sales and customer support staff who want to harness the power of new media for enhanced business success will benefit from this course. Others with a personal interest in learning about new media can also benefit from this course.

Web design is a very different medium than print design, so it is important to learn how you can create and utilize elements on your Web site which are optimized specifically for the web. These concepts include what graphic size and resolution to use, what colors are available to use on the Web and which color schemes are appropriate, as well as what visual elements are acceptable on the Web.

People today rely on the web for many different kinds of information including bank statements, airline schedules, product information, and so much more. Consequently, it is important to present your information in a clear, compelling, and meaningful manner so that your website visitors can find what they need quickly. This course shows you how to combine your web content with effective design principles to achieve page layouts that are appropriate for the type of content being presented and that ensure your website visitors have a positive experience.

This course is designed to provide an overview of internet systems and security for anyone who wants to either be a Web Server Administrator or just understand more about how a Web Server works. Students will learn administration techniques and fundamental concepts of security which are needed to succeed as a Web Server Administrator. Topics include server installation, configuration and administration of Web servers, securing Web servers, and performance tuning.