IT Career Paths: Web Designer/ Developer

Job Role:

Web Designers create, design, develop and maintain Web sites using authoring and scripting languages, create content and digital media, and employ standards and technologies for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-commerce Web sites.

Recommended Skills:

• A solid understanding of computer languages, typography, formatting and rich media.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate their ideas effectively to management and team members.

Recommended Education:

• Associate's Degree, practical experience
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science or information systems
• Technical certifications

 What to Expect:

 The increasing demand for user-friendly Web sites have created an increased need for skilled Web Designers. 

Web Designers have careers in various industries such as government, wholesale and retail, manufacturing, data processing, finance, insurance and other information industries.

Employment Opportunities:

• Webmaster
• Internet Developer
• Web Developer
• Web Designer
• Web Programmer

Certification Courses:

Beginner:

Visual Studio 2008

Intermediate:

MCTS 70-536 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Application Development Foundation (MCTS Part 1)

MCTS 70-562 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - ASP .NET Application Development (MCTS Part 2)