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Web Design (FETAC level 5)
Distance Learning and eLearning Courses


Course Details

This is an excellent course - designed for beginners - which provides all the skills required to design, build and publish a professional web site. The Web Design course is designed for anyone wishing to learn a new skill which is interesting, rewarding and could lead to a new career. We show you clearly and without confusing jargon. This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that students can study flexibly at home, or at work, while gaining a nationally accredited Qualification.

This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification. The course is designed for those working in Large Companies, SMEs or the Public Sector.

By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24x7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes a comprehensive Course Manual, Video, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assessments online and receive online feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access.


Click here for an overview of CMIT eLearning



Topics Covered in this Course


Unit 1: Introduction
  • Aims and Objectives
  • Introduction to the Internet

Unit 2: Site Strategy and Design
  • Developing a Website Strategy
  • Principles of Good Web Design

Unit 3: HTML Basics and Formatting
  • Designing a Website
  • Basic HTML Formatting
  • Using Images
  • Using Hyperlinks
  • Using Lists
  • Adding Multimedia

Unit 4: Forms and Tables
  • Form Design
  • Using Tables
  • Basic Table Construction
  • Table within a Table

Unit 5: Images
  • Cropping and Resizing Images
  • Special Effects
  • Creating Web Components

Unit 6: HTML Editors
  • HTML and XHTML

  • Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

  • HTML Editors

  • Metatags and Doctype

Unit 7: Publishing your Site
  • Preparing your Site
  • Validating your Site
  • Publishing your Site
  • Maximising your Presence
  • Maintaining your Site



Who should complete this course?

  • Anyone who wants to learn how to build a website.
  • Business people involved in eCommerce, Websites, content Management or eCommerce who wish to gain detailed technical knowledge of websites.
  • People considering a career in web design, eBusiness or eCommerce.
  • People who wish to gain a professional, accredited qualification in the subject matter by home study distance learning.


Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

  • Leaving Cert or equivalent, and/or relevant Life or Work Experience.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and email.
  • Access to a Windows PC with internet access to complete coursework.
  • For more details on the suitability of this course click here>


Assessment

  • This course is assessed through a series of activities and final project. This will require students to develop and launch a finished functional website.
  • All work submitted must be your own work. There is no exam with this course.
  • As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an independent FETAC External Authenticator.


Transfer and Progression to Further Studies

  • This course leads to a level 5 component award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Students who successfully complete this programme may use this level 5 certificate as credit towards a number of FETAC Advanced Certificates including: Multimedia Production (5M2146), eBusiness (5M0828) and Marketing (5M2069). For more details contact us.


Learner Protection

  • CMIT is subject to section 43 of the Qualifications Act 1999 and as such, has put in place appropriate arrangements in place for the protection of learners on FETAC programmes which have a duration of three months or longer, should CMIT unexpectedly cease to provide such a FETAC programme. To comply with this, CMIT has either:- (1) arrangements in place with at least two other FETAC registered organisations so that learners may transfer to complete their programme, or (2) a Bank Guarantee is in place so that learners may be refunded.


Accreditation

  • Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 5 component certificate in Web Authoring (5N1910).
  • The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. CMIT is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland.
  • Please note that there is a EUR60 fee payable for administration, moderation and certification.



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by info@cmit.ie on Mar 21 2013 15:47

Student March 2013 Very happy with how helpful the people at CMIT were throughout the course. My phone calls and e-mails were answered when I needed them.
 
 
 
 
 

by info@cmit.ie on Mar 19 2013 16:02

Student March 2013 This course seems to be great, I am learning so much. I am actually excited about the next unit in the course manual.
 
 
 
 
 

by info@cmit.ie on Mar 14 2013 12:47

Student Mar 2013 I enjoyed this course overall and I feel that I have learnt a lot about Website design and management.
 
 
 
 
 

by info@cmit.ie on Jan 29 2013 15:50

Student 2013 I thought the course was very well put together, I thought each module was easy to understand and all the extra exercises and quizzes were very useful in practicing putting together webpages.
 
 
 
 
 

by info@cmit.ie on Sep 20 2012 12:52

Student 2012 I choose to study with CMIT because it seemed like a great option for someone who wanted to upskill in their own free time when not working. The course was presented very well and I was sure I could get what I was looking for out of the course
 
 
 
 
 

by info@cmit.ie on Sep 20 2012 12:51

Student (2012) It was a very good course and easy to understand. I could improve my skills and learn a lot of new things.
 
 
 
 
 

by info@cmit.ie on Sep 5 2012 12:55

Student Sept 2012 One of the best colleges and very good price. The staff are very friendly.
 
 
 
 
 

by info@cmit.ie on Aug 8 2012 14:43

Student (August 2102) Very good course, covered all the basics and web design is now a career path i wish to follow further
 
 
 
 
 

by Student (July 2012) on Jul 17 2012 21:31

This is a very interesting and informative course for someone who wants a basic introduction to web design. Creating your own website was a great way of practising the new skills. The tutors are very helpful and the course material was easy to understand and is a good reference point for the future.
 
 
 
 
 

by Student (July 12) on Jul 17 2012 16:43

Very interesting and informative course for a Web Design beginner. The practical use of learned material in making your own site really aids understanding of the course in a step by step programme.
 
 
 
 
 

by Student (Dec 2011) on May 30 2012 09:39

I had done some research over a period of time on different courses and became aware of CMIT. I wanted to put a website together for my business and liked the idea of studying online and CMIT seemed to tick all the boxes for me. Excellent. The course material was well put together and gave a fantastic grounding with helpful breadcrumbs to further material. Shortcuts were not tolerated and tutor criticism was extremely helpful,
 
 
 
 
 

by Student (Mar 2012) on May 30 2012 09:38

Brilliant, learning loads, delighted to see web pages actually turning out as web pages. Enjoying adding links and content. Looking forward to completing this successfully and continuing with further Web Studies.
 
 
 
 
 

by Student (May 12) on May 30 2012 09:38

My tutor Patricia went out of her way to be helpful when I had any difficulties. She supported me throughout the course and gave me all the technical help that I needed. My emails and messages were answered promptly and I learned a lot for the WEB Course. I have studied with CMIT before and found the college to be very supportive. The tutors are excellent and the course notes comprehensive.
 
 
 
 
 

by Student 1157 on May 28 2012 19:28

I found the course manual information was limited, so more examples and more detailed explanation of the html code would have helped.
 
 
 
 
 
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