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Updated 7 December, 2011
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
  • Your Course Project

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
  • HTML Editors

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 6 certificate as credit towards a number of FETAC Advanced Certificates including: Multimedia Production (EMMPX), eBusiness (BEBXX) and Business Studies (BBSSX). 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 (C20148).
  • 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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