The Bellevue College Web Design curriculum was developed by Web designers, managers, and programmers to target the skills in demand by employers today.
Classes offer high-level training in the most current industry practices, and emphasize learning by doing. Instructors are respected professionals currently working in the field. Courses can be taken individually, or as part of a Web Design certificate program.
Web Design Certificate Program
The Bellevue College Web Design Certificate Program was created by an advisory board of Web professionals from the area's leading employers, and a team of instructors with deep industry experience. The curriculum is challenging, hands-on, and above all, directly transferable to the workplace.
The program culminates in a Capstone Project, with students building a portfolio website that highlights the skills acquired through the course of the program. Created for a real or fictional client of the student's choice, the Capstone process simulates working with a client from initial interview through final project presentation.
Web Design class sizes are small, and courses are tailored to accommodate varying schedules. Students can start any quarter, and complete at their own pace, taking as few as one or two courses a week. The program can be completed in as little as three quarters.
The Web Design Certificate Program requires a total of 167 class hours and offers a broad range of electives, including Web Analytics and advanced courses in Flash, Photoshop and Dreamweaver.
Career Outlook
- As of July 2008, the median salary for web designers in the greater Seattle market was $68,057. Salaries vary based on level of experience, geographic market and company size.
Source: Salary.com
- Robert Half International, a firm providing specialized staffing services, lists the U.S. salary range for web designers in 2007 at $47,000 - $71,500.
- Overall employment for computer specialists, such as web designers, is projected to grow by 15% between 2006 and 2016.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Why Bellevue College?
- Curriculum developed by professional web designers, managers and programmers to target the skills employers need today
- Hands-on courses taught by successful industry professionals
- Complete in as little as three quarters
- Our flexible program is offered on your schedule: start any time you like and complete at your own pace, taking as few as one or two classes a week.
