Web Design and Development

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LEARN TO BUILD CREATIVE AND ENGAGING WEBSITES AND APPS

Join one of the most in-demand fields in the IT industry with NOVA’s web design and development certificates. Prepare for leading certifications in your chosen emphasis.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

Application Programming Career Studies Certificate

Launch your programming career with NOVA’s Career Studies Certificate in Information Technology: Application Programming. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to implement a Microsoft or Oracle product as part of an organization’s business solution. You’ll also be able to take the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) or Sun Certified Programming for Java 2 certifications, two industry-recognized credentials that can expand your career opportunities.

Length
One Year
Credits
14
Locations
Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Online
Curriculum Details

Mobile Application Development Career Studies Certificate

Discover the world of Android app development and prepare for the Google Associate Android Developer certification in NOVA’s Career Studies Certificate (CSC) in Information Technology: Mobile Application Development. You’ll learn software design, Java, Android and IOS development, mobile programming and more.

Length
One Year
Credits
20
Locations
Alexandria, Loudoun, Manassas
Curriculum Details

Web Design and Development Career Studies Certificate

Explore web, software and multimedia design with NOVA’s Career Studies Certificate (CSC) in Information Systems Technology: Web Design and Development. You’ll gain skills in software development, website planning, design, usability and accessibility, languages, HTML/XHTML and client and web scripting. NOVA’s program prepares you for the Certified Internet Web (CIW) Associate Certification and CIW Associate Design Specialist Certification. 

Length
One Year
Credits
20
Locations
Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Woodbridge
Curriculum Details

WHY STUDY WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT AT NOVA?

Supportive Web Design and Development Faculty

You’ll learn from expert web design and development faculty who are dedicated to your academic and professional success.

Hands-on Web Design and Development Courses

You’ll take relevant, practical classes to develop skills in programming, web page design, software design, mobile development and more.

Affordable Web Design and Development Programs

You’ll receive an affordable web design and development education. You may even qualify for NOVA scholarships or credits for prior learning (CPLs) to help offset the cost of your web design or web development certificate.

Accreditations

Northern Virginia Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award web design and development certificates. 

WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CAREER OUTCOMES

By studying web design and development at NOVA, you’ll develop the creative, technical and problem-solving skills you need to excel as a web developer, software developer, computer programmer, interface designer and more. 

Credits and
Transfer Info

Credit for Prior Learning

Credit for prior learning (CPL) generally refers to the process of granting college credit for learning gained in nontraditional ways, including but not limited to: certifications, AP or IB exams, military training, or life experience.

Transferring

Learn more about possible transfer opportunities associated with this program of study. Students interested in transferring should contact an advisor or counselor to further discuss their plans.

Your Next Steps to NOVA