Web Designer Certification Program

We have built this course to teach you how to take your existing skills and begin to implement Web Design and Development into your graphic design business. We want to give you the tools and confidence to sell, plan and deliver great web sites.

Why Certification?

Graphic Designers today are facing fierce new challenges. Many large employers are outsourcing and, those that are hiring, are making steep demands for designers with both design, programming and (we really saw this) locksmith skills. Many designers are racing back to school to take expensive courses in web development, Flash, Dreamweaver and a host of other interactive media development skills that are not design.

Benefits of Certification

Not only do Certified Web Designers get a listing in our Designer Directory as well as the right to display our CWD badge on their site and marketing materials, but they also get a lower billing rate and access to exclusive content in our Designer Only Area.

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Process Overview

Certification is simple and only takes a few hours to complete. All you need to do is register with us, read the course materials, take the assessments and your in! If you need additional help as you go, we offer free one-on-one coaching and instructions to help you through and you can take as long as you like and work at your own pace.

What You'll Learn

Here are some highlights of what we will teach you:

Technologies and Skills

Learn about the technologies used in web development projects and the different roles of a web development team.

Selling & Proposing

How do I engage with a client? How do I estimate a web project? We cover strategies, questions you should ask and even provide templates for proposals.

Planning & Scheduling

Learn about techniques and tools to keep you in control of the process and the client. We teach you how to development: site maps, wire frames and how prepare content.

Design Best Practices

We've compiled expert advice and directions from seasoned Web Designers to help you design web sites that work and deliver specification to developers that work.


What Are You Waiting For?

Registration is fast and free! If you're ready to start learning the Web Design business, click here to register.