Nashville State Community College
Web Development Technical Certificate
Contact the CIS Program at 615-353-3771 or Information.Systems@nscc.edu
This comprehensive certificate program offers the student the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to begin a career in the Web Development industry. This program is designed to introduce the student to the variety of skills necessary to create dynamic Web content and transaction-based Web systems. In the initial courses, the student is introduced to HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets for formatting of Web sites, use of HTML editing and Web site development tools, and the concepts of Web site hosting and domain name registration. The student then progresses to more advanced development courses, covering Web scripting on the Client and on the Server, and developing Web systems that interact with databases. Some of the courses in this program will help the students prepare for the CIW industry certification exams.
Within a framework that emphasizes the development of teamwork, communication, and critical thinking the student will be able to:
• Identify and understand the supporting role of Web Development in organizations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders/ management and end-users regarding problem requirements, resources, and solutions.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze, develop and implement various web-based processes and applications.
• Create and maintain Web applications through programming, scripting and/or server administration.
This certificate is a career preparation program that is designed to prepare graduates for direct entry into the job market. Some universities, at their discretion, accept some of the technical courses into their program of study as general electives or direct substitutes. A student that plans to transfer should consult his/her advisor and be aware of transfer practices at the receiving institution.