Foundations of Web Development
Certificate of Achievement Web Development · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
This certificate prepares students for careers in web design and front-end web development which pertains to the visual functionality of web sites.
As part of the Web Development program, this certificate serves students entering fields that need Web Development skills and knowledge and working professionals who need to learn new skills for their current job or for career advancement. The program prepares students to design and create Web sites, including integrating databases and content management systems, creating multimedia elements, and editing content to follow writing for the Web guidelines. Students acquire a solid foundation in usability, accessibility, and design principles, as well as technical skills at hand coding HTML, CSS, PHP and MySQL. Students use industry standard software and practices to prepare for entry-level careers.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Foundations of Web Development Program will be able to:
- Technological Awareness: Students will be able to evaluate and apply appropriate technology to support specific business activities and business solutions.
- Critical Thinking: Students will be able to analyze specific business problems or situations and identify possible solutions, including predictive analysis, synthesis of information, resourcefulness, and troubleshooting.
- Communication: Students will be able to choose the appropriate mode of communication for a specific situation and then communicate ideas, concepts, and solutions through effective written and oral communication.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 18 | |
| WEBD 152 | Beginning Web Development: HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) | 3 |
| WEBD 164 | Javascript Fundamentals for Web Development | 3 |
| WEBD 168 | Intermediate HTML (HyperText Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) for Web Design | 3 |
| WEBD 171 | Advanced JavaScript for Web Development | 3 |
| WEBD 172 | Full Stack Web Development with JavaScript Frameworks | 3 |
| WEBD 191 | Professional Practices in Web Design | 3 |