Web Based Computing

Overview

This course looks at how current trends are used in the development of websites. It looks at both scripting and mark-up languages. Learners will develop the knowledge of how to design, implement and test aspects of a webpage.

Course overview 

This course is designed to help people in new creating websites. The learner will do the following:

• Know what web standards are about and what makes up a web page
• Utilise the latest tools to analyse their current web applications
• Look at the importance of media on web applications
• Look at the importance of accessibility
• Look at ways to test a web application
• Create a simple web page using current web standards step by step and host it on a free server

Course aims

• Understand the importance of testing web applications, especially those created by third parties and auto-generators
• Know the basic building blocks of a web application

Benefits 

• Skills to analyse any web presence and know the language used to communicate with developers
• Understanding the key terms to be able to create websites

Audience

• Anyone who is keen to build, test and understand web applications
• Small businesses who need to know more about their web application
• Start-ups who want a simple web presence

Assessment 

No assessment is required for this course.

Award

On completion of this course, learners will receive a certificate of learning.

Funding

The Staffordshire Higher Skills and Engagement Pathways programme is part funded by the European Social Fund.