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... including Internationally recognised CIW and Adobe certifications
A day in the life of a Web Designer...
Back at my desk and I'm tasked with the need to think creatively. I have been asked to design some eye catching content that will build a compelling story for the site visitor and my main objective is to keep them engaged whilst leading them through the content with ease.
I spend a little time browsing the internet for inspiration before firing up Photoshop and knuckling down to some serious development work to go alongside the copy and headlines I wrote yesterday. My day goes by quickly but before I finish I make sure I catch up with any outstanding emails, check out what’s happening on Twitter and on my favourite blog sites and, of course, I update my
own blog.
I love my job as a web-site designer. If this is something that you feel you could do, we can help, just follow our student journey.....
Our blended approach to training gets you started with the basic principles and foundation skills required. Along the way you'll gain valuable industry recognised certifications and develop your own portfolio of work so that you can demonstrate your ability and progress.
It is a great way to get started and our careers team will help you to understand how best to market yourself and your new skills to prospective employers.
Computeach provides the following unique resources and support that will help you achieve your goals:
.... including Internationally recognised CIW and Adobe certifications
CIW certification is vendor-neutral and Internationally recognised as are the Adobe Certified Expert certifications. These certifications validate your skills in general web design techniques and also in industry standard Adobe software products. This will not only help you to design and build fantastic web sites but through the development of a portfolio whilst you study you'll be able to show hiring managers exactly what you're capable of.
Get started on your training spending the day with us and other students. We open with an explanation of your study and how to achieve the best results. You'll meet the careers team who will be helping you to find your first Web Design job and you'll pick up your study material. We'll round the day off with a look at what web design is all about during which you'll start to build your very own pages and begin interaction on the web.
Learning objectives:
Internet Business Foundations 1D0-51A
Site Development Foundations 1D0-51B
Network Technology Foundations 1D0-51C
In addition to your supported self-study, the CIW Foundations module has 6 days in-centre (3 x 2 day sessions) at our premier learning facilities.
Learning objectives:
In addition to your supported self-study, the ACE Dreamweaver module has 2 days in-centre at our premier learning facilities.
Learning objectives:
In addition to your supported self-study, the ACE Flash module has 3 days in-centre at our premier learning facilities.
Learning objectives:
In addition to your supported self-study, the Web Design module includes 3 days in-centre at our premier learning facilities.
Learning objectives:
In addition to your supported self-study, the ACE Photoshop module has 2 days in-centre at our premier learning facilities.
Learning objectives:
E-Commerce Technology and Security
E-Commerce Business, Marketing and Legal Issues
In addition to your supported self-study, the E-Commerce module includes 3 days in-centre at our premier learning facilities.
.... including Internationally recognised CIW and Adobe certifications
New, independent economic impact analysis reveals that individuals with professional qualifications and membership stand to gain £152,000 in additional earnings, over the course of their career (source: The Consultative Committee for Professional Management Organisations).
Acquiring certification indicates that you have completed the steps and have the knowledge required to perform at a specified level as an IT professional.
you will be a CIW Web Foundations Associate
you will be an Adobe Certified Expert in Dreamweaver
you will be an Adobe Certified Expert in Flash
you will be a CIW Web Design Specialist
you will be an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop
you will be a CIW E-Commerce Specialist
you will also be a CIW Web Design Professional
.... including Internationally recognised CIW and Adobe certifications
At various stages during the Web Design Professional Programme you'll be able to apply for a variety of job roles. Opportunities will increase with experience. The portfolio you create as you study will help you prove to hiring managers that you have the practical skills they're looking for. We'll assist you through the job application process and put you forward for suitable interviews. You'll have 24x7 access to our comprehensive careers portal too with employer videos, job application and interview support as well as telephone and email support from our UK based careers team. Come and meet them at your kick start day so you know how you're working with.
The Website Design Professional programme can lead to many job roles including:
Pay scales and benefits will vary by employer and industry type. Employed positions frequently offer excellent packages in terms of salary, expenses and other associated benefits such as company car, pension contributions and so on.
Career progression within the IT industry is notoriously rapid for those with the right professional qualifications, attitude and experience.
| Typical Career | Support Analyst | Web Designer | Senior Web Designer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Potential | Up to £26,000 pa* | Up to £30,000 pa* | Up to £43,000 pa* |
| Activities | Working with end users resolving more complex issues, supporting operating systems and desktops. | Heading up web design projects, client or server side | Understanding client brand values and interpreting them as creative concepts. Developing secure solutions for companies who trade via the web |
*Source: 2008 Benchmark of Salaries & Employment Trends in IT report published by the National Computing Centre.
Salary statistics can be open to interpretation so they should be used only as a guide. Some employers will be seeking experience and nearly all are seeking professional certification. We'll help you get the right qualifications and we'll help you build a portfolio of your work to show to hiring managers. Your experience will develop over time.
The following statistics from http://www.itjobswatch.co.uk/ indicate that Adobe skills are a valuable career commodity and well worth the investment.
This chart shows the monthly moving average for salaries quoted in permanent IT jobs looking for Adobe skills within the UK.
