Centre of Excellence – Website Design Diploma Course

Website design has come a long way since its inception in the late 1980s. From its humble beginnings as a text-based platform, web designers have evolved to create complex and visually stunning designs with 3D graphics and mobile-responsive features.

Whilst this could sound daunting for those looking to become a web designer, the internet’s evolution has brought with it tools and standardisations that make it a friendly, more accessible place.

Through this online Website Design Course, you’ll learn about website tools and builders, how to design web pages (including the key design and functionality elements to incorporate), important technical information, and the various career paths available within web design.

The course begins with a brief history of web design and the evolutionary journey that has dictated where it is today. You’ll discover various web design tools and builders and the difference between user experience design and user interface design. We’ll also look at the distinctions between the different types of website designs and their purposes.

The course discusses how to design a homepage and other important web pages, and the elements to include. The key elements of website design are outlined, including layout, typography, graphics, colours, code, visual effects, content, and accessibility.

We’ll cover the functional elements of web design, including navigation, engagement, the use of animations, and cross-browser and cross-device compatibility. You’ll also learn about other important web design factors, such as loading speeds, choosing web hosting and a domain name, and SEO.

Finally, we’ll discuss the different occupations within website design – the more common and those that might not be so well-known.

Our Website Design Course, doesn’t leave it there. Putting your new skills to practice, you’ll follow step-by-step guidance to build your own custom website. We’ve included 6 modules that will help you do just that, using the popular website building platform, WordPress.

What You’ll Learn In Website Design Diploma Course

By studying this course, you will:

• Become familiar with the history and evolution of web design
• Discover web design tools and website builders
• Understand how to design a homepage and other important web pages
• Learn key design elements, including layout, typography, graphics, code, content, colours, layout, and visual effects
• Learn about functional web design elements such as navigation, user interaction experiences, animations, and compatibility
• Understand the importance of loading speeds, SEO, and good web hosting
• Become familiar with occupations within website design
• Follow step-by-step guidance and build your own website using WordPress.

Course Syllabus

What will I learn on the course?

Module 1: History of Website Design

• Introduction
• Part 1: Website Design from 1988–2001
• Part 2: 2001–2012
• Part 3: 2012–Present
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 1 Assessment

Module 2: Website Design Tools

• Part 1: UX Design and Graphics
• Part 2: Website Builders
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 2 Assessment

Module 3: Types of Designs

• Part 1: Business-to Business
• Part 2: User Experience Design
• Part 3: Interactive Design
• Part 4: Progressive Enhancement
• Part 5: Card Design
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 3 Assessment

Module 4: Homepage Design

• Part 1: Homepage Benefits
• Part 2: Homepage Design Essentials
• Part 3: Homepage Tips
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 4 Assessment

Module 5: Beyond the Homepage

• Part 1: Other Pages
• Part 2: Responsive Layout
• Part 3: Links
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 5 Assessment

Module 6: Web Design Key Elements

• Part 1: Page Layout
• Part 2: Typography
• Part 3: Motion Graphics
• Part 4: Quality of Code
• Part 5: Generated Content
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 6 Assessment

Module 7: Web Design Elements Continued

• Part 1: Colours
• Part 2: Layout
• Part 3: Visual Elements
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 7 Assessment

Module 8: Web Design Functional Elements

• Part 1: Navigation
• Part 2: User Interactions
• Part 3: Animations
• Part 4: Compatibility
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 8 Assessment

Module 9: Other Web Design Factors

• Part 1: Loading Speeds
• Part 2: Web Hosting
• Part 3: SEO
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 9 Assessment

Module 10: Occupations Involving Website Design

• Part 1: Website Design Occupations
• Part 2: Website Design Occupations Continued
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 10 Assessment

Module 11: Introduction to WordPress

• Part 1: What is WordPress?
• Part 2: What is Open-Source?
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 11 Assessment

Module 12: Getting Started with WordPress

• Part 1: Getting Started
• Part 2: Navigating the WordPress Backend
• Part 3: What Can WordPress Do For You?
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 12 Assessment

Module 13: Customising a Website

• Part 1: WordPress Settings
• Part 2: WordPress Themes
• Part 3: WordPress Customizer
• Part 4: WordPress Widgets
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 13 Assessment

Module 14: Managing a WordPress Website

• Part 1: WordPress Users
• Part 2: WordPress Updates
• Part 3: WordPress Common Mistakes
• Part 4: WordPress Security
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 14 Assessment

Module 15: WordPress SEO

• Part 1: What Does WordPress Do for Your SEO?
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 15 Assessment

Module 16: WordPress Plugins

• Part 1: What is a WordPress Plugin?
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Conclusion
• Module 16 Assessment

About Centre of Excellence

Here at Centre of Excellence we are supremely proud to be at the heart of a vibrant community of hard-working students. The determination and enthusiasm of our students never ceases to impress us and there is nothing better than seeing our graduates go on to succeed in further education, work, business or just life in general!

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