What you'll learn
A "diploma in web technology" is a vocational or technical program, typically lasting 6 months to a year, that teaches students to design, develop, and maintain websites and web applications. The curriculum includes front-end skills like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as back-end skills, database management, and often other topics like CMS, web security, and design principles. After completing the course, graduates can find jobs in the tech industry as web developers, designers, or related roles.
Course overview
- Duration: Varies from about 6 months to 1 year, depending on the institution.
- Eligibility: Typically requires completion of 10+2 (or equivalent) with a minimum percentage of marks, although some may accept 10th grade depending on the institution.
- Objective: To provide students with the skills and knowledge to become proficient web developers capable of creating both front-end and back-end web applications.
Key subjects and skills covered
- Front-end development:
- HTML: For structuring web pages.
- CSS: For styling and layout.
- JavaScript: For adding interactivity and dynamic content.
- Responsive design: Ensuring websites work on various devices.
- Back-end development:
- Server-side languages: Such as PHP or Python, for server-side logic.
- Frameworks: Including both front-end and server-side frameworks.
- Database management:
- Working with databases like MySQL or SQL Server.
- Other topics:
- Web design principles and tools.
- User experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design.
- Content Management Systems (CMS).
- Web security.
Career opportunities
- Web Developer:
- Web Designer:
- Front-End Developer:
- Back-End Developer:
- Full-Stack Developer:
- Web Analyst:
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Course Syllabus
A diploma in web technology syllabus covers foundational computer concepts, front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), and back-end development (PHP, server-side programming). Key topics include web design principles, internet basics, database management with SQL, and server-side scripting like PHP. Students also learn about essential tools and skills such as CSS, JavaScript frameworks, and server-side scripting with frameworks like Express.
Foundational and front-end development
- Internet and Web Basics: History of the internet, World Wide Web, web browsers, servers, protocols, and domain names.
- HTML: Basic HTML document structure, tags, working with text, images, tables, lists, and forms.
- CSS: Creating and embedding style sheets (inline, internal, external), selectors, properties, box model, and responsive design with frameworks like Bootstrap.
- JavaScript: Language syntax, variables, operators, control statements, functions, events, DOM manipulation, and data validation.
- Frameworks: Introduction to client-side frameworks like jQuery and Angular JS.
Back-end development
- Server-Side Scripting: Introduction to server-side languages, comparison with client-side scripting, and core concepts.
- PHP: Embedding PHP scripts, variables, control statements, functions, array handling, and processing form data.
- Database Management: Concepts of database management, connecting PHP to a database (like MySQL), and performing operations like insertion, deletion, and updates.
- Session Management: Understanding and managing cookies and sessions in web applications.
Other topics
- Web Design Principles: Planning, navigation, and layout.
- Tools: Using authoring tools and version control systems like Git.
- Hosting and Deployment: Website hosting options, uploading websites, and file transfer protocols.
- Communication and Employability: Skills related to professional communication and employability.
- Progressive Web Apps (PWAs): Cross-platform development and web app optimizations.
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