Computing

Level 3 Advanced Web Design

Introduction

This is the final course in the Web Design/Dreamweaver series and takes you to the next level. This intensive course follows on from the Level 2 Intermediate Web Design course. You’ll gain an understanding for PHP and MySQL, which are a popular option for developing dynamic, database-driven web sites due to their open source roots. These together with the foundations developed in the Level 1 and Level 2 courses using JavaScript, jQuery, CSS and HTML5, will enable you to create industry-standard websites.

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  8731

• Entry Criteria

  Candidates should have intermediate computer skills, be familiar with internet use and preferably have completed our Level 2 Intermediate Web Design.

• What will I study?

  Topics include setting up a testing server, learning the PHP language and creating a MySQL database. Also covered is use of phpMyAdmin, authenticating users, adding, deleting, updating records and searching databases.

  This course will be structured as follows:

  • Session 1 - Revise Dreamweaver. Mark up languages and creating sites using web standards
  • Session 2 - Using CSS and different browsers - using Server Side Includes (SSI)
  • Session 3 - Server Interaction - client-side and server-side programming - javascript, java applets
  • Session 4 - Frames - conventional frames and use of iframes
  • Session 5 - Introduction to ASP, PHP and MySQL and testing servers
  • Session 6 - Using DW to create dynamic pages and create forms
  • Session 7 - Creating an MySQL database
  • Session 8 - Using Dreamweaver server behaviours with MySQL
  • Session 9 - Using Dreamweaver for adding, editing and deleting records
  • Session 10 - Searching databases - images - assignment criteria
  • Session 11 - Passing information - using forms - assignment practice
  • Session 12 - Database interaction and frames - assignment practice
  • Session 13 - Revision and Assignment Part 1
  • Session 14 - Revision and Assignment Part 2
  • Session 15 - Revision and Assignment Part 3
• What can I do next?

  Many students have set themselves up in business as either full-time or part-time web designers. Many are involved with web technology as part of their work and this course gives you a good grounding in the necessary skills.

  Completion of the course leads to a Level 3 City and Guilds Certificate.

  This course opens up a host of career opportunities. To find out more visit the National Careers Service.

• Fee Info

  Course Fee: £395.00

  
  You may be eligible for funding to assist with courses fees and costs.To find out more please contact us on 01923 812345.
• Dates and Times

  Starting	Time	Day	Duration	Site
  27 Feb '19	18:45 - 21:30	Wednesday	14 weeks	Watford Campus
  26 Feb '20	18:45 - 21:30	Wednesday	14 weeks	Watford Campus

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