Ready to turn ideas into interactive websites and apps? Central College’s web design and development program blends user-experience design, front-end coding, and back-end fundamentals so you can graduate with an employer-ready portfolio and the confidence to ship.

Why Choose Central College for Web Design and Development

  • Portfolio-first learning: Every module ends with a real project you can showcase.

  • Mentor support: Guidance from instructors who’ve built production-grade sites and apps.

  • Career services: Resume polish, mock interviews, and job-search strategy.

  • Flexible study options: Day/evening and paced schedules available—ask admissions for current intakes.

  • Modern toolset: Learn the same stack used on real teams.

What You’ll Learn (Curriculum Highlights)

  • UX & Interface Design: User research, wireframes, Figma mockups, design systems, accessibility (WCAG).

  • Front-End Development: HTML5, CSS3 (Flexbox/Grid), responsive layouts, JavaScript (ES6+), component thinking.

  • Frameworks & Tooling: Intro to React (or comparable library), NPM, bundlers, Git & GitHub, Chrome DevTools.

  • Back-End Basics: HTTP/REST, Node.js & Express fundamentals, working with JSON and simple APIs.

  • Databases: Intro to relational (SQL) and NoSQL concepts; CRUD and data modeling.

  • Performance & Accessibility: Core Web Vitals, ARIA patterns, semantic markup, testing basics.

  • SEO & Analytics: On-page structure, metadata, sitemap/robots basics, measurement with analytics tools.

  • CMS & E-commerce: WordPress (themes/plugins) and storefront fundamentals.

  • Deployment: Hosting, domains, CI/CD basics; push to services like Netlify/Vercel.

  • Team Skills: Agile rituals, issues/PRs, code reviews, and collaboration etiquette.

Capstone & Portfolio

Finish with a capstone that demonstrates end-to-end web design and development skills—UX research → high-fidelity UI → responsive front-end → simple API integration → live deployment. You’ll graduate with a portfolio that proves what you can do.

Career Paths & Roles

  • Front-End Developer / Junior Full-Stack Developer

  • Web Designer / UI Developer

  • WordPress Developer / Site Integrator

  • Email Developer / QA for Web

  • SEO & Web Analytics Assistant
    Industries include tech, agencies, finance, retail, education, health, and non-profits—any organization that needs a high-quality web presence.

Who This Program Is For

  • Career starters aiming for their first dev/design role

  • Upskillers in marketing, design, or IT who want modern web skills

  • Career switchers from non-tech fields

  • Entrepreneurs/freelancers building sites for clients or their own products

Admissions & Requirements

No prior coding experience required—curiosity and consistency matter most. A laptop capable of running the above tools is recommended. Connect with admissions for upcoming start dates, tuition details, and any prerequisite guidance.

Learning Format & Support

Study in a format that fits your life. You’ll get instructor feedback, code reviews, design critiques, and access to workshops on interviewing, Git workflows, and portfolio storytelling.

FAQs

Do I need experience before starting?
No. The program starts from fundamentals and builds to intermediate projects.

Which tools will we use?
Figma, VS Code, Git & GitHub, Chrome DevTools, Node.js, and a modern front-end framework.

Will I build a portfolio?
Yes—expect multiple projects plus a capstone, all deployed and linkable.

Is there help with jobs and internships?
Career services provide resume review, interview prep, and job-search support. Ask about current internship partnerships.

Can I study part-time or in the evenings?
Yes—availability varies by intake. Admissions can share current schedules.

Other Programs & Services at Central College

Alongside our core web design and development program, explore:

Ready to build the web—beautifully and professionally? Apply to Central College’s web design and development program today or request an info session to see if it’s the right fit.