Want to learn how to build websites?
Interested in getting your skills ready for the future of programming?
- gain a basic understanding of web programming
- learn how to program for the web
- learn how to build websites
- create and program interactive web pages
- learn web programming languages
This certificate provides a focused study for anyone interested in programming for the web. Note that advanced certificates or a college diploma would be needed for placement in industry as a web programmer. Courses in this certificate undertake the study of web programming languages and technologies, and introduce students to the fundamentals of databases and elements of web design. Certificate completion consists of six courses, many of which may be used for credit towards the Georgian College 2 and 3 year Computer Programming diplomas and the 2-year Web Animation and Design diploma.
Career opportunities
- Web programmer
- Web designer
This certificate is intended as a career enhancement that provides individuals with a basic understanding of web programming. It also provides access to more advanced programming certificates as well as substantial credit towards Georgian College diplomas in Computer Programming, and Web Animation and Design.
Certificate Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Support the development of web applications by working effectively with individuals and teams.
- Understand and use a variety of web programming languages and technologies.
- Analyze and resolve basic problems involving web programming languages and their application to web-based solutions.
- Understand the role and articulate the importance of web programming in the solution of business problems.
Admission Requirements
Applicants following the OSIS curriculum must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD – 30 credits) at the general level, or equivalent. They must also have a minimum of Grade 12 English at the general level and Grade 12 Mathematics for Technology.
Applicants following the OSS curriculum must have an OSSD or equivalent. Applicants following the OSS curriculum must also have Grade 12 English (C) or (U) (ENG 4C, ENG 4U) and any Grade 12 College Mathematics (MAP 4C or MCT 4C), or any Grade 12 University Mathematics.
Applicants who are 19 years of age or over by the first day of classes, and who lack the academic admission qualifications, may be considered for entrance as mature students. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis and acceptance will be determined by counselling, College Placement Testing (CPT), previous post-secondary education and evaluation of experience. Some programs also have specific prerequisite requirements that must be met prior to admission. Mature applicants must meet all program specific prerequisites. Those applying as mature students and having no documentation of Grade 12 education must supply, if requested, proof of age, such as a copy of an official birth certificate or driver’s licence.
Graduation Eligibility
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to year and to graduate is 60%. Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.
Contact Information
For more information
- Barrie: call 705-728-1968, ext. 1605 or e-mail wmoosang@georgianc.on.ca