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Gateway Qualification: Level 2 Award in Website Design and Development

Course Overview

Take your web design skills to the next level in this exciting course, perfect for those with a basic understanding of creating simple websites. You’ll plan, design, and develop a fully functional website for a client brief, mastering the tools and techniques needed to create polished, professional results.

The course will begin by exploring the fundamentals of web design, including the types, features, principles, and technologies available to today’s designers. Dive into industry-standard tools like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Web 2.0, Google Analytics, and SEO to build engaging, high-performing websites.

 

Working from a real client brief, you’ll craft a proposal that fits within a budget and deadline, with a clear focus on the target audience, content, and functionality. You’ll also produce comprehensive planning documentation, including storyboards, sitemaps, file structures, and a GANTT chart to map out milestones and technical requirements.

Bring your ideas to life using Dreamweaver, incorporating rich assets like images, animations, video, and audio while adhering to copyright regulations. Learn how to design responsive, user-friendly websites that meet W3C standards and are compatible across all major browsers.

To complete the course, you’ll publish your website to a live server, test its functionality and performance, and gather feedback to refine its usability and features.

 

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, just a passion to succeed and work hard. 

This course is ideal for ESOL, SEN and adult learners. It allows you to gain confidence in your academic abilities while gaining employability skills alongside the programme.  

This course will also benefit adults who are wanting to upskill, pick up a new skill, or are unemployed and looking for a change of career. 

  • Website fundamentals 
  • Designing websites 
  • Producing planning documentation 
  • Creating websites 
  • Testing, reviewing, and refining websites for functionality and usability 

You will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence gathered in the planning, designing, testing and reviewing your website. 

This course is delivered face-to-face. You will study 3 hours per week over 16 weeks.

Following the course, you will be ready to increase your digital and IT skills with an alternative digital qualification such as programming or cyber security, or our level 3 foundation diploma in IT course. You can also consider self-employment: a level 3 software development technician apprenticeship or entry level job role in computer programming. 

If you have any questions about the course, get in touch with Programme Leader or complete your details in the form below:

  • Programme leader contact: Dawn McLean 

 

Most people are eligible to access this course completely FREE of charge. Whether you’re looking to change careers, upskill, or simply explore a new passion, this is your chance to do it without financial barriers.

Don’t let cost hold you back—check your eligibility today by completing your details in the form below and take the first step toward an exciting new journey.

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