Web Development
Certificate of Achievement (CA) Computer Information Systems · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Web Development certificate program is designed to provide students skills that will enable them to develop interactive and dynamic websites. Course work includes web site development using HTLM5 and CSSS3, programming and scripting for the web using JavaScript and JQuery, and accessing data stored in databases using PHP and MySQL. Electives in the program enable students to develop skills in managing projects, designing effective user interfaces, using content management systems, and working with graphic images.
Career Opportunities
Careers include but are not limited to: web technician, web designer, web programmer, web content developer, and web site developer.
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Create web pages that incorporate JavaScript controls.
- Create basic web pages that contain text (utilizing different fonts and colors), hyperlinks to other web sites, graphic images and sound.
Web Development (CA): Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (9 Units) | ||
| CIS 59 | Web Dev: HTML/CSS/Javascript | 3 |
| CIS 59C | Web Programming - JavaScript | 3 |
| CIS 92 | Web: PHP Programming, MySQL | 3 |
| List A: Select Two (6 Units) | ||
| CIS 50 | Introduction to Computing Information Technology | 3 |
| CIS 62 | Project Management | 3 |
| GDDM 2 | Wordpress and Content Management Systems | 3 |
| GDDM 4 | User Interface and User Experience Design | 3 |
| GDDM 53 | Adobe Photoshop I | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |