Professional Certificate in Web Design & Development
Course Overview
Develop the skills to build a robust and structured web-site using HTML, Dreamweaver and Photoshop
The course takes students from evaluation of client and user needs to building robust modern websites – working with text, paragraphs and tables to building multi-page responsive grid-based layouts using style sheets, layers, templates and libraries.
This course is validated by Griffith College. This course focuses on the development of professional skills and does not sit on the national framework.
Why Study Web Design & Development at Griffith College
The Professional Certificate in Web Design & Development is conducted on a part-time basis over 12-weeks. This course is suited to individuals who wish to develop a website including professional designers familiar with DTP or Graphics software and who need to get to grips with this powerful web design tool.
- You will apply user research and analysis to discover creative solutions for design challenges as pertains to the world wide web.
- You will learn to build a multi-frame layout using style sheets and introduces layers, templates and libraries.
- You will use grids in design to communicate an Information architecture, that focuses on user interface, experience design as well as storytelling and creating empathy in website design.
- You will master innovative software tools crucial for web design including HTML, CSS, Photoshop and Dreamweaver.
- Apply UI and UX design principles to make a website both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
- Articulate how a web page is organised to allow elements to be accessed regardless of the programming language used with reference to the role of front-end versus back-end and server-side technologies.
- You will gain an awareness of web publishing best practices including SEO and meta data.
Intake Dates
- Dublin - Part-Time - October 2025
Course Details
Course Content
- Introduction to the Web I
- Introduction to the Web II
- Web Development Tools
- Web Design Concepts
- What is a Web Page?
- Designing Web Pages with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Dreamweaver
- Creating a Photoshop Mock-up using the wireframe
- Styling the rest of the page
- Optimizing Web Graphics
- Page Structure & Styling
- Creating Dreamweaver Templates
- Testing and Validation
- SEO & Publishing a Site
- Brief Introduction to Other Technologies
Timetables
Timetables
This course is scheduled to commence on 23rd October 2025, at Griffith College Dublin Main Campus, South Circular Road.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week from 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm over 12 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Year 2025
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Oct: 23, 30
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Nov: 06, 13, 20, 27
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Dec: 04, 11, 18
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Jan: 08, 15, 22
Contact professionalacademy@griffith.ie for further information.
This course is scheduled to commence on Monday, 23rd October 2023 at Griffith College Limerick, O'Connell Avenue, Limerick.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week from 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm over 12 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Year: 2023
- Oct: 23,30
- Nov: 06, 13, 20, 27
- Dec: 04, 11
Year: 2024
- Jan: 08, 15, 22, 29
Contact info.gcl@griffith.ie for further information.
How to Apply
Entry Requirements
Proficient in the use of MAC/MS Applications.
It is recommended that applicants have a good understanding of both written and spoken English.
How to Apply
Directly to Griffith College
Applicants under 23 years of age:
Minimum 5 O6s/H7s in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent award
Or
FETAC Level 5 Full Award
Applicants over 23:
Direct Entry - If you are 23 years or over from the 1st January of this year, you can apply for this course directly using the College’s online application form.
Fees
Please note that not all study modes may be offered at all times; for confirmation, refer to the Intake dates on the Overview tab.
Tuition Fees
Study Mode: Part-Time
Fee: EUR 1,190.00
Limerick
Study Mode: Part-Time
Fee: EUR 990.00
Flexible Payment Options
Students wishing to avail of an instalment plan should contact professionalacademy@griffith.ie
Sponsorship
Is your company paying for your course?
They will need to complete a Griffith College Sponsorship Form and send this to professionalacademy@griffith.ie
Progression
What further study can I do?
Graduates from this course may develop their skills further by completing the Professional Certificate in Digital Design with Adobe or the Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing & Strategy at Griffith College.
What career paths could I have?
Graduates of the Professional Certificate in Web Design & Development will be well positioned to progress in the workplace or set up their own eCommerce websites.
