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Web Publishing Certificate
(18 semester hours)

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This certificate provides an understanding of the process for building and deploying websites on the World Wide Web (WWW).  This program prepares adult learners to seek entry-level career positions such as: Web Publisher, JavaScript Developer, FrontPage Developer, Flash Animator, Flash Developer, Web Page Developer, Web Site Developer, and Web Master.  Graduates will be able to apply and use the Document Object Models (DOM) in JavaScript, XML, and DHTML.  Any undergraduate student, regardless of major, may take the following courses to complete a Certificate in Web Publishing. 

While enrolled in this certificate, the student will:

  • Describe the architecture, directory structures, document flow, and protocols of the World Wide Web (WWW).
  • Appraise the process for setting up a web site, and establish criteria to evaluate and select a Web Presence Provider (Internet Service Provider (ISP)) to host the web site and provide the services required.
  • Evaluate the impact of JavaScript, XHTML, DHTML, and FrontPage on Information Technology Management and on the evolution of the Web.
  • Examine the use of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to develop a portable format for standardizing the look and feel across multiple web pages and browsers.
  • Analyze the process for designing, developing, and deploying websites using JavaScript, XHTML, DHTML, and FrontPage (an integrated Development environment); apply this knowledge to design, develop, and deploy a multi-page web site.

  • CS121 / WEBD121 - Web Development Fundamentals
  • CS107 / DSIN121 - Web Page & Web Site Design
  • CS241 / WEBD241 -  Web Development using JavaScript
  • CS242 / WEBD242 - Web Development using XHTML
  • CS209 / WEBD261 - Web Development using FrontPage
  • GM329 / WEBD311 - Internet Concepts

 Undergraduate Catalog | Certificate

American Public University System (APUS) is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association and nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission, Distance Education and Training Council.

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