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Web Essentials Certificate of Proficiency

Design and develop webpages in the Building Puentes program’s Web Essentials Certificate of Proficiency. 

In this hybrid certificate, offered as a mix of in-person and online formats, learn how to design computer-based systems, produce industry-standard websites and multimedia projects, and more. This certificate program emphasizes hands-on programming techniques, development of design principles, and exposure to the most widely used multimedia creation and editing tools. Prepare for jobs like digital content producer, graphic designer, multimedia editor, technical writer, web content specialist, and more. 

  • Learn how to create unique webpages.
  • Develop industry-standard web design principles.

Tuition Cost

  • 3 credit hours: $897
  • 4 credit hours: $1,196
  • 17 credit hours (full program): $5,083

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email us and we will contact you.

Program Highlights

Get real-world programming experience

Create real multimedia products for your professional portfolio.

Learn in Spanish and English

Take classes in a bilingual format. Tutors are offered to students in need of ESL support.

No background required

This is an introductory certificate. No prerequisites are required.

Course Details

Expected for Fall 2025

  • CS 1030: Foundations of Computing (4 credits)

    This introductory course covers topics like personal digital security, ethical behaviors in education and business, how computers work and communicate with one another, how to create a website, and more.

  • CS 1400: Programming (4 credits)

    Gain a basic understanding of how to create software for all computing environments. Learn computer programming topics like logical problem solving, basic input/output, utilizing language libraries, and more.

Expected for Fall 2026

  • WEB 1400: Web Design and Usability (3 credits)

    Learn about the technicalities of the World Wide Web and the Internet. Plan, design, and implement a successful website using current web technologies. Topics include audience analysis, information architecture, prototyping, and more.

  • WEB 2200: Image Editing (3 credits)

    Learn how to edit images using Adobe Photoshop. Develop basic programming skills, learn the steps in editing images, make adjustments, and more. Assignments include editing images and creating composites for websites.

Expected for Spring 2027