Web Developer Essentials
Certificate
Learn the fundamentals of programming and scripting of websites for business and industry using web standards and responsive design.
#6
on the U.S. News & World Report 2022 Best Technology Jobs list
This is a foundational certificate students can earn as they work toward the Web Developer Certificate or the Web Systems Associate in Applied Science Degree. Students will build skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, content management systems, and development for mobile devices.
Admissions Office
The Web Development program at ICC is accredited by the Web Professionals/World Organization of Webmasters.
Network with other students through ICC student organizations including Rotaract, the Student Government Association and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Web Designer, Front End Developer
COMPLETION TIME
12 Months
if Full Time
2 Semesters25 Total Credit Hours
What if I attend part-time?
Our Student Success Advisors help with an academic plan that works for you.
ESTIMATED COST
$4,000
+ supplies & fees
Based on 2024-25
What financial assistance can I receive?
Find the plan right for you by connecting with our Financial Aid office.
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
15 Students
average per class
Small class sizes mean more individual attention and a higher rate of success.
View the College Catalog to see a complete list of classes for this program.
Meet Our Students and Alumni
Our students don’t just learn theory, they get hands-on experience in all aspects of web development, from coding to building a site in a content management system to setting up a web server. We focus on the practical skills students will need on the job.
Shari Tripp, Professor, Business, Legal & Information Systems
How Do I Get Into the Web Developer Essentials Program?
Learn to develop websites and be part of a growing industry. Connect with an Admissions representative to learn how to get started.
- Complete our quick admissions application. It’s free and easy!
- Apply for financial aid (FAFSA).
- Apply for ICC Scholarships. Just 1 application for over 700 scholarships.
- High school courses in English, communications, math, graphic arts and computer technology are beneficial.
- Good communication, creativity, and analytical skills are also helpful.
What Can I Expect As a Web Developer Essentials Student?
- During capstone course students may choose to sit for the Web Professionals Web Developer Apprentice certification exam.
- Faculty are Web Professional certified instructors.
- Internships may be available.
- Alumni have gone on to work at Caterpillar, State Farm, Idea Entity, and Accenture.
How Am I Going to Manage This?
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What if I am working while going to school?
We have you covered. Many of our students are working adults who balance life and school. We have great resources on campus to help keep you going!
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What are my options for funding my education?
Do this first: fill out and file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Even if you don’t want federal aid, this document is used by many scholarship and grant programs to evaluate aid packages.
Look for scholarships and grants first because usually they don’t have to be paid back. The ICC Foundation sponsors some scholarships, and grants may be available from Illinois or federal programs. Other organizations also offer scholarships, and we can help you research those opportunities.
Federally guaranteed student loans can be a smart way to fund college. Think about your transfer plans and what your career looks like. Some sources recommend that you cap your borrowing at the level of what you (realistically!) can expect to earn at your first job after college. So, research careers and pay, too.
Of course, savings, jobs, and work-study are key parts of your budget. Your employer may offer tuition reimbursement. Find the tools to make a complete plan for paying for school.