New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5)

The world wide web can be your oyster. This programme blends IT support and software development with the applied knowledge of website, systems and interface design.

Drawing on the technical skills from the New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology programme, learn to analyse and test websites and web systems, and use internet design principles to design effective and engaging website interfaces. 

Learn to design and create a great user experience with website interface design.

With this qualification you can start your career in an entry-level basic web development role, or pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Information Technology. 

Highlights

Apply the theory you learn in a practical web design project using an existing website framework to demonstrate your technical understanding.  

Also develop skills in user interface design, content and website administration. 

This programme will ready you to start your career creating websites for business clients. 

Once you graduate, you can pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Information Technology. 

What will I learn?

In the first six months of this programme you will complete the four courses in the Certificate in Information Technology Technical Support to gain a good grounding in Information Technology. 

You will then complete these four courses, specific to the NZ Diploma in Web Development and Design

Application Testing

• Determine client acceptance requirements and data input and exports from existing system(s).
• Create, use and document a test plan for a solution to meet client requirements.
• Plan and implement a testing environment.
• Produce technical documentation for users and technical staff.

Introduction to Systems analysis and Design

• Identify and discuss the principles of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).
• Explain the need for systems analysis and design within the systems development process.
• Explain the principles of effective IT systems analysis and design and the appropriate application of these in the systems development process.
• Create and interpret systems design and analysis documentation.
• Understand the need for and apply software development standards in analysis and design documentation.

Internet Design Principles

• Describe and discuss the operation of Internet components and the interrelationships between these components.
• Explain the design principles required for successful Internet web page development for static and dynamic Internet web pages and apply these principles to the design and evaluation of a range of different web pages.
• Explain the design principles required for successful Internet website development and apply these principles to the design and evaluation of websites.
• Apply the principles of multi-media development for web.

Framework Customisation

• Select an appropriate framework set for a given brief.
• Design a website for a particular Framework.
• Separate content from presentation in the development of a website.
• Work with groups, roles and permissions.
• Select and manage a host and domain names.
• Content types, entities and entity-relationships.

Everyone Starts Somewhere

Whether you have previous work experience or are new to the information technology industry, have studied before or are a mature student looking to change your career - our friendly and helpful tutors want to see you succeed.

Industry Savvy

At NMIT all our programmes are developed with industry to ensure you are getting the right skills for the workforce when you graduate. Our connections with industry mean we often get approached by business professionals looking for graduates.

Like-Minded Peers

Join a community of like-minded students. Whether you are into networks, websites, design, coding or another niche of the information technology industry - you will find other students who you can share your learning with.