Get training for one of the top 10 in-demand careers with a web development certificate class at McHenry County College (MCC). This newly state-approved web development certificate program offers flexible programming, which allows people to enhance their career skills and still keep their jobs while taking a class.
The web development class is offered on Saturdays. The program is ideal for working adults who want to upgrade their skills or for those who are unemployed and need career retraining.
In an accelerated format, students can earn a web developer certificate in two semesters. This allows students to immediately apply their skills to the workplace. Tutoring is available in the afternoon from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays for web development and three days during the week at the Sage Center for accounting.
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The web development certificate is one of three related certificates that count toward MCC’s Associate in Applied Science degree in web design and development. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the job outlook for web developers is projected to grow 22 percent through 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Workers in this field earn a median salary of $75,660 per year.
In the web development class, students take two classes in the first eight weeks and two classes in the second eight weeks. Students will continue with four more classes at the same time during Spring 2014 semester and complete their certificate by early May.
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Web Development certificate classes include Computer Literacy (CIS 110) from 8 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. and Applied Logic (CIS 121) from 10 to 11:50 a.m. from Aug. 17 through Oct. 5 and CIS 117 Intro to Programming (CIS 117) from 8 to 9:50 a.m. and Web Fundamentals (Web 105) from 10-11:50 a.m.
According to Meri Winchester, co-chair of Computers and Digital Media, adults enjoy taking online classes, but also prefer face-to-face time with their instructor and classmates.
“We are offering the web development certificate class in a hybrid format, because it includes both in-class and online segments, which appeals to working adults,” Winchester said.
“It’s part of lifelong learning—some people cannot quit their jobs to go back to school—so attending classes on Saturdays is a good option,” Winchester said. “This class will add to people’s skills set because so much of (business) is on the web. Those working in graphic design may find that their clients expect design skills for print and the web.”
Another class offered on Saturdays in an accelerated format is the Bookkeeping certificate class, which includes one or two classes the first eight weeks and two classes the second eight weeks. A computer literacy class is required and can be taken either the first or second semester. Students can earn a certificate before the holidays.
For more information, contact Meri Winchester regarding web development, at (815) 455-8939 and Lori Smyth regarding bookkeeping, at (815) 479-7831, or visit the website at: www.mchenry.edu/saturday.
