Web Developer

•   23-week Fast-Track certificate
•   March start
•   Includes an eight-week practicum

Program Description

Can you imagine a world without the Web? Can you make it through a day without accessing an online service like Google, Facebook, or Wikipedia? Would you like to be a part of the industry that invents and advances the tools that make the online world possible?

SAIT’s NEW 23-week Web Developer program will provide you with the skills required to enter this exciting field. Whether you want to create corporate websites, develop your own consulting business, or create the next hot Web service, this program will help you develop the creative and technical skills to design and construct user-friendly websites. Social media, multimedia, and e-commerce integration, web analytics, design tools and techniques, and career/consulting essentials will also be included. After 15 weeks in class, enhance your training and start your career with an 8-week industry practicum.

Your Career

Graduates may find employment as a web developer, web designer, webmaster, Intranet developer, and web analyst.

Admission Requirements

• Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2.
• All applicants to SAIT Polytechnic must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. For more information, please see English Proficiency.
• View High School Course Equivalencies Admission Equivalencies by Province.

*Because of the tight integration of the courses in the Web Developer program, credit for Prior Learning is not available for this program.

Selection

Selection is done on a continuous basis. It is important to apply early and ensure all supporting documents are submitted promptly since the program is in high demand.

If student financing is required, apply at least 8-12 weeks prior to the program start date to ensure adequate time to complete the process.  Financing must be in place prior to the program start date.

There are 24 seats offered in each intake.

Selection Criteria

Selection is based on the following criteria:

• Current résumé outlining previous education and experience.
• Career investigation form (will be provided to you upon application).
• A copy of educational transcripts and any other supporting documents (all documents should be submitted to the School of ICT Fast-Track office by email to fast-track@sait.ca or fax to 403.210.4523).
• Attend a mandatory selection appointment once the above documents have been submitted.

The final decision for acceptance into the program will be determined by the Program Coordinator.

Ideal Applicant

The ideal candidate for the Web Developer (WBDV) program will be both creative and technical in nature. You are collaborative and work well in teams. You are capable of learning independently and enjoy self-directed study. Most importantly, you possess some previous knowledge of web development or design.

Selection Process

Selection appointments are arranged once documentation has been submitted. Applicants are contacted on a first-come, first-selected basis. Once the program is full, applicants will continue to be selected and added to the waitlist.

Student Success

Students with higher grades usually experience more success in SAIT programs. This is an intensive program requiring a commitment of both time and energy; students who experience success are those who make their education a priority throughout the program.

Progression

Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

Credentials

After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT certificate as a Web Developer.

Tuition And Fees (Subject To Change)

• Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Table.
• International Students, please refer to International Student Fees.
• For student funding, please refer to Financial Assistance.

Books And Supplies (Subject To Change)

Tuition includes all course materials, student fees and access to appropriate technology.

Program Outline

• To find the course description for a course shown below, please go to our Course Finder and enter the course acronym and numbers (i.e., DMST-202) into the Quick Search by Course Code field.
•   The curriculum in SAIT’s Fast-Ttrack programs is constantly changing to reflect the needs of the market and ensure the classes offered are up-to-date. For a current course list, please contact the school.

For More Information

Information: 403.210.4522
Email: fast-track@sait.ca
Website: School of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT)

Transfer with Certificate to…

Transfer options may also be available at other post-secondary institutions where credits from SAIT programs are evaluated on an individual basis. Interested students should contact the post-secondary institute of their choice for more information.

To learn more, visit Transfer Options.

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• International Students
• Mature Students
• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition