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Web & Interactive Design
Program Number: 902011CERT
Your Degree: Certificate
Estimated Time to Complete: 11 Credits | Finish in 1 year
Delivery Method: Some Online/Some In Person
Area of Study: Arts, Design and Humanities
Estimated Program Cost: $2,066.07
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  • Program Overview

    The Web and Interactive Design Certificate is geared toward professionals who already have a degree in art/design or multimedia. Experience in basic web coding and design is required.

    Throughout the certificate, you will explore a full range of web design topics and skills in planning, designing, developing and implementing sites for future clients.

    Highlights include:

    • HTML/CSS
    • WordPress, Webflow and other content management systems
    • Project management

    After completing this certificate, you may choose to work towards your associate degree in User Experience & Interactive Design.

    Program Details

    Students in the Web & Interactive Design certificate program at Madison College can attend full or part-time. You'll attend a mix of online and in-person classes offered at the Madison College Truax Campus.

    Career Opportunities in Web Design

    The Web and Interaction Design Certificate will help ready you to take on a variety of roles in the design and tech industries, including:

    • Web Designer, designing responsive, visually appealing websites.
    • Front-End Designer, translating design concepts into functional digital experiences.
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  • Program Courses

    Here's a sample course sequence that shows how classes for full-time students are typically organized by semester. 

    Once you're admitted, your full curriculum and sequence—including any pre-requisites—is defined in your Degree Progress Report.

    Required Courses
    10-201-156
    Front-End Web Design
    Students will continue to master HTML and CSS, with an introduction to Javascript and other programming languages. Creative, hands-on projects will be designed and programmed for a front-end, user interface context.
    3 credits
    10-201-173
    Project Management for Digital Designers
    Learn the essentials of project management methodologies, tailored for digital designers. Topics include examining processes, navigating proposals and contracts, managing budgets and timelines, allocating resources, and refining client communication. Students will gain strategies to effectively manage design projects and deliver timely, professional-quality deliverables.
    2 credits
    10-201-195
    Advanced Digital Development
    This course will explore building web sites using Content Management Systems. It will introduce the basics of both WordPress.com (cloud hosted), and WordPress.org (self-hosted). Students will learn now to publish posts and pages, work with themes, employ widgets, create custom menus, activate plugins, and utilize page templates. Students will also build their own page designs from scratch. The course requires text editing software, ftp software, Adobe Create Cloud, and the current version of WordPress. Students are required to acquire server space to host their work.
    3 credits
    10-104-169
    Digital Marketing
    This introductory course is designed to acquaint students with the basic foundations of digital marketing as part of a strategic marketing plan. Emphasis is to search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), social media, website marketing, and email marketing strategy with content development. The course also examines consumer trust, legal and ethical issues, and future trends in digital including the role of AI in digital marketing. Prepare for SEO certification exam.
    3 credits

  • How to Apply

    Earning a certificate is a great way to expand your skill set and add professionalism to your resume. Applications for this certificate are available once per year.

    If you are an international student and want to apply to Madison College, or transfer your F-1 student visa here, check program availability and then complete the International Admission Process.

    Application Dates

    There are no admission requirements for this certificate. Simply submit your application by the deadline for each term.

    Spring 2027

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is April 15, 2027          

    Additional Notes

    Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.

    Individual courses may have prerequisites to enroll. Admission into a certificate does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses. See the Curriculum section for the list of courses for the certificate. 

    Questions?

    Contact the Enrollment Center at enrollmentservices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.

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