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Begin Your Web Development Career at the Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University (CDIA)

When you come to CDIA, you’ll be taking your first steps toward the creative, exciting career you always wanted.

At CDIA you will be part of a vibrant, growing community focused on both artistic expression and viable careers. Even after graduation, we will remain a valuable resource throughout your career, whether through networking, new business opportunities, staying connected to developments in your field or by taking advantage of our state-of-the-art facilities.

Web Development Certificate Program
Full-time (Day): 2 terms
Part-time (Night): 4 terms

Prepare for your future in building next generation interactive websites at CDIA with the Web Development Certificate. Learn how to create dynamic, data-driven web pages and applications using the same tools and techniques the professionals use. This intensive program focuses on client side programming using HTML, CSS (cascading style sheets), and server side programming using PHP scripting, SQL (structured query language) databases in deploying rich media sites using various Adobe Flash and open source content management toolsets.

Through a combination of hands-on exercises, lectures and projects, you'll be introduced to real-world applications with emphasis on Javascript, MySQL, XML, AJAX and object oriented programming techniques on a number of projects in increasing complexity, gaining experience in building rich internet applications and managed social content for the web. Students will generate a portfolio of sample websites that demonstrate their new skills in web platform development, integration, and deployment.

After completing the Web Development Certificate you will have the knowledge and experience to enter the workforce with a substantial resume and the latest programming skills for this exciting and exploding industry.

Campus Locations:

Waltham MA
274 Moody Street
Waltham MA 02453

Washington DC Campus
The Foundry Building
1055 Thomas Jefferson St NW
Washington DC 20007