Proving my skills

 Certificate IV Information Technology (Websites) [Design]

When I am finished the course, I will have a certificate proving that I have passed and component in the following modules

• ADDRESS COPYRIGHT REQUIREMENTS
• APPLY PRINCIPLES OF VISUAL DESIGN AND COMMUNICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIMEDIA
• DETERMINE AND CONFIRM CLIENT BUSINESS EXPECTATIONS AND NEEDS
• PRODUCT
• DESIGN A WEBSITE TO MEET TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
• CREATE A SIMPLE MARK-UP LANGUAGE DOCUMENT TO SPECIFICATION
• PRODUCE BASIC CLIENT SIDE SCRIPT FOR DYNAMIC WEB PAGES
• DEVELOP CASCADING STYLE SHEETS
• AUTOMATE PROCESSES
• BUILD A DOCUMENT USING EXTENSIBLE MARK-UP LANGUAGE
• DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR UPLOADING INFORMATION TO A WEBSITE
• CREATE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
• TRANSFER CONTENT TO A WEBSITE USING COMMERCIAL PACKAGES
• ENSURE BASIC WEBSITE SECURITY
• SELECT AND EMPLOY SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE TOOLS
• APPLY WEB AUTHORING TOOL TO CONVERT CLIENT DATA FOR WEBSITES
• MAINTAIN ETHICAL CONDUCT

A plan on how I am going to master these skills!

I am already enrolled in Certificate IV Information Technology (Websites) [Design] at East Perth eCentral TAFE and most of the skills I need for the job we are currently learning, or will be learning before the course finishes. To further my skills I could enroll in the Diploma course once I have finished, which will be towards the middle of next year. I could also do online training on Opera’s Website http://www.opera.com  This site will help me with all the coding for Dreamweaver; such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript. To find out more about Photoshop, Flash and Fireworks, Adobe offer online video tutorials on how to use these programmes.  By the time I have knowledge of Web Development at a standard I am happy with, I should be able to find a job at ease. This will hopefully be within the next two years. Although I will have enough skills to get a job, I won’t have mastered web development for a few years afterwards.

Skills that are consistently asked for!

• Ability to manage multiple projects with conflicting priorities
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Proven Interpersonal and problem solving ability
• Ability to deliver projects in a timely manner
• Experience in Multimedia/Graphic Design is vital
• Strong skills in Flash, HTML and Photoshop design and development
• Skills in website design & development, including CSS, JavaScript and PHP
• A strong ability to discuss & clearly portray your ideas
• Knowledge of FTP and Domains
• Knowledge of Dreamweaver and Microsoft Office
• A clear understanding of Project Management Procedures
• A tertiary qualification that includes project management in at least one module