Certificate in Web Design

Our NCFE accredited Web Design course gives you the practical skills and industry-recognised qualification you need to stand out. You'll learn how to design sleek, accessible websites, bring creative ideas to life online and turn your ambitions into reality.

Fully regulated by Ofqual and eligible for UCAS points, it’s a solid stepping stone to higher education or straight into your first role in tech.

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Course Details:

9 weeks full-time, 16 weeks part-time

100% online

Career-boosting website design skills

190 hours

NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Web Design

Free Courses for Jobs

A qualification that counts

Our NCFE Certificate in Web Design is an accredited qualification regulated by Ofqual, widely recognised by employers and universities. With UCAS points included, it supports progression into higher education or other training pathways, giving you lots of options to take your next step.

Skills for your career

Across the course you’ll gain experience using the same principles and practices applied by professional web designers and developers. From creating layouts and optimising images to writing clean, accessible code, you’ll be building a portfolio of work that shows off your skills.

Transform your opportunities

By the end, you’ll be ready for roles such as web designer, front-end developer, digital content assistant or even to start your own freelance projects. This is a flexible, career-focused qualification that’s designed to give you real confidence in the workplace.

Do you qualify for a fully funded place?

You could train for free if you meet the eligibility criteria:

  • You live in the West Midlands
  • You’re aged 19 or over 
  • You earn below the gross annual wage cap of £34,194
  • You’re not currently undertaking any other government-funded training 
  • You’re not in the UK on a student, graduate, postgraduate or sponsorship visa, or as a dependent of someone who is

The curriculum

Netcom's Web Design course goes beyond the basics, giving you a complete foundation in modern website builds. You’ll learn how the web works, how to design pages with HTML and CSS and how to add interactivity with JavaScript.

Accessibility, responsive layouts and user-friendly design are at the heart of the course, ensuring your skills are aligned with what employers and clients need. Could a Web Design course be your best career move yet? Read our blog.

Understanding the web and web design

  • Explore how the web works and how websites are structured
  • Understand accessibility, responsive design and web performance
  • Learn the different roles within a professional web design team

Creating a web page using HTML

  • Write HTML to structure content and build forms
  • Embed images, video and audio effectively
  • Ensure web pages meet accessibility requirements

Understanding and using CSS

  • Master layout techniques with Flexbox and Grid
  • Apply responsive design strategies for different devices
  • Add visual style and polish with advanced Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) properties

Understanding and using JavaScript

  • Learn the fundamentals of JavaScript syntax and logic
  • Use the Document Object Model (DOM) to create interactive and dynamic content
  • Build small features to enhance user experiences

Web images and SVGs

  • Optimise images for performance and accessibility
  • Learn when and how to use different image formats
  • Create and implement scalable graphics using Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)

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Where could a Web Design course take you?

Take your career prospects to the next level with this certification, setting you up for a range of roles:

Web Designer / Front-End Developer

Work on creating engaging, accessible and responsive websites that meet the needs of users and organisations.

Digital Content Assistant

Support businesses by maintaining websites, updating content and ensuring an engaging online presence.

Freelance Website Creator

Work independently with clients to design, build and launch websites tailored to their goals.

Marketing Website Specialist

Combine creative marketing with technical web design, supporting organisations with their digital campaigns and online strategies.

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"I have just completed social media marketing and web design course and what an experience. I can't believe how much I learnt in 6 weeks. I have never done an online course like this, where you have to be on a camera for so many ours, our trainer Gary was fantastic, the way he keeps the class dynamic and teaches from personal experience was exceptional. I highly recommend Netcom to anyone interested in any of the subjects they teach."

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"My head is still spinning from the amount of knowledge and practical skills I have gained over the past few weeks. Our tutor, Gary, was outstanding in the way he delivered highly detailed sessions while remaining energetic, engaging, and supportive throughout. I have gained a wealth of valuable information and also had the pleasure of connecting with a wonderful group of people. I am now excited to put these new skills into practice — watch this space!"

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"Absolutely amazing training. Now that i have completed it, i cant believe what i have learned in such a short space of time. The education gained is better that i have experienced anywhere else. And now, i feel fully equipped and ready to start my own business in the AI web developer space. Thank you Netcom and a special thanks to our trainer Gary Murrain-Meade. Great teacher and his style was fantastic. Really kept the whole class engaged throughout the whole process. Many thanks "

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"I entered the program with a lower head and just wanted to get busy with something. Thanks to my instructor and the team, they helped my confidence, and I just received transferable skills I can always use in my projects. The classes are fun with a lot of banter. I can't believe I learnt a lot in 6 weeks."

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Mohammed
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"My tutor was wonderful and very supportive, thank you!"

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"The online courses provided by netcom training are a fantastic way to upskill and gain knowldge in your chosen industry. Upon enrolling onto the course the staff where very helpful in answering any questions and queries promptly they also gave valuable advice and guided me to the right course based on my career interets. The enrolment process was quick and efficient with clear guidance provided every step of the way. The cyber security practices level 3 was a great starting point where i learnt all relevant practical knowledge required for a career in cyber security. The lessons where well organised, fun and interactive along with the career progression webinars which helped in cv writing , interview prep and the job application process. Overall I would highly recommend netcom training courses for anyone looking to upskill or looking for a career change. "

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"Course was clear on what is needed, but if you are like me who hardly touched cybersecurity and no little about it, there will be a information overload, so be prepared to consume a lot of course material as the course can become overwhelming, The tutors are helpful and knowledgeable, the course time was ideal as it was only 4 days a week at 3 hours a day, the workbooks required a lot a writing and recommends following the rubric for writing the answers, only pain for me was the marker would send the workbook back for correcting and then resubmission, now resubmissions are unlimited, my course is a very pleasant and understanding lady, she was always available to offer support when needed."

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