Website Development
Web development refers to the process of designing, building, and maintaining a website. This can range from projects as simple as a single web page – to those larger in scope, such as an entire social network or application. Though coding, web markup, and visual design are often the first aspects of web development that come to mind, the field encompasses a wide variety of complex tasks; including cyber security, e-commerce development, content management, and server configuration.
AIICT’s ICT40120 – Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development) is a foundational look into the basics of the field, with units that touch on both the technical and soft skill aspects of the profession. Students will learn every starter concept, from introductory programming and website design to cyber security management and search engine optimisation. You’ll gain familiarity with the web development process from concept to launch, and develop the transferable skills required to work with ICT clients, work collaboratively, and apply critical thought.
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Successful website developers need a balance of both hard and soft skills to advance in the industry.
On the technical side, sought-after web developers typically fare best with a “full-stack” knowledge of the field, as this grants them a complete, comprehensive understanding of the entire development process. As such, they can carry out both front and back-end tasks when the situation calls for it.
All web developers are also recommended to train in cyber security – as this field deals with the crucial practice of securing website data, systems, and networks from existing and emerging online threats. With cyber crimes rising at an exponential rate each year, the tools and knowledge of reliable IT security will grow ever-more invaluable.
Additionally, sound knowledge and experience in online marketing can help web developers rank their sites higher in search engines. This area includes skills in search engine optimisation (SEO), copywriting, and a familiarity with social media.
Of course, soft skills in communication, critical thinking, analysis, and creativity are also highly valued. The best web developers have a keen ability to work and share ideas with others; a sharp eye for the fine details; and the drive to innovate and think out-of-the-box.
AIICT’s web development courses delve into all the fundamental programming languages required for a successful career in the field. These include:
HTML
CSS
Javascript
MySQL
React
MongoDB with NoSQL
Python
Depending on your course level, you’ll learn to apply these languages to various processes in web development, including:
Designing website layouts
Creating markup language documents
Developing website scripts
Building, managing, and integrating databases with websites
Implementing SEO practices
Designing digital applications
Implementing cyber security practices
Developing web-based programs
While AIICT cannot guarantee any job outcomes, our web development courses provide an effective launchpad for standing out in the job market.
Potential career paths include:
Front-end, back-end, or full-stack web development. With web development programs primarily focused on the specific skills required of the field, you’ll build your chances of finding employment among these roles. Those who enjoy the more visual aspects of the field may best find success through front-end positions, those who work well with databases and networks may prefer back-end tasks, and those seeking to be “all-rounders” may pursue opportunities in the full-stack department.
Software and application developers. Much of the programming, database, and cyber security skills you build through our courses can also set you down a path in software or application development. These professionals work to create programs based on a specific business’ needs, overseeing the design, creation, troubleshooting, and documentation stages of the process.
Cyber security specialist. With some of our course subjects touching on IT security practices, you’ll build yourself the basic knowledge to continue pursuing further training in the field. As mentioned, a thorough knowledge of cyber security can greatly bolster your web development career – as the field heavily relies on the skills to secure any data stored or transmitted through a website.
Website development refers to the entire process of building a website – from its design, to its construction, to its maintenance stage. The field comprises three main roles: front-end web development, back-end web development, and full-stack web development.
Front-end web development primarily focuses on the client-facing elements of a website. This includes its interface, navigational buttons, and any multimedia features.
Back-end web development zeroes in on the server-side elements of a webpage – such as the scripting, databases, and general architectural features that keep it up and running. This particular role concentrates on managing the behind-the-scenes activities that take place when interactions (i.e. online purchases, file-sharing, navigation) occur on the site.
Finally, full-stack web development combines both areas into a single role. Full-stack web developers have the advanced skillset to design and develop complete websites and web applications, making them highly valuable professionals in any IT setting.
Why Study Web Development?
With most (if not all) businesses reliant on websites and online applications to boost their market presence, web development has soared in talent demand over the last decade.
The Australian web design services market currently sits at $1.2 billion AUD as of 2022, a far cry from its size of $951 million in 2012 (according to recent data by IBIS World). Job growth, as reported by SEEK statistics, is also expected to rise at a sharp increase of 25% over the next five years, breeding plenty of new opportunities for those looking to enter the industry.
With over half of the global population reliant on the internet, the need for web developers is here to stay. Businesses without an online presence will likely falter against modern competition, requiring the constant skills, expertise, and creativity of those in the web development. There’s therefore no better time than now to enter this exciting industry – and you’ve got the flexibility to work in varying business fields and specialties, to boot.
As companies grow all the more dependent on cyberspace to reach new markets and expand their digital brand, web developers are sure to stay well in demand for years to come. Because of this, the industry also offers a generous salary to those with the right skills, with the current average annual pay sitting at $62,429 AUD. Pay is also bound to increase as one’s experience grows.
Additionally, the field offers plenty of job flexibility for those who enjoy working at a part-time, freelance, or work-from-home basis. Since most professionals merely rely on a working computer and stable internet connection to carry out their tasks, they’re likely to take their work anywhere they please. It’s also an industry that rewards those with a creative mind and a flair for the visual, merging both technical and artistic skill.
On top of all this, you’ll gain skills transferable to other sectors of IT, should you wish to explore other opportunities in tech. Programming, database management, cyber security, and graphic design are all touched upon in web development – fundamental skills required of other tech roles, such as those in software development, networking, and cloud computing.
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