Web Programming Certificate

The Web Programming certificate series consists of six courses covering web programming, web administration and website development using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, XML, PHP, SQL, UNIX, and Apache.  Courses are delivered via the CodeRunner IDE and require only that you be online and able to use a browser.

Upon completion of this certificate program, you will be able to to:

• Create fundamental HTML elements and attributes including links, images, tables, forms, spans and divs, as well as several new HTML5 elements like section and article.
• Utilize Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to control the look and placement of elements.
• Utilize Javascript and the Document Object Model (DOM) to add and remove elements, create functions and events to respond to user input, and validate forms.
• Develop XML applications that use DTDs, schemas, XSL and XPath.
• Create PHP scripts that use variables, operators, control structures, loops, arrays, strings, functions, cookies, and sessions.
• Create PHP scripts that obtain input from the user and interact with a database.
• Use basic database theory to design a relational SQL database, SQL tables and create complex queries.
• Execute basic UNIX commands, including those necessary for file and directory navigation, manipulation, and permissions.
• Install your own Apache web server using real Redhat Linux Systems provided by OST.

Upon completion, you will have earned CEUs and a Certificate of Professional Development.  You will also have access to the attractive websites and robust database applications that you’ve built and will be able to display as part of your professional portfolio.

Prerequisites: No prerequisite skill or programming experience is required.

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*An additional registration fee is charged in the amount of 20% of tuition, up to no more than $200 per transaction. For a list of all mandatory and optional fees, please see Tuition and Fees.