Apr 16, 2025  
2025-2026 College Catalog 
    
2025-2026 College Catalog

Web Technology Certificate


CERTIFICATE | COMP.WEB.CT | CIP Code: 11.0801


www.pgcc.edu/programs_and_courses/program_detail.aspx?programid=6442462361


Visit Center for Advanced Technology, Room 129 or call 301-546-0752 for your faculty advisor

Program Description


In the Web Technology Certificate program, students learn to use various Internet and World Wide Web-based environments and technologies in the web development industry. Students learn to apply logic to analyze, design, and program using web programming languages. Students utilize file management and information technology tools as well as learn how to design and maintain a professional website that includes professional digital communication. Additionally, students use client- and server-side programming languages and applications and learn object-oriented programming concepts through robust hands-on practice.

The Web Technologies Certificate prepares students for positions as web developer, web designer, web content manager, and web programmer. All of the courses in this certificate can be applied to the Information Technology A.A.S. program.

Program Outcomes


Graduates of the Web Technology Certificate will be able to:

  1. Apply fundamental information technology concepts in order to manage files and effectively use a variety of information technology tools
  2. Apply Web technology concepts and tools to design and maintain a professional website
  3. Conceptualize, design, and diagram possible solutions to logical problems, focusing on those problems which are amenable to a computer-based solution
  4. Analyze, design, and develop a real-world web application 
  5. Communicate effectively and professionally using web communication technologies

 

Sequence of Study - Web Technology Certificate


Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Academic Preparation  for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.

Required Courses (in expected order)


Program Total: 18 Credits