# Web Design Certificate Canonical URL: ## Overview Learn the essential tools and techniques of web design, from coding with HTML and CSS to designing layouts in Figma and building WordPress websites. This certificate program prepares you for a career in web design with hands-on projects and expert guidance. - **Code Webpages with HTML, CSS & JavaScript:** Develop strong coding skills by using HTML to structure content, CSS to style and lay out pages, and JavaScript to add interactive elements. Learn to build clean, functional websites from scratch that offer a smooth user experience. - **Build Websites Using WordPress:** Explore WordPress, the world’s most popular Content Management System (CMS). Learn to install themes, customize layouts using HTML and CSS, and add functionality through plugins, to build dynamic, easy-to-manage websites. - **Design Responsive Websites:** Learn to design websites using Figma, a design tool for real-time prototyping. Create layouts that adapt to different screen sizes for a seamless experience across desktop and mobile devices. - **Learn Front-End Development Tools:** Enhance your front-end development skills with advanced tools like Git for version control and Bootstrap for layout development. Learn to optimize websites for fast loading and functionality, ensuring your designs are ready for the web. ## What you'll learn - Learn to design websites for mobile and desktop - Learn Figma for designing and prototyping the UI (user interface) of websites, apps, etc. - Create projects to add to your portfolio - Build the front-end of webpages by coding HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - Code fluid-width layouts that adapt to different sized screens - Learn JavaScript to add animation and interactive functionality to your webpages - Use and customize Bootstrap to build out layouts quickly, using its grid system and components - Use Git to track changes in your code and collaborate with other developers - Build websites using WordPress, the world’s most popular CMS (Content Management System) - Learn how HTML and CSS are also used to code HTML emails ## Curriculum 1. **UI Design Bootcamp** 2. **Web Development with HTML & CSS** 3. **Advanced HTML & CSS** 4. **Flexbox, Grid, & Bootstrap** 5. **JavaScript for Front-End** 6. **Front-End Tools & Portfolio** 7. **HTML Email Bootcamp** 8. **WordPress Bootcamp** 9. **Figma Bootcamp** 10. **AI for UX & UI Design** **Skills covered:** HTML, CSS, Front-End JavaScript, WordPress, Web Design Principles, Figma, HTML Email, Visual Studio Code, Git, GitHub, CSS Flexbox, CSS Grid, Bootstrap ## Instructors ### Dan Rodney — School Director, Instructor, & Senior Course Developer Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years, creating coursework and leading innovative training initiatives at Noble Desktop. He teaches courses covering Figma, HTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Power BI. Dan has also been at the forefront of integrating AI into design and business workflows, spearheading Noble Desktop’s latest AI course offerings. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, he writes custom scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more) and works with automation and AI-driven tools in his free time. You can find Dan on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and at danrodney.com. Learn more about [Dan Rodney's](/dan-rodney) background and expertise. ### Eugenio Solis de Ovando — Senior Instructor Eugenio Solis de Ovando is a Senior Instructor at Noble Desktop in New York City, specializing in graphic design, web design, and visual communication. With over 20 years of experience in the creative industry, Eugenio is passionate about helping students develop strong technical skills and a solid design foundation across print, digital, and web platforms. Eugenio teaches a wide range of courses, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, WordPress, UI Design, and Artificial Intelligence for Graphic Design. His classes are known for their clear, hands-on approach, blending technical mastery with creative exploration to help students bring their ideas to life with confidence and precision. He holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence with a specialization in Human Performance Technology, where his research focused on integrating emerging AI technologies into adult education and training. As an Adobe Certified Design Master and Licensed Private Career School Teacher in New York State, Eugenio is dedicated to delivering high-quality instruction and sharing best practices in digital design workflows. He brings real-world insights into the classroom, guiding students through professional techniques in layout design, typography, color theory, image editing, and responsive web design. Learn more about [Eugenio Solis de Ovando's](/eugenio-solis-de-ovando) background and expertise. ### Michael Suen — Instructor Michael is an independent designer and creative director. For over a decade, he has run the design studio Weirdo, helping early-stage startups and enterprise companies alike clarify their unique value proposition and meaningfully engage their customers. Drawing on his experience as a certified Design Sprint facilitator and former startup co-founder, Michael has worked side-by-side with leaders at LinkedIn, Bose, KonMari, Lovevery, IntelyCare, Hazel Health, and more to launch new brands, products, and services. His projects have been featured in the likes of _TechCrunch_, _The_ _Wall Street Journal_, and _NPR_, and won awards at South by Southwest and Games for Change. Prior to his position at Noble Desktop, Michael served as an adjunct professor at the City University of New York, where he co-created the user experience curriculum for their workforce training program. He has also taught user experience design at General Assembly and lectured on playful design at MIT and Haverford College. In his former lives, Michael covered arts and culture as a journalist, shipped award-winning educational games as a digital producer, and participated in two successful startup exits as a founding designer (SwitchUp acquired by Optimal in 2018, VocaliD acquired by Veritone in 2022). Raised in Hong Kong and educated in Vermont, he now lives in Queens, NY. ### Christophe Drayton — Instructor Christophe is the instructor for the UX & UI Design Certificate, Figma Advanced, and Generative AI courses at Noble Desktop, and the founder and Chief Design Officer of Kaaiind, which specializes in Applied Artificial Intelligence in the Creative field. With over 20 years in Branding, UX Design, and Accessibility across Europe and the US, Christophe has positively impacted the digital experience of a large spectrum of companies, ranging from big data to startups, government entities to nonprofits, both in the private and public sectors. As an Educator, Christophe has led transformative and award-winning UX programs at Thinkful, the City University of New York (CUNY), and the Brooklyn Public Library, which have opened doors for underrepresented groups in tech who have secured roles at top companies like Google, Uber, Citi, and IBM. Most recently, he has developed innovative curricula about AI in the workplace for the University of Phoenix, LinkedIn Learning, and Coursera. Today, he focuses on developing Allie, one of the first AI-powered, patent-pending color-blind safe and WCAG-compliant design system generators, while concluding his 5-year fundamental research on color vision deficiencies in digital environments. Christophe believes in hands-on, practical application of human-centered strategy and ethical and inclusive design. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge to inspire and empower the next generation of designers, especially those entering the field through nontraditional paths. ## FAQ ### Who is the target audience for this course? This certificate program is for anyone who wants to design and code websites/emails, as well as develop a website portfolio of their work. It’s a good fit for: Those who want to start a career as a Web Designer/Developer or do client/freelance work. Art directors, marketing professionals, or anyone who wants to know how design and code work together to make websites and emails. Aspiring Front-end Web Developers who want to design as well as code. Aspiring Web Designers who want to enhance their skills and develop a portfolio website. ### Does this certificate include job support? In addition to 162 hours of interactive training, you will receive ten 1-on-1 mentoring sessions that can be used for career and job support, including polishing your resume, preparing for interviews, and reviewing best practices for applying to jobs. Note, however, that we don’t provide job placement (i.e. reaching out to companies on your behalf). ### Is there mandatory work outside of the classroom? Yes, you will be expected to complete 5–10 hours of work outside of class. You’ll be practicing the skills learned in class, coding your own website(s), and developing a portfolio of work. ### How many students are in a class? Noble’s typical class ranges from 8–12 students, but we accept up to 20 students. ### How does the custom schedule work and what is the recommended class order? We have scheduled the certificate classes in various tracks (day, night, or weekend) for your convenience, but you can customize your schedule. When creating a custom schedule, you’ll be able to choose between the various available dates for each class in the certificate program. If you can’t make a particular class, you can choose a different scheduled instance that works better for you. You’ll still need to take the courses in the recommended order as shown above, with the following exceptions: HTML Email can be taken any time after Web Development with HTML & CSS . Front-End Tools & Portfolio can be taken any time after Flexbox, Grid, & Bootstrap . UI Design Bootcamp can be taken any time after Figma ### Does Noble Desktop offer job placement? We focus on teaching professional skills that people can use right away in real-world jobs. To keep class prices low, we do not offer formal job placement services. However, in this Web Design Certificate, in two classes (UI Design Bootcamp and Front-End Tools & Portfolio), you will work on portfolio designs and your portfolio website that you can show prospective employers or clients. The Web Design Portfolio Development class also discusses tips and best practices for generating client work and positioning yourself for employment. Not having to worry about job placement statistics frees us to accept all students. Anyone who wants to learn at Noble, can. Some of our students want to learn a topic well enough to get a job in the industry (full-time or freelance), others are already working in the industry or a related industry and want to add skills, others want to be able to communicate better with people in the industry. No matter what your goals are, you are welcome at Noble Desktop. Even though we don’t offer formal job placement, we aim to give students practical and valuable skills they can apply to real-world jobs. We teach a lot in a short amount of time, to prepare students as best we can with skills applicable to full-time or freelance work. We want you to succeed! ### Is this course open to beginners? Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required. ### Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course? Yes, this course is eligible for our installment plan or student financing through Climb Credit. Learn more in the Tuition section above. ### Can I take this course online (remote learning)? Yes. This course is available online. See the course description and enrollment options for the training format and schedule. How do live-online sessions work? For live-online sessions, you attend at the scheduled class times (New York, Eastern Time). Attend remotely through Zoom with a live instructor. Hear the instruction, ask questions, and share your screen with the instructor. Use your computer’s microphone and speakers, or call the phone number we provide. You will need your own computer and any required software. See the course requirements for details. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com . ### What happens if I need to miss a session? You have some options: You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials. You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time. ### What’s included with my tuition? A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed A comprehensive program with 10 in-depth course modules designed to build your skills progressively Access to industry-standard software during your training Flexibility to customize your learning with an additional elective course Valuable 1-on-1 mentoring sessions outside of class to address your specific needs and career goals Comprehensive learning materials including proprietary workbooks developed by industry experts A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice 30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment Training from an institution licensed by the State of New York, New York State Education Department Attend the AI for UX & UI Design class for free as part of this certificate. Choose your date after you register for the program. ### Are there any additional fees or expenses? There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us. ### Do you offer any discounts for this course? This program has a single package price. Additional discounts do not apply. ## Reviews > I was really impressed by the instructors’ knowledge of the subject matter, I thought the teaching method was very effective (instructor demonstrates the lesson while students watch, then students do the same lesson), and the exercises were interesting and well-designed. I started working on designing and developing a website for a personal project, so I took a number of web design courses at Noble. Since I was going to so many of them, I decided to get the Web Design and Web Development certificates. Every roadblock along the way I was able to overcome with the assistance of the Noble instructors (and there were quite a few roadblocks). During the time I was in the Web Design and Web Development certificate program, I attended the meetup at Noble where the design and development extraordinaire Dan Rodney would give feedback and assistance to students working on their own projects. I want to give a special shout-out to Dan for giving me so much good feedback and assistance, and to this day I’m still happy with the way BOAST: Best of Astoria (a WordPress site I built) looks. After I received the Web Design and Development certificates, I felt confident in developing websites, and I successfully did that for a number of clients. I really like learning and improving as a designer, so I was not done at Noble after the Web Design and Development certificates. I took Sketch in a Day, and that was directly useful in being hired at IBM as they asked if I had experience with Sketch. I was also quite interested in motion and animation, so I completed the Web Animation certificate. I’m glad I took those courses since I have been working on animation projects at work, and I feel comfortable using those programs thanks to Noble. As a production designer in the marketing department at IBM, sometimes I have to be able to work very quickly and produce assets in the best way possible. Because I attended a number of seminars and classes at Noble, I learned many best practices for design and development and became confident in using many of the graphics programs. Now across the many projects I work on at IBM, which range from print, to environmental, to presentation, to digital, to social, I have the belief that I can handle anything that comes my way, and much of that confidence stems from the seminars and courses I took at Noble. I had a great experience at Noble and am happy I received the Web Design and Web Development, and Web Animation certificates. I look forward to going back to continue learning. > > — Jonah Schrogin, Marketing Production Designer, IBM > My new career provides the flexibility to work remotely, on my own schedule, and this allows me to spend additional time with the people that matter most. I completed Noble Desktop’s Web Development certificate program. I wanted to change careers and build smart websites for small businesses and organizations. Before enrolling with Noble Desktop, I tried learning to code HTML and CSS on my own. I frequently found myself feeling “stuck” with unanswered questions. More concerning was that I “didn’t know what I didn’t know” about current web technologies and best practices. Noble Desktop’s instructors answered my questions and introduced web development concepts and resources I would need to produce excellent work. The information presented in class was a valuable mix of Noble Desktop textbook content and tips & tools instructors discovered in their web development careers. The textbooks are so good that when I’m not sure about something I am coding, I trust my Noble Desktop textbooks more than most online search results. The Noble Desktop Web Development certificate helped me land a marketing agency internship. The first job of my new career was coding HTML emails for a national law firm. Since then, I’ve joined the rapidly growing marketing automation field and the sky appears to be the limit. I am working on Keurig Dr Pepper’s Internet of Things connected coffee maker program, building automated customer journeys that deliver, email, inbox & push messages to Keurig’s mobile app. Thank you Noble Desktop! > > — John Baldaserini, Marketing Automation Developer, Keurig Dr Pepper > Noble Desktop is the best place that I have found to enhance professional skills and keep up with new software. The instructors really know their stuff! They are seasoned pros who walk the walk and talk the talk. The knowledge and skill that I gained at Noble Desktop have enhanced my career in many ways. After taking the web design certificate program, I went from knowing very little about web design to knowing enough to design and code my own site! > > — Chris Cantley, Multidisciplinary Artist & Graphic Designer ## Pricing **Tuition:** $4995 Payment options: Student financing available; see the current application terms, pay-as-you-go installments, and GI Bill accepted.