Your Smart Career Move for a Slow Economy
When the economy is up, it's impossible to count the number of companies flocking to the Internet. When the economy is down, every inch of cyber-real estate becomes that much more precious. If you're looking for ways to weather this current downturn and potentially ride the next wave that comes along, perhaps Web design is where you should set your sights. Use this time now to develop the necessary skills required for this occupational field. Whether you graduate during a recession or during a boom, your training can help you maximize your earning potential.
What Can Web Design Training Teach You? The bulk of your training focuses on programming. Understanding how to code and manipulate CSS, HTML, Java, AJAX, and PHP will prove vital to your career. Equally important, however, are areas such as graphic design, e-commerce, search engine optimization, and database management. In order to serve the needs of your clients or employer, you must be able to design beautiful and functional sites that meet strict search engine standards and variable consumer needs.
Your Future in Web Design With the larger computer science and database administration industries expected to increase by 37%, it's safe to say that the future looks bright for Web designers. This projected growth is more than 3 times what most occupations can expect, and this is probably a conservative estimate. As the digital divide continues to close in many parts of the world, computer and Internet usage will continue to rise substantially. If you have the tools and training to help connect consumers with producers, your skills will always be in demand. It's never too late to begin your training, but with this current dip in the US economy, it's never too early either.
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| The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division |
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Develop your creative potential through The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division where we give you the freedom to decide when and where to attend class. Because you're always on the go, we offer education to go wherever you connect to the Internet. While we meet the demands of your busy lifestyle, our online degree and diploma programs go even further by embracing the standards of excellence long held by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and The Art Institutes system of schools backed by an over 85-year commitment to academic excellence. Learn from the leader in online creative arts education. Programs: Graphic Design - Associate of Science Degree Graphic Design - Bachelor of Science Degree Interactive Media Design Interactive Media Design - Associate of Science Degree Interactive Media Design - Bachelor of Science Degree Request More Information >
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| Baker College Online |
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Baker College, named “One of the Best Graduate Schools 2003” by U.S. News and World Report,” now offers a high-quality online education at half the cost of comparable online schools. Choose from over 30 online programs and earn your Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree with greater flexibility. Baker College is an accredited institution. Learn more. Programs: AS - Web Design Bachelor in Web Development Certificate in Web Design Request More Information >
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| Everest University Online |
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Advance your career (or start a new one) without interrupting your life. At Everest University Online, you’ll get the tools to prepare for a better future. Earn your Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in fields such as Business and Criminal Justice. Take classes at the times and places you choose, balance the demands of family and a career, and get personalized, one-on-one attention from expert instructors in your field of study. Programs: Computer Information Science Web Design Request More Information >
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| Kaplan University |
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Earn your degree, advance your career, and achieve your goals with an online degree or certificate from Kaplan University. And do it all without missing a day of work. Kaplan University offers accredited online degree programs in Business, Criminal Justice, Technology and Design, and Paralegal Studies. Kaplan also offers Continuing Education, allowing working professionals to earn certificates in Forensic Nursing, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, and Financial Planning. Programs: Internet and Website Development Certificate Request More Information >
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| Westwood College Online |
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Start your future in technology today at Westwood College of Technology online. Programs: E-Business Management Graphic Design and Multimedia Visual Communications Web Design & Multimedia Request More Information >
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