The Lifelong Learning Center
310 South Curtis Street
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8765
WebMaster Certificate
Certificate InformationThe Lifelong Learning Center is proud to announce the Webmaster Certificate Program. This program will take our popular web development class series to the next level. The Webmaster Certificate is comprised of approximately 140-150 hours of web design, programming and image classes. Students enroll in the required classes separately and are awarded the certificate upon successful completion of the website that meets the requirements of the certificate program.
Many of the Western Montana students, who request and take the new classes as they are added, have developed web sites that demonstrate they deserve additional recognition beyond each class certificate. A certificate program will also give these students documentation to prove their skills for job descriptions that include webmaster skills.
With those goals in mind, the Webmaster Certificate Program will recognize those students who demonstrate a proficiency in the topics covered in the web development classes. Besides the requirement of completing the specific courses listed, this certificate includes the review of a web site you have build based on the criteria listed after the required classes.
The Webmaster Certificate tuition includes a consultation meeting, two hours of individual assistance on the required web site and a professional review and write up. Additional Technical Assistance is available for $39 per hour.
Certificate Fee $175+Class Fees
Required Classes
Prerequisites-the following classes are not included in the certificate hours; students must either have equivalent skills or enroll in the following classes:
- Making the Most of Your Digital Camera
- Making the Most of Your Digital Photos
- Intro to Operating Systems (Windows XP or Windows Vista or Mac OS X)
- File Management (Windows or Mac)
Web Marketing and Design
Design and Coding Classes
Web Development with Dreamweaver – Tables
Web Development with Dreamweaver – CSS
Image Classes
PhotoShop or PhotoShop Elements
Images for the Web
Digital Photography class
Advanced Classes
Web Development with Dreamweaver II
Basic Web Programming
This brochure is for informational purposes only. Although every effort is made to ensure its accuracy, it shall not be construed to be an irrevocable contract between the student and MCPS. MCPS reserves the right to cancel classes or make any changes in the content and provisions of this certificate program without notice. Certificate must be completed within 24 months of enrollment.
Website Requirements
Documentation - 25%
1. One paragraph that describes what your web site should do for your organization.
2. One paragraph that describes the model of your web site.
3. One page description of your web site content.
4. Site map for your web site with 5 additional pages for future development. Pages are indicated by boxes. Links are indicated by lines, labeled with the link wording.
Website - 60%
1. A web site with a home page, two sections of two pages each, a links page, and an about us page.
2. The web site can be structured with tables or CSS.
3. All font formatting must come from a well organized and commented style sheet.
4. All pages must have unique, well-crafted title tags.
5. All non-trivial, inserted images, must have well-crafted alt tags.
6. Images must include inserted and background images.
7. All links should work. Links to outside web pages should open in a new window.
8. The home page should clearly identify your organization and topic with both graphics and text.
Testing - 15%
1. List 3 tasks you would like your tester to be able to do on your web site.
2. Give your tester the list.
3. Make notes about how well your tester was able to do those tasks.
4. Ask your tester what the best feature of the site is.
5. Ask your tester for two things to change on the site.
6. Turn in your list and your tester comments.
Other Certificate Features
1. Each student web site will be reviewed with written suggestions of possible changes.
2. Each student will receive 2 hours of individual help time with their project.
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