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Web & Development Fundamentals

About the Program

The Web and Development Fundamentals diploma at Eastern College is a 45-week entry-level program—including an 8-week internship—that builds the essential knowledge, technical confidence, and practical awareness of how websites are created and maintained. Through live, instructor-led online classes, you'll learn to develop interactive web content using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

The curriculum takes you from visual design through front-end code to modern developer workflows: you'll design graphics with bitmap and vector tools, build and style real websites, host them on Linux servers with WordPress, and collaborate using Git and GitHub Copilot AI. Object-oriented programming in Swift and Java rounds out your foundation, preparing you for entry-level roles across the web industry.

Classes are held at scheduled times through the Microsoft Teams platform, so you can ask questions, join discussions, and get instructor support in real time—without commuting to campus. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify, monthly payment plans are offered, and Eastern's dedicated Financial Aid Officers will help you explore your funding options.

Design and Development Certifications

Graduates are eligible to write the Adobe Photoshop Certified Professional, Adobe Illustrator Certified Professional, and Oracle Java Associate exams, with certification exam vouchers included in your tuition.

What You'll Learn

Website creation with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, plus Linux web hosting, Apache configuration, and WordPress
Graphical and UI/UX design for web and mobile apps using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and AI-assisted design tools
Object-oriented programming fundamentals in Swift and Java, plus agile teamwork with Git, GitHub, and GitHub Copilot AI
Career readiness through resume and interview preparation, half-day classes, and a 160-hour internship with an application or web development organization

Career Opportunities

Web technology specialists work across every industry, and employment opportunities in the sector continue to grow as businesses invest in their online presence. It's also a natural stepping stone: the foundation you build here transfers directly into Eastern's longer developer programs or on-the-job specialization.

Career paths include:

Website Designer/Developer – build and maintain responsive websites for businesses and organizations
Graphic Designer – create visual assets, interfaces, and branded content for web and software
WordPress Specialist – configure, customize, and manage sites on the web's most popular platform
JavaScript Developer – add interactivity and functionality to modern web experiences

Salary Range: $35 – $46 per hour (Government of Canada Job Bank, Nov 2025)

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