Overview
The part-time Web Technologies Associate Certificate consists of 8 online courses. Designed for small business owners and employees aiming to efficiently manage their websites, this program provides hands-on experience with the latest information and technology for daily design, updates, and maintenance.
Looking to build a foundation of web skills around your own schedule? BCIT’s Associate Certificate in Web Technologies is a fast, eight-course program designed to give you up-to-date, applicable job skills through online courses that fit your own schedule, no matter where you are.
Carefully created by working professionals to give you the most current information and technology with hands-on experience, this program is perfect for small business owners and other employees hoping to manage everyday design and updates of their own websites.
About the program
- Entirely online to work around your schedule
- Professional development prepares you for basic web design and maintenance
- Can be an introduction to web technologies by itself, or as the first step to completing the more technical certificate program
To learn more, visit our Program Details page.
Who should complete the Web Technologies Associate Certificate?
Whether you’re doing just a bit of web design at your current job, or you own your own business and are looking to improve your web presence, BCIT can help.
This program might be right for you if:
- You’re interested in developing a foundation of web skills
- You’re a business owner or entrepreneur who wants to manage your own website
- You’re hoping to improve your role at your current company
- Your employer is looking for someone to do simple web design in-house
Apply today to begin your training on the Entrance Requirements page.
What grads can do
Many students in this program are already employed or small-business owners looking to improve their current roles with professional development. Others enter this program as the beginning of study for more advance training, moving onto BCIT’s more technical Certificate in Web Technologies.
This program, designed for continuing education, gives students the solid foundation of web technologies to advance in their chosen field by adding some skills as a web designer or author.
Learn more about the career opportunities for grads at the Graduating and Jobs page.
Entrance Requirements
About Flexible Learning
Take a single course, or work towards a credential — all at a pace that’s right for you.
Part-time courses are offered in a variety of scheduling formats, including at night or on weekends, flexible day time delivery, or you can opt for distance or online learning. If you meet the prerequisites and there’s space available, you can register for a course immediately. Courses are offered in each of three terms: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring/Summer (April).
To apply to a Flexible Learning program and earn your credential, you simply need to complete a Part-time Program Declaration Request. Applications are processed throughout the year.
Application processing
Note: This program is currently under review and is not accepting program declarations at this time. If you have questions, please contact the program area.
Entrance requirements
Declarations submitted for program intakes beginning April 1, 2025 or later will be evaluated using the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement below.
- English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants who will complete the program from outside Canada or who currently have a valid status in Canada other than study permit. International applicants accepted into this program are not eligible for a study permit.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Students may request to have prior work experience or previously taken courses assessed for course exemption. Contact either Paul_Sawyer@bcit.ca, or Karen_Harvey@bcit.ca for further details on Prior Learning Assessment Recognition.
Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information.
Courses
Important Updates to Flexible Learning
English Requirement: Find out more.
As is only fitting for our Web Technologies Associate Certificate program, all courses are delivered online to best fit your schedule and needs.
The selection of the eight courses required for the associate certificate give you a solid foundation of web technologies to improve your current career, sharpen your job skills, or prepare for further study in BCIT’s Web Technologies Certificate program.
Please note: part-time programs and courses are open enrolment and although we make every effort to accommodate demand, course registration cannot be guaranteed in every semester. High demand courses fill quickly and may result in students unable to register for a course that semester. Courses may also be cancelled due to low enrolment.
Program matrix
Check current availability of courses for this program.
| Required Courses: | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MDIA 1205 | Web Design Technologies 1 | 3.0 | |
| MDIA 2205 | Web Design Technologies 2 | 3.0 | |
| MDIA 3203 | Adobe Photoshop for Web | 3.0 | |
| MDIA 3207 | JavaScript | 3.0 | |
| MDIA 3209 | WordPress and CMS | 3.0 | |
| MDIA 3210 | Adobe Premiere Pro for Video | 3.0 | |
| MDIA 3211 | Bootstrap and CSS Frameworks | 3.0 | |
| MDIA 4207 | Web Design Major Project | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits: | 24.0 | ||
Check current availability of courses for this program.
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
By offering a focused, eight-course program to complete your Associate Certificate in Web Technologies, BCIT has designed a fast, strong foundation for everyday web design and maintenance.
Perfect as professional development for people already working in marketing, graphic design, management, or as small business owners, this fully online associate certificate gives you flexibility of schedule and location so you can improve your job skills quickly and easily.
Additionally, this program ladders easily into BCIT’s more technical Web Technologies Certificate program for a more in-depth study to fully prepare them for a larger career shift.
Program delivery
Online: This program is delivered fully online.
Program location
Graduating & Jobs
Students who earn their Associate Certificate in Web Technologies are often looking for continuing education for an already-existing job or to move to a new role in their company. This program is specifically developed for small business and professional development, rather than for new career advancement.
One of the most popular options for students in this program is to assume the role of web designer/author for the companies where they are currently employed. Many firms hire external design houses to author and maintain their web pages and are often not satisfied with the results. They are therefore anxious to bring this work back into the firm and may sponsor their employees to develop sufficient expertise to become in-house designers.
If you’re currently employed, be sure to ask your employer if they would sponsor you or pay a portion of your tuition for your professional development.
Students who earn their associate certificate often go on for further training in the more technical Certificate in Web Technologies program to prepare them for even more in-depth web design work and an additional variety of career opportunities.
Apply for graduation
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, complete an Application for BCIT Credential [PDF] and submit it to Student Information and Enrolment Services.
Allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.
All financial obligations to the Institute must be met prior to issuance of any credential.
Faculty, Advisors & Staff
BCIT recruits qualified faculty who have an ability to connect and communicate effectively with students.
Our instructors enjoy working with people, have industry experience, successful teaching experience at the post secondary level, and may have a master’s degree or specialized competency in the area of their expertise. Some have actually written the texts and case books you will be using in your studies.
Faculty
Mary Anne Conforti
Mike Walton
Janice Wood
Contact Us
Aimee Chung
Flexible Learning Coordinator – Digital Arts, Media and Design
Contact a Flexible Learning Program Advisor with the BCIT program name in the subject line if you have a question about:
- Course selection and program planning
- Declaring your program
- Making changes to your approved program plan
- Applying for transfer credit and advanced placement
- Laddering options
- Job placement and graduate outcomes
- Student life
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