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The internet is more and more becoming an everyday part of our lives both professionally and personally. Many companies do all their business with a website and many more are transitioning to have larger and larger web presences. There are tens of thousands of new jobs in web design and development each year and a vast shortage of people who are qualified to work in these positions. Web design is a field that will continue to grow into the future. It is a field where employees with online training are potentially preferred by employers to those with traditional classroom education. It is a field where you can focus on technical aspects, graphics and design, content, advertising and several other specialties.
As a web designer, you can work freelance, consulting jobs, or work for design firms or for corporate offices. Positions can be both hourly and salary and pay ranges from the low 40 thousands to well into the six figures.
There are several levels of web design and programming training you can obtain. The simplest is purely design. This is done with a mix of understanding design in illustrator and other programs and the use of simple HTML and CSS programming. More advanced web design can take into account programming and online databases.
There are several training program options. The simplest is done online and the most advanced at major universities. For many jobs, a simple certification or proof of understanding and a portfolio of projects can get you in the door. They will usually also test your skills.
You can now obtain much of the training you need for free. Free web design classes are available all over the internet. There are also government grants and financing for technology training through community colleges and local universities. The best option to find free training from an accredited school is to speak to the schools directly. You should be able to ask them what grant and financing options they may have. This is a great opportunity for a career change for you if you are unemployed or underemployed. Web design and programming is going to be an important career for the foreseeable future. Plus you can do extra free-lance work on the side to bring in extra money.
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