*2026 - Jan - Web Design on Squarespace

Web Design Certification Course

Delivery Mode: Virtual (via MS Teams)
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST
Duration: 4-5 Weeks

Please note: All dates are tentative and subject to change.

Course Overview

This course introduces learners to the principles of visual design and user-centered web development. Participants will explore design thinking, interface design, page structure, and content management, all within the context of building functional and visually appealing websites.

Through hands-on practice, learners will:

• Develop wireframes and layout sketches
• Style and structure web page elements
• Ensure responsive design across devices
• Create a marketing strategy to promote their site

By the end of the course, students will have a clear understanding of how websites work and how users interact with them, enabling them to build sites that meet the needs of their target audience.

Course Outline

Week 1

• Introduction to Web Design
• Form vs. Function
• Website Planning Process
• Interface Design

Week 2

• Site Structure & Design
• Typography and Text
• Visual Elements & Basic Graphic Design

Week 3

• Page Layout Creation
• Content Preparation
• Website Building
• Marketing Campaigns

Week 4

• Website Publishing
• Authoring Tools: Squarespace Project

Week 5

• Peer Review of Squarespace Project
• Finalization and Submission

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to: -

1. Recognize the impact of design thinking and website models on developing and interacting with websites

2. Recognize the complexity and needs of your target audience

3. Identify the importance of designing to communicate effectively

4. Construct a mental model of how the web works

5. Identify the common tools used in web development

6. Create a WYSIWYG website using Squarespace

Instructor Profile

Quinten Sheriff is a seasoned professional in learning and design, with global experience across Africa, Asia, and South America. Now based in Canada, he consults in human performance, design, marketing, and business strategy. Quinten is passionate about digital learning, collaboration, and empowering learners through innovation and problem-solving.

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Web Design Certificate issued by Skills for Change, a trusted training provider recognized by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities since 1998.

Tax Benefits

Skills for Change provides official tax letters. You may be eligible for a partial or full refund of your course fees when filing your Canadian tax return.

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