Certified Web Designer

CERTIFIED WEB DESIGNER

An AWP Certified Web Designer is an individual employed by a private or public sector organization, consulting company, or one who is self employed, who is capable of researching, planning, and designing web pages, including the integration of all foreground and background components. The Certified Web Designer's responsibilities include designing web pages which incorporate usability and cultural factors. It is expected that the Certified Web Designer will be able to perform these tasks with limited assistance, and will remain cognizant of common standards as well as emerging trends and technologies.

KEY SKILL TASKS

1) Write HTML
2) Lay out Components of Web Page
3) Design Web Flow
4) Create Site Architecture
5) Collaborative Web Site Development
6) Integrate Scripting Codes
7) Troubleshoot Programming
8) Select and Use Appropriate Media
9) Layout Color and Typeface
10) Beta Testing on Site
11) Organize Files and Prepare for Translation
12) Choose Appropriate Platform
13) Manage FTP
14) Load Site on Server
15) Use Graphics Package for 2D Imagery
16) Use Graphics Package for Photo Enhancement
17) Optimize Graphics for the Web
18) Convert Between Image File Formats
19) Integrate Audience Considerations into Site Design
20) Prepare Storyboard
21) Grab Attention to Web Site
22) Design Interaction Flow
23) Create a Constant Visual "Look and Feel" for the Site
24) Integrate Design Concepts
25) Gather, Select, Organize, and Prepare Information for Inclusion
26) Make Site Entertaining
27) Generate Repeat Visitors
28) Differentiate Client Site
29) Plan Site for Display compatibility
30) Integrate Web Site into Traditional Advertising Organization
31) Perform Needs Analysis
32) Quantify What the Client Wants in a Web Presence
33) Manage Time
34) Develop Internal Communications Strategy
35) Deal with Changes and Explain Implications.
36) Develop Interpersonal Skills.
37) Resolve Conflicts
38) Work Within a Team
39) Create and Optimize Elements and Embed Multimedia for the Web