Web development professionals use programming to build websites and web applications. They either work for one company or several clients and are needed in almost all organisations. Take a look at what the role includes and how you can secure a job.
You could start your career as a junior developer. As you gain skills and an awareness of what companies need from their websites, you could take on more responsibilities.
Eventually you might move into a more senior role, such as a web content manager, lead programmer, project manager or lead developer.
You can choose to specialise in a certain area, such as graphics, or a sector like healthcare or e-commerce. Many people work on a freelance or contractual basis and have more control over which clients they work with. Many set up their own web development businesses.
The skills you’ll have mean that you can move into different industries such as IT or marketing. Your technology skills will also be valuable if you decide to teach in schools or colleges.
Employers often offer opportunities for training, where you could take a course online, in-house or at an external provider.
Certificates and qualifications to work towards include the many on offer from companies like Adobe Digital Learning Services.
You’ll need to keep up to date with the latest technical developments and design trends. You can do this by following industry publications and blogs.
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