Front-end Website Design Training Scheme

Locations and dates
No start dates are currently available. Register to be informed when new dates are added.
Study options

Online
Length

20 weeks including 2 week study break
Total credits

20
Fees

2023: $301 plus $40 Student Services Levy

A Student Service Fee applies (2025; $2.17 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.

N.B. The 2026 SSF final fee is currently subject to consultation with learners.
National qualification code

NE4954

Websites are an increasingly important part of a business's interaction with their customers.

Through this online programme you can learn skills in front-end web design, to enhance the visual communication of a business, from anywhere you have an internet connection.

This programme is designed to help you develop practical skills as well as a theoretical understanding of a range of digital media and design processes through the exploration of front-end website design.

This front-end website design programme is suitable for anyone new to website design, to jump in and start designing with code - all you need is to be confident with common computer software (e.g. Microsoft office suite).

You will be encouraged to explore a wide range of digital design approaches for researching, developing, documenting, communicating and contextualising your ideas through set project briefs.

What will I learn to do?

Develop a basic to strong understanding of design principles for online multimedia applications
Generate creative ideas through research, evaluation and application of relevant design history and theory
Create ‘live’ website designs that adhere to responsive website design standards
Design and build theme related designs suitable for business ventures, public events or personal portfolio

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

NCEA Level 2
Or
A qualification or examination recognised as being equivalent to achievement of NCEA Level 2

Alternative Requirements

Applicants (including those over 20 years of age) who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic entry requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager (or delegate).

English Language Requirements

If English is not the applicant’s first language they will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Table.(external link)

Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment.

IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest)

IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test

Note: Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills.

Frequently asked questions

How do these online courses work and how much time should I aim to dedicate to this course?

There are no scheduled live classes, this course is run fully online with lessons which include reading, videos to watch and activities. You work through the lesson tabs on the online course in your own time. You can choose to work through as many lessons as you like in your own time and at your own pace.

There are 16 lessons, it is expected you would spend a minimum of five hours per lesson. Remember the more time you put in to your learning the more you get out of it. You could chose to do one lesson a week or five lessons it’s up to you.

Are there assessments for course?

There are two assessments:

Assessment 1 – Formative (feedback given mid-way through the course)
Assessment 2 – Summative (100% of the final course grade given at the end of the course).

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