Certificate in Web Design
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Certificate in Web Design
This certificate programme is designed to provide basic technology skills that will enable them to gain entry-level qualification into a desired career path of Web Design. This certificate programme is currently not GATE funded. Certificates comprise of 15 credits and would take a student one (1) year to complete. Students achieving certificates with an average GPA of 2.75 can gain exemptions into the degree programmes to pursue the next level. Students will examine and demonstrate the skills needed to create basic Web Pages, display good Interface Design techniques, create Commercial Designs, demonstrate basic Java coding and the understand the basics of Information Technology. This certificate touches on three of the five pillars of Information Technology (ACM/IEE Curricula 2017 ).
Three (3) CSEC (CXC)/GCE O’Level subjects, inclusive of English A and mathematics, Grades 1,2,3* or A,B,C.
*Grade 3 accepted if attained in June 1998 or beyond
Applicants who possess CAPE or A’Level, certificates, diplomas, degree qualifications may be considered for advanced standing (the award of credits towards your certificate programme).
DURATION
5 months (F/T) or 1 Year (PT)
CAMPUS
City, South Campuses
DELIVERY MODE
Blended
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| CODE | COURSE TITLE | CR. |
| ITEC 120 | Introduction to Computer Hardware | 3 |
| ITEC 133 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| ITEC 229 | Human Computer Interface Design | 3 |
| GRDE 129 | Introduction to Commercial Design | 3 |
| ITEC 240 | Introduction to Web Page Design | 3 |
| 15 | ||
The table below provides a summary of fees payable to the College. Only nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible to receive government’s GATE funding for tuition expenses listed hereunder.
| Fees | Citizens | Caricom | International | Per |
| Applications: Paper-based | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | Application |
| Applications: Online | Free | Free | Free | Application |
| Registration | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Semester |
| Tuition | $300.00 | $400.00 | $750.00 | Credit |
| Administrative Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Technology | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Student Insurance | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Annum |
| Student Guild | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annum |
Included in the college fees, is basic insurance coverage for accident and injury. However, CARICOM and international students are also required to secure additional insurance to cover medical expenses.
All students of COSTAATT are required to pay an annual insurance fee of $30.00. Completed student insurance forms must be submitted to the College at the beginning of the first semester in which students register for the academic year. Coverage is restricted to students who are between ages 16 to 65.
The College accepts the following methods of payment:
Institutional fees are non-refundable. Students who officially withdraw from the College may be eligible for a refund of tuition fees in accordance with the schedule outlined in the Academic Calendar. Please note that students in receipt of GATE funding are not eligible for tuition refunds.
The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE)
The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses programme (GATE) provides free tuition to all eligible citizens of Trinidad and Tobago pursuing approved programmes at public and private tertiary level institutions. Information on eligibility and conditions for accessing GATE funding is available at the Ministry of Education website at: www.moe.gov.tt
Important:
Students must note that GATE funding is available for the duration of their course of study and one year beyond. Students who fail to complete their programme within the stipulated time frame will be required to meet the cost of programme completion.
The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) programme is a one hundred per cent, tuition fee funding programme offered by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. Only nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible to apply, and students must be registered in a course of study leading to a tertiary level qualification.
For further information on the GATE programme please visit the website of the Ministry of Education.
The vast majority of the College’s programmes are eligible for GATE.
Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP)
The Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) is a special loan facility made available to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago who are enrolled in an approved tertiary level programme at a registered tertiary institution to meet the following expenses:
For further information on the Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) students can visit the Ministry of Education website at: www.moe.gov.tt
Payment Plans
Payment plans are available, please contact the Office of the Registrar for further details: [email protected]
To be awarded the Certificate in Web Design, students must successfully complete 15 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, according to the following distribution:
| Required courses in the major area of study | 15 credits |
| Total Credits Required for Graduation | 15 credits |
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