Adobe Dreamweaver

Who is it for? Adult learner 19+, beginner Qualification: Adobe Dreamweaver Location: Distance Learning Start date: Ongoing Duration: 180 recommended study hours – two years' tutorial support

Express your creative talents to the full

If you have a flair for design and are excited by new technologies then our Adobe Dreamweaver Web Design course will develop skills that could underpin a career in this vibrant sector.

Dreamweaver is the favourite design tool of many web professionals and this course will teach you to bring your creative visions to life using this powerful software.

The syllabus covers a wide variety of topics and subjects including HTML, working with text and images, advanced page design, cascading style sheets (CSS) and publishing and managing site files.

Create content for cutting edge devices

The course material includes Adobe’s recently launched Creative Suite 5.5 (CS5.5) Web Premium (Student & Teacher Edition), which includes new features designed to support content creation and publication for a range of mobile devices including ebooks, tablets and mobile phones.

View a short selection of our Course Content and Sample Materials for the Adobe Dreamweaver Web Design Course.

Course Snapshot

• Level 3 qualification - comparable to studying at A Level or NVQ Level 3
• Leads to an accredited Adobe qualification
• Entry requirements: Art or design qualifications and some experience working with a more complicated software application are desirable
• Seven books containing six modules and 11 assignments*
• One exam: Adobe Certified Associate in Web Communication using Dreamweaver CS5
• Approximately 180 recommended study hours – as this is a distance learning course you are in complete control over how much time you commit to your studies each week
• Flexible payment options
• It is essential that you have either A PC with an operating system of Windows XP Home or Professional, Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows 7 Home Premium or higher. Mac users OSX must be 10.6 or higher.

What's Included?

• Two years’ unlimited tutorial support
• Bespoke course materials written by industry experts
• Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 (CS5.5) Web Premium (Student & Teacher Edition)
• Exam fees
• Exam booking service
• 24 hour access to the Home Learning College Virtual Learning Community
  – the UK’s biggest online campus
• Free Career Management Centre services
• Optional access to student rewards
• Optional NUS card - the definitive student discount card with a range of exclusive discounts

*Printed course books can be ordered seperately on request

Art or design qualifications and some experience working with a more complicated software application are desirable.

Before you enrol on a Home Learning College Course, please ensure that you have read and understood the pre-requirements below:

• You have a valid UK address (students outside the UK will receive an additional postage charge).
• You are over the age of 18 or have a third party payee for any financial agreement.
• You have a solid grasp of the English language.
• You have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period.
• You have basic PC skills in order to navigate our Virtual Learning Community.
• You are fully committed to your studies.

System Requirements

To check your computer is compatible with the software provided with this course please review our Computer Compatibility and Specification Requirements

Did you know that one of the most common challenges people face in pursuing education is the cost?

That’s why Home Learning College has developed the most flexible payment terms of any other UK distance learning provider.

• Pay in full now and receive 20% off the price

You can split your course fees over one, two or three instalments at no extra charge and still benefit from the 20% discount.

Alternatively you can choose a payment plan that works for you:

• 12 months at 0% APR
• 24 months at 9.9% APR

Speak to one of our course advisers for further details.

At the end of this Level 3 course you will be ready to take the Web Communication using Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 exam which leads to Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) status.

As the scope and importance of the internet continue to grow, your skills are certain to remain in high demand. Having gained solid experience, you should be in line for a range of exciting web design and development opportunities paying £22,000 - £35,000* per annum.

View the Adobe career progression pathway.

*Source: ITJobswatch.co.uk

Having completed this course you may wish to continue your studies by learning to add animation and interactivity to websites using Adobe Flash. You can also gain Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) status by becoming proficient in another Adobe software product.

Alternatively you can progress to our CIW Foundations Associate (CIWF) course which will teach you how to manage the internet for businesses.

View the Adobe career progression pathway.

The National Qualifications Framework (NQF) outlines Level 3 qualifications as equivalent to A Levels, denoting and recognising the ability to gain and, where relevant, apply a range of knowledge, skills and understanding. Learning at this level is appropriate for people who work independently, or in some areas supervise and train others in their field of work.

Gaining this accreditation will boost your job prospects by enhancing your CV and helping you attract the attention of potential employers. It will also show you are self-motivated and committed to your personal development.