E-Commerce

Chapter 9: Creating a Web Site

BusinessWeek Activities

Careers in E-Commerce Career as a Website Designer/Developer

Today, the Internet is a major force in the global marketplace. Companies require an attractive and inviting “net presence” in order to grab and keep the attention of their customers. Website designers combine skills in computer technology, digital audio and video, graphics, layout, interactive technology, and marketing to create a site that is key to the success of the business.

Using the Internet and starting at BusinessWeek.com, research the career of Web-site Designer/Developer. Find out the following information:

  • Education required
  • Certifications available
  • Software/Hardware skills needed
  • Design and marketing skills needed
  • Job outlook

Locate the closest postsecondary institution near your school that offers a program in Web Design. Review the curriculum. What will you learn? How long will it take to finish the program? What is the cost?

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