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Web Design Certificate

  • VA-approved, facility code 25112332
  • 162 hours
  • In person in NYC
  • $4,995

In this certificate program, you will become a well-rounded Web Designer and learn to design webpages, code them with HTML & CSS, and JavaScript, and build websites with WordPress, allowing you to create a diverse portfolio to showcase your skills to potential employers or clients.

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Approved for VA education benefits under Noble Desktop, VA facility code 25112332. Verify in the VA GI Bill Comparison Tool.

Student project work from the Web Design Certificate curriculum
Student project work

This program includes

  • 162 hours of live training. Project-based, in person at 185 Madison Avenue with an instructor in the room.
  • 9 courses in the program. Each one a scheduled class, not a recorded lecture.
  • 1 elective course. Included at no extra cost: AI for UX & UI Design.
  • 1-on-1 mentoring. Time with an instructor outside of class, scheduled around your commitments.
  • Free retake within one year. Repeat any class in the program at no cost.
  • Class recordings. Available for 30 days after each class, so a missed session is recoverable.
  • A verified certificate. Noble Desktop is licensed by the New York State Education Department.
  • A VA certifying official. One of our School Certifying Officials submits your enrollment certification to VA so you are not chasing it.
  • Interest-free payment plans. If your benefit leaves a balance: a pay-as-you-go installment plan, or Climb Credit. 0% interest, no fees.
  • Job-search support. Portfolio review, resume, and interview preparation with an instructor. Support, not a placement promise.

Learn the Skills Guarantee™

Master the concepts and skills outlined in the program, or your tuition is refunded. It applies to every course here. See the full terms on nobledesktop.com/benefits.

Program overview

Special Limited Time Promotion : Receive our AI for UX & UI Design course for free when you register for this certificate program.

  • Code Webpages with HTML, CSS & JavaScript:: Develop strong coding skills by using HTML to structure content, CSS to style and layout pages, and JavaScript to add interactive elements. Learn to build clean, functional websites from scratch that offer a smooth user experience.
  • Build Websites Using WordPress:: Explore WordPress, the world’s most popular Content Management System (CMS). Learn to install themes, customize layouts using HTML and CSS, and add functionality through plugins, to build dynamic, easy-to-manage websites.
  • Design Responsive Websites:: Learn to design websites using Figma, a design tool for real-time prototyping. Create layouts that adapt to different screen sizes for a seamless experience across desktop and mobile devices.
  • Learn Front-End Development Tools:: Enhance your front-end development skills with advanced tools like Git for version control and Bootstrap for layout development. Learn to optimize websites for fast loading and functionality, ensuring your designs are ready for the web.

Projects you build

Work you produce in this program, the same examples shown on nobledesktop.com. Coursework you keep, not client work we place for you.

Student project

Learn to design and prototype with Figma

Coffee website coded with background images and icons

Coffee website coded with background images and icons

Use HTML & CSS to code layouts with images, text, links, call-to-action buttons, and more.

Travel website coded to be responsive on mobile

Travel website coded to be responsive on mobile

Create fluid layouts that work across devices.

Student project

Create JavaScript-based Scrolling Animations with GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform)

Student project

Create HTML5 animated banner ads using GreenSock that can be submitted to Google Ads

Student project

Add interactivity & update content based on what a user does

Courses in this program

9 courses, 162 hours total. Each one is a scheduled, in-person class, not a recorded lecture.

  1. Figma Bootcamp12 hrs
  2. UI Design Bootcamp30 hrs
  3. Web Development with HTML & CSS18 hrs
  4. Advanced HTML & CSS18 hrs
  5. Flexbox, Grid, & Bootstrap12 hrs
  6. JavaScript for Front-End18 hrs
  7. Front-End Tools & Portfolio18 hrs
  8. HTML Email Bootcamp6 hrs
  9. WordPress Bootcamp18 hrs

Electives included at no extra cost

  • AI for UX & UI Design 18 hrs

Full curriculum on nobledesktop.com

Schedule and enrollment

Length
162 hours
Full tuition
$4,995
Format
In person, 185 Madison Ave
VA benefits
Chapters 33, 31, 35, 30
  • Free retake within a year
  • Class recordings for 30 days
  • 1-on-1 mentoring included
  • Interest-free payment plans
  • Certification handled by our SCO

All sessions meet in person at 185 Madison Avenue, and dates and times are Eastern. Pick a date to prefill your enrollment, or ask us to help you choose. Nothing is submitted to VA and nothing is binding until you decide.

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Jan 5, 2027 Feb 10, 2027 Mon to Fri 10:00-17:00 Choose this date
May 11, 2027 Jun 25, 2027 Mon to Fri 10:00-17:00 Choose this date
Sep 7, 2027 Oct 14, 2027 Mon to Fri 10:00-17:00 Choose this date

Web Design Certificate reviews

Reviews from Noble Desktop students in this subject area, as published on nobledesktop.com/testimonials. These are individual experiences and are not a promise of any particular result.

I feel like I learned what I need to know to build a basic website, thanks to the instructor's explanations, demos, examples, and walkthroughs.
Niteesh Thangaraj 2023
I had always wanted to learn web design but wasn't sure where to start. Noble Desktop gave me the push necessary to get a firm grasp on the basics and build the foundation to explore on my own.
Luis Felipe Basaure, Staff Development Coordinator 2018
I spent a lot of time researching different schools and couldn't be happier that I went to Noble Desktop for the Web Design Certificate. The instructors are great and you cover a lot of material.
Kathy Hallock 2017

Tuition and your VA benefits

Tuition
$4,995 for 162 hours of instruction. What VA pays depends on your chapter, entitlement percentage, and remaining entitlement.
Housing allowance
For Chapter 33, VA sets a monthly housing allowance using the school's ZIP code, your entitlement percentage and your rate of pursuit. A rate of pursuit above 50% is required for any allowance at all. We do not see what VA pays you, so check your own rate with VA.
If there is a balance
Veterans at 90% entitlement or less, and most Chapter 35 and Chapter 30 students, will have something left to pay. One of our School Certifying Officials will go through that number with you before you enroll. Interest-free payment plans with no fees are available on this program.

How class runs

Every VA-approved program here meets in person at 185 Madison Avenue in Manhattan, with an instructor in the room rather than a recorded lecture. Classes are small, you work on your own machine, and you can ask a question and get an answer in the moment.

  • In person in NYC. 185 Madison Avenue, near Madison Square Park, on the 4/6, N/R/W, F/M and PATH.
  • Recordings if you miss one. Available for 30 days after each session, so a missed class is recoverable.
  • Retake free within a year. Sit any class in the program again at no cost, for any reason.
  • An SCO handles the VA side. One of our School Certifying Officials submits your enrollment certification so you are not chasing it.

Printed workbooks included. This program comes with detailed workbooks, in print or ebook, at no additional cost.

Expert instructors

The instructors who teach this program at Noble Desktop. You learn from working practitioners, in the room.

  • Dan Rodney
    School Director, Instructor, & Senior Course Developer
  • Michael Suen
    Instructor
  • Christophe Drayton
    Instructor

What you will learn

  • Learn to design websites for mobile and desktop
  • Learn Figma for designing and prototyping the UI (user interface) of websites, apps, etc
  • Create projects to add to your portfolio
  • Build the front-end of webpages by coding HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Code fluid-width layouts that adapt to different sized screens
  • Learn JavaScript to add animation and interactive functionality to your webpages
  • Use and customize Bootstrap to build out layouts quickly, using its grid system and components
  • Use Git to track changes in your code and collaborate with other developers
  • Build websites using WordPress, the world’s most popular CMS (Content Management System)
  • Learn how HTML and CSS are also used to code HTML emails

Skills covered

The tools and technologies this program teaches.

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Front-End JavaScript
  • WordPress
  • Web Design Principles
  • Figma
  • HTML Email
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • CSS Flexbox
  • CSS Grid
  • Bootstrap
  • Chris Cantley

Your certificate

Finish the program and you receive a verified certificate from Noble Desktop, which is licensed by the New York State Education Department. It states the program and the hours completed. It is a school credential, not a state licence or an industry certification, and we do not claim it is one.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use my GI Bill® for this program?
Yes. This program is approved for the training of veterans and eligible dependents under Noble Desktop, VA facility code 25112332. You do not have to take our word for it: look us up in the VA GI Bill Comparison Tool. Approval means the program met the standards of the State Approving Agency and VA. It is not an endorsement of Noble Desktop by either one.
Will my benefits cover the whole cost?
It depends on your benefit chapter, your entitlement percentage, and how much entitlement you have left. Chapter 33 at 100% typically covers tuition and fees for an approved program. Chapter 35 and Chapter 30 pay a fixed monthly amount and often will not cover a full program by themselves. One of our School Certifying Officials will go through the expected balance with you before you enroll.
Is this program online or in person?
In person, at 185 Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Whether a program is in person or online is one of the things VA weighs when it sets a housing allowance, so ask VA what that means for you. If you need a fully online option, our partner school VDCI holds its own VA approval; see veterans.vdci.edu.
How do I enroll using my benefits?
Start your enrollment on this site, choose a start date, and upload your Certificate of Eligibility if you have it. One of our School Certifying Officials will be in touch to confirm the details and collect anything else we need, then we register you and submit your certification to VA.
What if I have used part of my benefit already?
That is common and it is fine. Tell us roughly how much entitlement you have left and we will tell you what it covers here and what would remain. For an exact figure, VA is the authority: call the GI Bill hotline at 888-442-4551.

If you are weighing two of them, call and we will talk it through against your entitlement and your timeline. Every approved program is on the main hub, filterable by track.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Approval of Noble Desktop's programs for VA education benefits does not constitute endorsement by VA or any government agency. VA determines eligibility and payment amounts.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Noble Desktop's programs are approved for the training of veterans and other eligible persons by the New York State Approving Agency. Approval does not constitute endorsement or recommendation of Noble Desktop by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, by the State Approving Agency, or by any other government agency. Noble Desktop is not affiliated with, and this site is not endorsed by, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or any government agency.

VA determines eligibility, entitlement, and payment amounts. Benefit rates shown are VA-published figures and are subject to change by VA. Housing allowance figures assume full-time attendance at 100% entitlement and are prorated otherwise. Nothing here is a guarantee of benefits, of the amount VA will pay, of admission, of program completion, of employment, of a particular job, or of a particular salary.

Student reviews are individual experiences and are not a promise of any particular result. Noble Desktop is licensed by the New York State Education Department. VDCI, the Virtual Design and Construction Institute, is a separate, independently approved school; enrollments there are made with and certified by VDCI. Tuition, hours, and schedules are current as of the date this page was generated and may change; see each program page on nobledesktop.com for current terms.