Web Design and Development Diploma Program

Our web design course provides training in visual design and coding in Victoria, BC, as well as online across Canada. By enrolling in these comprehensive web development courses, students master HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to launch successful careers as professional web developers nationwide.
54 weeks / 1080 hours
Program Duration
In-class or Online
Delivery Methods
Oct 5, 2026
Next Starting Date
PTIRU Approved Program

Program Description

The Web Design and Development Diploma Program at Edison College offers a comprehensive web design diploma that combines creative design with technical expertise. This program is ideal for students seeking practical web design courses and web development courses that prepare them for real-world digital careers.

Through hands-on website development classes, students learn how to plan, design, build, and maintain modern websites. The website development course covers essential areas such as visual design principles, responsive layouts, web publishing, front-end and back-end development, and database management. Graduates gain the confidence to create professional, user-friendly websites that meet current industry standards.

As part of this web designer course, students develop strong coding skills using industry-relevant technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP for WordPress, and Bootstrap. 

Program Highlights


  • Advanced Web Architecture: Master advanced design techniques to build responsive, high-performance websites and digital platforms.

  • Dynamic Scripting Proficiency: Utilize JavaScript and PHP to develop interactive features and robust server-side functionality.

  • Content Management Systems: Implement modern CMS frameworks to streamline website deployment and professional content organization.

  • Secure Database Integration: Design relational databases using SQL to manage and protect sensitive user information.

  • Professional Portfolio Launch: Execute a comprehensive capstone project to demonstrate industry-ready web development expertise.

Career Outlook & Salary in Canada

Every organization with an online presence — from local businesses and nonprofits to national retailers and government agencies — needs skilled professionals to design, build, and maintain the websites and web applications that connect them with their audiences.

Web design and development is one of the most consistently in-demand technical skills in the Canadian economy, with opportunities distributed across virtually every industry and region in the country.

In British Columbia, web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) enjoy strong, sustained demand.

Edison College offers this program both in-class at our Victoria campus and fully online, meaning eligible students across Canada can develop job-ready web development skills without relocating.

8,300
Projected Job Openings
$45K–$119K
Annual Salary Range
$21.48–$57.16
Hourly Wage
$82K
Average Annual Income

Reference: WorkBC

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Web Design and Development diploma are prepared for a range of front-end, back-end, and full-stack roles — across agencies, in-house teams, and independent freelance work. Career opportunities include:


  • Junior Web Developer

  • Full-Stack Developer (Entry-Level)

  • Web Application Developer

  • PHP Developer

  • Web Designer

  • Digital Designer

  • Responsive Web Designer

  • Web Technician / Administrator

  • Junior CMS Administrator

  • Web Content Specialist

  • Freelance Web Designer / Developer

  • Independent Web Consultant

Where You'll Work

Web and digital agencies, in-house marketing and IT teams, e-commerce businesses, media companies, and freelance or contract work.

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Program's tuition fees can be found in here.

Enroll today and take advantage of a $2,700 Completion Award, plus a $500 gift card to purchase or upgrade your computer. Flexible financing options and StudentAid BC support are available for eligible students. Speak with an advisor to learn more and explore your options.

Admission Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent or mature student status (19 years or older prior to starting the program).

English Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • Minimum Grade 10 English plus a minimum of three years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8–12) completed in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages, or
  • The overall minimum scores required are: IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5, TOEFL score of 46 (only TOEFL iBT is accepted), CAEL score of 40, CELPIP scores of listening 6, reading 5, writing 5, and speaking 6, or an overall minimum Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 95.

The Accuplacer assessment may be accepted only under the following conditions:

  • The applicant is 19 years or older at the start of the program and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who cannot access their educational records or provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education as outlined above.
  • The applicant provides attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time instruction in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages, and the applicant completes an Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation: reading, writing, and WritePlacer) and achieves the following minimum scores for reading: 230 writing: 230 WritePlacer: 4.

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