Skills, Education, and Experience
Skills
- creative
- excellent technical, conceptualization and communication skills in order to determine client needs and create appealing and functional websites
- good working knowledge of a variety of software products
- willing to keep up-to-date with changes in computer technology
- good manual dexterity
- math skills
- work well as part of a team
- good with people
- decision making ability
- detail oriented
Education and Experience
There are no formal educational requirements for web designers and developers. However, employers often look for formal training or many years of experience.
You may be asked to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, communications or business
OR
- Completion of a college program, or a diploma program from a private institution in computer science, graphic arts, web design or business
Other useful qualifications include:
- experience as a computer programmer or graphic designer
- a web portfolio
- ongoing skill upgrades to keep current with changing IT trends
- project management skills
- credentials in both web design and communications or marketing
Qualifications
This occupation is not regulated in British Columbia.
There are no mandatory requirements for licensing or professional certification in order to work as a Web Developer or Designer in BC.
Sources: Work BC & Career Cruising
Internationally Educated Website Designers and Developers
The Information & Communications Technology Council (ICTC) provides assistance to internationally educated professionals. The GO Talent program provides employers with the opportunity to connect with hundreds of Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs) with an IT background who are within days, weeks or months of arriving in Canada as permanent residents.
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