Description

Course Name: Certified Web Designer (Media)

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/JPM/CWD/V1

Eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective: The Certified Web Designer (Media) course is designed to equip learners with the creative and technical skills required to design engaging, responsive, and content-rich websites tailored for media platforms such as news portals, streaming services, entertainment blogs, digital magazines, and portfolio sites. The course covers UI/UX principles, layout design, typography, color schemes, content structuring, media integration (audio, video, galleries), and web accessibility standards. 

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Web Design for Media Platforms: Understanding the role of a web designer in the media industry, Overview of media websites: news portals, entertainment, film, podcast, streaming, Key elements of effective media websites: layout, responsiveness, interactivity, Web standards, accessibility, and usability principles, Differences between static, dynamic, and CMS-based media sites, Current trends and technologies in digital media web design.

Module 2: UI/UX Design and Prototyping for Media Sites: Principles of user interface design tailored for media consumption, Wireframing and prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch), Designing for multimedia elements: image galleries, video players, podcast widgets, Structuring user journeys: navigation, search, categories, and filters, Designing for engagement: comments, shares, and call-to-actions, Accessibility and mobile-first design for diverse audiences.

Module 3: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for Media Content: Writing semantic HTML for structured media content, Styling media layouts using CSS Grid, Flexbox, and responsive units, Embedding audio, video, and media players with HTML5, Using JavaScript for interactivity: sliders, modals, tabs, lazy loading, Implementing media lightboxes, scroll effects, and playback triggers, Optimizing performance for heavy media assets.

Module 4: Content Management Systems and Media Integration: Working with CMS platforms like WordPress for media-rich websites, Customizing themes and templates for entertainment and news portals, Managing media uploads, categories, and tagging, Embedding third-party media (YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, Spotify), Using plugins and widgets for sliders, carousels, podcasts, Integrating social media feeds and video galleries.

Module 5: SEO, Analytics, and Web Publishing for Media: Implementing SEO best practices for media-heavy websites, Structuring URLs, metadata, schema for articles and videos, Using Google Analytics and Search Console for media traffic insights, Ensuring fast load times and Core Web Vitals for ranking, Preparing websites for publishing and browser compatibility checks, Hosting, domain management, and SSL integration.

Module 6: Media Web Project and Career Preparation: Planning and developing a complete media website project, Portfolio-building: case studies, screenshots, hosted links, Testing and debugging across browsers and screen sizes, Preparing documentation and user guides for media teams, Freelancing, agency, and in-house career paths in media web design, Staying updated with trends in media tech, design systems, and tools.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

Benefits of Certification:

🌍 1. Global Recognition & Credibility – Stand out worldwide with a certification that opens doors across borders. Trusted by employers, respected by institutions, and recognized in over 100 countries.

📜 2. Quality Assurance through ISO Certification – Certified to global ISO standards, our programs deliver excellence, consistency, and a benchmarked learning experience that speaks for itself.

💼 3. Career Advancement & Employability – Enhances your resume and increases chances of promotions or job offers.

🤝 4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certifications from non-profit organizations are mission-driven rather than profit-driven.

📚 5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.

🔍 6. Transparency & Online Verification – Certifications come with a unique Enrolment ID for easy online verification by employers and institutions.

⏳ 7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications usually have lifetime validity or long-term recognition, reducing the need for frequent renewals.