Web Design Qualifications

three2thousands · 14 Jan 2014 at 13:38

Hi guys,

I am 36 and currently have an office based sales role which I don't enjoy.

I'm looking at a career change, but something I can study for whilst working, as can't afford not to.

I have looked at Web Design which is something I think I would like.

If so, would I get sufficient qualifications via Computeach?

What are the "industry standard" qualifications required

Many thanks

three2thousands · 14 Jan 2014 at 13:46

Ok thank you - I am a complete novice so I am literally learning at ground zero as such.

I can use a PC for standard office work but nothing more, so will be a huge challenge.

Is there scope to do some "freelance" web design in my own time outside of work for low fees to build a portfolio, or are established companies so cheap now anyway?

three2thousands · 14 Jan 2014 at 13:55

Thanks guys - I am worried that credibility would be affected if not taught through authorised centres or bodies
etc

three2thousands · 14 Jan 2014 at 22:04

I've found a really good online tutorial on YT which is 24 parts long, so very detailed, using Dreamweaver, to create a very basic site.

As I said, I'm very much a novice, so not really understand CS5, CS6 etc yet!

Can anyone recommend the best software to look into using - presumably I want to at least get a trial version of Dreamweaver, but I note there is a full suite from Adobe to.

Any advice would be much appreciated - again, I reiterate, I am a complete novice, so please ignore my basic questions.

Much obliged.