FAST TRACK DIPLOMA LEVEL 4 WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
Fast Track Diploma — Level 4 Web Design & Development
Delivery: 100% online for Nigerian students
Hero summary
Level 4 Diploma in Web Design & Development — an advanced, career-focused programme that takes you from solid front-end skills to production-ready web projects with back-end fundamentals, performance, accessibility, DevOps basics and client management. Built for learners in Nigeria who want to step into junior–mid developer roles, lead small projects, or progress to HND/degree study.
Mode: 100% online (learn from anywhere in Nigeria)
Duration: 24–48 weeks (fast-track and part-time self-paced options)
Assessment: Practical builds, code reviews, case studies and a final portfolio project
Level: Regulated Level 4 (equivalent to first-year higher education / higher national units)
Why this course suits Nigerian students
Nigeria-relevant projects (SMEs, fintech landing pages, e-commerce, NGO portals, media)
Low-bandwidth lessons, downloadable code and offline-friendly PDFs
Live support and workshops scheduled for West Africa Time
Guidance on freelancing, remote gigs and local employer expectations
Flexible payment options in NGN and support for employer sponsorship
Who this course is for
Graduates of Level 3 computing/web pathways or self-taught developers ready to formalise skills
Designers/content creators who want stronger technical build capability
Entrepreneurs and marketers building modern, high-performing sites for Nigerian audiences
IT support or generalists moving into front-end or full-stack roles
Entry requirements (Nigerian applicants)
Typical entry: Level 3 Diploma/A-levels/ND in a related field or 1–2 years’ relevant experience/self-study
Comfortable with basic HTML/CSS and introductory JavaScript
Reliable internet and a laptop/desktop with a modern browser and code editor
Mature applicants with strong portfolios considered individually
Study structure & learner support
Flexible pathways: fast-track or part-time; rolling starts
Learning materials: video tutorials, annotated repos, briefs, checklists and Nigeria-relevant case studies
Labs & reviews: guided labs, office hours, code reviews and portfolio clinics aligned to WAT
Career services: CV/portfolio review, mock interviews, freelance playbook and employer meet-ups (virtual)
Learning outcomes
By the end you will be able to:
Build responsive, accessible, high-performance websites and small web apps
Consume and create simple APIs; connect front-end to a secure data layer
Use Git professionally (branching, reviews, PRs) and automate basic CI tasks
Optimise for Core Web Vitals and SEO while maintaining accessibility standards
Scope, estimate, document and deliver client projects end-to-end
Present a polished, multi-project portfolio to employers or clients
Assessment & certification
Assessments: code labs, feature tickets, peer/tutor code reviews, technical write-ups and the capstone deployment
Award: Level 4 Diploma in Web Design & Development from Fast Track Diploma
Certification: digital certificate and transcript; optional printed certificate on request
What you’ll learn (core modules)
Professional Front-End Engineering — semantic HTML, modern CSS (Flexbox/Grid), responsive patterns, component thinking
Advanced CSS Workflows — architectures (BEM/utility-first), animations, theming, accessibility-first styling
JavaScript (Intermediate) — ES6+, modular patterns, fetch/API calls, state patterns, testing fundamentals
Front-End Frameworks (Intro/Intermediate) — core concepts (components, routing, state), building a small SPA
Back-End Fundamentals — HTTP, REST, simple CRUD APIs, auth concepts, working with a lightweight server and a database
Databases & Data Layer — relational design basics, SQL queries, ORMs and secure data access patterns
Accessibility & SEO — WCAG-aligned practices, performance budgets, Core Web Vitals, structured data
Security Essentials — OWASP basics, input validation, auth/authorization, secure configuration
DevOps & Deployment — version control, CI basics, environments, hosting/static vs server, monitoring
Design Systems & Collaboration — tokens, component libraries, handoff with designers, documentation
Client/Stakeholder Skills — briefs, proposals, scoping, estimating, contracts, maintenance plans
Capstone Portfolio Project — plan, build, secure and deploy a production-ready site/app for a Nigeria-relevant brief
Career Outcomes & Progression
Roles: Junior/Mid Front-End Developer, Web Designer/Developer, CMS/No-Code Developer, Junior Full-Stack, Website Manager Progression: HND/degree top-ups, specialist tracks (React/Node, UX/UI, DevOps, Cloud), professional certifications
Fees & Payment (Nigeria)
Competitive tuition with instalment plans, employer/group discounts and occasional scholarships Pay in NGN via bank transfer, card or supported mobile money options Contact Student Services for current pricing and sponsorship guidance
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need to know a framework already? No — we teach core concepts and guide you through a framework build. Is the course beginner-friendly? It assumes Level-3-level basics; motivated beginners with strong commitment can succeed with support. Will I graduate with a portfolio? Yes — you’ll complete multiple showcase projects including a capstone with live deployment. Can I work while studying? Yes — the programme is designed for working learners with flexible deadlines.
FAST TRACK DIPLOMA SUPPORTS ALL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA AND ITS TOWNS AND CITIES
| Lagos | Oyo | Ilesa | Ila |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kano | Sokoto | Gombe | Shaki |
| Ibadan | Owerri | Obafemi Owode | Ijero |
| Benin City | Yola | Owo | Ikot Ekpene |
| Port Harcourt | Calabar | Suleja | Jalingo |
| Aba | Umuahia | Lavun | Otukpo |
| Jos | Ondo | Potiskum | Okigwe |
| Ilorin | Minna | Kukawa | Kisi |
| Abuja | Lafia | Gusau | Buguma |
| Kaduna | Okene | Iwo | Funtua |
| Enugu | Katsina | Bida | Abakaliki |
| Zaria | Ikeja | Ugep | Asaba |
| Ogbomosho | Nsukka | Ijebu Ode | Gbongan |
| Warri | Ado Ekiti | Epe | Igboho |
| Ikorodu | Awka | Ise Ekiti | Gashua |
| Maiduguri | Iseyin | Gboko | Bama |
| Ife | Mubi | Ilawe Ekiti | Uromi |
| Bauchi | Onitsha | Ikare | |
| Akure | Sagamu | Osogbo | |
| Abeokuta | Makurdi | Okpoko | |
| Uyo | Mokwa | Garki | |
| Badagry | Sapele |
