FAST TRACK DIPLOMA LEVEL 5 WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
Fast Track Diploma — Level 5 Diploma in Web Design & Development
Provider: Fast Track Diploma — 100% online for Nigerian students
Hero summary
Level 5 Diploma in Web Design & Development — an advanced, vocational online programme that prepares you to design, build, deploy and maintain production-quality web applications and digital products. This Level 5 diploma moves beyond basic sites to focus on architecture, performance, accessibility, security, modern front-end and back-end workflows, DevOps fundamentals and team collaboration — all with Nigeria-relevant projects and employer-facing portfolio outcomes.
Mode: 100% online — study from anywhere in Nigeria
Duration: Typical 36–52 weeks (fast-track and part-time self-paced options available)
Assessment: Project work, code reviews, timed practicals, technical reports and a final portfolio capstone
Level: Regulated Level 5 (vocational higher education / second-year higher national level)
Why this course suits Nigerian students
Projects and case studies tailored to Nigerian contexts (SMEs, fintech, e-commerce, NGOs, media).
Low-bandwidth learning options, downloadable code and guidance for working with intermittent internet.
Live mentoring, code clinics and webinars scheduled for West Africa Time (WAT).
Career support aimed at the Nigerian and global remote market (freelancing, agency roles, startup product work).
Focus on employable skills employers expect: collaborative git workflows, CI/CD, secure deployments and production monitoring.
Who this course is for
Holders of Level 4 web/design/IT diplomas, HND entry students, or developers with practical experience seeking career progression.
Front-end developers and designers who want to become full-stack or technical leads.
Developers moving into DevOps/Platform roles or responsible for production deployments.
Entrepreneurs and product owners building resilient web products for Nigerian users.
Entry requirements (Nigerian applicants)
Typical entry: Level 4 web/design/IT diploma, HND entry, or 1–2 years’ practical experience and a demonstrable coding portfolio.
Comfortable with intermediate HTML/CSS and basic JavaScript; prior exposure to Git is highly recommended.
Required: reliable internet access, a laptop/desktop with a modern browser and code editor. Cloud lab options provided for heavier tasks.
Mature applicants with strong portfolios or employer sponsorship can be considered.
Study structure & learner support
Flexible pathways: full-time fast-track or part-time self-paced learning with scheduled checkpoints and assessment windows.
Learning resources: video lessons, annotated example repos, downloadable projects, checklists and Nigeria-relevant case studies.
Practical labs & reviews: guided labs, weekly code clinics, peer code reviews and mentor feedback timed for WAT.
Career services: portfolio clinics, CV/LinkedIn optimisation, mock interviews and introductions to hiring partners and freelance marketplaces.
Learning outcomes
After completing the Level 5 diploma you will be able to:
Architect and build resilient, secure web applications suitable for Nigerian users and SMEs.
Implement automated test and CI/CD workflows and deploy reliably to cloud or static hosting.
Optimise front-end performance and accessibility for low-bandwidth environments.
Secure applications against common vulnerabilities and manage user data responsibly.
Work effectively in team environments using professional git workflows, code reviews and issue tracking.
Produce a professional portfolio (deployed projects + repos + documentation) to present to employers or clients.
Assessment & certification
Assessments combine graded project milestones, automated test checks, tutor code reviews, technical reports and the final capstone portfolio.
Award: Level 5 Diploma in Web Design & Development issued by Fast Track Diploma.
Certification: digital certificate and transcript on successful completion; portfolio export and guidance for job interviews included.
What you’ll learn (core modules)
Professional Front-End Engineering — advanced JavaScript, component design, state management patterns and progressive enhancement.
Advanced CSS Systems & Performance — design systems, critical CSS, responsive patterns for low bandwidth, and performance budgets.
Modern Back-end Development — RESTful APIs, GraphQL basics, data modelling and secure server patterns.
Databases & Data Layer — relational & NoSQL concepts, transactions, indexing and query optimisation for production.
Application Security & Privacy — OWASP essentials, authentication/authorization, input sanitisation and GDPR-style privacy considerations.
DevOps & Continuous Delivery — containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, environment promotion, basic IaC and deployment strategies.
Testing, QA & Observability — unit/integration/e2e testing, automated pipelines, logging, metrics and basic monitoring.
Accessibility, SEO & Performance Optimisation — WCAG practices, semantic markup, Core Web Vitals and search discoverability.
Team Workflows & Project Management — Git/GitHub flow, code review culture, issue tracking, agile sprints and client communication.
Product & UX Thinking — user research basics, prototyping, A/B experiment design and metrics for product decisions.
Capstone Portfolio Project — plan, build, test, deploy and document a production-grade web application (deployed demo + repo + technical write-up).
Career Outcomes & Progression
Typical roles graduates may pursue: Senior Front-end Developer / Full-stack Developer Web Application Engineer / Platform Engineer Front-end Lead / Technical Lead (small teams) Product Developer / Freelance Web Developer Progression options include specialist Level 6/7 study, bootcamps in specific frameworks (React, Node, Next.js), or professional certifications related to cloud and web security.
Fees & Payment (Nigeria)
Competitive tuition with instalment plans, employer/group discounts and occasional scholarships. Contact Student Services for current NGN pricing, accepted local payment channels (bank transfer, card, mobile money) and employer-sponsored options.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need deep back-end experience? No — the course teaches production-grade back-end fundamentals, but intermediate front-end skills are expected. Will I graduate with deployable projects? Yes — the capstone requires a live demo plus the source code and documentation suitable for your portfolio. Can I complete this while working? Yes — flexible scheduling and part-time routes are available. Do you provide mentorship? Yes — mentors and code clinics are part of the support package, timed for Nigerian learners.
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 |
