Web Site Creation and Management

Unit Number: NW06

Programme Value: 30 Credits

Offered Under: Award, Certificate and Diploma in Web Development


Overview

The creation and maintenance of a web site can be a tricky, time consuming task. Purpose-built software tools can be used to speed up and simplify many routine tasks including the creation of the basic site structure, creation and management of templates and other re-useable content and the long term maintenance of the web site as items are added, moved or removed.

This unit is centred around the site management functionality typically provided by current web publishing software.

Key Unit Areas

  • Content management with templates
  • Tools for reusing content within a web site
  • Site configuration and asset management
  • Tracking and updating content across a web site
  • Global site checking and evaluation tools

Unit Support

This unit is supported by the Netskills workshop Dreamweaver: The Essentials

Required evidence

Candidates will be required to submit a short practical assessment to demonstrate that they have met the outcomes for this unit.