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Perform Website Design And Development

Cyber Security · Level 5  ·  5 Chapters

▣ What this unit covers

In this unit, you will be able to transform client ideas into fully functional, visually appealing websites that engage target audiences and meet all technical requirements. You’ll confidently manage every step—from gathering and organizing client needs and market research, to selecting the right tools, developing responsive designs, and ensuring smooth, secure deployment and ongoing site performance. By the end, you’ll have the skills to deliver professional websites that load quickly, work flawlessly across devices, and stay secure and up-to-date, ready to impress clients and users alike.

■ Where this takes you

Performing website design and development is a powerful skill that opens doors to many exciting opportunities across Kenya’s vibrant economy. Whether you dream of working in a bustling Nairobi tech hub, supporting local businesses in the jua kali sector, or creating engaging platforms for agribusiness companies like KTDA, mastering these skills will position you as a valuable digital professional.

  • Tech companies and startups in Nairobi and Mombasa rely on web developers to build and maintain their online presence, helping them reach customers and grow their brands.
  • Jua kali artisans and small businesses increasingly need affordable, professional websites to showcase their products and services, creating opportunities for freelance web developers and entrepreneurs.
  • County governments and public sector projects often require web specialists to design user-friendly portals for citizen services, boosting transparency and accessibility.
  • Matatu associations and transport companies use websites and apps to share schedules, fares, and safety information, requiring skilled developers to build reliable platforms.
  • Hospitality and tourism businesses across Kenya—from lodges in Maasai Mara to hotels in Kisumu—depend on attractive, responsive websites to attract visitors and manage bookings.
  • Agribusiness firms like KTDA and smallholder cooperatives benefit from websites that provide market information, weather updates, and e-commerce options, driving rural economic growth.
  • Skilled web developers can earn through formal employment in companies, government, or NGOs, or by starting their own digital agencies serving local clients, often from home or co-working spaces.
  • Mastery of website design means you can turn ideas into impactful digital experiences, helping businesses thrive online and creating a career that grows with Kenya’s expanding digital economy.

Keep pushing your skills forward—your expertise in website design and development will make you an essential part of Kenya’s digital future!

Chapters

1
Gather Data required
5 topics
✓ Notes Ready
2
Determine website design tools
4 topics
✓ Notes Ready
3
Develop functional website
25 topics
✓ Notes Ready
4
Host Website developed
6 topics
✓ Notes Ready
5
Monitor Perform Website Routine Maintenance
4 topics
✓ Notes Ready

Revise this unit

Exam-style questions 70 Written to CDACC standard, with answers Test yourself 197 Multiple-choice, one at a time Practise questions 120 Quick recall — check you know the facts
3 more for this unit
Oral exam preparation 48 What the assessor asks, and how to answer out loud Worked calculations 15 Step-by-step maths with the common mistakes Quick cards 984 Myth busters, skill tips and scenarios

Beyond the syllabus

Decision simulator 5 On site, what would you do? Workplace scenarios 81 Real site situations — what would you do? Turn this into income 36 Where this skill earns — what to charge, how to find clients