Perform Website Design And Development

Cyber Security · Level 6  ·  5 Chapters

What this unit covers

In this unit, you will be able to confidently transform client ideas into fully functional, visually appealing websites that meet real-world needs. You’ll master gathering and organizing all essential content, choosing the right tools, and ensuring seamless performance across devices. By the end, you’ll skillfully launch secure, responsive sites that load quickly and stay reliable, giving clients a professional online presence they can trust.

Where this takes you

Where you'll use this in real life

Mastering website design and development opens doors to vibrant opportunities across Kenya’s growing digital economy. Whether you dream of working for established companies or starting your own business, these skills are in high demand everywhere.

  • In the jua kali sector, artisans and small businesses need websites to showcase their products and services, helping them reach customers beyond their local markets.
  • County governments increasingly require web developers to build and maintain portals that provide citizens with easy access to services, public information, and online payments.
  • Large corporations like KenGen and firms in the agribusiness sector (e.g., KTDA) rely on skilled web developers to manage their digital presence and improve stakeholder engagement.
  • The bustling matatu industry and hospitality businesses use websites for bookings, customer feedback, and marketing, creating constant demand for responsive, user-friendly designs.
  • Construction companies and contractors use websites to display portfolios, manage projects, and attract new clients, providing opportunities for freelance developers and agencies.
  • Skilled web developers can earn a steady income through employment in tech firms, marketing agencies, or corporate IT departments, or by freelancing and creating websites for local businesses, NGOs, and startups.

By mastering these skills, you position yourself at the heart of Kenya’s digital transformation, empowering businesses to grow and creating your own path to financial independence. Your expertise will not only build websites but also build futures—starting with your own. Keep pushing forward; your digital journey starts here!

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 198 Multiple-choice, one at a time Practise questions 123 Quick recall — check you know the facts
3 more for this unit

Beyond the syllabus

Decision simulator 5 On site, what would you do? Workplace scenarios 60 Real site situations — what would you do? Turn this into income 24 Where this skill earns — what to charge, how to find clients