Where to learn to be a webdesigner? (Seattle, Bellevue: schools, community college)

[SugarIsMyPimp]

I want to take classes somewhere to learn to design web pages professionally, i want to learn the languages of web design, Java and so forth, where are some good places in Seattle to do that?

I know you can always take classes at the local community college, but with microsoft nearby, I figured there's got to be a specialty school just for computer technology...

anyone know?

[JesseJames34]

Originally Posted by SugarIsMyPimp

I want to take classes somewhere to learn to design web pages professionally, i want to learn the languages of web design, Java and so forth, where are some good places in Seattle to do that?

I know you can always take classes at the local community college, but with microsoft nearby, I figured there's got to be a specialty school just for computer technology...

anyone know?

i've seen Renton Technical College, which probably offers what you want, but I don't know how good it is or if locals think good of it. otherwise a CIS/CS from UofW, etc, and learn some extra curricular activities should do the trick, but i assume this will probably take more time than a 'technical college'.

...and a quick look brings me here:
PC Applications Specialist: Curriculum (http://www.rtc.edu/Programs/TrainingPrograms/PCApplicationSpecialist/Curriculum.aspx - broken link)

looks like it might be a quick way to get up to speed. the listed courses appear to be c#, not java. after learning c#/asp, you can easily pick up java/jsp/servlets during or after, though.

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earilier in the year MS announced some free online training to WA state residents, but I'm not sure how long that went on for. might be worth looking into.

[seattlenextyear]

The community colleges are better than technical schools. You're better off with the cheaper tuition.

[Ira500]

I know that Bellevue Community College excels in tech stuff including web design, and that Renton Technical College has a great reputation and a very high job placement rate amongst it's graduates.

[AzDreamer]

I work with someone that learned to be a web developer from some library books. If you can get a job someplace doing whatever you can often work your way into this kind of job if you have a good reputation.