Front End Web Development Certificate

When you explore a website, do you think about how the pages were created? Web developers put a great deal of thought and effort into your digital experience. They want to ensure it is inviting, informative, and seamless. Throughout this course, you will discover how those developers work. As you learn about web development foundations, you will study the basics of hypertext markup language (HTML), extensible markup language (XML), and cascading style sheets (CSS). These are the foundational languages of the web. You will use developer tools to troubleshoot problems. And you will explore integrated development environments. With these skills, you will be prepared to pursue a career in web development.

Computers play a major role in our world and daily lives—from smartphones to laptops to gaming systems and more. And they range from simple to complex in their operations and abilities. But there is a common connection among them all: scripting and programming. This course will equip you with the necessary skills to establish a solid base in scripting and programming. You will survey various languages used in scripting. In addition, you will gain an understanding of the logic and outcome of simple algorithms. With those skills, you will be able to advance your career.

Have you ever worked on a project that required multiple revisions? You might have made changes after changes, but then you lost track. Then others on your team made changes, too. You wanted to save some of those modifications. But you wanted to revert to the original for others. Did you have all those details? If not, you would have benefited from version control. Version control is essential for maintaining software and enabling scalability solutions. Any programming project that requires multiple files can take advantage of this best practice. Version control empowers teams to have collaborative workflows while also enhancing the software development life cycle. This course will help you learn about version control. It introduces the basics of publishing, retrieving, branching, and cloning.

Think about a positive web experience you have had. All the functions were easy to navigate. The structure was inviting and appealing. You knew exactly how to use the application and you enjoyed doing so. An experience like that relies on effective user interface design! In this course, you will discover the tools and techniques to produce designs that users can benefit from. You will study the concepts of clarity, usability, and detectability. You will explore color schemes, typography, and layout. And you will learn about SEO optimization, wireframing, prototyping, and user testing. These skills will enable you to excel in web design creation.

Have you ever used mobile driving directions or shopped online? If so, the app you used probably relied on JavaScript. It is a scripting language that was created to enhance web pages. Many years ago, websites were static. With the use of JavaScript, however, they are now more dynamic and interactive. In this course, you will explore how to use JavaScript to make websites come alive. To accomplish this, you will learn to work with existing frameworks, content, and assets. In addition, you will discover how to add data capabilities and improve website functionality. Some parts of this scripting language may seem complicated or confusing. But you will learn step by step. And by gaining JavaScript skills, you can further your career in web development.

Think of a time when you struggled to navigate a website with a confusing interface design. You might have abandoned it and sought out other websites that were easier to use. In contrast, you have probably visited a website with such a seamless interface that you didn't even notice it. This difference between positive and negative digital experiences is front-end web development. An experienced front-end web developer aims to create an effortless and clear user interface. The goal is simple: keep the user happy and engaged on your website. This way, they won't look for an alternative. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of front-end web development and its concepts. Having a user-friendly interface is crucial in today's online-driven world. With the skills gained from this course, you can take your career to the next level!