Web Development - Certificate
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The eight-month Web Development Program offers the engagement and support of a classroom environment while allowing you to learn at home over Zoom. You will get to know your instructors and classmates through lectures, collaboration and hands-on lab assignments.
You will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience by completing projects assigned by real employers. At the end of the program, you will be equipped with the skills necessary to start a career as a full-stack web developer.
What You'll Learn
As a full-stack developer, you'll master both front-end and back-end web development. You will use HTML, CSS and JavaScript to control how content looks on the front end while developing server-side applications, servers and databases that drive the back end. You will write lean, elegant and efficient loading code, follow best practices when using web-based technologies, and install, configure, secure and maintain web-based environments.
Take this program if you:
- Enjoy problem-solving
- Are happy working with computers
- Are good at organizing and paying attention to detail
- Have excellent time management skills
- Learn quickly in varied technical and creative environments
- Deliver quality work in tight deadlines
- Possess computer literacy skills, including keyboarding, internet and word processing skills and the ability to download files and software
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Careers
The demand for web developers remains high and graduates of this program are successful at gaining employment in the areas of mobile applications, website development, e-commerce, software development, infrastructure and servers, databases, games and more.
Graduates have the flexibility to pursue careers in agencies, freelance work, traditional office settings or remote positions, enabling them to work from home or while travelling.
Possible careers include:
- Web developer
- Front-end web developer
- Back-end developer
- Database architect
- API developer
- Dev ops engineer
Launchpad for Tech Careers
Full-stack web development is a foundation for advanced technology roles.
Transition paths include:
- Software engineer: Building scalable, enterprise-level software solutions.
- Data architect: Designing and maintaining complex database systems.
- Cybersecurity specialist: Safeguarding digital assets from security threats.
- DevOps engineer: Streamlining development and deployment processes.
- AI/ML specialist: Building intelligent systems using machine learning algorithms.
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