Full-Stack Web Development - Postgraduate Diploma
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The Full-Stack Web Development — Postgraduate Diploma Program offers students the opportunity to build on previous computer-related education and experience and is targeted to students who want to pursue a career as a full-stack web developer.
*This program may be eligible for the post-graduation work permit (PGWP).
What You'll Learn
Students learn to 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.
Through lectures, collaboration, and hands-on assignments, students learn to:
- Write lean, elegant and efficient loading code
- Follow best practices when using web-based technologies
- Install, configure, secure and maintain web-based environments
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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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