Adding web development to your skillset is an excellent career move if you are into coding and you seek career growth and advancement. In this online course, you will explore the web development specialisations - front-end, back-end and full-stack development, and understand the different roles in a web development team.
How to Get Into Web Development
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Identify key web development technologies and understand challenges, including social, legal, and ethical concerns.
Recognise diverse web tech careers and their required skills.
Differentiate roles in website creation, discuss differences in back- and front-end development.
Explain common web languages and their applications.
Skills you'll gain
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Assessments
4 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 2 modules in this course
This week, you'll begin with an introduction to the course. Then you'll learn about the various roles in web development and gain an insight into their work and responsibilities. Lastly in Week 1, you'll delve into the fundamentals of different web technologies and their applications in web development.
What's included
3 videos11 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts
This week, you will gain important insights into creating commercial websites, including protecting data and intellectual property. Then we will turn to the web development recruitment process and provide helpful tips to assist you in your job search.
What's included
3 videos10 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts
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This course is part of Click Start, a UK training programme designed to help young people develop digital skills. Click Start is offering a limited number of scholarships giving free access to young people in the UK.
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