Web Developer

What this course is about

Web Development Fundamentals is a beginner-friendly course that introduces you to the core tools and techniques used to build modern websites and web applications.

You’ll start with how websites are structured, then move into building interactive, dynamic pages — so you can create real, working web projects, not just follow along with theory.

As you complete the course, you’ll also earn relevant certificates and credentials that you can add to your resume, LinkedIn profile, and Credly account to showcase your skills to employers.

You’ll learn how to:

Understand how websites work and how front-end and back-end fit together

Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build and style web pages

Make pages interactive instead of static

Use essential tools and practices used by web developers

Find tips and resources to help you start or grow a career in web development

What you will learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand web and programming basics

Identify basic computer functions and types of programming languages

Describe the main steps involved in developing a website

Explain the fundamentals of front-end and back-end development

Build web pages with HTML and CSS

Use HTML to create the structure and content of a web page (layout, text, images)

Use CSS to style pages, control layout, and improve visual design

Add interactivity with JavaScript

Explain how HTML, CSS, and JavaScript work together

Use basic JavaScript to make web pages dynamic, interactive, and responsive

Understand the development process and methods

Identify the phases in the software development lifecycle

Compare waterfall and agile approaches to web development

Test, deploy, and manage websites

Identify different types of website testing and the value of automated testing

Understand version control systems and why they matter

Describe the main steps to publish a website

Explain continuous delivery, continuous deployment, DevOps, responsive design, and cloud computing for web development

Recognize common methods and tools used to test and automate website deployment

Apply your skills in a real project

Develop an interactive web page using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Perform a simple functional test on that web page

Explore web development careers

Recognize the job market, responsibilities, and skill sets of web development professionals

Identify resources and learning opportunities to keep growing your skills

Showcase your learning

Earn relevant certificates and credentials

Add them to your resume, LinkedIn profile, and Credly account to signal your web development skills to employers