January 2025
Beginner
1h 33m
English
Closed Captioning available in German, English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)
Overview
This course is designed to introduce individuals from less technical backgrounds to web development as a promising career path. Web development offers competitive pay, continuous learning opportunities, exciting challenges, and a sense of accomplishment for those inclined towards this field. However, the multitude of entry points—ranging from bootcamps to open-source contributions—can make getting started overwhelming. This short course is specifically tailored for aspiring web developers and those who are "web dev curious," providing a clear roadmap and the essential skills needed to embark on this journey.
Throughout the course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of what it means to be a web developer, including its specializations: frontend, backend, and fullstack development. The course will highlight key skills to learn and guide you on acquiring the right skills at the appropriate time to advance your career. Additionally, it offers strategies for continuous learning and exploration. Finally, you will receive guidance on building a personal brand, preparing for job searches, and creating a portfolio to secure their first web development role.
What you’ll learn and how to apply it
- By the end of this course, you should be able to decide if web development is the right path for you and begin learning the core skills necessary to progress toward applying for a role in the field.
Module Learning Objectives
- Module 1: By the end of this module, you should be able to explain what a web developer is and whether or not you are suited to the field.
- Module 2: By the end of this module, you should be able to determine what kind of specializations or alternative tracks they might be interested in and have a good idea of how career progression works.
- Module 3: By the end of this module, you should be able to successfully plan you approach to learning web development.
- Module 4: By the end of this module, you should be able to identify and pursue suitable job opportunities in web development.
This course is for you because
- You are looking to start a career in tech, coming into the web development role with no technical background.
- You are looking to move from a less technical tech role, such as project management, support, or design, into web development.
- You are web development-curious and you want to see if web dev is for you.
Prerequisites
A basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
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