How to Get Into Web Development

Overview

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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. You'll learn about the architecture of the modern web, covering topics such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, while gaining an understanding of the industry's essentials, including data protection and intellectual property. The course is designed to provide you with insights into the skills required for a career in web technology and how to take your first steps into this exciting career path. Through engaging lessons, interactive quizzes, and real-world insights from web developers, you'll be equipped to explore the exciting possibilities and challenges of web development, concluding the course with valuable guidance on building a professional portfolio. Click Start, a nationwide training programme designed to help young people develop digital skills, offers this course. Click Start offers scholarships giving free access to young people in the UK. Follow the link in the Click Start icon on the top, to check if you are eligible for free access!

Syllabus

Week 1: Roles and technologies in web development

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.

Week 2. Creating compliant websites and getting your first job

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.