Front End Web Developer

Gain the tools, knowledge, and experience to make a variety of websites and applications and kickstart your career as a front end web developer.

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Prerequisites: Basic HTML, CSS and JavaScript (or another programming language)
Time commitment: 16 weeks (10 hours per week) 100% online

A$ 2000 incl GST

100% online, workplace ready education

Why learn Front End Web Developer

This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to become a valuable addition to any team working within web development, app development, software development, digital marketing, and e-commerce. Potential job opportunities for graduates for this course include:

• Front end web developer/engineers
• UI/UX developers
• Front end designers

Who this course is for:

Junior-mid level developers looking to further their capabilities as a front end web developer
UX/UI and visual designers with foundational programming skills, looking to further develop their capabilities with a programming skillset

Prerequisites

Experience with:

Laying out a simple webpage using HTML
Styling a website element using CSS
Writing and testing software with JavaScript
Inspecting websites using Developer Tools on a modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge)
Debugging and troubleshoot errors and failures in JavaScript programs

Don't have these skills? Not to worry. You can develop the necessary programming capabilities through our Intro to Programming course.

How does it work

Throughout this course, you’ll develop the following skills and capabilities and complete five projects:

Construct responsive websites using CSS, Flexbox and CSS Grid
Develop interactive websites and UI (user interface) applications using JavaScript and HTML
Connect a web application to backend server data using JavaScript
Automate application build and deployment using Webpack
Improve offline performance of websites using Service Worker

After completing this course, you’ll walk away with an RMIT credential which can be validated, recognised, and shared on social media platforms.

Skills learned

HTML5
CSS
JavaScript and the DOM
Web APIs and asynchronous applications
Build tools, Webpack, and Service Worker

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Get RMIT credentialed

After completing an RMIT Future Skills course, you will earn an RMIT credential which can be validated, recognised and shared on social media platforms.

Course Structure

- Introduction to HTML

- Introduction to CSS

- Introducing Flexbox

- CSS Grid

- Creating responsive layouts

Project
Create a multi-page blog website using HTML and CSS. Use responsive layouts, Flexbox, and CSS Grid to create the structure and design of your blog

Use JavaScript to control a webpage. Learn about Document Object Model (DOM). Use JavaScript and DOM to control page content and interactions.

- Syntax

- The DOM

- Creating content with JavaScript

- Browser events

- Performance

Project
Create a dynamic landing page using a content management system (CSM) or API.

- Node and express environment

- HTTP requests and routes

- Asynchronous JavaScript

Project
This project requires you to create an asynchronous web app that uses Web API and user data to dynamically update the UI for a Weather Journal App.

- Intro to Build tools

- Basics of Webpack

- Sass and Webpack

Project
Combining all your skills developed in this course, you will produce an online travel app.

Learn with Industry Experts

Get ready to meet some of the biggest names in the business

Daniel Silber-BakerUdacity, Subject matter expert

Udacity’s subject matter experts on this course include people like Daniel Silber-Baker. Daniel is a programmer, poet, and educational design expert. He has a master’s degree from NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program, and his professional career has stretched across the non-profit, corporate, and academic spheres.

Rachel ManningUdacity, Subject matter expert

Rachel is a front end web developer at Ac-quia and spent 3 years as the curriculum developer for a Silicon Beach bootcamp. An advocate for continued learning, she is passionate about mentoring women and students in technology.

Our Learner Success team are here to help you with any course enablement issues such as logins and passwords, withdrawals and deferrals, obtaining your RMIT badge, and more.

Why choose RMIT Online

Get a world-class education and transform your career.

Real world skills

Develop skills that have been validated by industry, while getting credentialed by a world-leading university.

Industry connected

You'll gain knowledge and practical skills from renowned industry partners who are at the forefront of their field.

Flexible delivery

Advance your career while you study. RMIT Online courses let you balance work, study and life commitments.

Supported community

Be guided by a network of industry experts and peers, and supported by our dedicated success team.