Front-End Web Developer   

Learn the core skills needed to build websites. In this online web development course, you will learn how to use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 11.0 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment).
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online. Manuals are included as downloadable PDFs throughout the course.

A front-end developer builds everything a user sees and interacts with on a website. Considering how many websites exist and are being created, front-end web developers are in high demand. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that overall employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 16% by 2032.

This web developer course will prepare you for an entry-level career in this high-demand job market. You will learn how to use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create functional, responsive web applications. In addition to learning these three languages, you will put theory into practice and apply your new knowledge to build the front end of a website.

One of the key advantages of this web developer training course is the portfolio you will develop. The portfolio you develop throughout this course will be vital when entering the web development field, as it showcases your skills and projects, giving potential employers a glimpse of your capabilities. By enrolling in this front-end developer course, you will be on your way to pursuing an entry-level career in this booming field.

1. Introduction to HTML
   1. A Quick Overview of Web Development
   2. Introduction to HTML
   3. Paragraphs, Headings, and Text
   4. HTML Links
   5. HTML Images
   6. HTML Lists
   7. HTML Tables
   8. Sectioning a Web Page
   9. Audio and Video
2. Introduction to CSS
   1. Crash Course in CSS
   2. CSS Fonts
   3. Color and Opacity
   4. CSS Text
   5. Borders, Margins, and Padding
   6. Backgrounds
   7. Display and Visibility
   8. Pseudo-classes and Pseudo-elements
   9. Styling Tables with CSS
   10. Positioning
   11. Transforms and Transitions
   12. Layouts
   13. CSS Lists as Hierarchical Navigation
   14. Media Queries
3. Introduction to JavaScript
   1. JavaScript Basics
   2. Variables, Arrays, and Operators
   3. JavaScript Functions
   4. Built-In JavaScript Objects
   5. Conditionals and Loops
   6. Event Handlers and Listeners
   7. The HTML Document Object Model
   8. CSS Object Model
   9. Errors and Exceptions
4. Introduction to Creating, Styling, and Validating Web Forms
   1. HTML Forms
   2. JavaScript Form Validation
   3. Styling Forms with CSS
5. Final Project

What you will learn

• Build websites with HTML
• Use CSS styling to change web pages
• JavaScript for web applications
• Creating, styling, and validating web forms

How you will benefit

• Gain foundational skills from expert-developed curriculum
• Create a website for your portfolio

Stephen Withrow

Stephen Withrow brings over four decades of experience in training, development, and consulting across a broad spectrum of technologies, including Python, Java, Web Development, Oracle, C, and C++. His extensive background includes the design and implementation of business-critical solutions on client/server, web, and enterprise platforms. He holds a degree in Computer Science and Physics from Florida State University.

Stephen has provided training for a wide array of organizations, including the Department of Defense, Home Depot, CVS, Bank of New York, Merrill Lynch, IBM, and UPS, delivering high-impact instruction to professionals at every level of technical proficiency.

As a trainer, Stephen is widely recognized for his deep subject matter expertise, engaging teaching style, and ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, practical instruction. Students consistently describe him as patient, approachable, and incredibly knowledgeable, often calling him the best technical instructor they've ever had. He is praised for his real-world examples, kindness, and attentiveness to students' needs.

Stephen creates a positive, encouraging learning environment where participation is welcomed and questions are thoroughly addressed. His ability to adapt to varying experience levels while maintaining a structured and effective course flow sets him apart. Whether teaching beginning HTML or advanced Oracle development, Stephen equips students with the skills, confidence, and insights to apply their knowledge immediately in the workplace.