Launch your career as a front-end developer. Build job-ready skills for an in-demand career and earn a credential from Meta. No degree or prior experience required to get started.

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What you will learn

Create a responsive website using HTML to structure content, CSS to handle visual style, and JavaScript to develop interactive experiences.
Learn to use React in relation to Javascript libraries and frameworks.
Learn Bootstrap CSS Framework to create webpages and work with GitHub repositories and version control.
Prepare for a coding interview, learn best approaches to problem-solving, and build portfolio-ready projects you can share during job interviews.

Skills you will gain

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
HTML
UI/UX design
React
JavaScript
Web Development Tools
User Interface
Front-End Web Development
HTML and CSS
Responsive Web Design
Test-Driven Development
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

About this Professional Certificate

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Want to get started in the world of coding and build beautiful websites as a career? This 9-course program, designed by the software engineering experts at Meta, will prepare you for a career as a front-end developer. Once you complete the program, you’ll get exclusive access to the Meta Career Programs Job Board—a job search platform that connects you with 200+ employers who have committed to sourcing talent through Meta’s certificate programs, as well as career support resources to help you with your job search. In this program, you’ll learn: How to code and build interactive web pages using HTML5, CSS and JavaScript. In-demand design skills to create professional page layouts using industry-standard tools such as Bootstrap, React, and Figma. GitHub repositories for version control, content management system (CMS) and how to edit images using Figma. How to prepare for technical interviews for front-end developer roles. By the end, you’ll put your new skills to work by completing a real-world portfolio project where you’ll create your own front-end web application. You’ll build a dynamic website and create a responsive website that you can showcase during a job interview. Plus, you’ll get tips for a successful coding interview and get support in your job search. The launch date, program content, and course titles are subject to change. You'll be notified if the date changes. You will not be charged until the program opens and the free trial period ends.

Applied Learning Project

Throughout the program, you’ll engage in hands-on activities that offer opportunities to practice and implement what you are learning. You’ll complete hands-on projects that you can showcase during job interviews and on relevant social networks.

At the end of each course, you’ll complete a project to test your new skills and ensure you understand the criteria before moving on to the next course. There are 9 projects in which you’ll use a lab environment or a web application to perform tasks such as:

Edit your Bio page—using your skills in HTML5, CSS and UI frameworks
Manage a project in GitHub—using version control in Git, Git repositories and the Linux Terminal
Build a static version of an application—you’ll apply your understanding of React, frameworks, routing, hooks, bundlers and data fetching.

At the end of the program, there will be a Capstone project where you will bring your new skillset together to create the front-end web application.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online courses

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Flexible Schedule

Set and maintain flexible deadlines.

Beginner Level

No prior experience required.

Approximately 7 months to complete

Suggested pace of 6 hours/week

English

Subtitles: English

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online courses

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Flexible Schedule

Set and maintain flexible deadlines.

Beginner Level

No prior experience required.

Approximately 7 months to complete

Suggested pace of 6 hours/week

English

Subtitles: English

What is a Professional Certificate?

Build the Skills to Get Job Ready

Whether you’re looking to start a new career, or change your current one, Professional Certificates on Coursera help you become job ready. Learn at your own pace, whenever and wherever it’s most convenient for you. Enroll today and explore a new career path with a 7 day free trial. You can pause your learning or end your subscription at any time.

Hands-On Projects

Apply your skills with hands-on projects and build a portfolio that showcases your job readiness to potential employers. You'll need to successfully finish the project(s) to earn your Certificate.

Earn a Career Credential

When you complete all of the courses in the program, you'll earn a Certificate to share with your professional network as well as unlock access to career support resources to help you kickstart your new career. Many Professional Certificates have hiring partners that recognize the Professional Certificate credential and others can help prepare you for a certification exam. You can find more information on individual Professional Certificate pages where it applies.

There are 9 Courses in this Professional Certificate

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Course 1

Introduction to Front-End Development

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Welcome to Introduction to Front-End Development, the first course in the Meta Front-End Developer program.

This course is a good place to start if you want to become a web developer. You will learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of a web developer and get a general understanding of the core and underlying technologies that power the internet. You will learn how front-end developers create websites and applications that work well and are easy to maintain. You’ll be introduced to the core web development technologies like HTML and CSS and get opportunities to practice using them. You will also be introduced to modern UI frameworks such as Bootstrap and React that make it easy to create interactive user experiences. By the end of the course, you will be able to: - Describe the front-end developer role - Explain the core and underlying technologies that power the internet - Use HTML to create a simple webpage - Use CSS to control the appearance of a simple webpage - Explain what React is - Describe the applications and characteristics of the most popular UI frameworks For the final project in this course, you will create and edit a webpage using HTML and the Bootstrap CSS framework. Using a responsive layout grid, you will construct a responsive webpage containing text and images that looks great on any size screen. This is a beginner course intended for learners eager to learn the fundamentals of web development. To succeed in this course, you do not need prior web development experience, only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to get started with coding.

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Course 2

Programming with JavaScript

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JavaScript is the programming language that powers the modern web. In this course, you will learn the basic concepts of web development with JavaScript. You will work with functions, objects, arrays, variables, data types, the HTML DOM, and much more. You will learn how to use JavaScript and discover interactive possibilities with modern JavaScript technologies. Finally, you will learn about the practice of testing code and how to write a unit test using Jest.

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Course 3

Version Control

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Welcome to this course about Version Control.

Once you’ve learned the basics of development, It’s important to know how to work effectively with other developers. In this course, you will learn how modern software developers collaborate across the world without messing up each other's code. You will look at the different version control systems and how to create an effective software development workflow.  You will be introduced to some of the most commonly used Linux commands that you can use to work with files on your hard drive and create powerful workflows that will automate your work, saving you time and effort. Finally, you will see how Git can be used in software development projects to manage team files—and you will create a repository that can manage code revisions. By the end of this course, you will be able to: • Implement Version Control systems. • Navigate and configure using the command line. • Manage code revisions. • Create and use a GitHub repository. For the final project, you will demonstrate your knowledge of project management in GitHub by performing tasks such as forking and cloning a repository, updating a file, and pushing updates to a repository. This is a beginner course for learners who wish to prepare themselves for collaborative work with other developers. To succeed in this course, you do not need prior development experience, only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to get started with coding.

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Course 4

HTML and CSS in depth

You’ll use software development tools like HTML to build attractive web pages that work well—and you’ll use structured semantic data to control how websites appear to the end user.

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What is the refund policy?
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Can I just enroll in a single course?
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Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
What does a front-end developer do?
Front-End Developers focus on the design, look, and feel of a website. They design engaging online user experiences that generate excitement and encourage repeat visits. They work closely with designers to make websites beautiful, functional and fast.
If you like thinking creatively, building better experiences and are interested in visual design, this is a great career path for you.
What type of companies hire front-end developers?
Software engineering is needed in nearly every industry, every business and for every function. It helps build, design and develop technology. The demand for this skillset has grown immensely over the last year and will continue to rise as new technologies emerge.
What jobs will this prepare me for?
There are multiple branches of software engineering you can specialize in, and each one comes with a unique set of responsibilities. You can work as a front-end developer, full stack developer, back-end developer, database engineer, cross-platform mobile developer, software engineer, web designer and so many more.
What is the difference between front-end and back-end developers?
Front-end development is like the exterior of a house; the paint, the layout, design elements, or anything that a person can see. Whereas, back-end development is like the electric supply, the construction, the foundation, or anything which a person cannot see, but is critical for the house to exist.
In tech, it’s a lot like that. Front-end developers manage the visible parts of the website while back-end developers build, fix and maintain the aspects of the web application that are not visible to users. It’s the combination of these skillsets that make a website look and function in the best way possible.
Why start a career in front-end development?
Software Engineers are among the highest-paid jobs in the tech industry and the need for this skillset is on the rise. This career path is projected to grow by 22% by 2030 which is faster than the average projected rate of growth for all occupations (5%). In 2020, there were more than 1.8 million jobs in the U.S. alone.
Why should I earn a Meta developer certificate?
The Meta Developer Certificates are for anyone who has a passion for tech and wants to build a career in this field, no degree or experience necessary. Upon completion, you’ll earn career credentials from Meta that you can add to your resume and portfolio. A Meta Certificate is an industry-recognized credential that helps boost confidence and gives you a competitive advantage when applying to jobs.
What resources will be available to help me with my job search?
We’ll guide you through each step to ensure you master the core programming skills at a pace that works for you. You’ll get expert-led training and build on-the-job experience through hands-on projects that you can add to your portfolio and show to recruiters.
Meta is committed to helping certificate holders get hired. Upon earning a Meta Certificate, learners will gain access to the Meta Career Programs Job Board which is a job-search platform with 200+ employers who have committed to sourcing talent through Meta’s certificate programs.
We’ll help you develop a strong portfolio, a polished resume and sharp interview skills. We’ll prepare you for what to expect when interviewing for relevant roles and we’ll share tips for what employers are looking for in potential candidates.
Finally, you’ll also get to discuss the emotional components of the interview process with other learners taking this course.
Why did Meta create this program?
Meta is committed to ensuring that anyone regardless of education, background or experience has the opportunity to learn in-demand skills so they can land an in-demand career. We're excited to provide these pathways so that millions of people can unlock greater opportunities for their lives and families. Upon completing this program, you’ll be well positioned to start your career as a software engineer.
What is the Meta Career Programs Job Board?
Learners that obtain a Meta Certificate or Meta Certification gain exclusive access to the Meta Career Programs Job Board—a job search platform with 200+ employers who have committed to sourcing talent through Meta’s certificate programs.
How long does it take to complete the specialization?
This program will take approximately 4 months to complete, learning 10 hours a week.
What background knowledge is necessary?
None! Whether you’re just starting out or are a professional in a relevant field, we are dedicated to helping you succeed. You should have an understanding of basic internet navigation skills and be eager to get started with coding. Learners do not need prior web development experience.
Do I need a certain device to take this course?
You must have a device capable of connecting to the internet and running the software throughout the course.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
It is recommended to take each course in the order that they are listed as each course builds on the skills of the previous. Unless you are taking the course with prior knowledge, you may find you are unable to complete a later course if you have not completed the previous courses as you will not have the required skills.
Will I earn university credit for completing the specialization?
In short, no. Completing this program will not earn you professional or academic credits. If you need to know whether a Coursera Certificate will count toward credit for a specific organization or program, please ask a representative of that organization or program.

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