Professional Academy Diploma in Front End Web Development Course
Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-09-23 | - |
Program Overview
Professional Academy Diploma in Front End Web Development Course
Award
Dorset College Dublin & The JS Institute
Duration
12 Weeks Duration
Timetable
Tuesday: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Start/End Date
23/09/25 - 11/12/25
Delivery
LIVE ONLINE CLASSES
Course Fees
€1020 - Discount 20% - €850
Deposit €75
Why Study Front-End Web Development at Dorset College Dublin:
Embark on a transformative 11-week journey with our Certified****Front-End Web Developer****Course led by industry experts—no previous experience required. This course will equip you with the fundamental skills and expertise to design and develop robust, user-friendly, and professional websites that deliver exceptional user experiences while enhancing your problem-solving capabilities.
Why Choose This Course?
- Live Online Training.
- Hands-On Front-End Projects.
- Career Ready Skills.
- Aligned with Emerging Trends.
- Delivered by Industry Experts.
- Flexible learning options.
- Build problem-solving capabilities.
- Industry Best Practices.
Exam Certification
The exam certification (cost included in the course fee) is structured as follows:
- WDE – Certified Entry-Level Web Developer (Exam WDE-40-xx).
Average Web Developer Salary in Ireland
The average Web Developer salary in Ireland is €67,000 per year. Entry level positions start at €36,000 per year while more experienced developers make up to €72,000 per year.
Upon successful completion learners will have the key skills:
- Web Development: Build a foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Plan & Design: Create user-friendly, well-structured layouts.
- Develop & Style: Build HTML structures and style with CSS.
- Add Interactivity: Use JavaScript for dynamic functionality.
- Integrate APIs: Seamlessly fetch and manage data.
- Optimise Accessibility: Ensure responsiveness and usability for all users.
- Test & Debug: Fix issues for a flawless experience.
- Deploy Your Website: Launch your site on a hosting platform.
Introduction to front-end web development
- This module equips leaners with the ability to understand the principles of web development and focuses on the ability of the learner to build basic front-end web solutions.
- Principles of Front-end Web Development
- Server versus Client-how a website works from server to user
- Front-end Stack-HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Syntax and Semantics-what they are and their importance
- Source Code Editors-Notepad++, Brackets, Atom
- First index file-head, title, body
- HTML elements, tags, attributes
- HTML Text, structural markup (headings, subheadings, paragraphs), bold, italic, emphasis, semantic, markup.
Introduction to web page authoring
- Writing and saving files for web
- How to structure a HTML page - Semantic and non-semantic tags, creating Text blocks, Lists, Tables, Links, Images etc.
- HTML syntax – tags, attributes, and values
- Meta-data and link structure in HTML
- CSS syntax – selectors, declarations, properties, and values
- Format and Style in CSS- using id and class, working with margins, padding, alignment, floating, positioning etc.
- CSS Animation and media queries for dynamic and responsive design
- Typography – Google fonts, colour, theory, font practices
Standards and testing
- Accessing web standards – Who sets the standards and what are they?
- Assessing standards compliance – Validating and debugging code - Tools, Techniques, and Resources
- User testing – Role of testing in the development process, practical application of criteria
- UX/UI-design and experience
Javascript for client-side interaction
- Introduction to JavaScript – integrating JS with HTML
- JS code structure – statements, variables, data types, naming conventions
- JS Arithmetic – operands and operators, operator precedence, addition vs concatenation
- The Document Object Model (DOM) – getting/ referencing elements using JavaScript
- JS Functions and Events – adding event handlers, invoking functions, parameters and arguments
- Working with arrays and objects – application and uses
- JavaScript conditions and loops – for, while, do while, if else
- HTML Canvas
Web libraries and frameworks
- Choosing the right tools for your project
- History of front-end frameworks
- Working with grid-based design
- Applying themes and templates
- Adding library integration for dynamic websites
- Awareness of cross-browser issues when using libraries
Integrating server-side interaction
- AJAX requests and responses
- Data formats (XML, JSON, etc.)
- Server-side scripting – Node.js
- Internal Architecture of Node.js
- Blocking code and non-blocking code models
- Event-based server-side execution/ asynchronous execution
- Server side process implementation and verification
- Creating a HTTP server
- Utilising database content
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry criteria, however, it is important to have a good working knowledge of Computers.
Example includes:
- ECDL - European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
- Computer Users
- Mature Applicants with relevant life and work experience
- English Language Proficiency
Assessment & Award
Assessment Method
- Practical lab assessments ensure competencies related to the indicative syllabus are acquired.
- This is a Project-based course. Students are graded according to their performance on the in-class exercises, a Website Design project where they will be assessed on a Website they design in their area of interest using the skills acquired in class.
Award
Professional Diploma in Front End Web Development****Awarded by :Dorset College Dublin
Career Opportunities
Employers in the IT Industry demand continuous professional development from candidates that shows they are willing to expand their portfolio of qualifications in an ever evolving industry. Gaining these skills can unlock opportunities for entry-level positions or serve as a foundation for advancing into specialised areas such as back-end development, web design, UX/UI design, or front-end frameworks. The average Software Developer salary in Ireland is €67,000 per year. Junior web developer positions start at €36,000 per year while more experienced developers make up to €72,000 per year.
Aims & Objectives
This module gives students a basis in front-end web development. Learners will acquire the knowledge and skills required to create a modern dynamic website and learn best-practice techniques for editing and publishing various media assets to the web.
This module will ensure learners meet the following objectives:
- Understand the basic concepts of Rich Internet Applications (RIA).
- Build awareness of web standards and related coding practices.
- Design and produce a dynamic front-end web application.
- Deploy a front-end web-application for cross-platform accessibility.
Flexible Payment Terms
To secure a place on this course a deposit of €75.00 applies and the remainder paid in instalments. You have the flexibility of using our online payment facility to manage your course payments at any time, from the comfort of your own home.
Payment Plan
- Deposit: €75.00 | Secures your Place on the Course
- 1st Instalment: €387.50 | 01/05/2025
- 2nd Instalment: €387.50 | 12/06/2025