Program Overview

Introduction to the Front End Development Program

The Front End Development Program is designed to equip students with essential skills to create dynamic websites and applications. Through this program, students will gain hands-on experience in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and industry-leading frameworks like React.

Program Overview

The program offers two distinct tracks: Front-End Engineer, focusing on coding and interactivity, and Front-End Designer, emphasizing UI/UX principles and visual design. Students will learn to develop responsive websites and applications, master front-end frameworks and libraries, and understand and apply principles of user interface (UI) design and user experience (UX).

Learning Outcomes

• Develop responsive websites and applications using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Master front-end frameworks and libraries such as React to build dynamic user interfaces.
• Understand and apply principles of user interface (UI) design and user experience (UX) to create intuitive web applications.
• Implement best coding practices for performance optimization, including sprites, caching, and modern development tools.
• Build a high-quality portfolio to showcase technical skills to potential employers.

Program Benefits

• Hands-on Training: Comprehensive, practical learning experiences designed to immerse students in front-end development.
• Industry-Driven Curriculum: Courses developed and taught by experienced professionals to ensure relevance to today’s job market.
• Career Advancement: Acquire immediately applicable skills to launch or advance a career in web development.
• Portfolio Development: Gain real-world experience and create a professional portfolio to impress potential employers.
• Career Resources Hub: Access to a dedicated Career Resources Hub with career information, job postings, events, and tutorials.

Flexible Learning for Busy Schedules

The self-paced online program is ideal for individuals with demanding schedules, offering a pay-per-course model that provides flexibility to take as many or as few courses as needed each quarter. The program can be completed in 15 months, but students have the option to extend it up to five years if needed.

Key Program Topics

This program covers a wide range of essential front-end development topics, including:

• HTML & CSS Fundamentals: Learn how to structure and style web pages using modern HTML5 and CSS3 techniques.
• JavaScript Essentials: Understand core JavaScript concepts, including variables, functions, and event handling.
• Responsive Web Design: Build mobile-friendly websites using flexible layouts and media queries.
• JavaScript Frameworks: Gain hands-on experience with React to create dynamic, component-based applications.
• UI/UX Principles: Explore best practices for designing intuitive, user-friendly interfaces.
• Performance Optimization: Implement strategies such as caching, minification, and code splitting to improve web performance.

Who Should Enroll?

• Beginners: Those aiming to build a strong foundation in Front-end Development and start a career in software development.
• Aspiring Front-End Developers: Individuals looking to break into web development.
• Web Designers: Strengthen coding skills to implement graphical designs effectively.
• Software Developers: Enhance expertise in client-side development.
• Freelancers & Entrepreneurs: Build interactive websites and applications for personal or business use.

Required Courses

Introduction to Front End Technologies Course

• Units: 3.00
• Fee: $695.00 Master the foundations of web development with Introduction to Front-End Technologies.

Introduction to HTML and CSS

• Units: 3.00
• Fee: $695.00 Build responsive websites by learning HTML and CSS the right way.

Introduction to JavaScript

• Units: 3.00
• Fee: $695.00 Learn JavaScript, the language of the web, and gain hands-on experience with real-world coding scenarios.

Front End Engineer Track

Advanced HTML and CSS Course

• Units: 3.00
• Fee: $695.00 Advance web design skills by mastering responsive layouts and modern CSS techniques.

Front End Development with React

• Units: 3.00
• Fee: $695.00 Master front-end development with React and build dynamic, scalable web applications.

Front End Designer Track

User Interface Design

• Units: 3.00
• Fee: $695.00 Learn user interface design principles and create engaging, intuitive designs.

Principles of User Experience (UX)

• Units: 4.00
• Fee: $795.00 Understand the principles of user experience and apply them to create user-friendly interfaces.

Other Courses of Interest

User Experience (UX) Metrics

• Units: 3.00
• Fee: $725.00 Become a data-driven professional with this UX Metrics course.

Introduction to Full Stack Programming Concepts

• Units: 3.50
• Fee: $795.00 Gain a macro-level conceptual overview of full-stack software development.

Program Details

• Duration: 15 months (with the option to extend up to 5 years)
• Format: Online
• Tuition: $3,670 (pay-per-course)

FAQs

• Are soft skills available to students for their professional development under this program?
  • Yes, the Corporate and Community Relations team offers workshops, webinars, and executive programs to develop strong professional skills.
• How do I apply to the certificate program?
  • Click on the "Apply Now" button, complete the required fields, and submit the application.
• Is there an application fee for the certificate program?
  • Current application or certificate enrollment fees are listed under the “Apply Now” button.
• Can I register for the certificate program at any time?
  • Yes, you may enroll in the program at any time, but it is recommended to enroll as soon as possible.

Advisory Board

• William Griswold, Ph.D, Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, UC San Diego
• Edwin Lap, Founder and CEO, Cofa Media Inc.
• Norman McEntire, Owner, Servin Corporation
• Thomas Powell, Founder & President, Pint.com, UC San Diego Lecturer
• Bret Stateham, Developer Evangelist, Microsoft

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