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There are 3 modules in this course
Building flexible, fast, and responsive websites and front-ends with a consistent look and feel has become a basic requirement. To accomplish this, the use of libraries and frameworks is trending. As a front-end developer, it is important that you know at least one front-end framework.
Bootstrap is a CSS framework that provides an extensive set of templates that help with speeding up the website development process. According to W3Tech.com, Bootstrap is a popular CSS framework that is used by 18.7% of all the websites, that is a CSS framework market share of 78.6%.
In this short course, which is part of the IBM Front-End Developer Professional Certificate, you will not only equip yourself with concepts but get several opportunities to practice building website components using Bootstrap.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the features of Bootstrap
- Set up Bootstrap for a project using a suitable method
- Outline key classes and components offered by Bootstrap
- Create a simple React app and use Bootstrap for styling
- Create a responsive grid layout
- Demonstrate your proficiency in using Bootstrap classes and components to build responsive websites
Bootstrap is a popular framework widely used for front-end development. This module provides you with an overview of Bootstrap and its key concepts. You will get familiar with Bootstrap features for layouts, content, and form. Then, you will get to experience how you can set up Bootstrap for a project. Finally, the module will briefly introduce Bootstrap themes.
What's included
6 videos2 readings2 assignments1 app item1 plugin
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6 videos•Total 37 minutes
Course Introduction•3 minutes
Overview of Bootstrap•7 minutes
Setting Up Bootstrap•6 minutes
Essential Concepts of Bootstrap •7 minutes
Layouts, Contents, and Forms in Bootstrap•8 minutes
Browser Compatibility of Bootstrap•6 minutes
2 readings•Total 7 minutes
Course Overview and Prerequisites•5 minutes
Helpful Tips for Course Completion•2 minutes
2 assignments•Total 21 minutes
Module 1 Practice Quiz: Getting Started with Bootstrap•6 minutes
Module 1 Graded Quiz: Getting Started with Bootstrap•15 minutes
1 app item•Total 30 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Getting Started with Bootstrap•30 minutes
1 plugin•Total 5 minutes
Reading: Bootstrap Themes•5 minutes
Intermediate Bootstrap
Module 2•5 hours to complete
Module details
Module 2 will introduce to the different types of Bootstrap components. You will then apply some key Bootstrap classes, styles, and components to build different responsive website components. You will also learn about the Bootstrap icons and experience the power of Bootstrap-React integration by developing a simple application.
What's included
5 videos2 assignments4 app items2 plugins
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5 videos•Total 35 minutes
Getting Started with Components•7 minutes
Utilities•7 minutes
Helpers in Bootstrap•7 minutes
Bootstrap Icons•7 minutes
Cards and Grid System in Bootstrap•7 minutes
2 assignments•Total 16 minutes
Module 2 Practice Quiz: Intermediate Bootstrap•6 minutes
[OPTIONAL] Reading: React Integration with Bootstrap•5 minutes
Reading: Understanding Pre-built Components in Bootstrap•15 minutes
Final Project and Assessment
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you will complete a final project where you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your proficiency in Bootstrap. Next, the final exam will test your knowledge of the course’s content including the essential concepts, Bootstrap components, and their application.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment1 app item2 plugins
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1 video•Total 3 minutes
Project Demo •3 minutes
3 readings•Total 7 minutes
Course Summary: Developing Websites and Front-Ends with Bootstrap•1 minute
Congratulations and Next Steps•1 minute
Thanks from the Course Team•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Final Quiz: Developing Websites and Front-Ends with Bootstrap•30 minutes
1 app item•Total 60 minutes
Final Project: Build a Fine-Dining Restaurant Website•60 minutes
2 plugins•Total 19 minutes
Cheatsheet: Developing Websites and Front-Ends with Bootstrap•15 minutes
Glossary: Developing Websites and Front-Ends with Bootstrap•4 minutes
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Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025
I think it lacks a little bit on practical examples
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Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025
This course made me to discover the real power of bootstrap. With more focus on the hands on labs, it gives the practical knowledge that we need in the real projects.
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Reviewed on Nov 25, 2023
Thanks to this effective course. It mainly helped me in layout and positioning of elements in the website
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