Frontend Development Specialization

Frontend Development Specialization

Reach a Hireable Level as a Frontend Developer.

From Your First Line of Code to Building Professional React Apps.

Instructors: Per Harald Borgen

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15 course series

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Beginner level

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3 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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15 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

from 583 reviews of courses in this program

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Learn the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Understand the fundamentals of UI Design.
Become a hireable React developer.

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Specialization - 15 course series

This specialization is designed for beginners looking to break into the tech industry as a frontend developer. It covers essential topics such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and UI design. You will learn through interactive challenges and by building projects you can add to your portfolio.

Applied Learning Project

You will build a range of projects, including several landing pages, games, a Chrome extension, a Mobile app, and more. The projects come with professional specs given in a Figma file, so you will learn to interpret design files as developers do in the real world.

Learn HTML and CSS

Course 1, 13 hours

What you'll learn

How to code websites from scratch with HTML and CSS
How to build beautiful layouts using color palettes, fonts, images, and other styling techniques
How to use professional tools for code editing, collaboration, and deployment

Learn JavaScript

Course 2, 15 hours

What you'll learn

The basics of the JavaScript programming language, like variables, data types, functions, loops, conditionals, and more.
How to use JavaScript to build real-world web apps
How to use professional software development tools for coding, collaboration, and deployment

Learn Accessible Web Design

Course 3, 2 hours

What you'll learn

Accessible Web Development
WCAG Guidelines
Semantic HTML

Essential CSS Concepts

Course 4, 6 hours

What you'll learn

Build fully styled, responsive websites using HTML and CSS.
Apply advanced CSS techniques like flexbox, z-index, and specificity to solve real-world design challenges.

Build Mini Projects in JavaScript

Course 5, 13 hours

What you'll learn

Create efficient functions using arrow syntax and expressions.
Apply array methods like .map() and .reduce() to process data.
Debug JavaScript applications using common error-handling techniques.

Build a Responsive Website with HTML and CSS

Course 6, 3 hours

What you'll learn

Master the principles of responsive web design, including flexible containers and media queries.
Implement mobile-first design strategies to enhance user experience across devices.

Build a product splash page with HTML and CSS

Course 7, 2 hours

What you'll learn

Implement mobile-first design strategies to enhance user experience across devices.
Master intermediate HTML and CSS

Build a Responsive Layout with CSS Grid

Course 8, 2 hours

What you'll learn

Learn the foundational concepts of CSS Grid, including columns, rows, and grid areas.
Create responsive web layouts that adapt to various screen sizes and devices.
Utilize advanced CSS Grid techniques to enhance your web development.

API Basics 1: Build a Bot (Fetch, JSON & Async JavaScript)

Course 9, 1 hour

What you'll learn

Understand how APIs work and how to interact with them using JavaScript.
Fetch and display data from external sources using asynchronous JavaScript.
Build a bot using JavaScript and an API.

API Basics 2: Build a Blog (REST, URLs & HTTP Requests)

Course 10, 3 hours

What you'll learn

Understand how to make HTTP requests and interact with APIs.
Build and style dynamic web pages that communicate with a server.
Build a blog using JavaScript and an API.

API Basics 3: Build a Game (Async JS, Callbacks & Promises)

Course 11, 4 hours

What you'll learn

Handle API data using promises and async/await.
Create custom JavaScript functions to process arrays efficiently.
Build a card game using asynchronous JavaScript.

API Basics 4: Build a Personal Dashboard (Promise Rejection)

Course 12, 3 hours

What you'll learn

Display current weather and time dynamically on a web page.
Integrate real-time cryptocurrency data using APIs.
Build a functional, responsive dashboard using Flexbox layout techniques.

Learn UI Design

Course 13, 13 hours

What you'll learn

User Interface Design

Learn React

Course 14, 18 hours

What you'll learn

Create interactive components using React’s state and props to manage data flow.
Utilize React to build a variety of real-world projects.
Apply accessibility best practices to ensure a user-friendly experience.

Learn Advanced React

Course 15, 17 hours

What you'll learn

Elevate your expertise with our Advanced React course. Building upon your foundational knowledge, this course delves into advanced React patterns, internal workings, and the implementation of complex applications using React Router.

Taught by industry veteran Bob Ziroll, who has successfully guided thousands of students towards rewarding careers in front-end development, this course equips you with in-depth React proficiency that stands out in the competitive job market. Why React? As the most sought-after front-end library globally, React not only offers abundant job opportunities but also enhances your overall JavaScript proficiency. Unlike other libraries, React fosters core JavaScript skills, empowering you to master the art of web development. Take your front-end development career to the next level with our Advanced React Development course.