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Meta Web Development Fundamentals Specialization

Master fundamental web development skills.

Build frontend and backend skills in web development to start your journey as a web developer

Taught by Meta Experts

Instructor: Taught by Meta Experts

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from 17,554 reviews of courses in this program

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Construct a responsive webpage using HTML and CSS, demonstrating understanding of core web technologies.

  • Master foundational Python programming skills, including syntax, object-oriented programming, and test-driven development.

  • Design and manage relational databases using SQL and understand various database management systems.

  • Develop a web application using the Django framework, integrating models, views, and templates.

Skills you'll gain

  • Category: Back-End Web Development
  • Category: Code Reusability
  • Category: Communication
  • Category: Computer Programming
  • Category: Database Design
  • Category: Database Management
  • Category: Database Theory
  • Category: Front-End Web Development
  • Category: HTML and CSS
  • Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Category: Pseudocode
  • Category: Responsive Web Design
  • Category: SQL
  • Category: Unit Testing

Tools you'll learn

  • Category: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework)
  • Category: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
  • Category: Database Management Systems
  • Category: Django (Web Framework)
  • Category: MySQL
  • Category: Relational Databases

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Specialization - 5 course series

Introduction to Front-End Development

Introduction to Front-End Development

Course 1, 19 hours

What you'll learn

  • Distinguish between front-end, back-end, and full-stack developers.

  • Create and style a webpage with HTML and CSS.

  • The benefits of working with UI frameworks.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Category: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Category: React.js
Category: Responsive Web Design
Category: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework)
Category: Web Development
Category: Web Frameworks
Category: Javascript
Category: Web Servers
Category: HTML and CSS
Category: Web Design
Category: User Interface (UI)
Category: General Networking
Category: Web Development Tools
Category: Front-End Web Development
HTML and CSS in depth

HTML and CSS in depth

Course 2, 30 hours

What you'll learn

  • Create a simple form with a responsive layout using HTML5 and CSS

  • Create a responsive layout using CSS

  • Create a UI using Bootstrap

  • Implement debugging tools

Skills you'll gain

Category: Semantic Web
Category: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Category: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Category: Javascript
Category: UI Components
Category: Data Validation
Category: Web Development Tools
Category: Debugging
Category: Software Engineering Tools
Category: Development Testing
Category: HTML and CSS
Category: Browser Compatibility
Category: Responsive Web Design
Category: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework)
Category: User Interface (UI)
Category: Web Design
Category: Front-End Web Development
Category: Web Analytics and SEO
Category: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Category: Animations
Programming in Python

Programming in Python

Course 3, 45 hours

What you'll learn

  • Foundational programming skills with basic Python Syntax.

  • How to use objects, classes and methods.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Python Programming
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: Data Structures
Category: Test Driven Development (TDD)
Category: Debugging
Category: Unit Testing
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Django (Web Framework)
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Functional Design
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: Cloud Hosting
Category: Test Script Development
Category: Software Testing
Category: Program Development
Category: Development Environment
Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development

Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development

Course 4, 27 hours

What you'll learn

  • Concepts and principles that underpin how databases work.

  • Plan and execute a simple database development project.

Skills you'll gain

Category: SQL
Category: Relational Databases
Category: Database Design
Category: Database Management Systems
Category: Databases
Category: Query Languages
Category: Database Administration
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Database Theory
Category: Data Store
Category: MySQL
Category: Database Management
Category: Back-End Web Development
Category: NoSQL
Django Web Framework

Django Web Framework

Course 5, 45 hours

What you'll learn

  • Build a web server

  • Data modeling

  • Implement web security best practices

Skills you'll gain

Category: Django (Web Framework)
Category: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Category: Model View Controller
Category: MySQL
Category: Web Applications
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Web Development
Category: Maintainability
Category: Code Reusability
Category: Database Design
Category: Data Migration
Category: Data Modeling
Category: Web Servers
Category: Back-End Web Development
Category: Database Management
Category: Application Security

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