Front-End Web Development short-course

Overview

Get the skills needed to start building responsive websites with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — a versatile skill set with powerful applications in a variety of design, marketing, and other tech-related roles.
General Assembly’s Front-End Web Development course equips complete beginners with the cutting-edge tools they need to build rich, interactive websites. Dive into essential programming languages, then round out your skill set with industry-relevant topics like responsive design, APIs, and version control. You’ll apply what you’ve learned to build a custom website from scratch.

What you’ll accomplish

This is a beginner-friendly program with no prerequisites, although some students may have coded previously. First-time programmers will have access to pre-course preparatory lessons and additional resources to boost their confidence with key concepts. Throughout this expert-designed program, you’ll:

Discover how the web works.
Create the structure and style of a website using HTML and CSS.
Apply interactivity to a site with JavaScript programming fundamentals.
Host a website on a server.
Learn the basic technical vocabulary to communicate with front-end web developers and other technical stakeholders.
Apply what you’ve learned to create a portfolio project: a dynamic, responsive website.

Who is this for?

This course is popular among mid-career professionals in tech-adjacent roles who are looking to gain new skills to grow in their current jobs. Common roles include UX and UI designers, print and graphic designers, digital marketers, content producers, product managers and product designers.
Ultimately, this program attracts a community of eager learners who are interested in building technical literacy, communicating better with developers, and taking their practice to the next level.

Duration

10 weeks part-time during the evenings
Or study the one week accelerated version

Delivery

Online instructor led sessions and self-paced lessons.
Instructor feedback and support provided in real time.
Complete a real-world project, applying data analysis skills.
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Payment options

General Assembly offers a variety of different financing options, including deferred payments, installment plans, student loans and tuition discounts so you can focus on what counts — your education. Speak with the General Assembly admissions team to learn more and find the best fit for you and your finances.

Why General Assembly

Since 2011, General Assembly has graduated more than 40,000 students worldwide from the full-time bootcamps & part time short courses.