web developer
School of Technology
Every company requires a website and, over time, every website needs a revamp, so there is a high demand for good web developers. In this program, you will acquire skills to design and program customer-facing interactive websites using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
modalities
location
Courses are available in both Toronto and Vancouver.
start dates and timetable
Monday to Thursday from 16:00 to 21:00.
Starting dates are monthly or quarterly. For more information please contact us.
course breakdown
1. Fundamentals of Front End Web Development and HTML
2. Fundamentals of CSS, Preprocessors, Frameworks, & Version Control Systems
3. JavaScript for Web Developers 1
4. JavaScript for Web Developers 2
10. Cooperative Work Experience
(Diploma only)
5. Introduction to Back-End Web Development: PHP
6. Introduction to Content Management Systems with WordPress
11. Final project
(Certificate only)
admission requirements
language skills
International students must demonstrate an upper-intermediate level of English through the online test and an interview.
CEFR B2, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 46, Cambridge FCE(C) certification will waive the online test and interview.
education
Applicants from Toronto must submit a copy of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or have obtained a cut-off score of 16 on the Wonderlic Academic Level Test.
minimum age
19 years old
program outcomes
You will develop a solid foundation of skills in HTML5, CSS3 and responsive web development. In addition, you will create well-structured, semantic markup with accessibility and search engine optimization (SEO) in mind.
You’ll create custom WordPress themes from scratch, mastering template tags and hierarchies, content types, taxonomies and custom fields, plugin development, sidebar widgets and more.
You will learn how to use the Sass CSS preprocessor, apply CSS best practices to generate scalable CSS code, expand your jQuery and JavaScript skills, interact with popular JSON-based web APIs via Ajax, and use the latest versions of JavaScript.
You will learn how to use JavaScript task automation tools to improve and streamline your web development workflow.
You will learn about object-oriented programming, best practices for writing modern PHP and understanding the server-side programming language (and how it differs from JavaScript).
You will master version control using Git from the command line and share your open source projects on GitHub.
job opportunities
Graduates of this program will be qualified for jobs such as:
- Full-stack Developer: Able to work on both the front-end and back-end of web applications, using technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React, Angular, Node.js, among others.
- UX/UI Designer: With skills in user experience (UX) design and user interface (UI) design, able to create attractive, intuitive and functional interfaces for websites and applications.
- SEO Specialist: Knowledgeable in search engine optimization (SEO), able to improve the visibility and ranking of websites in search results.
- E-commerce developer: Experienced in implementing and customizing e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Magento or WooCommerce, to create secure and efficient online stores.
- Mobile App Developer: Able to create mobile apps using technologies such as React Native, Flutter or Ionic, for iOS and Android devices.
- Web accessibility specialist: Knowledgeable in accessibility standards and inclusive design guidelines, able to create accessible websites for people with disabilities.
- Web technology consultant: Providing technology advice and solutions to businesses and organizations regarding web design and development.
