Advanced Certificate in Web Development Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction to Web Development
· Overview of web development concepts
· Evolution of web technologies
· Introduction to client-side and server-side development
Module 2: HTML5 and CSS3 Fundamentals
· Advanced HTML5 features
· Semantic HTML elements
· CSS3 styling techniques and animations
· Responsive web design principles
Module 3: JavaScript Programming
· Core JavaScript concepts and syntax
· Document Object Model (DOM) manipulation
· Asynchronous JavaScript and AJAX
· Error handling and debugging
Module 4: Front-End Frameworks
· Introduction to front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js)
· Building interactive and dynamic web applications
· Single Page Application (SPA) development
Module 5: Server-Side Scripting with Node.js
· Introduction to server-side JavaScript
· Setting up and configuring Node.js
· Building server-side applications with Express.js
· RESTful API development
Module 6: Database Management
· Introduction to databases (SQL and NoSQL)
· Connecting web applications to databases
· CRUD operations and database interactions
· Database security and optimization
Module 7: Full-Stack Development
· Integrating front-end and back-end technologies
· Building a full-stack web application
· Deployment strategies and considerations
Module 8: Web Security
· Common web security threats
· Authentication and authorization
· Secure coding practices
· HTTPS and SSL/TLS
Module 9: Version Control with Git
· Introduction to version control
· Setting up and using Git
· Collaborative development with Git and GitHub
· Branching and merging strategies
Module 10: Web Accessibility
· Principles of web accessibility
· Designing and developing accessible web content
· Testing and validating for accessibility
Module 11: Web Performance Optimization
· Techniques for optimizing website performance
· Minification and compression of assets
· Caching strategies and content delivery networks (CDN)
Module 12: Final Project and Portfolio Development
· Building a comprehensive web development project
· Developing a portfolio showcasing skills and projects
· Presentation and critique of the final project