Introduction to Front-End Development Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview: This beginner-friendly course introduces the fundamentals of front-end development, covering essential web technologies and modern frameworks. Designed by Meta, it offers a self-paced learning experience with approximately 19 hours of content across five modules. You'll gain hands-on experience building and styling webpages, exploring responsive design, and working with popular UI frameworks like Bootstrap and React. Ideal for aspiring web developers seeking foundational skills and a certificate of completion.
Module 1: Get Started with Web Development
Estimated time: 5 hours
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of front-end developers
- Explore different types of web developers and their functions
- Learn the core technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Understand how the internet works at a basic level
Module 2: Introduction to HTML5 and CSS
Estimated time: 5 hours
- Construct HTML documents using HTML5 syntax
- Apply basic styling with CSS
- Create layouts using CSS styling techniques
- Style webpages to enhance visual presentation
Module 3: UI Frameworks
Estimated time: 5 hours
- Get introduced to modern UI frameworks
- Explore Bootstrap for responsive design
- Learn about React for interactive user experiences
- Understand how frameworks streamline front-end development
Module 4: Responsive Web Development
Estimated time: 4 hours
- Develop responsive webpages
- Use HTML and Bootstrap to adapt layouts across devices
- Apply mobile-first design principles
Module 5: End-of-Course Graded Assessment
Estimated time: 4 hours
- Create a responsive webpage using HTML
- Style the page using the Bootstrap CSS framework
- Edit and refine webpage elements for functionality and design
Module 6: Final Project
Estimated time: 4 hours
- Deliverable 1: Build a complete responsive webpage
- Deliverable 2: Implement Bootstrap components effectively
- Deliverable 3: Demonstrate understanding of front-end fundamentals through a functional project
Prerequisites
- No prior experience required
- Basic computer literacy
- Access to a modern web browser and text editor
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of front-end developers
- Create and style simple webpages using HTML and CSS
- Apply foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Use Bootstrap to build responsive user interfaces
- Develop a functional webpage using modern front-end tools