Meta Web Development Fundamentals Specialization Course Syllabus

This specialization is designed for beginners and spans approximately 13 weeks of content, with a recommended pace of 5-7 hours per week. You'll progress through four core courses covering front-end development fundamentals, version control, and responsive web design. Each module combines theory with hands-on practice, culminating in a final project that showcases your skills in building a complete, interactive, and responsive website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. All concepts are taught from the ground up, making it ideal for learners with no prior experience.

Module 1: Introduction to Front-End Development

Estimated time: 9 hours

• Understand the role of a front-end developer
• Explore tools and workflows used in web development
• Learn how websites work and are structured
• Create a basic webpage using HTML and CSS

Module 2: Programming with JavaScript

Estimated time: 12 hours

• Learn JavaScript syntax and data types
• Work with loops, functions, and arrays
• Manipulate the Document Object Model (DOM)
• Add interactivity to web pages using JavaScript

Module 3: Version Control with Git and GitHub

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Understand the purpose of version control
• Use Git commands for tracking changes
• Create and manage repositories on GitHub
• Make commits and work with branches

Module 4: HTML and CSS in Depth

Estimated time: 12 hours

• Master the CSS box model and layout techniques
• Apply positioning, styling, and responsive design principles
• Ensure web accessibility in design and code
• Build a multi-page, responsive website

Module 5: Final Project

Estimated time: 10 hours

• Design and develop a responsive personal portfolio website
• Implement interactivity using JavaScript
• Host and share your project using GitHub Pages

Prerequisites

• No prior coding experience required
• Basic computer literacy
• Access to a modern web browser and text editor

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Explain how websites work and are built
• Create static, responsive websites using HTML and CSS
• Implement interactive features with JavaScript
• Use Git and GitHub to manage and share code
• Build and deploy a complete front-end project