Develop your expertise to construct dynamic, responsive websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that look good on any device. This five-day course covers everything you need to begin your journey toward front-end developer certification.
Front-end Web Developer
Build impressive, responsive websites from scratch
This 5-day Front End Web Developer Course provides you with the core skills needed to develop engaging websites. Learn hands-on with real-world projects to strengthen your understanding of front-end technologies and industry standards.
Learning objectives
- Construct mobile-first web pages
- Style content with CSS and preprocessors
- Use JavaScript to add interactivity
- Work with the DOM and Web APIs
- Apply flexbox and grid layouts
- Design for accessibility and SEO
- Build and style modern web forms
- Optimise website performance
What you’ll learn
Gain practical experience in front-end development using the latest HTML, CSS, and JavaScript techniques to create dynamic, accessible websites. Transform and animate content while you learn how to exploit CSS frameworks and preprocessors. Design a site according to UI/UX guidelines and optimise it for search engines and performance.
HTML & CSS
Learn how to construct accessible, standards-compliant web pages using semantic HTML. You'll gain practical experience in applying modern CSS to create layouts, style text and media elements, and bring visual polish to your designs. Topics include typography, positioning, colour schemes, tables, forms, and embedding multimedia. The course places strong emphasis on responsive design using flexbox, grid, and media queries to ensure sites look great on any device.
JavaScript Programming
Dive into the essentials of programming with JavaScript, the scripting language of the web. You'll learn how to write clean, efficient code using variables, loops, functions, and conditionals. Understand how to manipulate data structures like arrays and objects, manage control flow, and perform error handling. This module lays the groundwork for dynamic web interactions and prepares you for more advanced scripting techniques.
DOM Manipulation
Master the Document Object Model (DOM) to create truly interactive experiences. You’ll learn how to select, update, and modify page elements using JavaScript. This includes dynamically creating and removing content, reacting to user inputs, and building more responsive interfaces through event listeners. The session also explores the structure of the DOM tree and how to traverse and manipulate it.
UI/UX, SEO & Performance
Gain an introduction to user interface and user experience design principles, learning how to design websites that are not only attractive but also intuitive and accessible. You’ll discover techniques for improving site discoverability through SEO best practices, including semantic HTML and keyword-rich content. The session also covers strategies for optimising performance, such as reducing page load times and improving site responsiveness.
What’s included
- Five days of live virtual training
- Interactive labs and exercises
- Access to course materials
- Practical projects and examples
- Post-course support and advice
- Certificate of attendance
- Expert instruction from industry professionals
Key facts
Ideal for
Aspiring front-end developers and those with some programming experience looking to build websites from the ground up.
Prerequisites
Basic programming knowledge is required. Attending our Introduction to Programming – JavaScript course is recommended.
Learning experience
Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.
FAQs
This course teaches the essential skills to build and style interactive websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Become confident with website and web app design for all devices.
Do I need prior experience to join this course?
You should be familiar with basic programming concepts. If you're new to programming, our Introduction to Programming – JavaScript course is a good starting point.
What tools or software will I need for the course?
You’ll need a modern web browser (such as Chrome or Firefox), a code editor (we recommend Visual Studio Code), and access to a stable internet connection. We’ll guide you through setup during the course.
Does this course cover responsive design techniques?
Yes. You’ll learn how to use CSS grid, flexbox, and media queries to ensure websites look and function well on devices of all sizes, from mobile phones to desktops.
What is the Document Object Model (DOM)?
The DOM is a programming interface for HTML documents. JavaScript uses it to access, update, and manipulate web page elements dynamically.
How does this course help with SEO?
You’ll learn to use semantic HTML, optimise page structure, and enhance performance, all of which contribute to better search engine visibility.
Are web forms covered in this course?
Yes. You’ll learn how to build accessible, user-friendly web forms using HTML, styled with CSS, and enhanced with JavaScript for validation and interactivity.
What our customers say
“Good structure to course. Each technical aspect broken down by instructor and theory explained with practical examples, which aided understanding and provided guidance on best practice when applying in real life scenarios. Pace was good - fast enough to keep engaged, and not too overwhelming. Documentation provided by instructor was very good, keeping each day's progress separate and providing code examples, notes, tips and links throughout the course. Thanks for an informative and enjoyable course. I feel like I've learnt a lot over the last few days.”
Ross, Government
“John was very knowledgeable about the subject and clearly explained everything.”
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