Front End Web Development Certificate

Program Description

Dig­i­tal skills are in high demand, with front end web devel­op­ment rank­ing fourth out of the top ten most in-demand dig­i­tal jobs in Alber­ta (ICTC-CTIC, 2019).

Learn about the front end of web­site devel­op­ment in this part-time, ful­ly online cer­tifi­cate offered as a part­ner­ship between Con­tin­u­ing Edu­ca­tion and the Uni­ver­si­ty of Alberta’s Tech­nol­o­gy Train­ing Cen­tre (TTC). 

Work through solu­tions in real-time with prac­tic­ing pro­fes­sion­als, inter­act­ing with the expe­ri­enced TTC team of instruc­tors through live online class­es and a one-on-one “home­work help” ser­vice that is built into every course.

Is This Program Right For You?

Aimed at learn­ers look­ing to get into the field of web devel­op­ment, stay rel­e­vant in a cur­rent posi­tion, change careers, upskill, or devel­op new skills, the Front End Web Devel­op­ment Cer­tifi­cate will be par­tic­u­lar­ly rel­e­vant to those want­i­ng to learn pro­gram­ming, build soft­ware, and cre­ate web­sites, as well as com­put­er pro­gram­mers, busi­ness and agency own­ers, tech­nol­o­gy star­tups, man­agers and team leads who work with developers.

Learning Objectives

• Fully online.
• Fast-track your path into the job market.
• Learn directly from industry leaders and keep up-to-date with the most recent trends.

What will I receive?

Upon completion of all program requirements, you will receive a Front End Web Development Certificate.

Cost 

• The approximate cost of this Certificate will depend on the number of elective courses taken.
• Course Fees: range from $545 to $1,145 CAD.
• Pay as you go - students pay on a course-by-course basis as they register. You do not need to pay the entire program fee at once.
• An application fee of $100 is required for admis­sion into the program.
• Cours­es are GST-exempt.
• Consider applying for the Cana­da-Alber­ta Job Grant.
• Some courses may require additional resources such as textbooks. This information can be found in the course section details.

Program Details

• This program is comprised of eight core courses (total of 216 hours) and a minimum of 40 hours of electives. Courses are a variety of lengths but combine to a minimum total of 248 hours.
• This program is designed for part-time study and can generally be completed within one to two years.
• Students have the flexibility to schedule courses around their availability. Typically students complete 1-3 courses per semester based on the course length.
• Courses are graded with assessments. This might include quizzes, exams, discussion forums, papers, and presentations.
• Courses are offered online synchronously and/or asynchronously. Please check the course section for details. Further details on delivery formats can be found here.
• Course materials are shared in eClass. Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks. This information can be found in the course section details.

Your Instructors

• Our instructors are not just educators; they are industry experts, adult learning specialists, and professionals deeply connected to the pulse of their respective fields. 

How to Apply

• We are open to stu­dents with a variety of educational and professional back­grounds. Our expec­ta­tion is that you have a com­mit­ment to learn and achieve your con­tin­u­ing edu­ca­tion goals.
• To apply, download the Application for Program Admission.
• The admission fee is $100 CAD.
• Individual courses are open for general studies and may be completed without being admitted into a program .
• Programs change occasionally, so we recommend applying for admission early. Once admitted, your requirements to complete the program are locked in. You can be confident that completed and eligible courses will continue to apply to your program.

How to Apply for your Credential

• Students can verify their program requirements and progress by logging into the University of Alberta’s student portal, Bear Tracks, to view your Academic Advisement.
• A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 is required to graduate.
• To qualify for program completion, you must submit a request to obtain your credential.
• For a breakdown of details and how to qualify, visit the program completion page.
• Upon completing this credential, you are eligible to become a University of Alberta Associate Alumni.

Transferability

• For those inter­est­ed in pur­su­ing fur­ther pro­fes­sion­al devel­op­ment, cours­es in this cer­tifi­cate apply toward the fol­low­ing programs:
  • Full-Stack Web Devel­op­ment Diplo­ma.
  • User Expe­ri­ence / User Inter­face (UX/UI) Certificate.
• To learn about transferability from other institutions, see our Transfer Credit information.

Explore Funding and Scholarship Opportunities

International Students

• International Students are welcome to enroll in our courses, with the only requirement being a stable internet connection. There are no differential course fees for international students completing courses in this program
• Students are responsible for ensuring that they are proficient in English so that they can fully participate in classes
• Please note that non-credit programming does not qualify for a study permit, therefore this program cannot be used for immigration to Canada. Foreign nationals authorized to work in Canada who are prohibited from engaging in studies as a condition of their work permit are allowed to engage in distance learning courses. For more information please contact University of Alberta International Student Services

Student Services and Policies

Further information can be found on withdrawals, refunds+ transfers, assessment + grading, and program admission

Support Services

• Student Service Centre - for payment and registration inquiries
• Program Office - for course/program inquiries and the Canada Alberta Job Grant
• eClass support
• IT assistance
• Learning remotely

Contact us

techprog@ualberta.ca