Front End Web Development Certificate
8 Courses + Electives
14-36 Hours Per Course
Online
Certificate in as Little as 1 Year
Program Description
We spend as much time online as we do offline—the way the web looks and functions makes a difference in our lives. With a Front End Web Development Certificate, you’ll gain the skills to design digital experiences that look great and work seamlessly. You’ll also be highly employable—Front End Web Developer is one of the sought-after careers in a fast-changing digital world.
This certificate is a partnership between Continuing Education and the U of A’s Technology Training Centre (TTC). You’ll work through solutions with TTC’s practicing professionals in live online classes and get one-on-one “homework help” in every course.
Is This Program Right For You?
This program is designed for individuals who are:
- 🗸 Busy people juggling career and personal commitments
- 🗸Those wanting to learn programming, build software, and create websites
- 🗸Tech start-ups, agencies, and business owners, as well as managers who work with developers
- 🗸Anyone looking to get into the field of web development or stay relevant in their current position
Questions? Contact us at techprog@ualberta.ca
What You'll Learn
- 🗸Understand how HTML forms the basic structure of websites
- 🗸Explore the fundamentals of visual design
- 🗸Style pages and create layouts using CSS
- 🗸Create interactivity and unique features with JavaScript
- 🗸Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and fast-track your path to the job market
What You'll Earn
- 🗸 You’ll earn a Front End Web Development Certificate after completing all the program requirements or take individual courses to add new skills and advance your career.
- Approximate cost of the full program:$7,650 - $7,900 CAD effective Fall 2025
- Submit your program declaration at no extra cost
- Flexible payment – pay course-by-course as you go
- Courses are GST-exempt.
- Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks
- This program is comprised of eight core courses and a minimum of 40 hours of electives, for a total of at least 248 instructional hours
- It’s designed for part-time study and can generally be completed within one to two years
- You have the flexibility to schedule courses around your availability. Most students complete 1-3 courses per semester
- Grading is through assessments, which might include quizzes, exams, discussion forums, papers, and presentations
- It’s a flexible online experience, with courses offered bichronously and/or asynchronously. More info about online delivery formats can be found here.
- Course materials are shared in CE Canvas.
You could be eligible for funding and scholarships – explore your Funding and Scholarship Opportunities.<
Courses in this program may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG), with final approval determined by CAPG administrators. Employers and applicants can review the CAPG guidelines and full details on the University of Alberta’s Continuing Education website.
- After you successfully complete your program requirements, you’ll receive an email letting you know when your certificate is ready. If you have any questions about your credentials, please contact the program office. Once you receive your certificate, you’ll also be eligible to become a UAlberta Associate Alumni.
- If you’re 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
- International Students are welcome to enroll and pay the same course fees as local students.
- Proficiency in English and a stable internet connection are needed to participate and succeed in our courses.
- Please note that non-credit programming does not qualify for a study permit, therefore, this program cannot be used for immigration to Canada. For more information, please contact University of Alberta International Student Services.