In this introduction to the Internet and World Wide web, students will increase their understanding of how the Internet works, how the web works, how to be more savvy users of the web, and how to begin the journey from web consumer to web creator.

This course introduces students to the basic principles of web Development beginning with an introduction to HTML and CSS. Students will learn how to create static pages and how to implement designs consistent with web standards and best practices.

This course introduces students to common solutions for hosting websites and web-based applications. Students will learn about how a server works, experiment with local web servers, and engage with the world of web hosting services in order to understand how those systems work in the professional world.

Client-side applications have changed the way we interact with websites and our computers. This course explores the techniques used to present complex tools to the user including an exploration of client-side application frameworks, routing behaviors based on URL, event-based application design, and more.

The code that executes in a user's web browser can be a powerful feature of any website or application. This course introduces students to concepts of client-side programming for the web such as progressive enhancement of content, detecting and altering content to enhance cross-browser experiences, and more.

This course addresses the common working methodology seen in web development shops. Students engage in project management skills such as planning, scoping, estimating work, and prioritization. Students practice working in an Agile workflow using common tools of the trade.

The capstone project is made up of two components: Production and Analysis. The Production component consists of a significant, polished web-based project. The Analysis component consists of a written document that contextualizes the Production component's significance in the landscape of web-based software.

Practices such as usability testing, search engine optimization, and quality assurance are important to contemporary web development. This course will introduce students to the basic principles and techniques used to perform these duties.

Seattle U Web Development Certificate