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Web Developer Certification: Is it Worth It? (+ How to Choose)
Browse FAQ and learn about popular web developer certifications and certificates with this article.
November 10, 2023
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Web and App Development
Learn more about the skills and certifications you need for a career as a front-end, back-end, iOS or Android developer.
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Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, User Research, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures, Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Algorithms, Web Development Tools
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Javascript, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Verification And Validation, Web Development, Interactive Design, Web Design and Development, Application Frameworks, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Usability
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Javascript, Ajax, Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, JSON, Web Applications, Web Development, Usability, Cross Platform Development, Browser Compatibility, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Server Side
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Web and app development cover a wide variety of skills and careers, from programming languages like Python and Java to front- and back-end development. With so many options and opportunities available, it can be tricky to know where to start. On Coursera, you'll find expert resources to support your goals, whether you're just starting out or are ready to take the next step in your career. Explore web and app development topics, including:
