Microsoft Front-End Developer Professional Certificate

Launch your Career in Front-End Development. Start your journey as a front-end developer. Develop job-ready AI-powered skills and earn a certificate from Microsoft. No experience required.

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6 course series

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4 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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6 course series

Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise

4.8

(50 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Demonstrate proficiency in the design, implementation, and optimization of responsive digital interfaces using core front-end development principles.
Develop strong coding skills through the application of programming techniques to build interactive and dynamic features.
Optimize UX/UI by applying design principles, accessibility standards, and best practices in front-end development.
Integrate version control and deployment practices for efficient collaboration and project maintenance.

Skills you'll gain

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Professional Certificate - 6 course series

Are you ready to start a rewarding career in front-end development? This Professional Certificate Program, brought to you by Microsoft, is designed to give you the skills and tools to succeed in web development. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your knowledge, this program will guide you through essential front-end concepts and practices.

You'll learn core web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with advanced topics such as responsive design, web accessibility, and version control using Git and GitHub. Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like Visual Studio Code and Microsoft Copilot, leveraging AI to streamline your coding, debugging, and project management tasks. Generative AI helps you write cleaner code, automatically generates suggestions, and even debugs your applications in real time.

You'll also explore C# programming, a versatile language for building dynamic applications. This will enable you to integrate front-end skills with server-side development, opening up opportunities to create more complex, scalable systems.

Beyond coding, the program emphasizes UI/UX design, Blazor for interactive web applications, and key security practices to protect against vulnerabilities. By the end, you’ll confidently build responsive, secure web applications with AI-driven tools. Enroll today and lead the next wave of front-end development!

Applied Learning Project

Throughout the program, you’ll get to practice your new front-end development skills through hands-on projects, including:

Develop a code project with key components, including if/else statements, loops, conditionals, functions, and variables.
Write, debug, and improve code using Microsoft Copilot.
Apply Microsoft Copilot to develop a small web project using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Complete a comprehensive Blazor project utilizing Microsoft Copilot for writing, debugging, and optimizing code.
Use Microsoft Copilot to write and enhance CSS, generate responsive design suggestions, and improve UI/UX design in practical workflows.
Use Microsoft Copilot to manage and optimize a complex database system.

By the end, you’ll have a professional portfolio that you can show to prospective employers.

Foundations of Coding Front-End

Course 142 hours

What you'll learn

This course focuses on the fundamental concepts of front-end development. You'll learn to solve problems, design algorithms, and write efficient, modular code using industry-standard practices.

By the end of this course, you will be able to… Summarize the foundational principles and practices of front-end development. Plan front-end projects using industry-standard tools and methodologies. Apply logical thinking and problem-solving techniques in programming. Design algorithms and flowcharts to represent logical steps in programming. Implement control structures and loops for repetitive tasks. Develop modular code using functions and methods.

Skills you'll gain

Category: C# (Programming Language)

Category: Git (Version Control System)

Category: GitHub

Category: Computer Programming

Category: Algorithms

Category: Pseudocode

Category: Programming Principles

Category: Program Development

Category: Front-End Web Development

Category: Integrated Development Environments

Category: Version Control

Category: Microsoft Copilot

Category: Debugging

Category: Data Structures

Category: Computational Thinking

Category: Web Development

Category: Software Engineering

Introduction to Programming With C#

Course 230 hours

What you'll learn

This course introduces the fundamentals of programming in C# within the .NET framework. You'll gain hands-on experience setting up projects, mastering core programming concepts, and using object-oriented principles to create scalable applications while utilizing Microsoft Copilot to enhance code quality and productivity.

By the end of the course, you will be able to… Describe the setup, structure, and configuration of .NET projects in a Visual Studio Code environment by the end of the course. Implement fundamental programming concepts in C#, including variables, control structures, loops, and methods, to solve basic problems and create simple applications within a .NET environment. Apply object-oriented programming principles, such as classes, inheritance, and polymorphism, to design and implement modular and scalable C# applications. Develop asynchronous programs using C# and apply debugging techniques to ensure performance and responsiveness in modern applications. Leverage Microsoft Copilot to write, debug, and optimize C# code, improving code quality and efficiency throughout the course.

Skills you'll gain

Category: C# (Programming Language)

Category: Debugging

Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

Category: Development Environment

Category: Programming Principles

Category: Computer Programming

Category: Microsoft Visual Studio

Category: Microsoft Development Tools

Category: Microsoft Copilot

Category: .NET Framework

Category: Integrated Development Environments

Introduction to Web Development

Course 339 hours

What you'll learn

This course covers the essential building blocks of web development, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You'll learn responsive design, web accessibility, and how to use Git and Microsoft Copilot to collaborate and build small web projects efficiently.

By the end of this program, you will be able to… Define the basic structure and elements of HTML, syntax of CSS and JavaScript, and concepts of version control. Explain the principles of responsive design, web accessibility, DOM manipulation, asynchronous JavaScript, and integration of Git with development tools. Describe advanced CSS techniques, functions, and scope in JavaScript, collaborative development with GitHub, and the features of Microsoft Copilot. Apply HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills with Microsoft Copilot for a small web project.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Javascript

Category: Responsive Web Design

Category: GitHub

Category: Git (Version Control System)

Category: JSON

Category: HTML and CSS

Category: Front-End Web Development

Category: Web Development

Category: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Category: Semantic Web

Category: Microsoft Copilot

Blazor for Front-End Development

Course 435 hours

What you'll learn

This course focuses on UI/UX design principles and their application in Blazor Pages. You'll learn to create responsive, user-centered designs, leveraging Microsoft Copilot to enhance CSS, generate design suggestions, and improve workflows.

By the end of this program, you will be able to… Define the basic concepts and features of Blazor, Blazor components, data binding, and rendering models. Describe the steps to create and configure Blazor projects, parent-child component communication, routing and navigation techniques, and advanced component techniques. Explain how to run and debug Blazor applications, lifecycle methods, event handling, state management, and hybrid rendering approaches. Develop a Blazor project with Microsoft Copilot, including writing, debugging, and optimizing Blazor code.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Performance Tuning

Category: Debugging

Category: UI Components

Category: Event-Driven Programming

Category: Data Validation

Category: Server Side

Category: Web Applications

Category: Front-End Web Development

Category: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

Category: Microsoft Copilot

UI/UX Design Principles

Course 529 hours

What you'll learn

This course introduces key UI/UX design concepts and tools. You'll learn to create user-centered, responsive designs, using wireframing, prototyping, and Microsoft Copilot to enhance CSS and improve workflows.

By the end of this program, you will be able to… Define the basic concepts of UI/UX design, design tools, and responsive design. Explain fundamental design principles, wireframing, prototyping, and responsive design testing techniques. Describe user-centered design, accessibility considerations, high-fidelity mockups, and mobile-first design principles. Use Microsoft Copilot to write and enhance CSS, generate responsive design suggestions, and improve UI/UX design in practical workflows.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Prototyping

Category: Wireframing

Category: Responsive Web Design

Category: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Category: Mockups

Category: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

Category: Adobe XD

Category: User Centered Design

Category: Figma (Design Software)

Category: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Category: Microsoft Copilot

Category: Mobile Development

Category: User Interface (UI)

Category: Web Design

Category: Usability

Web Application Security

Course 637 hours

What you'll learn

This course covers essential web security concepts and secure coding practices. You’ll learn to identify common vulnerabilities, implement protection techniques, and leverage Microsoft Copilot to detect and fix security issues in web applications.

By the end of this program, you will be able to… Define common web application vulnerabilities and principles of secure coding. Explain the concepts and impacts of SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, input validation techniques, and best practices for authentication and authorization. Describe the importance of output encoding, sanitization, secure data storage, and transmission. Enhance the security of web applications with Microsoft Copilot to detect vulnerabilities, fix issues, and implement secure coding practices.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Secure Coding

Category: Application Security

Category: Data Validation

Category: Encryption

Category: Microsoft Copilot

Category: Web Applications

Category: Vulnerability Assessments

Category: Javascript

Category: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)

Category: Data Security

Category: Data Integrity

Category: Authentications

Category: Authorization (Computing)

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Frequently asked questions

The Microsoft Front-End Developer Professional Certificate teaches key front-end skills like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with a focus on using C# and Blazor to build dynamic user interfaces. You’ll learn to create responsive, accessible websites while using Microsoft Copilot to boost coding efficiency and simplify your workflow.

The Microsoft Back-End Developer Professional Certificate focuses on server-side development using C#. You’ll build back-end systems, work with databases, and develop APIs, while using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Copilot to assist with coding and optimization.

The Microsoft Full-Stack Developer Professional Certificate combines both front-end and back-end skills, giving you the ability to build complete web applications, from the user interface to server management and database integration.

All three Microsoft Developer Professional Certificates—Front-End, Back-End, and Full-Stack—incorporate the use of Microsoft Copilot to enhance coding efficiency, streamline workflows, and improve collaboration.

This program is for you:

If you want to start or switch to a career in front-end development.
If you're interested in building interactive, user-friendly websites and web applications.
If you're just beginning to work with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript or looking to enhance your skills in creating visually appealing and responsive interfaces.

Starting a career in front-end development is a great choice for several reasons.

First, it’s a highly in-demand field, as nearly every business today needs a website or web application to engage with its audience. It offers a mix of creativity and technical skills, allowing you to design visually appealing websites while solving real-world problems through code.

Front-end development is also flexible, with opportunities to work in a variety of industries—from tech startups to established companies—either as part of a team or independently as a freelancer. The job is dynamic and ever-evolving, as new tools, frameworks, and technologies constantly emerge, keeping the work exciting and full of learning opportunities.

Additionally, it provides a clear career path, allowing you to grow into roles like full-stack developer, UI/UX designer, or front-end lead as you gain experience and expertise.

A front-end developer is responsible for building the visual and interactive parts of a website or web application that users directly engage with. Their job involves creating the layout, design, and user experience (UI/UX) using languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. They ensure that a website is not only visually appealing but also functional and responsive across different devices and screen sizes.

Front-end developers work closely with back-end developers and designers to ensure a seamless user experience, often collaborating on the overall look, feel, and functionality of a site.

Whether you're looking to start a new career or enhance your current one, this Front-End Development Professional Certificate equips you with the skills needed to become job-ready. You'll apply your new expertise through hands-on projects that showcase your abilities to potential employers, earning a valuable credential to launch or advance your front-end development career.

As a front-end developer, you'll play a crucial role in building responsive, user-friendly websites and web applications, while leveraging modern technologies and tools to enhance user experience and security.

Upon completing this certificate, you'll be able to:

Build dynamic and interactive websites and applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and C# with Blazor, a modern web framework for creating single-page applications (SPA).

Create responsive and intuitive UI/UX designs, ensuring seamless experiences across different devices and screen sizes.

Optimize web pages for both performance and accessibility, ensuring fast load times, easy navigation, and inclusivity for all users.

Implement security best practices to protect user data, ensuring safe and secure interactions within your web applications.

Integrate Microsoft Copilot into your development process to enhance productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and collaborate more effectively with team members.

Work efficiently with development tools like version control systems (e.g., Git), code editors, and frameworks to streamline the coding process.

Collaborate with back-end developers and designers, merging front-end and back-end functionality to create cohesive and fully functional web solutions.

Apply UI/UX design principles to build visually appealing interfaces while maintaining functionality and user-centered design.

Showcase your skills through real-world projects, building a strong portfolio to present to potential employers.

This certificate sets you apart by providing a comprehensive skill set in front-end development, including Blazor, UI/UX, security, and the integration of cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot. You can share this credential with your professional network to demonstrate your job readiness and expertise in front-end technologies.

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Certificate, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Certificate. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.