The Full Stack Web Developer content introduces students to front-end, or client-side, web development technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. In addition to having the necessary skills to work as a front-end web developer, students will learn MEAN stack development which introduces students to building dynamic web applications with MongoDB, Express, AngularJS, and Node.js. Students learn essential JavaScript-based technologies, async programming, and MVC design. Students also walk through database connectivity and secure user authentication. Students will acquire the basic skills needed to create full-fledged JavaScript-based web solutions from server to browser and integrate all MEAN Stack technologies into full working systems.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students to design and develop websites, design and develop web applications so that users can perform specific tasks, and maintain websites so they continue to meet user needs. This course is designed to fully prepare students to sit for and pass the Microsoft MTA 98-375 Exam. Students are eligible for an optional externship with a local employer after successful course completion.

Program Objectives

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

• Create a basic website using HTML, CSS, styles, HTML elements, and links, video, and images
• Install and configure JavaScript
• Use basic JavaScript syntax including conditional statements and loops to develop web applications
• Use basic JavaScript syntax including arrays array methods, strings, and expressions
• Use functions and function programming in JavaScript
• Use JavaScript object, prototype properties, and use of objects as namespaces to avoid name conflicts, and creating anonymous objects
• Use Git and GitHub in Web Development
• Install MEAN stack and set up developing environment
• Use MEAN stack to develop a variety of static and dynamic web applications
• Use MEAN stack to create user models, validate users, and secure passwords
• Create applications to allow user sign up, login, password reset, account activation, Microposts, and other functionality

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience.  As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.