"Front-end" (or "client-side") Web development involves using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and jQuery to make interactive applications that run inside a Web browser and can communicate with a Web server running remotely. HTML and CSS are the basic building blocks of Web pages. But the data that drives web inputs and customer interaction results from a more advanced set of web development skills that power the front-end.

The Ruby on Rails Web Developer program introduces participants to building dynamic, database-backed web applications with the popular Rails web framework. Participants receive hands-on experience planning, designing, coding, securing, testing, and deploying dynamic web applications. Participants also learn how to use Rails-flavored Ruby language features, Git, Heroku, and other valuable web development tools.

Program Objectives

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

• Install & configure of full Rails environments
• Build and deploy a complete Rails application from start to finish
• Transform static sites and pages into dynamic web applications
• Understand and work with the powerful Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern
• Structure page layouts with Bootstrap, custom CSS, and Sass
• Take advantage of useful Ruby language features
• Secure sites with registration, password authentication, and SSL
• Support microposts, followers, and other user collaboration features
• Use Microsoft Office®

Certification Opportunities

After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) 98-375 HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals Certification

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.