Courses

Web Applications Developer

Whether you’re new to web development or want to enhance your skills, this program will give you the knowledge you need to create dynamic database-driven websites using the latest technologies. You’ll master basic HTML (the core technology behind almost all websites), learn CSS for designing pages, and discover how to make your pages more dynamic with JavaScript. In addition, you’ll learn the fundamentals of PHP, SQL, XML, and Ajax. You’ll also explore HTML5, the newest version of HTML, putting you on the cutting edge of web development. Once you’ve successfully completed this program, you’ll be prepared to enter the job market where Web Applications Developers are in high demand and earn rewarding salaries.

This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.

Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll:

  • Know how to use HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, and JavaScript to design web pages.
  • Use Dynamic HTML to make your web pages more interactive.
  • Create database-driven web applications using PHP.
  • Use SQL to pull data from a database and to insert and modify data in a database.
  • Employ XML to store and validate data and to make data more accessible to other applications.
  • Use Ajax techniques to build web applications.
  • Use the latest HTML5 features to build forward-looking websites.
  • Learn to develop websites for desktop devices.

Fee $2395
Location Online
Course type Online - Self Paced
Start dates TBD

Course Requirements

This program is compatible with both the Windows and Macintosh operating systems. (Special note for Mac users: While there is nothing taught in this course that cannot be done on a Mac, all the presentations are done using a PC. If you have questions as to how to do an exercise on your Mac, you will be able to ask your instructor.)

Full setup instructions and technical requirements are provided after accessing each module in the course. 

The following are the minimum system requirements necessary to access the modules included in the Web Applications Developer course. All of these items can be downloaded for free: 

A Web browser. You will need the latest version of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari.

  1. Any text or HTML editor. Suggested editors for each platform are:
    • Windows
      • Crimson Editor (free)
      • Adobe Dreamweaver
      • Notepad (included in Windows) or Textpad
    • Mac OS X
      • Adobe Dreamweaver
      • TextMate, TextEdit (included in Mac OS X) or TextWrangler
  2. For the Ajax and PHP modules, you must install either MAMP or XAMPP, both of which are free.  Additionally, you will need one of the following databases:
    • Microsoft Access
    • Microsoft SQL Server Express
    • MySQL
    • Oracle

Manuals are included as downloadable PDFs throughout the program.

There are no specific prerequisites for this program, but students should be fairly knowledgeable about computers and Internet usage and will need an Internet connection, a modern browser, and email capabilities.

Instructor Bio

Brian Love started building web applications when he was 13, and hasn't stopped.  A graduate from the Institute of Technology, the State University of New York at Utica/Rome, with an undergraduate degree in Computer Information Systems and a master's degree in Business Administration, Brian provides a rare and valuable ability to combine his passion for technology with his business expertise.

Note: This course is supported by multiple instructors at Webucator, a national training and courseware development company, all of whom are experts in their fields.