How to Get Into Web Development

About Course
Kickstart your web development career with University of Leeds experts
Interested in entering the dynamic field of web development? This two-week course will help you develop essential skills for a successful career as a web developer.
You’ll explore various roles in web development, gaining insight into the responsibilities and daily tasks of each.
By the end, you’ll understand the specialisations within web development, including front-end, back-end, and full-stack development, and the different roles within a web development team.
Explore the fundamentals of web development technologies
Learn to identify key web development technologies and their application.
Through this exploration, you’ll understand the challenges web developers face, such as social, legal, and ethical concerns.
Understand industry essentials, including data protection and intellectual property
Discover the architecture of the modern web, covering topics such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You’ll also gain an understanding of data protection and intellectual property within the industry.
Through this exploration, you’ll develop your knowledge of common web languages and their applications.
Learn what it takes to become a web developer with the University of Leeds
Finally, delve into the web development recruitment process, receiving helpful tips to assist you in your job search.
Guided by the experts from the University of Leeds, you’ll finish the course equipped with the knowledge and confidence to start your career in web development.
Who developed the course?
University of Leeds
As one of the UK’s largest research-based universities, the University of Leeds is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and a centre of excellence for teaching.
Click Start
This course is part of Click Start, a nationwide training programme developed by the Institute of Coding (IoC) , a national collaboration of universities, employers and charities and funded by Nominet – the public benefit company and guardians of the .UK namespace.
Institute of Coding
The Institute of Coding (IoC) is a national collaboration of employers, universities, and charities, on a mission to provide people from all walks of life with access to digital learning and career opportunities.