The web development certificate provides students with basic technology skills for entry-level positions. This certificate can also get you an internship in web development.

This certificate is offered by BYU-Idaho, with support and resources from BYU-Pathway Worldwide.

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Essential Knowledge and Skills

Outcomes

Learn the basics of web development
Demonstrate skills in HTML, CSS, Javascript, databases, and server-side development using PHP or .NETNode
Write operational code to pass and obtain data from a server including PHP and JavaScript
Inject data into the DOM (document object model) for dynamic web site applications
Show skill with database servers (Relational and NoSQL) and tools to design and build basic databases needed for dynamic web applications
Demonstrate proficiency in SQL code to implement a CRUD (Create, Read, Update, and Delete) management tool using a web interface
Use code to solve problems

Certificate of Web Development

Program Requirements

This certificate builds into the Applied Technology degree.

This is an advanced certificate. Prior to working on this certificate, you must complete Web and Computer Programming.

Certificate

15 CREDITS

Associate

60 CREDITS

Bachelor's

90–96 CREDITS

Certificate of Web Development

Course Code

Course Name

# of Credits

WDD230

Web Frontend Development I

WDD230 — 3 credits

Web Frontend Development I

This course focuses on the planning and development of web sites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP with attention to usability principles.

WDD330

Web Frontend Development II

WDD330 — 3 credits

Web Frontend Development II

WDD 330 will continue with the topics presented in WDD 230 Web Front-end Development I: Building websites with HTML, CSS and Javascript. This course will have a stronger emphasis on Javascript development and mobile design as students create mobile web applications.

CSE340

Web Backend Development

CSE340 — 3 credits

Web Backend Development

This programming course focuses on constructing dynamic web sites using server-side languages, making use of databases and design patterns. The concepts introduced in Web Frontend Development courses are expected to be continued and implemented.

CSE341

Web Backend Development II

CSE341 — 3 credits

Web Backend Development II

This course focuses on the backend development of dynamic, service-oriented web applications. Students will learn how to design and implement web services, how to interact with data storage, and how to use these tools to build functioning web application.

CIT225

Database Design & Development

CIT225 — 3 credits

Database Design & Development

The course deals with concepts and principles of database theory, application and management technologies. It focuses on the logical and physical database design and implementation. The course covers the use of UML semantic to describe Entity Relationship Designs (ERDs) and SQL to implement relationships between entities. SQL will be used to query and transact against a sample database.

For questions about this program, contact BYU-Pathway Support

Looking Ahead

Potential Employment

General programmer

Web developer

Why choose this certificate?

Web development training enables you to use your skills in graphic design, aesthetics, branding, and software development to create a website. You will be able to increase user traffic, while improving user experience.

BYU-Pathway has found that certain combinations of certificates lead to better job opportunities. Most degrees have a recommended plan of certificates that will help students increase their income and improve their employment possibilities.