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Meta Web Development Fundamentals Specialization
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Meta Web Development Fundamentals Specialization

Master fundamental web development skills. Build frontend and backend skills in web development to start your journey as a web developer

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

(23 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
4 months at 10 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • Construct a responsive webpage using HTML and CSS, demonstrating understanding of core web technologies.

  • Master foundational Python programming skills, including syntax, object-oriented programming, and test-driven development.

  • Design and manage relational databases using SQL and understand various database management systems.

  • Develop a web application using the Django framework, integrating models, views, and templates.

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May 2025

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Specialization - 5 course series

What you'll learn

  • Distinguish between front-end, back-end, and full-stack developers.

  • Create and style a webpage with HTML and CSS.

  • The benefits of working with UI frameworks.

Skills you'll gain

Category: React.js
Category: HTML and CSS
Category: Web Development Tools
Category: Responsive Web Design
Category: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework)
Category: Front-End Web Development
Category: Javascript
Category: JavaScript Frameworks
Category: Web Applications
Category: Web Design and Development
Category: User Interface (UI)

What you'll learn

  • Create a simple form with a responsive layout using HTML5 and CSS

  • Create a responsive layout using CSS

  • Create a UI using Bootstrap

  • Implement debugging tools

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Validation
Category: Debugging
Category: Browser Compatibility
Category: Animations
Category: Responsive Web Design
Category: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Category: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework)
Category: Web Design and Development
Category: Development Testing
Category: Javascript
Category: Front-End Web Development
Category: UI Components
Category: Semantic Web
Category: Web Analytics and SEO
Category: HTML and CSS
Category: User Interface (UI)

What you'll learn

  • Foundational programming skills with basic Python Syntax.

  • How to use objects, classes and methods.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Python Programming
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: Data Structures
Category: Test Driven Development (TDD)
Category: Development Testing
Category: Unit Testing
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Cloud Hosting
Category: Development Environment
Category: Debugging
Category: Software Testing
Category: Django (Web Framework)
Category: Integrated Development Environments

What you'll learn

  • Concepts and principles that underpin how databases work.

  • Plan and execute a simple database development project.

Skills you'll gain

Category: SQL
Category: Relational Databases
Category: Database Management Systems
Category: Databases
Category: Database Design
Category: NoSQL
Category: Database Administration
Category: Query Languages
Category: MySQL

What you'll learn

  • Build a web server

  • Data modeling

  • Implement web security best practices

Skills you'll gain

Category: Django (Web Framework)
Category: MySQL
Category: Web Development
Category: Data Modeling
Category: Application Security
Category: Database Development
Category: Database Management
Category: Web Applications
Category: Application Frameworks
Category: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Category: Back-End Web Development
Category: Web Servers

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