Certification IN WEB DEVELOPMENT ( S-017 )

Week 1-2: Introduction to Web Development

• Overview of Web Development
  • Introduction to front-end vs back-end
  • Client-server architecture
• Tools & Environment Setup
  • Setting up text editors (VS Code)
  • Understanding browsers and developer tools
  • Installing Git and GitHub basics
• HTML Basics
  • Structure of HTML documents
  • Semantic HTML tags (headings, paragraphs, links, images, lists)
  • Forms and inputs
  • Media (audio, video)

Week 3-4: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

• CSS Fundamentals
  • CSS syntax, selectors, properties
  • Color, background, borders, and margins
  • Typography (fonts, text styles)
• Layout Techniques
  • Box model
  • Flexbox
  • CSS Grid
• Responsive Design
  • Media queries
  • Mobile-first design
  • Using frameworks like Bootstrap

Week 5-6: JavaScript (Basics)

• JavaScript Essentials
  • Variables, data types, operators
  • Functions and scope
  • Control structures (loops, if-else)
  • DOM manipulation
• JavaScript Events
  • Event handling (clicks, hovers)
  • Form validation
  • Error handling

Week 7-8: JavaScript (Advanced)

• JavaScript ES6+
  • Arrow functions, promises, async/await
  • Template literals, spread/rest operators
• Working with APIs
  • Introduction to APIs
  • Fetching data using Fetch API or Axios
  • JSON handling
• Introduction to JavaScript Frameworks
  • Basics of React (optional)
  • State management, components

Week 9-10: Introduction to Back-End Development

• Introduction to Databases
  • SQL vs NoSQL databases
  • Basic SQL queries (CRUD operations)
• Node.js & Express.js
  • Introduction to Node.js
  • Setting up an Express.js server
  • Creating RESTful APIs
  • Handling HTTP requests and responses
• Connecting to a Database
  • Working with MongoDB or MySQL
  • Performing CRUD operations with Node.js

Week 11: Version Control & Deployment

• Version Control with Git
  • Basic Git commands (clone, commit, push, pull)
  • Branching and merging
  • Collaborating on GitHub
• Deployment
  • Hosting websites on platforms like GitHub Pages, Netlify, or Vercel
  • Deploying back-end apps with services like Heroku or AWS
  • Domain management and setting up DNS

Week 12: Project Development

• Final Project
  • Front-end + back-end project (e.g., a personal portfolio, blog, or e-commerce site)
  • Integrating a database, deploying a live version
  • Code review and debugging sessions

Bonus Topics (Optional)

• Introduction to Web Security
  • HTTPS, SSL, and basic security practices (e.g., avoiding SQL injections, XSS)
• Advanced JavaScript
  • Introduction to TypeScript
  • Webpack and task runners
• Web Animations
  • CSS animations
  • JavaScript libraries like GSAP

Eligibility for Web Development Course

1. Educational Qualification:

   • Minimum: High school diploma (10th or 12th grade) or equivalent.
   • Preferred: Some courses may prefer candidates who have completed a college-level degree, but it is not mandatory.

2. Technical Skills:

   • Basic Computer Literacy: Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, macOS, or Linux), using the internet, and basic file management (creating, saving, and organizing files).
   • Basic Typing Skills: Being comfortable with typing and using a keyboard efficiently.
   • Familiarity with Browsers: Basic understanding of how to use web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, etc.) for research and development.

3. Recommended Knowledge (Not Mandatory):

   • Basic Understanding of HTML/CSS: Some prior exposure to web technologies such as HTML or CSS can be beneficial but is not required.
   • Logical Thinking or Problem Solving: Prior experience with basic coding concepts or logical thinking (even through simple programming like Scratch, C, or Python) will be helpful.

4. Language Proficiency:

   • Basic English Proficiency: Since most resources, documentation, and coding languages are in English, a basic understanding of English will be necessary for reading and writing code.

5. Hardware Requirements:

   • Access to a Computer/Laptop: Preferably with internet access and enough processing power to run development tools such as VS Code, web browsers, etc.
   • Stable Internet Connection: Since web development involves a lot of online resources, coding libraries, and tutorials, stable internet is essential.

6. Age Limit:

   • There is generally no specific age limit, but students above the age of 15 are usually preferred.

7. Passion for Learning & Problem Solving:

   • A strong desire to learn new technologies and an interest in web development are crucial to thrive in this field.