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Launch your career as a front-end developer. Build job-ready skills for an in-demand career and earn a credential from Meta. No degree or prior experience required to get started.
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Create a responsive website using HTML to structure content, CSS to handle visual style, and JavaScript to develop interactive experiences.
Learn to use React in relation to Javascript libraries and frameworks.
Learn Bootstrap CSS Framework to create webpages and work with GitHub repositories and version control.
Prepare for a coding interview, learn best approaches to problem-solving, and build portfolio-ready projects you can share during job interviews.
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Want to get started in the world of coding and build websites as a career? This certificate, designed by the software engineering experts at Meta—the creators of Facebook and Instagram, will prepare you for a career as a front-end developer.
In this program, you’ll learn:
How to code and build interactive web pages using HTML5, CSS and JavaScript.
In-demand design skills to create professional page layouts using industry-standard tools such as Bootstrap, React, and Figma.
GitHub repositories for version control, content management system (CMS) and how to edit images using Figma.
How to prepare for technical interviews for front-end developer roles.
By the end, you’ll put your new skills to work by completing a real-world project where you’ll create your own front-end web application. Any third-party trademarks and other intellectual property (including logos and icons) referenced in the learning experience remain the property of their respective owners. Unless specifically identified as such, Coursera’s use of third-party intellectual property does not indicate any relationship, sponsorship, or endorsement between Coursera and the owners of these trademarks or other intellectual property.
Applied Learning Project
Throughout the program, you’ll engage in hands-on activities that offer opportunities to practice and implement what you are learning. You’ll complete hands-on projects that you can showcase during job interviews and on relevant social networks.
At the end of each course, you’ll complete a project to test your new skills and ensure you understand the criteria before moving on to the next course. There are 9 projects in which you’ll use a lab environment or a web application to perform tasks such as:
Edit your Bio page—using your skills in HTML5, CSS and UI frameworks
Manage a project in GitHub—using version control in Git, Git repositories and the Linux Terminal
Build a static version of an application—you’ll apply your understanding of React, frameworks, routing, hooks, bundlers and data fetching.
At the end of the program, there will be a Capstone project where you will bring your new skillset together to create the front-end web application.
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.
Creating simple JavaScript codes.
Creating and manipulating objects and arrays.
Writing unit tests using Jest
Implement Version Control systems
Navigate and configure using the command line
Use a GitHub repository. Create a GitHub repository
Manage code revisions
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
Use reusable components to render views where data changes over time
Organize React projects to create more scalable and maintainable websites and apps
Use props to pass data between components. Create dynamic and interactive web pages and apps
Use forms to allow users to interact with the app. Build an application in React
Create robust and reusable components with advanced techniques and learn different patterns to reuse common behavior
Interact with a remote server and fetch and post data via an API
Seamlessly test React applications with React Testing Library
Integrate commonly used React libraries to streamline your application development
Describe the fundamentals of User Experience (UX) design and research
Describe accessibility considerations in design
Practice developing user empathy through research
Create wireframes and prototypes in Figma
Design and style a responsive User Interface (UI)
Demonstrate clean and bug free coding
Use React components to create multiple views
Create a website front-end using React JS and JavaScript
Prepare for a coding interview
Prepare for a Meta interview
Solve problems using code
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.
When you complete this Professional Certificate, you may be able to have your learning recognized for credit if you are admitted and enroll in one of the following online degree programs.¹
When you complete this Professional Certificate, you may be able to have your learning recognized for credit if you are admitted and enroll in one of the following online degree programs.¹
Illinois Tech
Degree
Heriot-Watt University
Degree · 18 months - 8 years
¹Successful application and enrollment are required. Eligibility requirements apply. Each institution determines the number of credits recognized by completing this content that may count towards degree requirements, considering any existing credits you may have. Click on a specific course for more information.
Meta builds technologies that help people connect with friends and family, find communities, and grow businesses. The Meta Professional Certificates create opportunities so that anyone regardless of education, background or experience can learn high-quality skills to land a high-growth career—no degree or experience required to get started. Meta also offers training courses on the metaverse to educate people, brands, businesses and professionals on the opportunities it presents and what it means for our world today and into the future.
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The experience from taking certificates from Coursera was good. The Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate helped me tie together a lot of concepts I had been learning about and worked with in the past. It has given me the confidence to start my own projects and apply for full-stack positions.
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The experience from taking certificates from Coursera was good. The Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate helped me tie together a lot of concepts I had been learning about and worked with in the past. It has given me the confidence to start my own projects and apply for full-stack positions.
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The front-end developer certificate focuses on front end development languages like JavaScript and React. You’ll learn to edit images and wireframes and work with content management systems (CMS). In contrast, the back-end developer certificate focuses on essential back-end languages and technologies like Python, SQL, APIs, XML, and web server software. Both certificate programs cover the basics of HTML, CSS, and version control.
For an in-depth comparison of each career path, consider reading the article Front End vs. Back End: Learning Skills and Tools.
Front-End Developers focus on the design, look, and feel of a website. They design engaging online user experiences that generate excitement and encourage repeat visits. They work closely with designers to make websites beautiful, functional and fast.
If you like thinking creatively, building better experiences and are interested in visual design, this is a great career path for you.
The Meta Developer Certificates are for anyone who has a passion for tech and wants to build a career in this field, no degree or experience necessary. Upon completion, you’ll earn career credentials from Meta that you can add to your resume and portfolio. A Meta Certificate is an industry-recognized credential that helps boost confidence and gives you a competitive advantage when applying to jobs.
By the end of this program, you’ll have:
Gained fundamental front-end development skills from an industry leader
Expanded your portfolio by developing your own web application
Earned a Professional Certificate that proves your expertise to employers
Gain more insight to help you decide if this program aligns with your goals by reading Meta Front-End Developer Certificate reviews.
There are multiple branches of software engineering you can specialize in, and each one comes with a unique set of responsibilities. You can work as a front-end developer, full stack developer, back-end developer, database engineer, cross-platform mobile developer, software engineer, web designer and so many more.
Software engineering is needed in nearly every industry, every business and for every function. It helps build, design and develop technology. The demand for this skillset has grown immensely over the last year and will continue to rise as new technologies emerge.
Software Engineers are among the highest-paid jobs in the tech industry and the need for this skillset is on the rise. This career path is projected to grow by 22% by 2030 which is faster than the average projected rate of growth for all occupations (5%). In 2020, there were more than 1.8 million jobs in the U.S. alone.
The Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate is beginner level. There are no prerequisites required. You can prepare yourself to succeed in this program by familiarizing yourself with the subject matter prior to enrolling. Consider getting started by reading articles like What Does a Front-End Developer Do? and 8 Front-End Developer Interview Questions + How to Answer Them.
This program will take approximately 4 months to complete, learning 10 hours a week.
There are a few different ways to enroll in this program. You can:
Enroll for free and begin a 7-day trial, which then transitions into a subscription to Coursera Plus. Coursera Plus subscriptions not only grant access to this Professional Certificate, but over 90% of Coursera’s course catalog. You can cancel at any time.
Audit the courses in the program for free. Auditing means to attend a course informally, without paying or earning academic credentials. Your work will not be graded, some content may be inaccessible, and you will not earn the certificate upon completion. If you change your mind while auditing, you can switch to a paid option at any time.
For more financial options and information, visit our Enrollment Options page.
Yes, you can take individual courses within this program. Because the courses ascend in difficulty, it is recommended to take them in order but not required. However, you must complete all the courses to earn the Professional Certificate in front-end development from Meta. If you prefer to take an individual course, you can earn a course certificate instead. Learn more about how course certificates differ from Professional Certificates on our Course Certificate page in the Help Center.
It is recommended to take each course in the order that they are listed as each course builds on the skills of the previous. Unless you are taking the course with prior knowledge, you may find you are unable to complete a later course if you have not completed the previous courses as you will not have the required skills.
We’ll guide you through each step to ensure you master the core programming skills at a pace that works for you. You’ll get expert-led training and build on-the-job experience through hands-on projects that you can add to your portfolio and show to recruiters.
We’ll help you develop a strong portfolio, a polished resume and sharp interview skills. We’ll prepare you for what to expect when interviewing for relevant roles and we’ll share tips for what employers are looking for in potential candidates.
Finally, you’ll also get to discuss the emotional components of the interview process with other learners taking this course.
Meta is committed to ensuring that anyone regardless of education, background or experience has the opportunity to learn in-demand skills so they can land an in-demand career. We're excited to provide these pathways so that millions of people can unlock greater opportunities for their lives and families. Upon completing this program, you’ll be well positioned to start your career as a software engineer.
You must have a device capable of connecting to the internet and running the software throughout the course.
In short, no. Completing this program will not earn you professional or academic credits. If you need to know whether a Coursera Certificate will count toward credit for a specific organization or program, please ask a representative of that organization or program.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Certificate, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Certificate. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
¹ Median salary and job opening data are sourced from Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (2/1/2024 - 2/1/2025)
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