Full-Stack Developer Certificate Program

Credits: 21 Credits (882 Clock Hours)
Self-paced, 12-month completion deadline
Bi-weekly starts

Description

This certificate in full-stack development is designed to give students a broad understanding of web development and design as well as backend, data management. Students who complete the program will have a wide-ranging skill set that will allow them to work on both front-facing and backend aspects of web design and management. Students are exposed to JavaScript, SQL, Python, and more.

Whether you are already in the IT field or looking to start a new career, this program is designed to help you become a skilled full-stack developer in 12 months or less. This program is designed to provide students the best of both worlds: self-paced and fully online along with synchronous learning sessions and activities with instructors and fellow students. We believe this model will help with both material comprehension and soft skills/network building.

Upon completion of this online full-stack developer program, students will be awarded a certificate from Washington Technical Institute. WTI is a fully accredited online school, accredited by the Middle States Association.

Job Outlook for Developers:

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, web developers and digital designers have a 13% projected job growth between 2020-2023, which is considered faster than average. Developers work in a range of environments from tech businesses, small and large organizations, and even from home. Organizations of all types and sizes need well-trained developers to compete in this connected, global world. You can find more information here.

Features

Interactive Online Learning that Fits Your Schedule

Washington Technical Institute understands that you have a busy schedule and that you are looking for a school that will fit into your lifestyle. Our virtual classroom helps you fit your education into your life. Our synchronous sessions are designed to help provide additional instructor-led activities and interactions to help with some of the more complex topics. No need to worry, though…if you miss a session, they are all recorded! You can connect with your instructor on questions you have at any time.

Program Starts

This program starts every two weeks so that students can begin the program with a cohort of students starting at the same time, whenever possible. A list of start dates for 2022 can be found below: (I’ll provide this when we finalize our first official start day)

Technology Requirements

Students will need to have access to the internet as well as a computer that can work with the software used in this program. Using a Chromebook, tablet, or phone will not be possible for this program given the nature of the material. Most software used will be open-source, free downloads. However, students may need to purchase short-term subscriptions to software. The benefit of students purchasing this software themselves is that all the work they do will stay with them and they will have access to it after they complete their program with WTI.

Tuition

Program Tuition includes:

24/7 access to Washington Tech’s Online Classroom
All electronic resources/textbooks

Total Tuition: $8900

Available Payment Options & Financing

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify

Pay in full
Interest-free installment plan: $741.67 over 12 payments.
Employer Reimbursement (check with your employer)
Private loans & Scholarships

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Curriculum

Course Syllabus

FSD-101: Introduction To Web Design

Introduction to Web Design will introduce students to the most important principles in designing effective websites. The course will teach key web design concepts and principles using real- world examples that will help students succeed in developing impressive web design plans of their own and prepare them for more advanced coursework in web design.

FSD-201: Advanced Web Design

Advanced Web Design will help students learn advanced web development and design techniques using the most up-to-date tools and best practices. Using HTML 5 and CSS, students will get comprehensive learning on the process of creating and publishing websites that will drive traffic and contribute to organizational growth.

FSD-301: Fundamentals of Javascript

Fundamentals of JavaScript will help students build on their foundational knowledge of web design and web building by introducing them to JavaScript. The course will use in-depth tools and activities to teach students how to use this popular scripting language to develop interactive web pages and sites.

FSD-401: Database Systems

Database Systems will provide students with a solid and practical foundation for the design, implementation, and management of database systems. This course covers three broad aspects of database systems: design, implementation, and management. Students will navigate course work that will provide them opportunities to learn the necessary skills for database design and implementation as well as tools and best practices for ongoing management of databases built using a variety of tools.

FSD-501: Principles of SQL

FSD-601: Introduction to Python

Introduction to Python will help students develop a strong understanding of the Python platform. In this course, students will be taught to work with all the tools in Python to design and implement software. Students are introduced to graphics and frameworks for image processing and GUI application development. This course will cover five major aspects of computing: programming basics, object-oriented programming (OOP), data and information processing, software development life cycle, and contemporary applications of computing.

FSD-701: Building Mobile & Web Applications

This course guides students through building apps from various domains including science, engineering, and business using an active learning approach. The technologies that are introduced work with all major mobile and web platforms and are applicable in any domain. The course presents an app-centric development methodology using the ubiquitous HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Node.js and JSON. Instead of describing various features of these languages and demonstrating their usage in an app, the course identifies important features that should be part of an app and then introduce the necessary language constructs.

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Washington Technical Institute is Regionally accredited by the Middle States Association CESS, and licensed by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education as an institution of higher learning

Full-Stack Developer Certificate Program