WEB-201: Full Stack Web Development

Learn to design and build modern websites in this Full Stack Web Development course. Gain hands-on skills with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, and frameworks to create dynamic web applications.

Course Description

The Full Stack Web Development course introduces students to the essential technologies and processes behind building modern websites and web applications. Using F. Max Coller’s Web Development: Full Stack, students will gain a foundation in both front-end and back-end development, learning how the client-server model supports dynamic, data-driven applications.

Students will begin with HTML and CSS to design and structure webpages, progressing to responsive layouts optimized for mobile devices. JavaScript and libraries are introduced to add interactivity and functionality, followed by an overview of popular frameworks and content management systems. On the back-end, students will develop skills in PHP and MySQL to build secure, scalable web applications that integrate front-end and server-side components. Security practices, usability, and scalability are emphasized throughout.

Designed for students pursuing careers in web development, software engineering, or digital product design, this course combines theory with hands-on projects to prepare learners for real-world applications. By the end, students will understand the full development stack, enabling them to design, implement, and maintain professional-quality websites and applications.

Textbook: Web Development: Full Stack, by F. Max Coller | 1st Edition | Copyright 2024

Course Objectives

Explain how the web works and the client-server model.

Build structured webpages using HTML and CSS, including responsive layouts.

Apply JavaScript and libraries to add interactivity and functionality.

Compare and evaluate popular scripting frameworks and content management systems.

Design and implement secure, dynamic webpages with PHP and MySQL.

Integrate front-end and back-end technologies to deliver full stack web applications.

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Course Contents

How Does the Web Work? – Internet Basics and Client/Server Model

HTML and CSS: Building Blocks – Elements, Styling, and Structure

HTML and CSS: Page Layout and Content – Design and Positioning

Mobile Development and Responsive Design

JavaScript Programming – Core Syntax and Logic

JavaScript Libraries – Enhancing Interactivity

Scripting Frameworks – Overview and Comparison

Content Management Systems – Concepts and Use Cases

WordPress Security, Themes, and Plug-Ins

Building Dynamic Webpages with PHP

Database Basics with MySQL

Building a Dynamic Webpage with a MySQL Database

Single Course or Program Option

This course may be purchased individually or as part of the certificate programs listed below.

Full Stack Development
Web Development

Recommended Prerequisites

Accreditation You Can Trust

Washington Technical Institute is fully accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)—a regional accrediting agency recognized for setting high standards in education. This accreditation affirms that our programs, operations, and outcomes meet rigorous academic and institutional benchmarks. MSA-CESS accreditation is a mark of quality that ensures our students receive an education that is both credible and respected. It also means WTI is committed to continuous improvement, student success, and accountability at every level.