Get Your Full Stack Web Development Certificate
- Complete in 9 months
- Tuition: $17,000
- Financing options available, including Federal Student Aid
- Completed program credits can apply to an SNHU degree
- Prepares learners for full stack web development jobs in high demand
- Customize a flexible schedule that includes independent learning and optional sessions
Web Development Certificate Online Program Overview
If you’re drawn to the world of coding, you may be interested in frontend and backend development.
Frontend refers to the design and user interface of a website, and backend refers to how a web application or website functions behind the scenes. Developers may work on the frontend or backend — but full stack web developers are skilled on both ends, which means these versatile engineers are highly sought after by employers.
Southern New Hampshire University offers a Kenzie Academy Full Stack Web Development certificate program for those who want to work on the client-side (frontend) and server-side (backend) of programming. You will learn MERN stack technologies (MongoDB, Express, React and Node) and develop JavaScript skills.
JavaScript is the programming language with the most versatility. It’s one of the most popular languages to learn because it’s used on the frontend and backend, and it ultimately powers the interactive features of web pages.
This full stack bootcamp style web development certificate program also emphasizes JavaScript because it can integrate with other languages and frameworks, providing foundational programming concepts that are easily transferable to other languages. By learning MERN and how to build JavaScript programs, you may be able to pursue MERN stack developer and full stack JavaScript developer opportunities.
A bootcamp style certificate program, this Full Stack Web Development program is unique. Similar to a coding bootcamp, it's an accelerated and typically more affordable program compared to a traditional 4-year degree program; however, at 9 months, it's longer than the typical 12-week coding bootcamp so that you have time to understand concepts in-depth, practice and be prepared for day one of the job, while only focusing on necessary skills training.
How to Become a Full-Stack Developer
Ready to dive deeper into MERN stack and JavaScript? Find out how you can master the frontend and backend with Kenzie Academy’s Full Stack Web Development Certificate Program in as few as nine months.
Career Outlook
As the tech industry continues to rapidly grow and transform, the need for coders and web developers is in high demand – and tech job opportunities are skyrocketing.
Because of a full stack developer’s multifaceted skills, they’re one of the highest paying developer, programmer or coding jobs in the tech industry.
Upon completing the JavaScript certificate in full stack web development program, you will have the broad job-ready skills employers are looking for. Competition for qualified tech talent is fierce, which means the career outlook and earning potential for a full stack web developer or full stack JavaScript developer is high.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for web developers is expected to grow by 30% with an employment change of 28,900 by 2031.1
As you gain experience, you can explore jobs as a frontend developer, web designer, entry-level software developer, web analyst, technical consultant and UX/UI developer.
As a Kenzie Academy learner, you'll receive support as you transition into the next phase of your career. The career services team and Career Curriculum course will work with you prior to graduation to help you succeed in the job searching process. Job-readiness support includes refining your resume and LinkedIn profile, mock interviews, connections to job opportunities and employer partners actively seeking tech talent, partnering with a dedicated career advisor and more.
Courses & Curriculum
This Full Stack Web Developer Program prepares you to become a well-rounded frontend and backend technologist who understands:
- Research, design and development skills for web-based applications
- Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- The ability to implement basic logic, store and process data, and create web-based applications designed to request and process user input
- Proficiency in laying out visual representations for the user, utilizing third-party functionalities, and building solutions with library and framework integrations
- Skills in technologies React.js, Node.js and MongoDB, in addition to JavaScript
You'll begin with three introductory web development courses, then move into full stack web development certificate courses. Here's a sample of what you can do upon completing the full stack sequence:
- Implement web application components and understand design principles
- Run a MERN application by creating navigation links within an application and calling backend endpoints to display results in the UI
- Populate nested object reference fields, receive/store a backend file and implement a third-party library
- Perform research, problem-solving processes and solutions optimization
- Present a capstone project that features a full stack MERN application
The courses and curriculum are developed by industry experts and provide you with project-based, real-world learning. You'll work collaboratively as part of an Agile team and develop industry-relevant, straight-to-workforce skills.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I learn more about tuition and financial aid?
Visit the Kenzie Academy Tuition and Financing page for more information about tuition and financial aid for Kenzie Academy programs from Southern New Hampshire University.
What is a MERN Stack?
Full stack encompasses four key technologies: MongoDS, Express, React and Node (MERN), which are all JavaScript code-based. The benefits of learning MERN stack include deep understanding of frontend and backend technologies that power efficient and effective outcomes like fast development and coding times.
Is full stack developer a good career?
Full stack web developers are in high demand because of their expansive skills in coding, frontend, backend, JavaScript and related technologies.
It’s cost-effective for companies to hire a full stack developer who can manage all aspects of web development, from a web page’s aesthetics and the user interface to managing databases, scripting and servers.
What can you do with JavaScript skills?
As a full stack JavaScript developer, you'll have the in-demand skills to build and code entire web and mobile applications.
This full stack program focuses on teaching JavaScript code because by understanding its frameworks and concepts, you'll have the programming foundation to learn other languages as JavaScript skills are easily transferable.
Which certification is best for web developers?
There are a variety of web developer certifications with an emphasis on areas like coding, frontend development, backend development, JavaScript, and other programming languages. Certification programs may differ as far as teaching the fundamentals and providing a foundation – or delivering a more in-depth curriculum. The best certification for you depends on what you’re looking for as a future web developer. What areas do you want to specialize in? What do you want to be qualified in? What types of jobs are you interested in? Keep these types of questions in mind as you research and explore web developer programs.
Please note, graduates will not receive certification. As a graduate, you'll earn a certificate, which is different from certification and does not certify you.
How do you become a certified web developer?
To become a certified web developer, you'll need to complete a certification program and receive certification. A certification is a standardized credential that will certify you to work in web development. It informs employers that you meet industry standards and have met educational and exam requirements.
Certifications are credentials issued by professional associations, national organizations and companies to verify that students have the skills and competence to perform specific skills.
A certificate, on the other hand, is an academic credential that demonstrates that a student has passed an exam and finished an educational program that documents proficiency in essential skills employers are looking for.
Can I be a web developer with a certificate?
Absolutely. It’s no longer the industry standard to earn a 4-year degree. More and more employers are hiring web developers who completed a certificate program from an online bootcamp or tech program.
Certificate programs are often even preferred because they are intentionally designed to concentrate on practical, straight-to-workforce skills training and omit unnecessary coursework not directly applicable to the job.
Is a web developer certificate worth it?
If you're looking to break into the field or build your current skillset, the answer is yes. The tech industry is thriving with a strong demand for qualified web developers who are trained in frontend and backend development.
For some, a certificate in web development can help position you for success once you graduate. "I graduated in April of 2021," said Akil Mcelhannon. "I was able to land two jobs in tech within 10 months of graduating."
Learning web development and programming languages also teaches you how to think algorithmically and develop a problem-solving, critical thinking mindset that can help you expand your skill set. Coding skills are transferable, so you can continue to learn and cross over into other tech positions to advance your career in the exciting field.
What is a web developer salary?
The median pay for web developers is over $77,000, according to the BLS, with the potential to earn more as you gain experience.1 Full stack developers may typically find higher-paying positions because they have broad knowledge of both frontend and backend development. Many employers prefer hiring a full stack developer who has the capability and flexibility to manage an entire system, from design and development to maintenance and troubleshooting.
How much does it cost to get a web developer certificate?
This 9-month web developer certificate costs $17,000. You can meet with a financial aid specialist to learn more about financial options, including Federal Student Aid (i.e., grants and loans) and the financing process.
What Students Are Saying
Akil Mcelhannon
"I graduated in April of 2021, and I was able to land two jobs in tech within 10 months of graduating."
References
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1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/web-developers.htm (viewed Dec. 2, 2022). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.