This specialization is designed for beginners looking to break into the tech industry as a frontend developer. It covers essential topics such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and UI design. You will learn through interactive challenges and by building projects you can add to your portfolio.
Frontend Development Specialization
Frontend Development Specialization
Reach a Hireable Level as a Frontend Developer. From Your First Line of Code to Building Professional React Apps.
Instructors: Per Harald Borgen
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Beginner level
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3 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(106 reviews)
Beginner level
Recommended experience
3 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Learn the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Understand the fundamentals of UI Design.
Become a hireable React developer.
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Skills you'll gain
What’s included
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Taught in English
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October 2025
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Specialization - 15 course series
What you'll learn
How to code websites from scratch with HTML and CSS
How to build beautiful layouts using color palettes, fonts, images, and other styling techniques
How to use professional tools for code editing, collaboration, and deployment
Skills you'll gain
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Development Tools, Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, and Web Design and Development
What you'll learn
The basics of the JavaScript programming language, like variables, data types, functions, loops, conditionals, and more.
How to use JavaScript to build real-world web apps
How to use professional software development tools for coding, collaboration, and deployment
Skills you'll gain
Javascript, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Applications, Data Structures, Computer Programming, JSON, Mobile Development, Event-Driven Programming, Data Storage, Web Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, and Data Storage Technologies
What you'll learn
Accessible Web Development
WCAG Guidelines
Semantic HTML
Skills you'll gain
HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Usability, Semantic Web, and Web Design
What you'll learn
Build fully styled, responsive websites using HTML and CSS.
Apply advanced CSS techniques like flexbox, z-index, and specificity to solve real-world design challenges.
Skills you'll gain
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Typography, Color Theory, HTML and CSS, Debugging, Web Design, Maintainability, Semantic Web, Responsive Web Design, and User Interface (UI)
What you'll learn
Create efficient functions using arrow syntax and expressions.
Apply array methods like .map() and .reduce() to process data.
Debug JavaScript applications using common error-handling techniques.
Skills you'll gain
Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Data Validation, Data Import/Export, Debugging, Data Management, Web Applications, and Web Development
What you'll learn
Master the principles of responsive web design, including flexible containers and media queries.
Implement mobile-first design strategies to enhance user experience across devices.
Skills you'll gain
Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Mobile Development, Web Design and Development, and Application Deployment
What you'll learn
Implement mobile-first design strategies to enhance user experience across devices.
Master intermediate HTML and CSS
Skills you'll gain
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Application Deployment, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design and Development, and Responsive Web Design
What you'll learn
Learn the foundational concepts of CSS Grid, including columns, rows, and grid areas.
Create responsive web layouts that adapt to various screen sizes and devices.
Utilize advanced CSS Grid techniques to enhance your web development.
Skills you'll gain
Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Mobile Development, Web Design, and Front-End Web Development
What you'll learn
Understand how APIs work and how to interact with them using JavaScript.
Fetch and display data from external sources using asynchronous JavaScript.
Build a bot using JavaScript and an API.
Skills you'll gain
JSON, Javascript, Restful API, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, and Web Servers
What you'll learn
Understand how to make HTTP requests and interact with APIs.
Build and style dynamic web pages that communicate with a server.
Build a blog using JavaScript and an API.
Skills you'll gain
Restful API, Software Development, Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, JSON, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, and Javascript
What you'll learn
Handle API data using promises and async/await.
Create custom JavaScript functions to process arrays efficiently.
Build a card game using asynchronous JavaScript.
Skills you'll gain
Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, Ajax, Web Development Tools, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, and Restful API
What you'll learn
Display current weather and time dynamically on a web page.
Integrate real-time cryptocurrency data using APIs.
Build a functional, responsive dashboard using Flexbox layout techniques.
Skills you'll gain
Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Real Time Data, Software Development, Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, and Restful API
What you'll learn
User Interface Design
Skills you'll gain
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI) Design, Animations, Color Theory, Typography, Creativity, Usability, Maintainability, Web Design, and User Experience Design
What you'll learn
Create interactive components using React’s state and props to manage data flow.
Utilize React to build a variety of real-world projects.
Apply accessibility best practices to ensure a user-friendly experience.
Skills you'll gain
React.js, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Web Frameworks, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Functional Design, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, and Application Programming Interface (API)
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
React.js, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning, Routing Protocols, Authentications, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Real Time Data, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
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Frequently asked questions
This self-paced course allows you to study at your own rhythm, giving you the freedom to complete as much or as little as you wish each week.
This specialization assumes no prior knowledge and is perfect for both beginners and those looking to improve their existing web development skills.
Beginners are advised to follow the recommended sequence for the specialization, while those with prior skills may skip forward to target the areas they wish to improve.
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