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Full Stack Software Developer

Learn all major elements of modern full-stack development. This 100% online course feature several hands-on projects that will teach you how to design and build a fully functioning website.

$5,495.00 (USD)

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                                650 Course Hrs
                            

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                                    GES375
                            
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                                18 Months
                            
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Overview

Indeed.com ranks full stack developers as their top job in their most recent Best Jobs rankings, with strong job growth projected and a mean annual salary of $129,637. So, whether you are new to web development or want to build on existing skills, this full stack developer course will teach you how to create and maintain full-service websites—and start a successful career in this in-demand field.

Our Full Stack Software Developer course is designed to help you learn a wide range of skills and technologies that are essential for becoming a proficient full stack developer, such as aspects of front-end, back-end, and full stack development. From understanding fundamental concepts for developers to mastering key technologies, the full stack developer course provides a comprehensive education in full stack training through milestone exercises and a hands-on project that enables you to build a website that hosts learning games.

As you progress through the Full Stack Software Developer course, you will dive into essential topics for developers, including working with zip files, using a command line shell, and understanding environment variables. This is followed by an introduction to HTML, including creating paragraphs, headings, links, images, lists, tables, and more.

Next, you will gain a comprehensive overview of CSS, covering fonts, colors, borders, backgrounds, positioning, and advanced concepts like media queries. Fundamentals of JavaScript are touched on, including working with variables, arrays, operators, functions, and the HTML and CSS object models, and advanced JavaScript concepts like module usage, npm, and hands-on JavaScript projects.

An introduction to Vue.js covers directives, game logic implementation, transitions, animations, and routing. Bootstrap basics and advanced review typography, forms, components, and flex. Next, you will learn PostgreSQL, covering relational database basics, advanced queries, subqueries, joins, unions, and more.

The full stack training also provides an introduction to Python, including the basics, functions, modules, strings, iterables, flow control, and exception handling. It then covers more advanced coverage for Python developers, such as Django, including working with models, template filters and tags, and user registration.

Finally, you will wrap up your full stack developer learning journey by reviewing WordPress training, covering setup options, dashboard navigation, posts, reader pages, and site customization. By completion of the Full Stack Software Developer course, your newly created website will allow users to log in, play games, track their progress, see leaderboards, and manage their accounts.

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Outline

Things Every Developer Should Know
1. Zip Files
2. Showing Extensions in File Listings
3. Taking Screenshots
4. Using a Command Line Shell
5. Relative and Absolute Paths
6. Environment Variables
7. Browsers
8. Visual Studio Code
9. Using Stack Overflow
10. Asking Good Questions in Your Course
11. Exercise: Ask a Question
Introduction to HTML
1. A Quick Overview of Web Development
2. Introduction to HTML
3. Paragraphs, Headings, and Text
4. HTML Links
5. HTML Images
6. HTML Lists
7. HTML Tables
8. Sectioning a Web Page
9. Audio and Video
Introduction to CSS
1. Crash Course in CSS
2. CSS Fonts
3. Color and Opacity
4. CSS Text
5. Borders, Margins, and Padding
6. Backgrounds
7. Display and Visibility
8. Pseudo-classes and Pseudo-elements
9. Styling Tables with CSS
10. Positioning
11. Transforms and Transitions
12. Layouts
13. CSS Lists as Hierarchical Navigation
14. Media Queries
Introduction to JavaScript
1. JavaScript Basics
2. Variables, Arrays, and Operators
3. JavaScript Functions
4. Built-in JavaScript Objects
5. Conditionals and Loops
6. Event Handlers and Listeners
7. The HTML Document Object Model
8. CSS Object Model
9. Errors and Exceptions
Advanced JavaScript Concepts
1. Node.js
2. Scope, var, let, and const
3. Arrow Functions
4. Rest Parameters
5. Spread Operator
6. Array Destructuring
7. Template Literals
8. Objects, Context, and the this Object
9. Array map() Method
10. Array filter() Method
11. Array find() Method
12. JavaScript Modules
13. npm
14. Customize hands-on JavaScript project
Creating, Styling, and Validating Web Forms
1. HTML Forms
2. JavaScript Form Validation
3. Styling Forms with CSS
4. Regular Expressions
5. Node.js and Server-side Form Validation
6. JSON
7. Project
Vue.js
1. Getting Started with Vue.js
2. Basic Vue Features
3. Directives
4. Implementing Game Logic
5. Transitions and Animations
6. Vue Routing
Bootstrap Training
1. Getting Started with Bootstrap Basics
2. Bootstrap Layout
3. Creating Responsive Navigation
4. Bootstrap Typography
5. Tables
6. Bootstrap Forms
7. Images
8. Bootstrap Components
9. Bootstrap Utilities
10. Bootstrap Flex
11. Project
PostgreSQL
1. Relational Database Basics
2. Simple SELECTs
3. Advanced SELECTs
4. Subqueries, Joins and Unions
5. Conditional Processing with CASE
6. Inserting, Updating and Deleting Records
7. Creating Tables
Introduction to Python
1. Python Basics
2. Functions and Modules
3. Math
4. Python Strings
5. Iterables: Sequences, Dictionaries, and Sets
6. Virtual Environments, Packages, and pip
7. Flow Control
8. Exception Handling
9. Python Dates and Times
10. File Processing
11. PEP8 and Pylint
Advanced Python
1. Advanced Python Concepts
2. Regular Expressions
3. Working with Data
4. Testing and Debugging
5. Classes and Objects
6. Project
Django Training for Python Developers
1. Getting Started with Django
2. Git, GitHub, and an App with a Model
3. Template Filters and Tags
4. Static Files
5. Django Admin and the User Model
6. URLs and Slugs
7. Sending Email with SendGrid
8. Forms and Widgets
9. ModelForms
10. User Registration
11. Messages Framework
12. Media Files
13. Making Queries, Ajax, and View Functions
14. Pagination and Ordering
15. Advanced Querying and Search
16. Deploying your Website to Production
17. Customizing Django Admin
18. Additional Topics
Introduction to WordPress Training
1. Getting Started and Setup Options
2. WordPress Dashboard
3. Posts
4. Comments and Feedback
5. Appearance
6. Pages
7. Reader Page
Project

Requirements

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 11.0 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Prerequisites

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FAQs

What is the salary of a full stack web developer?

According to Indeed.com, the average full stack developer salary is $123,492 per year in the U.S., based on 23,000 salaries reported as of May 2024.

What is a full stack developer? What does a full stack developer do?

Le Wagon states that a full stack developer works with the back end or server side of the application and the front end or client side. Full stack developers must have skills in various coding niches, from databases to graphic design and UI/UX management, to do their job well.

How do you become a full stack developer?

Becoming a full stack developer means being well-versed in back-end processes such as working with databases like MongoDB and MySQL, using open-source server environments like Node.js, calling APIs, and other server-side functionalities. You should also be skilled in front-end languages and libraries, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and its frameworks and libraries, including Angular and React.

Becoming a full stack developer does not require years of on-the-job experience before you apply. Some positions may require you to have a degree. Displaying your programming skills will be beneficial regardless of how you acquired them, as you need to prove to employers that you have the experience and know-how to take on the job. This can be done through thorough formal education, an online full stack software developer course, or previous experience in a related development job. Some employers may also require that you have at least three years of experience with certain coding languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and that you keep up with the latest advances.

What is a full stack developer vs. a software engineer?

Indeed.com reports that the work duties of full stack developers and software engineers sometimes overlap, and the distinctions between these roles may vary by project or industry. Both roles work to achieve project goals and meet client objectives.

Full stack developers often hold leadership roles, while software engineers may work under the supervision of full stack developers and use their expertise to develop specific project features. As a full stack developer, you may work as part of a team or as a freelancer or contractor.

Are full stack developers in demand?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 16% through 2032.

The BLS also reports that in 2021 alone, there were 197,100 jobs for web developers and digital designers.

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

No.

When can I start the course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

How long does it take to complete this course?

This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive eighteen (18) months to complete the course.

What if I don't have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

What kind of support will I receive?

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Am I guaranteed a job?

This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

Can I get financial assistance?

This course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance.

How can I get more information about this course?

If you have questions that are not answered on our website, representatives are available via LIVE chat. You can also call us at 1-877-221-5151 during regular business hours to have your questions promptly answered. If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please send us a question using the "Contact Us" form.