Web Development Jumpstart

This is a synchronous online class with instructors, which means you'll still attend class sessions during class time and receive plenty of hands-on experience. If you've wanted to learn at NSS, but have not been able to attend in-person, here's your opportunity to get a taste of our learning environment online!

Craft of Web Development

Are you intrigued by the world of web development?

Maybe you have started self-studying and want a bit of guided direction; maybe you have been considering a career change and want to test the waters; maybe you see basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript as an asset to your current skill set within your career. If you are looking for a in-person or a guided online introduction to web development foundations, and want web technologies & software development demystified, the Web Development Jumpstart course is designed for you.

Is this course for you?

  • Are you evaluating whether a career in technology is right for you and want to test the waters?
  • Are you considering a bootcamp?
  • Are you attending an upcoming NSS bootcamp and would like a guided jumpstart on your pre-work?
  • Are you a professional looking to add HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to your skill set?
  • Are you interested in learning how to create your own personal website?

    • If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, the Web Development Jumpstart course is designed for you.

    Read about student stories from Web Development Jumpstart on our blog.

    What Will the Course Cover?

    • HTML5
      Learn how to build and structure webpages using semantic markup in HTML5. We'll cover the basic building blocks to create the skeleton for your website.
    • CSS3
      Learn how to style your webpages using CSS3. You'll explore the basics of layout, color, typography and more to customize your website.
    • JavaScript
      Learn the basics of programming & JavaScript - the world's most widely used programming language. This course includes an intro to some of the basic functionality of JavaScript.
    • jQuery
      Learn to use the most common JavaScript library to create simple dynamic user experiences. Make your buttons actually do things!
    • Deployment
      Learn how to use tools to deploy your website so you can share it with the rest of the world (over the web)!
    • Careers in Tech
      Learn about the different company types within the web development industry & different roles for someone wanting to be hands-on with technology.

    How will you learn the material?

    Online Synchronous Instruction
    Introduction to new topics will be covered by instructors who are working software professionals. They will cover topics through a combination of lecture and live-coding.
    Mentored Exercises
    Apply your understanding of these new topics by doing, but don’t worry, you’ll have access to instructors if/when you need guidance.
    Real-world Project
    What good is all this knowledge if you can’t apply it? By the end of this course, you will build your own personalized website and share it with the world.
    Materials to Keep Going
    Whether you continue your journey with self-study, or take the next steps to pursue a career in web development, we'll give you personalized guidance on how to continue after the end of the course.
    What is required?
    • Personal Laptop
    • Must be 18+ years of age
    • No prior technical training or web development experience is required.
    • Basic computer skills and proficiency. You should know how to use common applications, such as word processing, and have familiarity using the internet.

    • Schedule

      Saturday, Monday, Wednesday S: 9AM-2PM | M/W: 6PM - 9PM

    • Location

      Online
      Must be able to attend during scheduled class hours

    • Dates

      January 9 - 30, 2021 (ONLINE -- No class Mon. 1/18)

    • Tuition

      $650*

      $500 credit toward any NSS bootcamp. (Only one $500 Jumpstart credit may be applied per bootcamp.)

    Attendance Information

    Our policy regarding absences is based on the short duration of the course and the schedule of the material covered. We want to make sure you are getting the most out of this course possible!

    For the following scenarios, we would be happy to work with you and point you at resources to help fill in what you missed. The instruction staff is happy to catch you up to speed.

  • Missing class session 1 or class session 2 (unless the first day of class is on a Saturday. See below).
  • Missing a day due to an emergency.
  • You’ve been accepted into an upcoming Bootcamp.

    • For the following scenarios, we would encourage you to look into enrolling in the next available course. Courses are regularly offered and there might be one that better fits your schedule. If there are no future courses listed, make sure to ask us and we’ll let you know roughly when the next class is slotted for.

  • Missing a Saturday. Because Saturdays include 5 hours of instruction and hands-on exercise, it is best not to miss these.
  • Missing any class period beyond week 1. Materials covered in weeks following build on each other and can include complex topics.
  • Missing multiple days.

    • Refund Information

    Tuition will be refunded, minus a $50 administration fee, if a request is made prior to the start of the second class session.

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