PROFICIENCY DIPLOMA IN WEB DEVELOPMENT
Total Duration: 4-6 months
Course Fee: 30,000 Kenyan Shillings
Weekly Commitment: minimum of 2 hours per day
Course Overview
The Proficiency Diploma in Web Development provides comprehensive training in front-end and back-end web development technologies. Students will learn to design and develop dynamic websites and web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and server-side scripting languages. This program covers responsive web design, database integration, and version control systems.
Semester 1
Week 1: Introduction to Web Development
- Overview of web development principles and technologies
- Evolution of web standards and best practices
Week 2: HTML Fundamentals
- Basics of HTML markup and structure
- Creating and organizing content with HTML tags
Week 3: CSS Fundamentals
- Styling web pages with CSS properties and selectors
- Responsive design principles and techniques
Week 4: JavaScript Basics
- Introduction to JavaScript programming language
- Variables, data types, and control flow
Week 5: DOM Manipulation
- Accessing and modifying HTML elements with JavaScript
- Event handling and dynamic content updates
Week 6: Introduction to Bootstrap Framework
- Overview of Bootstrap framework for responsive web design
- Building responsive layouts and components
Week 7: Front-End Frameworks (e.g., React or Angular)
- Basics of front-end frameworks for building dynamic web applications
- Components, state management, and routing
Week 8: Version Control with Git
- Introduction to version control systems and Git
- Managing code repositories and collaborative development
Week 9: Responsive Web Design
- Implementing media queries for different devices
- Testing and optimizing responsive web designs
Week 10: Introduction to Server-Side Programming
- Basics of server-side scripting languages (e.g., Node.js, PHP)
- Handling server requests and responses
Week 11: Database Basics
- Introduction to relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- Designing and querying databases for web applications
Week 12: Mid-Semester Review and Assessment
- Review of topics covered in the first semester
- Mid-semester exams and practical assessments
Semester 2
Week 13: Advanced JavaScript
- Advanced JavaScript concepts and ES6 features
- Asynchronous programming and promises
Week 14: Back-End Development with Node.js (or equivalent)
- Building server-side applications using Node.js
- RESTful API development and integration
Week 15: Authentication and Authorization
- Implementing user authentication and authorization mechanisms
- Secure session management and token-based authentication
Week 16: Web Security Best Practices
- Common web security vulnerabilities and attacks
- Techniques for securing web applications
Week 17: Deployment and Hosting
- Deploying web applications to production servers
- Configuring web hosting services (e.g., AWS, Heroku)
Week 18: Performance Optimization
- Strategies for improving web application performance
- Monitoring and debugging techniques
Week 19: Capstone Project Preparation
- Planning and designing the web development capstone project
- Defining project requirements and functionalities
Week 20: Capstone Project Presentation
- Presenting the final web development capstone project
- Evaluation, feedback, and graduation ceremony
Certification
Upon successful completion, students will receive a proficiency diploma in Web Development.