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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7 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.6

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Beginner level

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2 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

7 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.6

(98 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Learn the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Understand the fundamentals of UI Design.
Become a hireable React developer.

Skills you'll gain

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Specialization - 7 course series

This specialization is perfect for beginners eager to launch a career in frontend development. You'll explore key technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and UI design through interactive challenges and hands-on projects—giving you real-world experience and a portfolio to showcase your skills.

Applied Learning Project

You will build a range of projects, including several landing pages, games, a Chrome extension, a Mobile app, and more. The projects come with professional specs given in a Figma file, so you will learn to interpret design files as developers do in the real world.

Learn HTML and CSS

Course 113 hours

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

Category: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

Category: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Category: HTML and CSS

Category: Typography

Category: Web Design

Category: Interactive Design

Category: Web Development Tools

Category: GitHub

Category: Development Environment

Category: Responsive Web Design

Category: Application Deployment

Category: Front-End Web Development

Category: Web Development

Learn JavaScript

Course 215 hours

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

Category: Javascript

Category: Front-End Web Development

Category: User Interface (UI)

Category: JSON

Category: Mobile Development

Category: Data Storage Technologies

Category: Debugging

Category: Event-Driven Programming

Category: Data Storage

Category: Web Applications

Category: Data Structures

Category: Web Development

Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

Category: Programming Principles

Category: Computer Programming

Learn Accessible Web Design

Course 32 hours

What you'll learn

Accessible Web Development
WCAG Guidelines
Semantic HTML

Skills you'll gain

Category: Usability

Category: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Category: Semantic Web

Category: Web Design

Category: User Interface (UI)

Category: HTML and CSS

Async JavaScript

Course 41 hour

What you'll learn

callback functions
async/await
promises in JavaScript

Skills you'll gain

Category: Javascript

Category: Node.JS

Category: Application Programming Interface (API)

Category: Web Development Tools

Learn UI Design Fundamentals

Course 51 hour

What you'll learn

The ability to create stunning user interfaces is a skill any frontend developer will benefit from, whether you're in a team, a consultant, or want to build your own projects. This course will teach you the seven fundamentals that underpin any beautiful and effective user interface. Through lectures and interactive exercises, you'll discover the skills you need in order to build UIs that both look amazing and feel great to use. You will build everything in the browser using HTML and CSS, and put your new skills to the test many times throughout the course!

Skills you'll gain

Category: Color Theory

Category: Typography

Category: Web Design

Category: User Interface (UI) Design

Category: User Interface (UI)

Category: Design

Category: Graphic and Visual Design

Category: HTML and CSS

Category: Design Elements And Principles

Learn React

Course 617 hours

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

Category: React.js

Category: Front-End Web Development

Category: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

Category: Web Development Tools

Category: User Interface (UI)

Category: UI Components

Category: Web Frameworks

Category: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Category: Application Programming Interface (API)

Category: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Category: JavaScript Frameworks

Learn Advanced React

Course 717 hours

What you'll learn

Elevate your expertise with our Advanced React course. Building upon your foundational knowledge, this course delves into advanced React patterns, internal workings, and the implementation of complex applications using React Router.

Taught by industry veteran Bob Ziroll, who has successfully guided thousands of students towards rewarding careers in front-end development, this course equips you with in-depth React proficiency that stands out in the competitive job market. Why React? As the most sought-after front-end library globally, React not only offers abundant job opportunities but also enhances your overall JavaScript proficiency. Unlike other libraries, React fosters core JavaScript skills, empowering you to master the art of web development. Take your front-end development career to the next level with our Advanced React Development course.

Skills you'll gain

Category: React.js

Category: JavaScript Frameworks

Category: Javascript

Category: Data Management

Category: Debugging

Category: Software Design Patterns

Category: Routing Protocols

Category: Application Performance Management

Category: Front-End Web Development

Category: UI Components

Category: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Category: Real Time Data

Category: Authentications

Category: Performance Tuning

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Instructors

Per Harald Borgen

Scrimba

17 Courses49,535 learners

Gary Simon

Scrimba

6 Courses4,257 learners

Bob Ziroll

Scrimba

14 Courses39,184 learners

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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.

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.