FRONT-END WEB DEVELOPMENT SHORT COURSE: LONDON

Literacy in web development basics is in demand across a range of industries in London, across the UK, and beyond, including design, marketing, and product development. According to a Burning Glass report, analysis of 26 million U.S. online job postings showed that jobs that required coding skills not only paid more, but also were growing more rapidly than the job market itself. And web development jobs in the UK have grown steadily over the past few years.* These opportunities aren’t limited to those with formal computer science training — employers want skills, not degrees. 

Our UK Front-End Web Development Short Course helps you build foundational coding skills, master the technical vocabulary you need to communicate confidently with web developers and technical stakeholders, and start applying your new web development skill set on the job immediately — whether your job is in London, across the UK, or across the globe.

Data source: Lightcast™. January 2019 – January 2023. 

Our UK front-end web development course is popular among UK-based mid-career professionals in tech-adjacent roles who are looking to gain new skills to grow in their current jobs. Common roles include UX and UI designers, print and graphic designers, digital marketers, content producers, product managers, and product designers.

Ultimately, this Front-End Web Development Short Course attracts a community of eager UK learners interested in building technical literacy, communicating better with developers, learning foundational coding skills, and taking their web development knowledge to the next level.

This is a beginner-friendly UK web development program with no prerequisites, although some students may have coded previously or have basic web development experience. First-time programmers will have access to pre-course preparatory lessons and additional resources to boost their confidence with key concepts.

Our Admissions team can discuss your background and learning goals to advise if this UK Front-End Web Development Short Course is a good fit for you.

Here are just some of the benefits you can expect as a GA UK student:

• A robust introduction to building functional websites with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• The technical vocabulary needed to communicate confidently with technical teams.
• An introduction to programming with JavaScript (ES6) and version control with Git/GitHub.
• 60 hours of expert instruction from a professional developer, plus many more spent tackling homework, honing projects, and getting technical support in office hours.
• Robust coursework, including expert-vetted lesson decks, project toolkits, and more. Refresh and refine your knowledge throughout your professional journey as needed.
• A real-world project where you’ll build an interactive, responsive website from scratch. 
• Individual feedback and guidance from instructors and teaching assistants. Stay motivated and make the most of your experience with the help of GA’s dedicated team.
• Exclusive access to alumni discounts, networking events, and career workshops.
• A GA course certificate to showcase your new skill set on LinkedIn.
• Connections with a professional network of instructors and peers that lasts well beyond the course. The global GA community can help you navigate and succeed in the field — whether in London, across the UK, or across the globe.

Our Admissions team is here to help and can advise whether this UK Front-End Web Development Short Course is right for you and your learning goals. You can also:

• Attend an info session online.
• Explore your financing options.
• Apply to enrol in the course.*

*Course modality options vary by location, pending market availability. Please contact our Admissions team to discuss what version is available in your location.