Question 1

What is the refund policy?

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If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.

Question 2

Can I just enroll in a single course?

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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 Certificate, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Certificate. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Question 3

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

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This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Question 4

What does a front-end developer do?

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Front-End Developers focus on the design, look, and feel of a website. They design engaging online user experiences that generate excitement and encourage repeat visits. They work closely with designers to make websites beautiful, functional and fast.If you like thinking creatively, building better experiences and are interested in visual design, this is a great career path for you.

Question 5

What type of companies hire front-end developers?

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Software engineering is needed in nearly every industry, every business and for every function. It helps build, design and develop technology. The demand for this skillset has grown immensely over the last year and will continue to rise as new technologies emerge.

Question 6

What jobs will this prepare me for?

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There are multiple branches of software engineering you can specialize in, and each one comes with a unique set of responsibilities. You can work as a front-end developer, full stack developer, back-end developer, database engineer, cross-platform mobile developer, software engineer, web designer and so many more.

Question 7

What is the difference between front-end and back-end developers?

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Front-end development is like the exterior of a house; the paint, the layout, design elements, or anything that a person can see. Whereas, back-end development is like the electric supply, the construction, the foundation, or anything which a person cannot see, but is critical for the house to exist. In tech, it’s a lot like that. Front-end developers manage the visible parts of the website while back-end developers build, fix and maintain the aspects of the web application that are not visible to users. It’s the combination of these skillsets that make a website look and function in the best way possible.

Question 8

Why start a career in front-end development?

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Software Engineers are among the highest-paid jobs in the tech industry and the need for this skillset is on the rise. This career path is projected to grow by 22% by 2030 which is faster than the average projected rate of growth for all occupations (5%). In 2020, there were more than 1.8 million jobs in the U.S. alone.

Question 9

Why should I earn a Meta developer certificate?

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The Meta Developer Certificates are for anyone who has a passion for tech and wants to build a career in this field, no degree or experience necessary. Upon completion, you’ll earn career credentials from Meta that you can add to your resume and portfolio. A Meta Certificate is an industry-recognized credential that helps boost confidence and gives you a competitive advantage when applying to jobs.

Question 10

What resources will be available to help me with my job search?

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We’ll guide you through each step to ensure you master the core programming skills at a pace that works for you. You’ll get expert-led training and build on-the-job experience through hands-on projects that you can add to your portfolio and show to recruiters. Meta is committed to helping certificate holders get hired. Upon earning a Meta Certificate, learners will gain access to the Meta Career Programs Job Board which is a job-search platform with 200+ employers who have committed to sourcing talent through Meta’s certificate programs. We’ll help you develop a strong portfolio, a polished resume and sharp interview skills. We’ll prepare you for what to expect when interviewing for relevant roles and we’ll share tips for what employers are looking for in potential candidates. Finally, you’ll also get to discuss the emotional components of the interview process with other learners taking this course.

Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate

Course Features

Course Description

Module 1: Introduction to Web Development

Module 2: Programming with JavaScript

Module 3: Version Control

Module 4: HTML and CSS in depth

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