Overview
The Web Development Foundations (WDF) microcredential introduces you to hand-coding with HTML5 and CSS3, and then moves on to web development with JavaScript. WDF focuses on best practices used in industry to build web pages and websites. Take this convenient first step on your journey to become a web developer. Start with just one course.
About the program
- Get an introduction to web scripting tools by industry experts
- Learn best practices in hand coding with HyperText Markup Language (HTML5) to create web pages and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS3)
- Move on to JavaScript to develop and manage websites to industry standards
- Start with just one course, COMP 1850: Introduction to Web Development
See Program Details to learn more.
Who should complete the WDF Microcredential?
This program might be for you if you:
- You want to learn to build web pages and websites by hand, and have no prior experience
- You’re able to devote up to 10 hours per week outside of class to homework and assignments – learn more about workload and attendance expectations in our Computing Flexible Learning Student Guide
Please check the Entrance Requirements
What Web Development Fundamentals grads can do
- Apply best practices for web scripting to create web pages and websites
- Upon successful completion, students may apply for a digital badge for each of COMP 1850 and COMP 2132
- Move on to Introduction to Full-Stack Web Development microcredential to gain advanced JavaScript skills for Back-end and Front-end web development
- Later, ladder to the Applied Web Development (AWD) Associate Certificate, as well as the Computer Systems Certificate (CSC)
BCIT Computing provides students with career-ready skills
Entrance Requirements
- Completion of COMP 1002 or equivalent knowledge of PC file management.
- A current model PC with an i5 or higher equivalent processor, at least 8 GB of RAM, and minimum 256 GB of storage.
- High-speed internet access for online sections and homework.
Application processing
Ongoing throughout the year.Recommended for success
- English skills at a Grade 12 level or equivalent.
- Math skills at a Grade 12 level or equivalent.
- Post-secondary education or work experience in business or computing.
International applicants
In-person delivery
This delivery option is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Online delivery
This delivery option is available to international applicants who will complete the program from outside Canada or who currently have a valid status in Canada other than study permit. International students completing the program fully online are not eligible for a study permit.
Apply to program
Formal application to the microcredential is not required. Upon successful completion of the courses, email the program contact with your full name, student number, and mailing address to be issued a microcredential.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
Costs & Supplies
Each COMP course tuition fee in this program is around $600, depending on the delivery. Please budget approximately $1,200 for total tuition for these two courses.
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees pages for more information:
Books & supplies
- Only one textbook is required and costs less than $100.
- Students are also expected to provide their own current-model laptop computer with high-speed internet access for homework.
Courses
Program matrix
Check current availability of courses for this program.
| Required Courses (6.0 credits): | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP 1850 | Introduction to Web Development | 3.0 | |
| COMP 2132 | Web Development with JavaScript | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits: | 6.0 | ||
Check current availability of courses for this program.
Digital badge information
For information on how to obtain your course and/or microcredential digital badge, please review our Frequently Asked Questions page.Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
Please read our Computing Flexible Learning Student Guide (specifically page 5) for workload expectations. These are post-secondary, and for credit courses, so there are attendance requirements and significant homework outside of each class.
The program is typically completed over two terms. Most students will complete 1 course per term, which is typically an 11-hour-per-week total time commitment
However, some students with prior background in previous versions of HTML, CSS and JavaScript have the option of completing the compressed 6-week course sections of COMP 1850 and COMP 2132, which are available in the afternoons at the Downtown Campus.
By completing these two courses consecutively, some students may finish in just 12 weeks and progress to the next level, Introduction to Full-Stack Web Development Microcredential.
Program length
The program can be completed in a single 12-week term or two terms.Grading
The minimum passing grade for each course is 60%.Program delivery
This program is offered in the following delivery modes:
- In person: This program is delivered on campus.
- Online: The entire program is delivered fully online.
Program location
Courses may be offered at the following locations:
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Downtown Campus
555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC
Continue your education
This microcredential ladders to the Applied Web Development (AWD), the Web and Mobile Application Development (WMA) Associate Certificates and the Computer Systems Certificate (CSC).Faculty, Advisors & Staff
BCIT Computing Flexible Learning courses are delivered by subject matter experts with industry experience.
Our web instructor and advisory team includes: Armaan Dhanji, Christian Fenn, Chris Harris, Dave Tanchak, Jeff Parker, Jon Bantados, Lei Zhang, Lynda Williams, Michael Whyte, and Sam Meech-Ward.
Proposals for this program were developed by Cynthia van Ginkel, Business Development Manager for the School of Computing and Academic Studies.
Administrative student support is provided by Karen Lee, with program operations by Joanne Atha, Coordinator for BCIT Computing Flexible Learning. Donna Turner is the Associate Dean for Computing and Technical Professional Programs.
This Web Development Foundations (WDF) microcredential was developed as a sub-set of the Applied Web Development Associate Certificate created by Kevin Cudihee, Program Head for BCIT Computing Flexible Learning and Industry Training.
Contact Us
For course and program details, please email: cstflex@bcit.ca
Check here to apply for Digital Badges and Microcredentials.
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