Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

No credit is available, but the content is taken from the University of London's BSc Computer Science degree so some of your progress in the course will be carried over if you enrol on that programme.

Are there any hands-on guided labs in the specialisaiton

Absolutely - you will work directly on websites in your browser using our Coursera guided lab/ Visual Studio Code experience,

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

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.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

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. 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.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Full-Stack Web Development Specialization

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Full-Stack Web Development Specialization

Foundational Web Development Skills. Master Frontend Website Development, Page Layout, Data Retrieval and Presentation

Instructor: Dr Matthew Yee-King

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3 course series

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Beginner level

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12 weeks to complete

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

12 weeks to complete

at 3 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Use semantic, accessible HTML to present information on web pages
Design responsive and dynamic web layouts using CSS
Use JavaScript to retrieve data and transform it into HTML via template engines

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Specialization - 3 course series

This hands-on practical specialisation starts of by developing your foundational HTML skills by building websites. Then you will learn to control website look and feel using CSS including making your websites accessible to everyone. You will finish up by learning how to drive your website with data and templates. During the specialisation you will progressively build and deploy a dynamic, fully functional web site that demonstrates your newly acquired skills.

Applied Learning Project

Through our guided lab experiences, you will directly engage in building web pages using a programming environment that runs directly in your browser. You will learn how HTML allows you to present information online and how to make that content responsive to different screen sizes and compliant with legal requirements for accessiblity. You will learn how to drive your website with data using REST APIs and template engines.

HTML: How to Build a Website

Course 110 hours

What you'll learn

In this course, you will learn how to design and build a simple multi-page website using HTML. Through interactive, guided lab activities on Coursera, you will create web pages with clear structure and navigation, using headings, text, images and links to organise content effectively.

You will explore how HTML and other markup languages shape the structure and meaning of web content, and why semantic markup is essential for accessibility and good web design. Using browser developer tools, you will examine the Document Object Model (DOM) and see how changes to HTML affect what appears in the browser. The course also introduces advanced HTML features such as forms, tables, embedded media and metadata. By applying these in hands-on labs, you will develop practical skills for creating accessible, usable and standards-compliant websites.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

Category: Web Design and Development

Category: Information Architecture

Category: Usability

Category: Semantic Web

Category: Web Design

Category: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Category: Web Development

Category: Web Content

CSS: Web Page Layout - Usability and Accessibility

Course 28 hours

What you'll learn

In this course, you will learn how to use CSS to control the appearance, layout and responsiveness of web pages. Through interactive, guided lab activities on Coursera, you will style existing HTML pages and build responsive layouts using modern techniques such as CSS Grid, ensuring your designs work well across a range of screen sizes and devices.

You will explore the principles of responsive and accessible design, learning what web accessibility means and why it matters for users, organisations and society. Using hands-on exercises, you will apply practical techniques to improve accessibility, including testing pages with assistive technologies and automated accessibility checking tools, then fixing common issues to meet recognised standards. The course also introduces advanced CSS features such as variables, selectors, transitions and animations. By applying these in guided labs, you will develop efficient, maintainable and accessible stylesheets that reflect current best practice in modern web design.