Front End Fundamentals
Learn the fundamentals of modern websites (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) in this introductory course designed for novices taking their first steps into the world of software development.
“Full Stack” means...
You’ll learn how to build for both the front-end and back-end of modern websites and web applications – first with JavaScript then with TypeScript – so that you’re ready for whatever the next step in your career throws your way.
Your Admissions Process
Leave your prior accolades at the door. All we care about is you.
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Have questions? Can't believe what you're reading? Want to make sure we're the "real deal"? Understandable. Just schedule a call with us – we love meeting future students!
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We'll teach you whether you're a high school dropout or Summa Cum Laude valedictorian – you still have to purchase and complete our prep course before you can enroll.
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While you work through Catalyst Prep, we'll work through the finer details (instructor meet 'n' greet, paperwork, payment) so you're ready to roll on your start date.
Online done right.
This ain’t your momma’s online college course. We focus on your personal results and success instead of catering to cohorts.
Your time. Your pace.
Full-time. Part-time. Somewhere in between? You choose. We’ll be here for you, because what works for one doesn’t work for everyone.
On-the-job training, pre-job.
You’ll learn the same tools and techniques that are used in software jobs today. Not used-to-use tech from 20 years ago.
Personalized coaching.
From lab reviews to 1:1 sessions, our Catalyst student-to-instructor relationship is unmatched. Enroll in a course, find a lifelong coach.
Average? Anything but.
Let's both agree to not settle for average anymore.
Course Overview
Here's exactly what to expect from us – and what we expect from you:
Course Overview
Covalence's Front End Fundamentals course builds up your foundation to master the three basic pillars of modern web development: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
These three technologies are omnipresent – no matter which library or framework you choose, you'll still need to understand "The Big Three".
If you're just getting started and want to learn a bit more about the way the websites are built and work, or if you're curious about making an eventual career change, this course is a great place to start.
After training thousands of software developers since 2015, we've found that most people want a little help along the way – in one form or another. So with all of our courses, you'll also have access to community-based support in our Discord server, and you can connect with us in Gravity (our learning management system, too). If you decide this is a stepping stone to a much larger decision in your life, take the next step by starting your personal admissions process for our Catalyst program, where we can provide a much more immersive, personalized experience as you learn everything you need to know to break into the technical workforce.
JavaScript, from front to back.
We focus on your fluency in JavaScript first, then introduce TypeScript, to make sure you have a solid foundation in one language.
Lectures. Labs. Repeat.
You’ll have several activities and labs to complete in order to prove your mastery of this material. It’s challenging but fun – get ready to work!
Foundations, not frameworks.
Modern web development changes daily. No one can keep up with everything, but we can build up your foundational knowledge base so you’re prepared for anything.
Novice? No matter.
We curate our curriculum with beginners in mind. Everything builds on top of previous topics, so you can go from module one to done.
Instructors
Our instructors love teaching, and our students love our instructors. We’re in this for the long haul – all you gotta do is meet us halfway.
Loitered around long enough until he got this job. Does a bit of everything as the resident Jack of all Trades.
Coffee connoisseur, D&D enthusiast, and SSBM expert. Consistently achieves 16 frames GALINT.
Curriculum
No mysteries here. This is exactly what you’ll learn in this course.
Getting Started
Module 1 provides all the necessary onboarding info you’ll need to quickly set up all the programs and processes we use while you’re enrolled at Covalence.
Intro to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Module 2 builds the foundations for front-end web development: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. We'll work through simple concept labs to build your first website, style it with CSS, and add some basic functionality with JavaScript.
Intro to Bootstrap, the Document Object Model (DOM), and jQuery
Module 3 expands the foundations you set in Module 2, starting with one of the most popular CSS frameworks (Bootstrap) to allow your websites to look better than raw HTML, and then we expand our JavaScript knowledge with your first introduction to the manipulating the Document Object Model (DOM) natively and with jQuery, which is your first foray into JavaScript libraries.
Advanced JavaScript Techniques
With the basics out of the way, Module 4 is where the rubber meets the road with more advanced JavaScript techniques. You'll learn all about async functions, scope, promises, closures, spread operators, template literals, and more – everything you need to know to really understand and use modern JavaScript, not just copy and paste it from Stack Overflow.
FAQs
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers, even if they aren’t listed here. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, just reach out. We’re happy to help.
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