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Web Development Certificate
About Program
*Program has been approved for delivery by top level of industry specialists.
The Web Development Professional Certificate at Sterling College is a hands-on, fast-track program designed to take students from beginner to job-ready full-stack developers in just four months. Whether you’re building your first website or preparing for a freelance or agency career, this program offers the essential skills employers demand.
From HTML and CSS to JavaScript, React, Node.js, and MongoDB — students learn to build dynamic, responsive, and fully integrated web applications using real-world tools and modern frameworks. You’ll explore both the front-end and back-end, working on projects that mirror the tasks developers face in the field.
The program also focuses on responsive design, Git/GitHub collaboration, deployment tools, and portfolio-building so students graduate with a ready-to-showcase digital presence. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a Professional Certificate in Web Development, ready to step into freelance roles, internships, or junior developer positions in today’s fast-growing tech landscape.
Program Details
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be positioned to enter careers such as Front-End Developer, Back-End Developer, Full Stack Web Developer, Junior Software Engineer, Web Designer and many more!
Program Name
Web Development
Start Date
Fall, Winter, Summer
Program Cost
$2000
Program Format
Online / Onsite
Program Length
40 hrs
Credential
Certificate
Program Outline
HTML5 (Semantic tags, Forms, Structure)
CSS3 (Selectors, Flexbox, Grid, Styling)
Responsive Design (Media queries, Mobile-first)
UI Components with Bootstrap & Tailwind
Git & GitHub basics
Mini Project: Personal Portfolio Website
JavaScript Fundamentals (ES6)
Variables, Loops, Functions, DOM Manipulation
Event handling, form validation, fetch API
Intro to local storage and basic JS apps
Mini Project: To-Do List or Weather App using API
React.js Basics (Components, Props, State, Events)
React Hooks (useState, useEffect)
Node.js + Express.js Introduction
REST APIs (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
Mini Project: Blog app or Task Manager (React + Node)
MongoDB Basics (CRUD, Collections, Compass)
MERN Stack Overview (React + Node + MongoDB)
Authentication with JWT
Deployment (Netlify for frontend, Render/Vercel/Heroku for backend)
Final Project: Full-stack web app (e.g., eCommerce, Booking System)
Portfolio Building + GitHub Upload + Certification
Program Requirements
All students are required to meet the following admissions requirements:
- Graduation from Grade 12 or equivalent (B.C. high school diploma, B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma, General Educational Development) or an equivalent secondary school completion from another jurisdiction; or
- Mature student status (19 years of age or older before the start of classes). Mature students will be interviewed by the Program Administrator to determine if the student has the appropriate level of literacy, numeracy, comprehension and/or written skills to enable successful completion of the program. Applicants may be required to submit a resume, school transcripts and/or letters of recommendation.
- If English is not the first language, students are requested to have one of the following to qualify for enrolment to this program
- IELTS score of 6.0 or an equivalent English language benchmark verified by the institution
- For domestic students, Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status is required. International students are required to possess a valid study visa, for programs longer than six months and prior to the program start date. International students are also required to have sufficient accident and medical insurance coverage to cover any injuries or illnesses that may occur during the educational term.
How to Apply
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be positioned to enter careers such as Front-End Developer, Back-End Developer, Full Stack Web Developer, Junior Software Engineer, Web Designer and many more!
- Copy of High School Diploma or GED
- Please review and download a copy of the sterling college student handbook
Tuition And Fees
| Program Name | First Year | Second Year | Diploma in Network Administration (1 Year) | Tuition Fee: $25,000 | NA |
| Diploma in Network Administration with Co-Op ( 2 year) | Tuition Fee: 1st Year $ 19,000 | 2nd Year $15,000 |
Tuition fees are pending approval and subject to change.
All Programs* An additional college application fee of $200 for domestic students and $300 for international students will be payable at the time of registration.
International Students: There is an additional fee of $635 for health insurance required for all international students.
For full details on program fees and tuition please visit our program fees page.
Our Process
Complete our online application form
We will review your application.
Once accepted, we will send you an offer later and payment details.
Once we receive payment, we will send you a letter of acceptance.
If you are an international student you can now apply for a study permit.
You are now ready to start your program!
