Course overview
Arm yourself with a future-focused web development skill set
QUT Online is proud to offer a Web Development Bootcamp specifically designed to build your technical proficiency in web development from the ground up. This bootcamp will equip you with the skills to design and implement front-end and back-end web development projects focusing on practical and accessible user experiences.
You will gain experience in web development tools such as JavaScript, React, HTML, CSS and Node.js. Prior knowledge of these tools is not necessary as this course is designed to build your knowledge and get you job-ready in six months.
A postgraduate bootcamp with QUT Online is a great way to equip yourself with the latest skills and knowledge that will take your career well into the future.
Learn more with Associate Professor Jim Hogan
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent
Duration
AUD $ 4,700
Estimated Total Fees
Why this course
Gain the essential experience and skills needed to launch your web development career in six months.
Flexibility
Part-time or full-time study available to suit your study needs
Job ready
This course has been carefully curated to ensure graduates are job-ready in six months
100% online
All aspects of this course are taught and assessed fully online
Course units
Students need to complete a total of 4 core standard units.
12 credit points
12 credit points
12 credit points
12 credit points
Entry requirements
You can gain entry into the Web Development Bootcamp through the following:
6-month program
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline
or
- a recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline followed by at least two years of full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in an information technology-related field
or
- at least five years of full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in an information technology-related field.
Course outcomes
Graduates of this bootcamp course will be well-rounded employees, equipped with the practical and theoretical knowledge to thrive in the ever-evolving world of web development.
Skills and tools in this course
- Agile methodologies
- Advanced problem-solving
- Future-focused skills
- Professional communication
- Develop a portfolio of web development practice
JavaScript
JavaScript, central to your work as a web developer, is a text-based programming language that allows you to make interactive web pages. This is the key to ensuring your web pages are completely interactive and help aid the user experience. JavaScript is so central to the way we create websites that we interact with it every day without even realising it. Every time you use the search box on Amazon or refresh your Twitter feed, JavaScript programming is at work to give you a seamless experience.
Node.js
Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform server environment, and has grown in popularity in the last few years thanks to its easy and efficient features. According to W3Techs Node.js is used by 1.2% of all websites (over 20 million websites) and that number is only going to rise. It’s a vital skill to have in your pocket as web development continues to modernise.
HTML
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is a central technology used to build websites. HTML allows you to organise the structure of a page forms an essential foundation of your web development skills. It is used across websites world-wide.
CSS
Like HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is another primary technology used to build websites. CSS helps you create the layout of a web page. CSS forms an essential foundation of your web development skills and is used across websites world-wide.
React
React is an open-source JavaScript library developed by Facebook and is used to build the fast user interfaces for mobile and web applications. It’s widely used within the industry and is one of the most commonly used front-end libraries for web development. It’s popular with tech giants like Facebook, Netflix, Airbnb and Uber.
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code is a powerful code editor that supports development functions such as debugging, task running and version control. It aids developers for quick code-build-debug cycles.
MySQL
MySQL is a relational database management system that’s integral to many popular software stacks for building and maintaining customer-facing web applications. Because of its open-source abilities and rich feature set, it is critical organisations such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube all employ MMYSQL backends.
Git
Git is used for source code management and tracking changes in computer files. Git helps developers track changes in source code and allows multiple developers to work together. Large-scale companies such as Netflix, Shopify and Reddit rely on Git in their tech stacks.
Potential career opportunities
Web developer
A software developer who specialises in the development of websites and other web-based content. Web developers use programming languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and specialise in either front-end or back-end development. Full-stack developers are proficient in both front and back-end development.
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Average Salary
$85,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
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Industry Growth
+27%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2024
Applications developer
Applications developers are involved in the building, design and maintenance of applications. These developers write code, conduct testing and troubleshoot applications.
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Average Salary
$110,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
3.5/5
, 2024
UX designer
Drive the user experience for all individuals on various websites and applications to ensure that it is efficient and accessible.
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Average Salary
$110,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4.5/5
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Industry Growth
+21.7%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2024
Software developer
Play a central role by using computer programming languages to create innovative software and applications. Experienced software developers usually have a specialisation in one or more fields of software development, such as web development or database development.
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Average Salary
$105,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
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Industry Growth
+27%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
No. We do not offer any further qualifications specifically in Web Development, and the units in this course are not deemed as equivalent to any other QUT units.
Visual Studio Code; My SQL; Git; Node.js; JavaScript; HTML; CSS; React.
Yes, CSPs are available for all Information Technology courses, including bootcamps. CSPs allow domestic students to have a significant portion of their university or higher education fees subsidised by the Australian government.
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