Web Development Jumpstart 3-Week Course

This is a synchronous online class, which means you'll still attend class sessions during class time and receive plenty of hands-on experience and time with the instructor. You will need a camera and microphone on your laptop to participate in class. If you've wanted to learn at NSS, but have not been able to attend in-person, here's your opportunity to get a taste of our learning environment online!

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Have you been intrigued by the world of web development? Maybe you have started self-studying and want a bit of guided direction; maybe you have been considering a career change and want to test the waters; maybe you see basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as an enrichment to your skillset within your current career. If you are looking for an in-person introduction to web development foundations, the Web Development Jumpstart course is designed for you.

Duration: This course is 33 synchronous hours over 3 weeks.

January 4 - 22, 2025 (Class will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 21 instead of Monday, Jan. 20.)

• Saturdays | 9 am - 2 pm CT
• Mondays, Wednesdays | 6 pm - 9 pm CT

*Registering for this event on Eventbrite enrolls you in the full 3-week course.

Next session: March

What will the course cover?

• How to build and deploy your own website
• Demystifying web technologies & software development
• Basic understanding of core web languages: HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• An overview of career options in software development
• What options are available to go deeper: through self-study, bootcamps, traditional education or online resources.

For those that are considering an NSS bootcamp, materials covered in this course will give you a jumpstart on your pre-work, but it does not replace the pre-work.

How will you learn the material?

• In-person/Online Synchronous instruction: Introduction to new topics will be covered by instructors who are working software professionals. They will cover topics through a combination of lecture and live-coding.
• Mentored exercises: Apply your understanding of these new topics by doing, but don’t worry, you’ll have access to instructors if/when you need guidance.
• Real-world project: What good is all this knowledge if you can’t apply it? By the end of this course, you will be able to build your own personalized website and share it with the world.
• Materials to keep going: Whether using your new-found skills in your existing career, continuing your journey with self-study, or taking the next steps to pursue a career in web development, we are here to give you personalized guidance on how to continue after the end of the course.

For more information, visit: http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/web-development-jumpstart

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What is required?

• Personal Laptop or Computer (camera and microphone are required)
• Must be 18+ years of age
• No prior technical training or web development experience is required.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency.
• You should know how to use common applications, such as word processing, and have familiarity using the internet.
• CodePen Starter account for 1 month ($12) - We'll provide all the details the week before class.

Attendance Policy: For the following scenarios, we would be happy to work with you and point you at resources to help fill in what you missed. The instruction staff is happy to catch you up to speed.

• Missing class 1 or 2 (unless the first day of class is on a Saturday. See below).
• Missing a day due to an emergency.
• You’ve been accepted into an upcoming Bootcamp.

For the following scenarios, we would encourage you to look into enrolling in the next available course. Courses are regularly offered and there might be one that better fits your schedule. If there are no future courses listed, make sure to ask us and we’ll let you know roughly when the next class is slotted for.

• Missing a Saturday. Because Saturdays include 5 hours of instruction and hands-on exercise, it is best not to miss these.
• Missing any class period beyond week 1. Materials covered in weeks following build on each other and can include complex topics.
• Missing multiple days.

Refund Policy: Tuition will be refunded, minus a $50 administration fee, if a request is made prior to the start of the second class session. If you would like to transfer to a different month or Jumpstart, please email us at [email protected] before requesting a refund.

Event Venue

Online