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Web Developer using AI

About the Program

The Web Developer diploma program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the ever-evolving field of web development. In 62 weeks plus a 12-week internship, you'll deep-dive into both front-end and back-end web development to build a complete full-stack skillset, complete hands-on projects that mirror industry processes, prepare for multiple industry-recognized certification exams, and gain invaluable real-world experience through a 240-hour internship at organizations providing web and application development services.

This comprehensive program develops expertise in graphic and UI/UX design, modern web technologies, and full-stack development using Angular, React, PHP, and SQL with live, instructor-led online sessions. Eastern College provides bursaries, financial assistance, and one-on-one job placement support to help you succeed from enrollment through employment. Your journey culminates in a web capstone project where you'll integrate everything you've learned to develop a polished full-stack web app perfect for showcasing to potential employers, while mastering how to leverage AI and online tools to streamline tasks using advanced search engines and AI-powered resources—skills that set you apart in today's fast-moving tech landscape.

Full-Stack Portfolio Capstone

Create a custom web app capstone project implementing Angular or React with a PHP backend storing information in SQL databases—a polished, professional full-stack application you can showcase to impress future employers and demonstrate your complete skillset.

What You'll Learn

Front-end frameworks and graphic design - Master Angular and React JavaScript frameworks to create web apps with rich functionality leveraging AI-generated code; explore graphic design using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop plus Adobe XD for prototyping; design user interfaces maximizing usability and user experience with AI tools for design prototypes
Back-end development and databases - Build data-driven websites using PHP programming language and MySQL databases leveraging AI-generated code, create server-side web applications with open-source technologies, implement robust database storage and retrieval systems for full-stack applications
Core web technologies and programming - Develop websites using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and WordPress hosted on Linux cloud servers; program in Swift and Java with object-oriented concepts for mobile and graphical applications; leverage Git, GitHub, and GitHub Copilot AI for version control and collaboration using agile development processes
Capstone project and professional internship - Complete web capstone creating custom full-stack app with Angular/React, PHP backend, and database storage with instructor mentoring and code reviews; gain 240-hour internship experience at organizations like JD Irving, Spandrel, Cyber Security Canada, Michelin, RCMP, Government of Canada; master career management and job search strategies

Career Opportunities

Web Developer graduates qualify for high-paying, in-demand careers in full-stack development with expertise in modern frameworks, databases, and AI-powered development tools.

Career paths include:

Full-Stack Developer - Build complete web applications using front-end frameworks (Angular, React) and back-end technologies (PHP, MySQL) for robust, data-driven solutions
Front-End or Back-End Developer - Specialize in either client-side development with JavaScript frameworks and UI/UX design or server-side development with PHP and database management
Angular, React, or PHP Developer - Focus on specific framework expertise developing modern web applications, implementing advanced functionality, and leveraging AI-powered development tools

Salary Range: $32 – $46 per hour (Information from workingincanada.gc.ca, NOC 21231, 21234)

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