Become a Web Developer: create and maintain dynamic websites

At OpenClassrooms, we pinpoint the key skills needed for the most in-demand jobs and develop courses and diplomas to train our students in those areas.

That’s why we've developed this six-month associate's-level diploma in web development, which you can complete entirely online with the help of a dedicated mentor. 

What will I do as a Web Developer?

Web developers are a fundamental part of any tech team.

A Web Developer’s role includes:

1. Building a responsive and dynamic website that adapts to all types of screen by integrating elements from the graphic mock-ups (front-end development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and React)
2. Create APIs and databases to develop complete, dynamic sites and ensure that they run smoothly on the server side (back-end development with NodeJS, Express and MongoDB).
3. Optimising the performance and maintenance of existing websites to ensure that they function optimally and are visible on search engines (SEO).
4. Managing a web project from A to Z: from planning the project to presenting the solution to the customer, including drawing up the technical specifications.

How much will I earn?

Web development can be a lucrative career with many prospects opening up as you continue to rack up valuable experience.

Here is what you can expect to earn in your career as an entry-level web developer in 2024.

United States

• Entry-level web developers: approximately $45,000 - $95,000,
  • with an average salary around $64,566.

United Kingdom

• Entry-level web developers: £20,000 - £41,000,
  • with an average salary of approximately £28,088.
    Total compensation, including bonuses and profit sharing, can range from £20,000 to £45,000​

What are my job prospects?

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 19,000 new job positions in web development will be created between 2022-2032, with a 16% growth rate.

OpenClassrooms' Web Developer Path can prepare you for the following jobs:

• Junior web developer (5000+ jobs listed in U.S. + U.K. on Indeed, Glassdoor, and Reed)
• Web developer
• Web integrator
• Webmaster
• Web designer
• E-commerce web developer

Who is eligible to enroll?

To be eligible to earn this path's diploma, candidates must demonstrate proof of one of the following prerequisites:

• a high school/secondary school degree, vocational certificate, or equivalent
• or at least 12 months of professional experience in a digital field
• or a completed placement test consisting of:
  • Taking OpenClassrooms courses: Build Your First Web Pages With HTML and CSS
  • a personal project in HTML and CSS, accompanied by a 10-minute recorded video that explains the project itself and the code behind it
• or a completed version of our project Turn Mock-ups Into a Web Page with HTML & CSS when coming from another OpenClassrooms path

For all candidates, the admissions process starts with a form to validate the aforementioned prerequisites, as well as the alignment between the candidate's professional goals and this path. Any necessary documents for the candidate's application will be collected via this form. If necessary, an individual interview with the candidate will also be organized.

Language:

You will need to provide a certificate not older than 2 years to demonstrate a minimum level of English B2.

Certificates accepted:

• English Diploma from a secondary institution (private or public) or an accredited higher learning institution ;
• Linguaskill minimum score: 160 ;
• BULATS minimum score: 60 ;
• TOEIC minimum score: 785 ;
• IELTS minimum score: 6.5 ;
• TOEFL iBT minimum score: 88 ;
• Cambridge FCE / CAE / BEC HIGHER / BEC VANTAGE minimum score or grade: B or 160 ;
• Certificate from a language center demonstrating a minimum level of B2 (including the number of training hours completed and the company signature or stamp).

Equipment: 

Access to a computer (PC or Mac), headphones, a webcam, and a good internet access (3.2 Mbps upload and 1.8 Mbps for download). You can use an Internet speed test to find out like High Speed Internet. Also, have administrator rights to your computer in order to install required programs.

How will I learn at OpenClassrooms?

Our learning method is unique and revolves around two elements: professional projects and dedicated mentoring sessions.

Projects
At OpenClassrooms, learning is project-driven because that’s the fastest way to become proficient. Projects offer hands-on experience so you can hit the ground running when you start your new job.  

The Web Developer Path has 8 projects that you’ll need to complete one at a time.You’ll receive a detailed brief with the context, customer requirements, and additional details. Then it’s up to you to go and make it real! To do this, you’ll have to be creative, coming up with innovative solutions to the questions at hand.

Mentorship
During your path, you will be assigned a mentor who will offer one-to-one support via weekly video conference sessions. This mentor will offer guidance on your projects, help define objectives and guide you until you reach them. Our mentors are dedicated professionals who are experts in their field and have experience in sharing their know-how with our students.

 

University of Massachusetts Global Partnership 

University of Massachusetts Global helps individuals continue their education for career growth by articulating OpenClassrooms Web Developer training towards university credit and applying it to degree completion.

The UMass Global MyPath™ self-paced CBE Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree or the traditional online Bachelor of Science Computing Technology degree are programs that align with your Web Developer training.  Each program provides you with employer-designated knowledge, skills, and abilities needed in IT careers. Earn industry-recognized certifications along with degrees. Interested in business or other disciplines? Credit can also be used toward several other UMass Global programs.

UMass Global understands going back to school is not easy and recognizes every student comes to us with unique needs, providing you with the flexibility, affordability, and accessibility needed for successful education that fits your lifestyle. UMass Global is a nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts and is a fully accredited, nonprofit university designed for the busy adult. Offering over 90 programs and degrees in three learning modalities allows you to apply what you learn in courses in real-time, grow in your position, and gain the skills needed to take your career to the next level. With support from application to graduation, UMass Global is proud to have one of the highest graduation rates of any university of its kind.
Through OpenClassrooms and UMass Global’s partnership, wraparound support, and mentoring, individuals across the globe can make their career advancement dreams a reality.