Front-End Web Developer

PURPOSE
This credential documents the essential competencies required web page developers working in multiple types of technical, business, and healthcare settings. Web developers serve in roles with job titles of web site developers, web application developers, web designers, and web masters. The purpose of this program is to prepare students to design and develop websites, design and develop basic web applications so that users can perform specific tasks, and maintain websites so they can continue to meet user needs. Basic concepts include web coding in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

AUDIENCE
This credential is appropriate for beginning web developers who have a fundamental understanding of the Internet and use of computers and who desire to achieve entry-level web developer positions.

JOB/CAREER REQUIREMENTS
The front-end web developer typically must have a high school diploma or the equivalent and understand basic principles that are fundamental using the Internet and developing static and dynamic web pages. In addition to knowledge and skills in each Internet and web development, they must have excellent communication skills and be able to listen to and effectively communicate with the website owners or clients.

FRONT-END WEB DEVELOPER WORKPLACE TASKS

• Explain how the web works
• Structure and HTML document
• Use cascading style sheets (CSS)
• Use JavaScript to develop dynamic sites
• Validate and debug code on a web page
• Create interesting web design using margins, padding, alignment, and floating
• Use the CSS box model and positioning in web page design
• Use CSS to create lists, text, and navigation
• Create fixed and liquid layouts
• Design dynamic websites and HTML5 applications
• Use JavaScript in web page development
• Work with the DOM
• Use JavaScript variables, strings, and arrays
• Use JavaScript functions and objects
• Control the flow of the page with conditions and loops
• Respond to events

EXAM STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
Number of Questions in Exam: 150
Total Time: 90 minutes
Overall Passing Score: 70%
(All sections require an individual passing score of 70%)