Course Application Steps
This course is part of a certificate program. You can take this course without enrolling in the certificate program, but it won't automatically count toward earning the certificate. To apply to the full certificate program instead, visit the Certificate in Full-Stack Development With JavaScript page. We accept course applicants on a space-available basis.
Step 1: Gather the Following Materials
- A current resume
- A personal statement outlining your relevant skills and knowledge and how you acquired them (250-word maximum)
Step 2: Apply
Click "apply online" to complete your application and submit the materials listed in step 1.
After Applying
We will email you before the first class to let you know if you’ve been accepted. If you’re accepted, we’ll send you details about your course, including information on paying your course fee.
The UW requires all students, including online students, to be vaccinated against COVID-19. You must provide proof of vaccination status or submit a request for an exemption for medical or religious reasons before you can register for classes.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To apply, you must have:
- A high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- HTML and CSS experience
- Some basic experience with JavaScript or another programming language, including working with basic file I/O (reading and writing text and/or binary files) and data structures such as arrays, functions, events and objects
Also Recommended
You should be willing and able do independent web searches to solve coding and programming problems.
Time Commitment
Including time in class, you should expect to spend about 11 to 13 hours each week on coursework.
English Proficiency
If English is not your native language, you should have at least intermediate English skills to enroll. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Noncredit Programs.
International Students
Because this offering is 100% online, no visa is required and international students are welcome to apply. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
- Access to a computer with a recent operating system such as Windows 7 or later or Mac OSX 10.6 or later, although an Intel Mac or Linux platform is optimal
- Recent web browser
- High-speed internet connection
- Headset and webcam (recommended)
- Second monitor (recommended)
Earning the Certificate
You earn the certificate by adhering to the program's attendance policy and successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.