Professional Certificate in Web Application Development

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What do I need before joining SMU's Professional Certificate in Web Application Development?

SMU Academy asks for at least a polytechnic diploma, basic HTML and CSS, and a laptop with an Intel Core i3 or better and 4 GB of RAM. The certificate suits people who want a structured, part-time route into web app development: seven modules covering prototyping and UI design, front-end and back-end development, databases, and frameworks, taught online on weeknights and Saturday mornings. Enrolment and SkillsFuture funding go through SMU Academy. If you want a two-day overview instead, take Mastering the Web.

Compare: Mastering the Web: Understand Full-Stack Development

Domains
Design, Prototyping, and UI/UX
Platforms
Bubble Framer HTML and CSS JavaScript

Course Overview

The Professional Certificate in Web Application Development is a seven-module SMU Academy programme, taught online by Tinkercademy, that covers how to design, prototype, and build web applications. You'll start with UI/UX design and prototyping in tools such as Framer and Bubble, then move through front-end and back-end development, databases, and frameworks.

PREREQUISITES

  • Must have at least a Polytechnic Diploma

  • Must have basic HTML/ CSS knowledge

  • Must be computer literate

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Functional Laptop: (1) CPU must be of at least intel core I3, (2) GPU must have an integrated graphics card and (3) RAM must be of at least 4GB 

Lesson Outcomes

  • Introduction to CSS Syntax, and how to select HTML with classes and IDs

  • Design fundamentals and resources for icons and typography

  • Getting started with Bubble to build simple web app prototypes

  • A brief introduction to JavaScript and jQuery for simple manipulation

  • Understand the need for software source control, and how it applies to usage in teams

  • Understand and implement roles in a software development team

  • Master Prototyping Techniques: Learn how to create interactive prototypes using Framer to visualize and validate your web application ideas.

  • Understand UI/UX Design Principles: Gain a solid understanding of user interface and user experience design principles, including layout, typography, color theory, and information architecture.

  • Build Functional Web Applications with Bubble & Framer: Learn how to use web tools to build fully functional web applications without writing code, focusing on user interface design and data management.

Details

Topic/Structure:

Module 1: Prototyping and User Interface Design for Web App Development
Module 2: Introduction to Front End Web App Development
Module 3: Building Database-Driven Web Apps
Module 4: Back-End Web App Development with Databases
Module 5: Building a Full-Stack Web Application
Module 6: Frameworks for Full-Stack Web App Development
Module 7: Practical Tools for Web App Development Project

This course is also a part of the following programmes: Advanced Diploma in Web & Mobile Application Development
Advanced Diploma in Full Stack Web App Development and Cloud Management

Assessment: Individual assessments, project presentations.

Dates and Times: Weeknights (7pm - 10:30pm), Saturday (9am - 12.30pm). Please write in to enquire.

Location: Singapore Management University (SMU). This programme is conducted online.

Fees: See the SMU Academy website for current fees and funding.

What people say about our courses

This was one of the most engaging and practical training sessions I've attended. The trainer explained concepts clearly, encouraged active participation, and shared real-world examples that made the learning immediately applicable.

Sessions have been great, they are flexible and allow for a lot of creativity. We always practise what we learn by building mini apps, which has helped the steep learning curve feel less steep.

Vibe-coding opens up the opportunity for us to create solutions for our personal pain points.

Great workshop session with lots of examples shared, and time set aside to try out the various tools

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