# Professional Certificate in Web Application Development

> An SMU Academy certificate in seven modules, taught online: prototyping, UI design, front-end and back-end web development, databases, and frameworks.

[View programme page](https://tinkercademy.com/programmes/professional-certificate-in-web-application-development/)

- Audiences: Public, Businesses
- Duration: 2 days/module
- Domains: Design, Prototyping, and UI/UX
- Platforms: Bubble, Framer, HTML and CSS, JavaScript
- Published: 2026-04-18
- Updated: 2026-10-22

## 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](https://tinkercademy.com/programmes/mastering-the-web/)

## 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](https://academy.smu.edu.sg/courses/professional-certificate-web-application-development-module-prototyping-and-user-interface)  
[Module 2: Introduction to Front End Web App Development](https://academy.smu.edu.sg/courses/professional-certificate-web-application-development-module-introduction-front-end-web-app)  
[Module 3: Building Database-Driven Web Apps](https://academy.smu.edu.sg/courses/professional-certificate-web-application-development-module-building-database-driven-web)  
[Module 4: Back-End Web App Development with Databases](https://academy.smu.edu.sg/courses/professional-certificate-web-application-development-module-back-end-web-app-development)  
[Module 5: Building a Full-Stack Web Application](https://academy.smu.edu.sg/courses/professional-certificate-web-application-development-module-building-full-stack-web)  
[Module 6: Frameworks for Full-Stack Web App Development](https://academy.smu.edu.sg/courses/professional-certificate-web-application-development-module-frameworks-full-stack-web-app)  
[Module 7: Practical Tools for Web App Development Project](https://academy.smu.edu.sg/courses/professional-certificate-web-application-development-module-practical-tools-web-app)

This course is also a part of the following programmes: [Advanced Diploma in Web & Mobile Application Development](https://academy.smu.edu.sg/courses/advanced-diploma-web-and-mobile-application-development)  
[Advanced Diploma in Full Stack Web App Development and Cloud Management](https://academy.smu.edu.sg/courses/advanced-diploma-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](https://academy.smu.edu.sg/courses/professional-certificate-web-application-development-pcweb#fee-table) for current fees and funding.

## Enquiries

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