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Developer Stream: Mobile and Web Development Courses

Langara College's Web & Mobile App Design & Development (WMDD) Post-Degree Diploma Developer Stream offers in-depth training in web and mobile app development, focusing on coding, software engineering, and modern development practices. Unlike the Designer Stream's visual focus, this stream emphasizes programming and software architecture. Students gain a web developer's toolkit, including skills in programming, web hosting, and web services essential for application deployment and maintenance.

Classes for web development

No prior programming experience is required; the program builds from foundational coding to advanced web and mobile techniques.

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Through hands-on, project-based learning, students graduate with practical skills and a portfolio of completed applications, ready for careers in tech companies, startups, or freelance work.

Skills Acquired in Our Web Development Courses

This program provides a robust foundation for developers, equipping them with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to thrive in the tech industry. Whether aspiring to become a full-stack developer, mobile app creator, or startup founder, the WMDD Developer Stream offers the tools and experience to achieve these goals.

Foundational Skills

Foundational Skills

Our courses teach core skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for creating responsive, accessible websites, with tools like Git for collaboration. Students also learn performance optimization and frameworks like React for efficient, dynamic development.

Front-End Development

Front-End Development

Front-end web development focuses on building a website's visual and interactive features. Our courses teach HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for responsive, accessible, and dynamic designs.

Back-End Development

Back-End Development

Back-end development powers the engine behind web and mobile applications, focusing on server-side logic, database integration, and API use. Our courses cover the development process, including MySQL and MongoDB for database management and security practices for reliable, secure applications.

Mobile and Web Developer Skills

Mobile and Web Developer Skills

Our courses equip web developers with essential technical skills in programming, frameworks, and tools, alongside critical soft skills like communication and problem-solving. Graduates gain both expertise and adaptability, preparing them for successful careers in web development.

Personal and Professional Development

Personal and Professional Development

In web development, continuous learning is essential. Our courses emphasize staying current with new technologies, networking, and building a personal brand. Students gain skills in goal-setting, seek mentorship, and learn to showcase their work, preparing them for dynamic careers.

2 year program
learn AI technology
web and mobile
IT profession
UX/UI design
full-stack development
industry skills
2 year program
learn AI technology
web and mobile
IT profession
UX/UI design
full-stack development
industry skills

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Curriculum Overview for Our Full Stack Web Development Program

Our curriculum is structured across four terms to build web and mobile app development expertise. The curriculum includes foundational courses in computer science to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the field.

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  • Term 1
  • Term 2
  • Term 3
  • Term 4
Term 1
This term creates a solid base for our students to begin understanding problem-solving through technology, code and design. It lays the foundation with shared classes in design and development fundamentals, including:
WMDD 4800: Graphic Design for Web:
The principles of design and design theories are explored. Design elements and methodology are identified and utilized in a variety of iterative group and individual projects. The role of colour theory and typography will be applied to solve design problems. Stylistic movements will be examined to build a foundation for design decisions.
Course Format - Lecture 3.0 h + Seminar 0.0 h + Lab. 2.0 h
Credits - 3.0
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WMDD 4811: Graphics Techniques Fundamentals:
Students use tools and techniques to create raster and vector graphics for online delivery. Students create high-quality graphics according to technical requirements for web and mobile use, including user interface components, icons, and illustrations.
Course Format - Lecture 3.0 h + Seminar 0.0 h + Lab. 2.0 h
Credits - 3.0
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WMDD 4815: HTML/CSS I:
Students study the fundamentals of HTML and CSS: learning to code designs that incorporate graphics, grid systems, and modern typographic approaches. They create responsive websites that adapt to any device they are viewed on.
Course Format - Lecture 3.0 h + Seminar 0.0 h + Lab. 2.0 h
Credits - 3.0
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WMDD 4820: Introduction to Web Programming:
Introduction to programming with a modern programming language (e.g. JavaScript) in a Web-based environment. Program development skills include: analyzing a problem to make it amenable to programming; writing structured, modularized programs; program documentation; interacting with the computer operating system; and event-driven programming for client-side web applications.
Course Format - Lecture 3.0 h + Seminar 0.0 h + Lab. 2.0 h
Credits - 3.0
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WMDD 4825: Introduction to User Experience Design:
User experience (UX) design principles will be explored and utilized. Information architecture, user research, interaction design, usability testing, wireframes, prototyping and evaluation concepts are examined in this course.
Course Format - Lecture 3.0 h + Seminar 0.0 h + Lab. 2.0 h
Credits - 3.0
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Common courses between Developers and Designers

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Meet Some of our Successful Developers!

Development StreamSpring 2019

"My life has changed 360 degrees thanks to WMDD. Before joining WMDD, I was just a regular student with aspirations. Now I work as a developer in a very big tech company."

Harmanpreet Kaur
Software Engineer at Twitter
Development StreamSpring 2019

"WMDD helped me to start a professional career as a developer in a short period of time. I use everything I learned in WMDD from HTML, CSS, Javascript to Application Frameworks everyday. "

Fabio Callegari
Front End Developer at CBRE Canada
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FAQ
Langara’s Mobile and Web Development Program offers a balanced curriculum that includes mobile development courses along with essential web programming skills such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This makes it an ideal choice for those aiming to become full-stack developers.
While 3 months is a short period, our intensive project-based learning approach enables students to acquire foundational skills in web development. This time frame is suitable for gaining a basic understanding, but becoming a proficient developer often requires additional learning and practice.
Yes, web development can be self-taught. However, structured courses like those at Langara offer a guided learning experience, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on projects, accelerating the learning process and improving job readiness.
The time required depends on various factors, such as prior experience and learning pace. At Langara, our web development courses are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions within 6-12 months, depending on their chosen learning path. The web industry is highly competitive, and web developers must continuously update their skills to stay relevant. By focusing on the in-demand skills and certifications, students can better position themselves for successful careers in the web industry.
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