Overview
Become a full-stack developer for websites and online content in months
Our online Full-Stack Development program teaches the core knowledge and in-demand skills to become a full-stack developer for websites and online content in months. Training is provided across the three disciplines of web design and development:
- UX/UI design
- Front-end website development
- Back-end server development and applications
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Program highlights Learn More
- Earn a diploma in months
- Design thinking and UX processes and best practices
- Front-end website development using HTML and JavaScript
- How back-end development servers, databases, code and APIs enhance websites
- Open enrolment program
Full-Stack Development program features:
- Examining the UX and web design process
- Work in design programs like Adobe Creative suite
- Gain a basic understanding of HTML/CSS
- Apply accessibility and WCAG guidelines
- Apply JavaScript frameworks and coding
- Learn how to use API software
- Work as part of a design and development team
- Taught by industry experts
- Online program that fits your life

What you'll learn Learn More
- Web design thinking skills
- Understand HTML/CSS, JavaScript coding and API software
- Best practices and standards in web design
Through our Full-Stack Development program, you’ll learn to:
UX/UI Design
- Develop design thinking processes to better support clients and users
- Follow the design process to problem solve and build new products/designs
- Develop skills in major design programs like Adobe Creative Suite
- Build mock-ups/storyboards for design problems
- Learn basic HTML/CSS to work with developers throughout the design process
- Apply accessibility and WCAG guidelines for design
- Awareness of ethical practices and professional standards
Front-End Development
- Learn HTML to develop front-end websites
- Develop proficiency in JavaScript coding and applying frameworks
- Use source control software to create websites
- Identify the role and tasks of a front-end and back-end developer as part of the web design process
- Learn API software and how it is applied to website design
Back-End Development
- Understand how a server interacts with a database
- Analyze the future of full-stack development through the lens of AWS and Shopify
- Learn how to run queries from a back-end database
- Apply web development principles to build functioning back-end code
Learn more about the Full-Stack Development program
- Anyone interested in pursuing a career as full-stack developer
- Anyone with a background in graphic design, multimedia, communications, web analytics
- Anyone seeking personal and/or professional development in the principles and practices of UX/UI design, front-end and back-end development
- Self-employed business people who want to plan, create and maintain a responsive website design
Earning a Diploma in Full-Stack Development can lead to a rewarding position as:
- Full-Stack Developer
- Full-Stack Web Application Developer
- Front-end Web Developer
- Front-end UX/UI Developer
- Front-end Application Developer
- Back-end Web Developer
- UX Front-end Developer
- UX/UI Designer
- UX/UI Developer
- UX/UI Graphic Designer
Check out our latest Program Preview webinar recording to learn more about the Full-Stack Development program
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Tracy
Project Management graduate
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I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative. I was introduced to new ideas and new skills. Because of that, I’ve had new opportunities in my career. McMaster Continuing Education is the best place to take professional development courses. The programs fit into your life.
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Business Administration graduate
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Tyson
Business Administration - Marketing graduate
“The instructors worked in the marketing field and taught us real-life experiences.”
Obtaining an education with McMaster Continuing Education helped me reinvent my career. I was a former banker and I wanted a career in marketing. Through this program, I was able to bridge that gap and get into the career that I wanted. The instructors were working in the marketing field, teaching us real-life experiences and that was very valuable to me.
Tyson
Business Administration - Marketing graduate
“I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative.”
I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative. I was introduced to new ideas and new skills. Because of that, I’ve had new opportunities in my career. McMaster Continuing Education is the best place to take professional development courses. The programs fit into your life.
Tracy
Project Management graduate
“I feel very strongly that McMaster Continuing Education can really help you reinvent your career.”
I feel very strongly that McMaster Continuing Education can really help you reinvent your career. I found that the Business Administration program was really the best fit for me, because the learning that I was able to take in through this program was really cutting edge and current to the labour market. The learning that I took on is something I use every day.
Adam
Business Administration graduate
“The instructors worked in the marketing field and taught us real-life experiences.”
Obtaining an education with McMaster Continuing Education helped me reinvent my career. I was a former banker and I wanted a career in marketing. Through this program, I was able to bridge that gap and get into the career that I wanted. The instructors were working in the marketing field, teaching us real-life experiences and that was very valuable to me.
Tyson
Business Administration - Marketing graduate
Other programs you may be interested in
Certificates in Full-Stack Development
CERTIFICATE OF Professional Learning Options
Get ahead in your career in Full-Stack Development with our flexible online programs:
Explore the requirements below and register today!
**Check out the planned course launch schedule for the Certificate of Professional Learning programs below.
User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI Design)
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Certificate of Professional Learning in User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI Design)
Earn your Certificate of Professional Learning in User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI Design) by completing all three required courses listed
Through our Certificate of Professional Learning in User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI Design) program, you'll learn to:
Academic Credit – 9 units
- Use the design thinking process to better support clients and users
- Follow the design process to problem solve and develop new products/designs
- Work in major design programs like Adobe Creative Suite
- Work as part of a design team
- Develop mockups/storyboards for design problems
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of HTML/CSS to work with developers throughout the design process
- Apply accessibility and WCAG guidelines for design
Note: Students are recommended to have some background in web design and development, but it is not required.
Courses (Complete all 3)
3.0 UNITS
CCD 103
Design Thinking
3.0 UNITS
UXI 101
UX/UI Applications
3.0 UNITS
UXI 102
The Design Team
Front-End Development
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Certificate of Professional Learning in Front-End Development
Earn your Certificate of Professional Learning in Front-End Development by completing all three required courses listed
Through our Certificate of Professional Learning in Front-End Development program, you'll learn to:
Academic Credit – 9 units
- Use HTML to develop the front-end of websites
- Develop proficiency in JavaScript coding
- Apply JavaScript frameworks.
- Work as part of a development team
- Use source control software when developing websites
- Identify the role and tasks of a front-end developer as part of the design process
- Explain what an API is and how it is incorporated into website design
Note: Students are recommended to have some background in web design and development, but it is not required.
Courses (Complete all 3)
3.0 UNITS
FDV 101
Website Development
3.0 UNITS
FDV 102
HTML and CSS
3.0 UNITS
FDV 103
JavaScript and Frameworks
Back-End Development
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Certificate of Professional Learning in Back-End Development
Earn your Certificate of Professional Learning in Back-End Development by completing all three required courses listed
Through our Certificate of Professional Learning in Back-End Development program, you'll learn to:
Academic Credit – 9 units
- Demonstrate how a server interacts with a database
- Develop expertise in JavaScript coding
- Demonstrate how to use API software
- Critically analyze the future of full-stack development through the lens of AWS and Shopify
- Demonstrate how to run queries from a back-end database
- Identify the role and tasks of a back-end developer as part of the website development process
- Understand what an API is and how it is incorporated into website design
- Apply web development principles to build functioning back-end code
Note: Students are recommended to have some background in web design and development, but it is not required.
Courses (Complete all 3)
3.0 UNITS
BDV 101
Back-End Development
3.0 UNITS
BDV 102
Interactivity and Databases
Diploma in Full-Stack Development
DIPLOMA IN FULL-STACK DEVELOPMENT
Earn your Diploma in Full-Stack Development with McMaster Continuing Education
Explore the requirements below and register today!
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Diploma in Full-Stack Development
Earn the Diploma in Full-Stack Development by completing all nine courses listed.
Diploma in Full-Stack Development Requirements
Academic Credit: 27 units
Note: Students are recommended to have some background in web design and development, but it is not required.
Courses (Complete all 9)
3.0 UNITS
CCD 103
Design Thinking
3.0 UNITS
UXI 101
UX/UI Applications
3.0 UNITS
UXI 102
The Design Team
3.0 UNITS
FDV 101
Website Development
3.0 UNITS
FDV 102
HTML and CSS
3.0 UNITS
FDV 103
JavaScript and Frameworks
3.0 UNITS
BDV 101
Back-End Development
3.0 UNITS
BDV 102
Interactivity and Databases
Full-Stack Development Courses
Full-Stack Development Courses
Advance your career with online Full-Stack Development courses
Explore course options below and register today!
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3.0 UNITS
CCD 103
Design Thinking
3.0 UNITS
UXI 101
UX/UI Applications
3.0 UNITS
UXI 102
The Design Team
3.0 UNITS
FDV 101
Website Development
3.0 UNITS
FDV 102
HTML and CSS
3.0 UNITS
FDV 103
JavaScript and Frameworks
3.0 UNITS
BDV 101
Back-End Development
3.0 UNITS
BDV 102
Interactivity and Databases
Full-Stack Development Schedule
Full-Stack Development SCHEDULE
This schedule table displays courses planned to be offered this year and is a guide to planning your courses for the academic year. Please note: Spring term registration opens mid-March and Fall/Winter term registration opens mid-July. The schedule table is subject to change. Please visit the course pages to browse classes currently available for registration and the latest cost information. The cost for Full-Stack Development courses is $710 – $849 per course.
Learning format definitions:
- VC = Virtual Classroom learning format
- O = Online learning format
- OSS = Online Self-Study learning format
For more information about our learning formats and to choose a format that works best for you, please visit our Learning Formats page.
Course Name (Course Code) | Winter 2023 | Spring 2023 |
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User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI) Design | ||
Design Thinking (CCD 103) | Date: Jan 16 – April 16
Format: O |
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UX/UI Applications (UXI 101) | Date: Jan 16 – April 9
Format: O |
Date: May 8 – Sept 17
Format: O |
The Design Team (UXI 102) |
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Front-End Development | ||
Website Development (FDV 101) | Date: Jan 16 – April 9
Format: O |
Date: May 8 – Sept 17
Format: O |
HTML and CSS (FDV 102) | Date: June 19 – Sept 17
Format: O |
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JavaScript and Frameworks (FDV 103) | ||
Back-End Development | ||
Back-End Development (BDV 101) |
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Interactivity and Databases (BDV 102) |
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Advanced JavaScript through Node.JS (BDV 103) |
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