The Web Programming and Development program introduces the fundamental concepts of building web applications and providing comprehensive coverage of both client-side and server-side development. Students will receive the skills and knowledge to build engaging, interactive user experiences on the web as a front-end web developer. By the end of this course, students will have knowledge, confidence, and skills to be entry-level to junior-level web developers in today’s job market.

Classroom lecture and hands-on instructions will be provided by full-time industry professionals; namely web developers, software engineers, security specialists, technology consultants, program managers, and human resource specialists. Students will gain invaluable knowledge and experience developing with HTML, CSS, LESS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular and React. Other topics include Git, Automated QA, Back-End, Database, Hosting, Deployment, Security and Soft Skills. Throughout the program, students will complete a series of professional portfolio projects that they can showcase for potential employers when seeking employment.

After 9 months of classroom instruction, students will need to complete an externship. The externship is an extension of the classroom learning where students are required to complete 240 hours either through a full-time (38-40 hours per week) or part-time (18-20 hrs per week) schedule. 

"I was nervous about learning to code. The instructors at MTECH were actually working as programmers themselves and so really knew their stuff. Best move I ever made" - Lisa Horton

“Our exciting collaboration with MTECH has provided Xactware with highly skilled interns and employees.”
– Jim Evans, Chief Operating Officer, Xactware

MTECH Program Certificate in Web Programming & Development

  Registration Eligibility: Adults and high school seniors only.

  Registration Availability: This program requires an application process and approval prior to registration. You must submit your application for the Fall section between June 1 - June 30. For the Spring section you must submit your application between October 15 and November 15. Late applications will not be processed. The Application and details can be found below.

  Program Length: 903 Hours or approximately 11-13 months. An externship of 240 hours is required after 663 hours of classroom instruction. Students are encouraged to find their own externship, however, MTECH can help if needed.

  Times: Mornings. Monday to Friday,  7:30 am–10:30 am. See schedule details below.

  Locations: Lehi Trades and Tech Building.

  Financial Aid Eligible: This program is eligible for Financial Aid and Veterans Assistance.   +Learn More

Articulation Agreements: Credit hours for completing this program can be counted towards degrees from UVU.  +Learn more.

  High School Students: Students should coordinate with home high school counselors prior to registration.

  MTECH Counselor: Students enrolling in this program must meet with an MTECH Academic and Career Counselor prior to registration. High School students are encouraged to be accompanied by a parent. To schedule an appointment please visit mtec.edu/counseling.

  Entrance Assessment: Students must take the MTECH Entrance Assessment. The Entrance Assessment is free and takes about an hour to complete. To learn more visit mtec.edu/testing.  

  New Student Orientation: Students must complete the brief MTECH New Student Orientation prior to the first day of class.  To learn more visit mtec.edu/nso.

  Students must have successfully completed the course prerequisites before being eligible to apply for the Web Programming & Development program. 

HOW TO APPLY

Only applicants who have successfully completed the Introduction to Programming prerequisite course or successfully passed the Competency Exam can apply.

Prerequisites before applying:

1. Take and pass the MTECH Entrance Assessment in math and reading with a minimum score of 5 on each section. The higher the score the better. 
2. Take and pass the Introduction to Programming OR Competency Exam at the MTECH Testing. The competency exam is open book (internet search allowed) and cannot be retaken. It will cover fundamentals of Git, Git Hub, Terminal Commands, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery. Candidates have two hours to complete this exam with a score of 85% or better.

Apply:

1. Prerequisites need to be completed before application opens.
2. Complete the Code Challenge at the MTECH Testing Center. The code challenge is open book (internet search allowed) and cannot be retaken. Candidates have two hours to complete this challenge with a score of 85% or better. 
3. Fill out web application provided at the end of completing the Code Challenge. Upload all supporting computer programming, computer technology or information technology documentation showing previous experience at the same time you fill out the online web application.

Code Challenge Preparation

Students have two hours to complete this challenge with a score of 85% or better. There will be no retake exam if student score below minimum requirement. Students are only allowed to use W3Schools as a resource. To prepare for the Code Challenge, study the recommendations below:

• HTML: Study chapters from HTML Introduction–HTML Study Guide on W3Schools
• CSS: Study chapters from CSS Introduction–CSS Specificity on W3Schools
• JavaScript: Study chapters JS Introduction–JS JSON on W3Schools

Note: This program is a HYBRID program. Students attend class Monday through Friday. Students will be assigned hybrid assignments to complete outside of class.

EXTERNSHIP: An externship of 240 hours is required after 663 hours of classroom instruction. Students are encouraged to find their own externship site, however, MTECH can help if needed.