Introduction to Front-End Development
Welcome to Introduction to Front-End Development, the first course in the Meta Front-End Developer program.
Introduction to Front-End Development is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Web Development. It is structured in 4 modules with 3 stated learning outcomes, over 18h 48m. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 13.9K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Web Development courses collection, where we compare it against 5 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 18h 48m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.8★ (13.9K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
- <strong>None!</strong> <strong>Learners do not need prior web development experience. Only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to get started with coding.</strong>
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 18h 48m.
Module 1 · Get started with web development
Module 2 · Introduction to HTML and CSS
Module 3 · UI Frameworks
Module 4 · End-of-Course Graded Assessment
What learners rate it
Rated 4.8/5 by 13.9K learners on Coursera (checked 25 Aug 2026).
This rating is collected by Coursera from its own enrolled learners. We reproduce it as reported and do not accept paid or incentivised reviews. See it on Coursera →
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Front-End Development This |
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4.8★ | Check price | 18h 48m | Highest rated (4.8★ from 13.9K reviews) |
| Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding |
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4.7★ | Check price | 2 months | Beginner-friendly · 2 months |
| Vue JS 3 For Modern Web Development - Beginner to Advanced |
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4.6★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate | |
| AI for Web Developers |
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4.6★ | Check price | 1 month | Beginner-friendly · 1 month |
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Common questions
How much does Introduction to Front-End Development cost?
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Does Introduction to Front-End Development come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Introduction to Front-End Development take?
Coursera lists it at 18h 48m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Introduction to Front-End Development suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Introduction to Front-End Development cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with Get started with web development and going on to Introduction to HTML and CSS, UI Frameworks, End-of-Course Graded Assessment. The full outline is on this page.