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 14K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Web Development courses collection, where we compare it against 14 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 18h 48m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.8★ (14K reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
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 14K learners on Coursera (checked 6 Nov 2026).
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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.