How to Become
a Web Developer

A web developer is a software engineer who develops websites using HTML, CSS and JavaScript, builds user interfaces with React, and uses Git to work in a team, and bundles project files together using Webpack to upload to the internet. They also know how to work with web servers such as Nginx and can write server-side code with Node.js.

Salary of a Web developer

Source: indeed

Junior

Mid-level

Senior

$48,000

What you’ll get

Over the course of this 10-month program, set out over a series of two-week sprints and consisting of around 20 hours of work a week, you’ll build a solid foundation of knowledge, skills, and portfolio items required to become an entry-level web developer. Here are some of the projects that will make up your portfolio by the time you’re finished:

Single page website

Building apps with React

Developing and setting up the back end

About Yandex

Yandex is one of the top five tech companies in Europe. We build reliable and refined solutions, products, and services powered by machine learning. We have 1000+ developers and 30 offices in 10 countries around the world.

Yandex is Russia’s Google. We have been developing our own search engine since 1997. Yandex
Listed on the NASDAQ since 2011 as YNDX. Yandex
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Over 100 of our self-driving vehicles are currently being tested on public roads in the US and Russia. BBC

Study in a unique technological environment

Fully immersing yourself in the world of tech will expose you to industry technologies and allow you to apply them in hands-on projects under the guidance of a tutor, while keeping in touch with fellow students. We've developed our own exclusive learning environment to help you do just that.

Interactive online platform

You'll start performing real-life tasks on day one. You'll get information in manageable amounts and then apply it by writing your own code on our interactive platform.

Independent work

The interactive platform is just one element of the learning process. You will also acquire essential skills while working on independent projects using the same tools as professional developers.

Support

As a Practicum student, you’ll get support from a team of professionals who will be ready to explain the material, check your projects, and sort out any organizational issues. The Student Support Team is also available 24/7 to resolve any technical problems.

Who are your tutors?

They are experienced developers from Yandex and other prominent tech companies. Some of them transitioned from other industries before establishing themselves as professionals in the tech sphere. Just like you, they had to start from the ground up.

Professional certificate

Once you’ve completed the 10-month program and had your final project accepted, you’ll be awarded with an official certificate that you can show to potential employers. This will certify your level of competency in web development and that you personally completed all the projects in your portfolio.

Price breakdown

Introductory course —
free

Try your hand at web development by getting to grips with the basics. You’ll get a taste of what it’s like to be a developer, allowing you to make an informed decision on whether or not this is something you want to pursue further.

Access to the first course on our interactive platform
20 hours of skill and knowledge acquisition
215 practical tasks

Full program

$500 monthly price.
The total price is 5000

or

$5,000 if you pay
for all 10 months at once.

If you want to keep going after you complete the free course, you can fully commit to becoming a web developer by signing up for the paid program.

What you’ll get:

Full access to our interactive online platform
740 hours of professional training
A 6-project portfolio
Support from tutors and code reviewers
A professional certificate of completion
Skills and knowledge required to break into the industry

Course structure

HTML, CSS, JS basics: free introductory course.

20 hours

This course will take you through the fundamentals of web development by covering the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You’ll do this by working through a series of mini-projects on the interactive platform, including a playlist cover, a landing page, and a web app for procrastinators.

Advanced HTML and CSS

80 hours

In this course, you’ll discover just how much HTML and CSS have to offer by working through topics such as flexbox, animations, forms, positioning elements, and embedding media content. You’ll also learn how to organize your code and structure your projects using the BEM methodology, as well as how to manage your project with Git.

+ 1 project to your portfolio

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HTML and CSS: Adaptive Web Design and Working with Layouts

Basic JavaScript and Working with the Browser

120 hours

This is where programming truly begins. Fully immerse yourself in JavaScript as you learn about the different data types you can work with and how to use them with statements, loops, and functions. Then, put theory into practice to create a fully-functioning interactive website.

Applied JavaScript

120 hours

At this stage in the program, we dive even deeper into JavaScript and tackle the key concepts you need to master to become a web developer. You’ll learn about Object-Oriented Programming, asynchronous code, and how to interact with servers. You’ll also be introduced to different programs used to bundle project files together, add third-party dependencies, and upload your project to the internet.

+ 1 project for your portfolio

1 project to your portfolio

Creating an Interface with React

80 hours

Get acquainted with the React library and its ecosystem. You’ll start off by creating websites made up of components that can be reused in different places. You’ll then be able to build on this to create more complex interfaces much faster and write code that’s much easier to maintain.

+ 1 project to your portfolio

Back-end Basics for Web Developers

160 hours

Building a web app requires working with a server. You'll learn how to use Node.js, a JavaScript runtime environment, to write server-side applications. You'll use this knowledge to set up a server and create a server-side API for the website you made in the previous course.

1 project to your portfolio

Final Project

120 hours

This is where you put everything you’ve learned throughout the program into practice and prove that you have what it takes to be a web developer. You won’t have to complete any other assignments or work through any lessons in the interactive platform. It’s just like real life, where you have a task and a deadline, armed with nothing but your skills, knowledge and a search engine.

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Career Coaching (Optional)

50 hours

In addition to the core curriculum, you also have the option to join the career track, where we prepare you for finding a job. You’ll get coaching on how to write a resume and cover letter, present your portfolio, and ace your job interviews. You’ll also have the opportunity to add to your portfolio with projects for real clients. Once you’re done with all that, you’ll repeat all these steps as you go through the process of actually applying for jobs; from looking at vacancies, to completing test tasks, going to interviews, and finally accepting a job offer.

Aisha Gaines

April 28 2021

Student of the full Web Developer program

April 28 2021

I am a Web Development track student here at Practicum by Yandex. Previously, I have attempted and failed many times at teaching myself the in's and out's of web development. Practicum has changed that for me. The program is challenging, realistic, and provides a sense of community for its students. The curriculum itself is based off of real world work, which can be difficult to find in other programs. There is also no need to worry when you may be having trouble with understanding certain concepts. There are tutors excited to assist you with learning these strange concepts, while even providing additional resources to help you work through the problems. Aside from the tutors, there are also opportunities to pair program with other students who are in the same or different cohorts than yourself. The program makes it very easy to communicate with other students via Slack. There are constant opportunities to grow within your chosen program such as webinars, live coding, and so much more!

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Wilhelmina Tetteh

April 26 2021

Student of the full Web Developer program

April 26 2021

I am currently in the Web Development Track and I'm in my fifth month. The program is well structured and offers a lot of practice projects to test your skills. One of the recent additions to the Program is Peer Programming where you learn how to work together with other students on a project. This week I got to work with two other students on a Real world Project. This is really valuable because Teamwork is a much needed soft skill for Web Developers. Another great thing about Practicum by Yandex is How attentive and helpful their team is, Support is available 24/7.

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Jenna Toff

April 1 2021

Graduate of the Web Developer program

April 1 2021

When I went through the sample course, I found I really enjoyed how the curriculum was written: it made it easier for me to read through what had otherwise been dry material in my previous self-studying, and the way that portion was written stayed throughout the program with only a few areas being a bit more on the dry side. There's a little bit of humor in some of the messages when we've succeeded, often making puns on the material we just went over, which also helps with keeping the information a bit better. You do get out of it what you put in, and with supportive communities and networking opportunities, along with many chances to build upon soft skills: it's easy with Practicum to get a lot out of it. You have a cohort you work with, and many people you can reach out to ask if you get stuck or have questions: even if it's not directly related to the material you're going through in the course. If things aren't working, you can let someone know and it will be fixed by generally the next day. Feedback for projects is available within 24 hours, and you have chances to improve if you didn't get it quite right the first time. After finishing the program I've been working with the 'career accelerator' program they have and they're helping me through the job navigation process that spans to 1-1 conversations with someone who is actually helping you fine-tune the different parts in the job search.

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Pinwei Wu

March 31 2021

Graduate of the Web Developer program

March 31 2021

I really like Practicum offers hand on experience at coding. Though I self learned some coding before the program but never feel like I could break into the field. In Practicum web developer program, I not only learned the coding skill, but also the way how developer works. I am especially impressed by the hard working code reviewers. My coding structures and logic improved every time I got back my feedback. I now can build websites on a scratch all by myself, feel confident and am finally ready. Highly recommended!

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William Schutte

March 30 2021

Graduate of the Web Developer program

March 30 2021

While its possible to find all the information you would need to know on the internet (Udemy, Coursera, Youtube), bootcamps like this are for those who would prefer a little more structure and guidance. The curriculum covers the MERN stack in enough detail to help you become proficient in each technology and the projects they have you do are a step (or two) above those you'll find in a lot of other bootcamps. They just look more professional, they are well thought out, and you spend enough time on them to make them both fully-functional and polished. No hastily put-together, poorly designed projects here. Also, the entire team is so caring and thoughtful, and are willing to help in any way they can. They really make the program feel personal. Having completed the web dev course, I feel I have all the skills to be a React Developer, FrontEnd Dev, or Web Developer, and have already had several interviews this month. I will say though, if you truly want to succeed, you still need to put in work outside the class. You need to practice coding and make more projects, create a portfolio, and apply to a ton of jobs. This is not a golden ticket in the tech industry, but it is a very effective guiding hand into a new career.

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Leandra Montemarano

February 25 2021

Student of the full Web Developer program

February 25 2021

Before diving into the world of computer programming, I was a secretary at a doctors office. I loved my coworkers and even liked my job but wasn’t being challenged enough. I was introduced to programming through sites like Codecademy. I immediately fell in love with learning to code and wanted to know more. I was lucky enough to be able to leave my full-time job to dive into learning further. I started with self-learning through all of the free sites you have undoubtedly have heard of, but eventually felt like I was in a rut, constantly learning theory but not putting it into practice or knowing if I was doing it right! I discovered Practicum by Yandex through a Facebook programming group I had joined. I took the free introductory course for web development and flew through it. The promise of real world projects, actual reviews and a community to be a part of convinced me to sign up. I am so happy I did! One of the best things for me is now I have accountability. The course is split up into two week “sprints” that give me a goal to achieve, which is a great motivator for me. The sprints are made up of two parts. First is theory, which you read about and then immediately practice in exercises. I’m a hands-on learner myself, so practicing what I just learned in theory is so helpful. After the theory you work on a real world project. For these projects you learn how to use common development tools such as Figma, Github, VScode and will have a website of your own creation at the end. Your projects are reviewed by professional web developers who give further sources for you to research if needed and explain why something should be done a different way. We also have a live coding session for every sprint that further explains the theory and helps you see coding in action. If that wasn’t enough, there is a fantastic community of your fellow students set up on the chat program Slack. You are able to ask others who are working on the same project you are questions or get advice. It’s so nice to know I’m not the only one struggling with a problem or succeeding! You get practice in helping others if you can and there are senior students from other cohorts that help answer questions as well. On top of that, what I’ve found most helpful is my tutor. The tutor is there to answer your questions when you don’t know something but in a way that leads you to the answer instead of just giving you the solution outright. Also I can tell everyone on the Practicum team wants me to succeed. They give you countless resources and listen to your feedback. They want to improve the course for all students. If you're on the fence about trying a bootcamp I would say jump over and sign up for Practicum by Yandex, you won't regret it!

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Grant Wasil

November 10 2020

Graduate of the Web Developer program

November 10 2020

Like many other novice developers, I've found myself stuck in a tutorial loop which felt inescapable. I had been trying to make a career switch, but was frustrated with the endless «beginner» codecamps which often resulted in just copying and pasting code. I had even completed a FullStack Javascript program from a competitor and felt abandoned the moment I got my certificate. Luckily, I didn't give up and I found Practicum. The course lessons are very interesting and tend to dive a bit deeper than most other programs to ensure you learn the «Why» behind the code. They even sprinkle lessons throughout the curriculum dedicated to helping transfer careers! I've made some great relationships with my instructors who I'm glad to call my mentor. Thank you Practicum for helping me break into my dream career!

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Enyel Sequeira

October 14 2020

Graduate of the Web Developer program

October 14 2020

After finishing a full-stack web development boot-camp, I felt lost and was definitely not ready for a job in the web development world. Since then, I knew that boot camps were not meant for me, but then I was going through Facebook and saw this ad for being a beta test for this new course that Practicum had, that one being a web development course. In my mind, I was skeptical. I already knew how boot-camps worked and how all they care about most of the time is to make money without caring whether the students learn or not, but I decided to give it a try; after all, it couldn’t hurt, and I was a beta test. I’ve decided to enroll and did the introductory week and learned more in 2 weeks than I did in 2 months in my other boot-camp. Ever since I started, it has been quite a ride, with impressive and up to date materials. You’re not just reading and asked to do something that you have no idea how to do, you get to practice all that you’ve learned, and then you get a task. The other great thing is that while you are learning, you are also learning Agile methodology, which is used for most companies out there. Now the tasks can be difficult and challenging at time, but you have a fantastic community and a tutor that is always willing to answer your questions. Reviews are the same way, they can seem as they are too picky at times, but in reality, they are trying to review your code as an actual company would. Thanks to Practicum, I could definitely say I am way better developer than I was when I came out of my other boot-camp and thanks to them, I now feel like confident enough to enter the field.

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Edgardo Melendez

August 27 2020

Student of the full Web Developer program

August 27 2020

One day, on Facebook, I learned about an opportunity to apply to Practicum, an online school offered by Yandex. Practicum programs are a mixture of self-paced lessons in an interactive environment and live video sessions. My program is Web Developer, but they also offer Data Analyst and Data Scientist programs.
I have completed a bit more than half of the ten-month program. It has helped me solidify all the random, disconnected knowledge I've picked up over the years. One area that I am truly grateful for is the deep-dive into CSS (Cascading Style Sheets, if you're new to this). Design isn't my strong suit, and I find that CSS, which handles the visual representation of web pages, can be more difficult than JavaScript. Practicum, however, explains things clearly and gives me a chance to boost my CSS skills.
Self-learning is not for everyone, but Practicum provides structured accountability with plenty of support. My journey, though at times long, frustrating and confusing, is easing into a more comfortable uncomfortable. I still have months to go and plenty to learn before I get an entry-level development job, but I'm glad I don't feel as lost as I once did.
I know there'll be frustrating moments ahead and I'll be using a lot of words one should not use. I've learned, though, that strength comes from within.
Every time I've been down, I've been able to pull myself back up. I spent a long time telling myself that others get a handle on programming in a matter of months, while it's taken me years. Now I realize that's not important; all you can do is move forward. And in the Internet Age, it's easier than ever to learn something new, as long as you're willing to try. I constantly remind myself that engaging in destructive conversations with myself, about myself, may lead to embarrassment or resentment. In the «industry» this is referred to as «imposter syndrome», and I will have no part in it!
So, if you're on the same road I am, keep moving forward, it does get better. As for me, I'm still not quite where I want to end up, but I'm inching my way closer to joining the tech community. Stay tuned for my eventual success story.

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Malcolm Evans

July 25 2020

Student of the full Web Developer program

July 25 2020

Practicum by Yandex has greatly improved my technical skill set in a short amount of time! As someone seeking to pivot into product management and seeking roles working on technical products, what I’m learning in the Web Development course has boosted my confidence in speaking on technical topics. Although I am not finished with the course, I have gained a dexterity with technical language that has allowed me to successfully build a few small sites and to better understand my own relationship to engineering teams. The platform makes learning new concepts simple and provides external resources to expand upon that learning, which is a great additional resource. I would recommend this course to those on a journey into tech, looking to take on technical work!

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Linda Kovacs

June 05 2020

Student of the full Web Developer program

June 05 2020

Fantastic Program If You Are Up To The Challenge!
This year due to Coronavirus I decided to accept the invitation form Women Who Code to become a beta-tester of the Practicum by Yandex platform and I joined the Web Developer Professional Certificate Program.
The program is an amazing experience in which you will learn at a high rate and have the opportunity to put your skills to the test with sprints and projects bi-weekly.
Overall, the experience is pretty tough, yet incredibly valuable. The Practicum curriculum is significantly more advanced and up to date than many other bootcamps.
The strong curriculum is specially designed that after quality curated theoretical lectures is dropping you right into a code base challenge and having you figure out what is needed to be done to find solutions which accurately mimics the real world experience. The Sprints also provide space for students to work on projects independently and as small groups.
The curriculum is geared to make you build your portfolio of 15 projects by following the original mockup design files and add functionality as per instructions received for each project. You will collaborate through GitHub using a professional developer's workflow that will help you in your Developer job.
The Program is 10 months long and the review process and the projects activities gives you the real world work environment and prepare you to be ready to join any Company’s Developer team at any time. The Sprints are build having in mind the job ready Developers.
The mentors, community managers and support staff are top notch and care greatly about student advancement and, ultimately, success. The program provides also great alumni network with an active Slack.
I don’t have enough words to recommend Practicum by Yandex Curriculum, join today and you will be definitely happy with your choice! Give it a try!

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Marites Milner

March 11 2020

Graduate of the Web Developer program

March 11 2020

I was impressed with the web development intro course. I expected to be bored as I already have an experience in web development years ago and I was just looking to quickly brush up on my knowledge but I was surprised how engaging and concise the course was. Also having access to a community of fellow learners and mentors to talk to is a big plus. I’m looking forward to the whole course.

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Try your hand at web development by getting to grips with the basics.

FAQ

How do I know this is the career for me?

This is exactly what our free course will help you decide. Work your way through 20 hours of free material if you’re still not sure whether this profession is for you.

Is it possible to learn a new profession in 10 месяцев?

We believe so, as long as you devote at least 20 hours per week to studying, complete assignments on time, and keep in touch with the support team. In 10 месяцев, you will put together a portfolio and acquire the basic skills necessary to enter your new profession.

How do I start?

All you need is access to a computer and the willingness to study at least 20 hours per week.

Who will teach me?

The course was developed by experienced educators and professionals from Yandex, the School of Data Analysis, and other leading tech organizations.

How is the learning process structured?

There are three main components: the presentation of theory followed by practical tasks on our interactive online platform, project assignments that you’ll complete on your own, and coding under a tutor’s supervision. You can practice on our platform at any time that is convenient for you, but assignment completion is time-restricted.

What if I can't keep up with the workload?

If you feel you need to take a break or get some extra time to practice, you have the opportunity to take a month-long academic leave, but you can only do so twice during the program. The curriculum also includes three one-week study breaks.

Will you help me find a job?

Yes. If you want to find a job in your new profession, we’ll help you write a resume, search for vacancies, and hone your interview skills. Even if you don’t have a job lined up when you finish the program, our support will continue.

How will you help me get a job?

At Practicum, we strive to help you reach your full professional and personal potential, which is why we've developed a two-step support system for our graduates. First, we offer an optional career track with weekly assignments aimed at helping you speak the same language as your employers. You will study and practice networking, learn job interview techniques, and perfect your resume and portfolio. Second, we will share tips based on solid market research to help you make informed decisions. After you complete the course, our staff will provide guidance on the current job market and help you promote yourself through networking and resume distribution. Please note that this assistance is only available to graduates who are eligible to work in the US.

Alright, but can you help me find a job?

Yes, we can. Our HR team will help you write a resume, prepare for your first job interview, and contact specialists from large companies. Seventy percent of graduates who are looking for a new job find it in 2-4 months.

How does career support work?

Two months before the end of the course, you'll be able to join a three-part career prep course. The first step is the career track, which will help you create a comprehensive resume and prepare your portfolio. The second part is the career acceleration track, which involves actively searching for jobs, completing test assignments, and having mock interviews. Finally, we will provide support and help you adapt to your new working conditions once you find a job. A career coach will work with you throughout the entire course.

Can I get my money back if I'm not satisfied?

The short answer is yes, whenever you want. Of course, if you've already gone through part of the program, your refund will only cover the part you haven't completed. See Section 7 of our оферты for more details.

What if I’m not great at math?

Our goal is to teach young specialists HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as if they were foreign languages. On top of that, we want to teach you how to use the most popular and relevant supplementary tools, like React and Node.js. Basic knowledge of middle school math will suffice to complete training. And if you wish to go further up to the most advanced level, it'd be great to improve your math skills and algorithmic thinking. We're currently working on a whole course for that.

How do I pay?

You can pay for the full program with PayPal from your student account. The groups start every month.

How to Become a Web Developer

Salary of a Web developer

What you’ll get

About Yandex

Study in a unique technological environment

Interactive online platform

Independent work

Support

Who are your tutors?

Professional certificate

Price breakdown

Introductory course — free

Full program

Course structure

HTML, CSS, JS basics: free introductory course.

Advanced HTML and CSS

HTML and CSS: Adaptive Web Design and Working with Layouts

Basic JavaScript and Working with the Browser

Applied JavaScript

Creating an Interface with React

Back-end Basics for Web Developers

Final Project

Career Coaching (Optional)

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FAQ

How to Become
a Web Developer

Introductory course —
free