CTWD — Certified Teen Web Developer (CTWD)

“Build websites the world will see.”

A comprehensive web development certification for teenagers aligned to W3C standards, Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science, and AP CSP. Students design, build, and deploy real live websites from scratch.

Programme Details Information
Level
Teenagers | Ages 13–17
Audience
Secondary school students, young aspiring developers, and teen hobbyists wanting to build real websites
Standards
W3C Web Standards · Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science · AP Computer Science Principles (College Board) · WCAG 2.1 Web Accessibility Standards
Duration
6 months
Format
Self-paced · Live instructor-led · Cohort-based · Blended
Assessment
Deployed live multi-page responsive website + code review session with instructor (minimum 75%)
Certificate
CTWD Certificate — Ukeh-Adah Alliance Services Ltd

Course modules

Module 1: How the Web Works | Outcomes: Explain how the internet and web browsers work · Use browser developer tools to inspect and debug web pages

Internet architecture: clients, servers, HTTP/HTTPS, and DNS · Domain names, web hosting, and how browsers render pages · Browser developer tools: inspecting and debugging live pages · Web standards, accessibility (WCAG 2.1), and inclusive design · Setting up VS Code and a professional developer workflow

Module 2: HTML5 — Structure & Semantics | Outcomes: Write well-structured, semantic HTML5 documents from scratch · Build accessible forms and apply basic SEO principles

Document structure and semantic HTML5 elements · Headings, paragraphs, lists, links, images, and embedded media · Tables, forms, input types, and validation attributes · HTML5 landmarks: header, nav, main, section, article, footer · SEO fundamentals: meta tags and descriptive page titles

Module 3: CSS3 — Design & Responsive Layout | Outcomes: Design responsive, visually appealing layouts using Flexbox and CSS Grid · Apply a mobile-first design approach with media queries

Selectors, specificity, the cascade, and CSS custom properties · Box model: margin, border, padding, and content areas · Typography, colour systems, and background properties · Flexbox: one-dimensional flexible layout system · CSS Grid: two-dimensional complex page layouts · Responsive design: media queries and mobile-first approach

Module 4: JavaScript — Interactivity & Logic | Outcomes: Manipulate the DOM dynamically to create interactive user experiences · Fetch and display data from external APIs using the Fetch API

Variables, data types, operators, and type coercion · Functions: declarations, expressions, arrow functions, and scope · DOM manipulation: selecting, modifying, and creating elements · Events: click, keypress, form submit, and custom event listeners · Fetch API: loading and displaying live data from external APIs · ES6+ features: destructuring, spread, template literals, and modules

Module 5: Version Control & Professional Workflow | Outcomes: Use Git and GitHub for version control on real projects · Deploy a live website to the internet using Netlify or GitHub Pages

Git fundamentals: init, add, commit, diff, log, and status · GitHub: repositories, remote origins, push, pull, and clone · Branching: feature branches, merging, and pull requests · Resolving merge conflicts and collaborative coding etiquette · Deploying live websites: GitHub Pages and Netlify

Module 6: Capstone — Personal Portfolio Website | Outcomes: Design and deploy a professional personal portfolio website · Apply HTML, CSS, and JavaScript together in one complete real project

Plan: sitemap, wireframes, and content strategy · Design: colour palette, typography, and UI layout decisions · Build: multi-page responsive site with JavaScript interactions · Optimise: compress images, improve performance, accessibility audit · Deploy: publish live on the internet with a custom domain

Outcomes

Build semantic, accessible, and responsive websites using HTML5 and CSS3 · Add JavaScript interactivity and fetch live data from APIs · Use Git and GitHub for version control and deployment · Deploy live websites to the internet on custom domains · Achieve readiness for Certified Full-Stack Web Developer (CFWD)

Certification requirement

Complete all 6 modules, deploy a live multi-page responsive website, and pass a code review session with an instructor (minimum 75%).

Career pathways

Junior Web Developer, Freelance Web Designer, Frontend Developer (entry), UI Designer, and pathway to CFWD Full-Stack Developer.

Our promise to every child and every family

Training format

One-on-one live sessions via Zoom or Google Meet · Small group sessions (2–5 people) · Corporate group training (6+ people)

Minimum sessions

3 sessions minimum for any tool (we do not do one-off sessions — we ensure you actually learn)

Session duration

90 minutes per session — focused, practical, no wasted time

Turnaround

Personalised training plan delivered within 24 hours of your request

Your data welcome

Bring your own dataset, your own project, your own real-world task — we train you on what you actually need to do

Corporate packages

Available for companies and institutions wanting to upskill entire teams on specific tools — custom pricing and delivery

 

Certificate

Certificate of Tool Training issued on completion — specific tool named, hours completed, skills covered

 

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