# Entering the Web Development Industry (Self-Paced)

Canonical URL: <https://www.nobledesktop.com/classes/web-development-industry-portfolio-self-paced>

## Overview

If you've worked through our courses on JavaScript development, or picked up those skills somewhere else, you might be asking yourself, "How do I get started in this career and actually land a job?"

This course will walk you through the steps needed to get interview-ready as a software developer. You'll learn how to grow your network, work through algorithms, put together your portfolio, and communicate your skill set in a way that lands.

## What you'll learn

- Put together a professional web development portfolio that highlights your skills and projects.
- Practice working through coding challenges and algorithms that come up often in technical interviews.
- Shape a networking strategy for connecting with tech recruiters and industry professionals.
- Learn how to present your skills and experience clearly and effectively during job interviews.
- Get a real feel for the day-to-day responsibilities and expectations placed on web developers.
- Prepare for actual job applications through hands-on workshops and expert guidance.

## Prerequisites

Students should be comfortable programming JavaScript, with experience equivalent to our [JavaScript Development Certificate](/certificates/javascript-development).

## Curriculum

### Section 1

#### Portfolio creation

- Organizing and showcasing your projects
- Finding points of access for tech recruiters
- Developing your repos on your GitHub account

### Section 2

#### Algorithm practice

- Practice solving algorithms

### Section 3

#### Interview preparation

- Interview question practice

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $1495