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Web developers use computer code to create and maintain websites and applications.
You could work: as a contractor / self-employed; as customers demand
You'll usually work as part of a development team and could:
You could work in an office, at a client's business or from home.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:
You'll usually need:
You could do a college course that may help you to get a trainee developer job.
Courses include:
You may need:
You could take an apprenticeship such as:
You'll usually need:
You may be able to start as a junior developer. You can then improve your skills by training more while you work.
Make sure you're up to date with the latest industry trends and web development standards.
You could build up your skills and knowledge using free online learning resources for:programming languages; project management; software development methods
Have a look at the Skills Toolkit for free online courses.
You can get more advice about working in computing from techskills and The Chartered Institute for IT.
With experience, you could:become a manager, such as lead programmer or project leader; specialise in an area, such as retail; move into other IT fields, like systems analysis or IT project management; teach in further education or training colleges