Learn to Code. Build Real Applications. Prepare for a Career in Web Development.
Develop practical front-end, back-end, and database skills through six months of structured, project-based training at Craft Innovation Hub.
This Career Pathway is designed for learners who want more than introductory coding. You will build functional web applications, develop portfolio evidence, and strengthen the professional skills needed to pursue employment, freelance, or entrepreneurial opportunities.
₦300,000 | 6 Months | Career Pathway | In-Person | Maximum 20 Learners
Course at a Glance
Programme: Web Application Development
Pathway: Career Pathway
Duration: 6 months
Tuition: ₦300,000
Mode: In-person, project-based training
Schedule: Weekday and weekend options, subject to cohort timetable
Cohort Size: Maximum 20 participants
Entry Level: Beginner-friendly
Assessment: Practical assignments, projects and final capstone
Certificate: CIH Certificate after successful completion
Sponsorship: Selected sponsored opportunities may be available
What You Will Learn
The programme develops practical foundations across the core areas of web application development, including:
- HTML for structuring web pages;
- CSS for layout, styling and responsive design;
- JavaScript for interactive web experiences;
- programming and problem-solving fundamentals;
- server-side application development;
- databases and data management;
- connecting user interfaces with application logic and stored data;
- debugging, testing and improving web applications;
- developing and presenting practical projects;
- professional communication, collaboration and freelance readiness.
The focus is not simply on learning syntax. You will learn how different parts of a web application work together to solve a defined problem.
What You Will Build
Project Evidence You Can Show
You will complete practical exercises and development projects throughout the programme.
Your learning will culminate in a functional capstone web application based on an approved real or simulated business, organisational or user problem.
The objective is to leave CIH with more than a certificate.
You should be able to show what you built, explain how it works and demonstrate the problem it was designed to solve.
Your 6-Month Learning Journey
Web Foundations
Understand how the web works and build structured, responsive interfaces using HTML and CSS.
Front-End Development
Use JavaScript to introduce logic, interaction and dynamic behaviour into web interfaces.
Programming & Problem-Solving
Develop the thinking required to break problems into smaller technical tasks and translate requirements into application logic.
Back-End & Databases
Understand server-side development, databases and how applications create, retrieve and manage information.
Application Development
Bring the different layers together to develop functional web applications.
Capstone & Career Preparation
Complete your final project, refine your portfolio evidence and prepare to communicate your skills professionally.
Who Is This Career Pathway For?
This programme is suitable for:
- beginners who want to build a serious foundation in web development;
- students and graduates preparing for technology careers;
- career changers moving towards software or web development;
- aspiring freelance developers;
- entrepreneurs interested in building or understanding digital products;
- learners who enjoy problem-solving and are prepared for consistent practice.
No previous coding experience is required to begin.
You should have access to a suitable laptop and be prepared to practise regularly outside formal class sessions.
Why This Is a Career Pathway
Web Application Development requires more than completing technical lessons.
CIH’s Career Pathway combines capability development with structured preparation for applying that capability professionally.
Alongside technical training, eligible participants receive support around areas such as:
- portfolio development and review;
- professional profile and CV improvement;
- project presentation;
- interview preparation;
- freelance positioning;
- client and workplace communication;
- career readiness;
- and access to suitable opportunity information or referrals where available.
Career Pathway participation does not guarantee employment, freelance contracts, clients or income. The objective is to strengthen your competence, evidence and readiness to compete for opportunities.
WordPress Design or Web Application Development?
Choose WordPress Web Design if:
You primarily want to build professional websites using WordPress, themes, plugins and visual page-building tools.
Choose Web Application Development if:
You want to learn programming and understand how custom web applications are built using front-end, back-end and database technologies.
WordPress Web Design: 10 weeks
Web Application Development: 6 months
The right choice depends on what you ultimately want to build and how deeply you want to work with code.
Why Learn at CIH?
Build, Don’t Just Watch
Practical exercises and projects are central to the programme.
Small Cohorts
A maximum of 20 learners allows more room for guidance, interaction and feedback.
Develop Portfolio Evidence
Your projects provide tangible evidence of your developing technical capability.
Learn Professional Skills Too
Technical competence is supported by communication, collaboration, freelance and career-readiness development.
Learn in a Practical Environment
Training takes place at Craft Innovation Hub in Ilorin, with an environment designed for learning, collaboration and project work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous coding experience?
No. The programme is beginner-friendly and begins with foundational concepts.
What do I need to join?
You need a suitable laptop, basic computer literacy and the willingness to practise consistently.
Will I build real projects?
Yes. Practical projects are part of the programme, including a final capstone web application.
Is this the same as WordPress Web Design?
No. WordPress focuses primarily on building websites with the WordPress platform. Web Application Development goes deeper into programming, application logic and databases.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the programme and applicable assessment requirements receive a Craft Innovation Hub certificate.
Will CIH help me find work?
Career-readiness support is built into the pathway, and suitable opportunities may be shared or referred where available. CIH does not guarantee employment, clients or freelance income.
Are sponsorships available?
Selected sponsored or subsidised seats may become available depending on partner funding and eligibility.
Ready to Build More Than Websites?
Learn how web applications are structured, programmed and connected, then prove your capability through practical projects.
Web Application Development
₦300,000 | 6 Months | Career Pathway | Maximum 20 Learners
