Best Web Development courses (2026)

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1. 1HTML & CSS for Beginners

   Build your first website from scratch — no experience needed.

   Free · Beginner · 12 hours · 4.9★ · 18,200 learners · Certificate

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2. 2React & Next.js

   Build modern web applications with React 19 and Next.js 15 App Router.

   £79 · Intermediate · 36 hours · 4.9★ · 7,600 learners · Certificate

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3. 3Full-Stack Development

   Build and ship a complete web product from database to UI — solo.

   £99 · Intermediate · 60 hours · 4.9★ · 4,300 learners · Certificate

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4. 4JavaScript Essentials

   Learn modern JavaScript from variables and functions through to async/await and APIs.

   £49 · Beginner · 20 hours · 4.8★ · 11,300 learners · Certificate

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5. 5TypeScript Fundamentals

   Add strong types to your JavaScript and catch bugs before they reach production.

   £49 · Intermediate · 18 hours · 4.8★ · 6,200 learners · Certificate

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6. 6Database Design with PostgreSQL

   Design schemas that scale, write efficient queries, and tune performance.

   £59 · Intermediate · 25 hours · 4.8★ · 4,700 learners · Certificate

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7. 7Node.js & Express

   Build scalable REST APIs and backend services with Node.js.

   £69 · Intermediate · 28 hours · 4.7★ · 5,100 learners · Certificate

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8. 8Web Security & OWASP

   Defend your web applications against the most common and dangerous attacks.

   £59 · Intermediate · 22 hours · 4.7★ · 3,800 learners · Certificate

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9. 9Cloud Deployment: AWS, Vercel & Railway

   Deploy web applications and APIs to production with zero downtime.

   £59 · Intermediate · 20 hours · 4.7★ · 3,600 learners · Certificate

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10. 10API Design & Development

    Design, build, and document APIs that developers love to use.

    £59 · Intermediate · 20 hours · 4.7★ · 2,900 learners · Certificate

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best Web Development course on GeraLearn?

By learner rating, the top Web Development course is HTML & CSS for Beginners (4.9★, Free, beginner). It teaches HTML5, CSS3, Flexbox, CSS Grid. The full ranking of 10 courses is on this page.

Are there free Web Development courses?

Yes — 1 of the 10 Web Development courses are free to audit, including HTML & CSS for Beginners. A verified certificate is available for a small fee.

What is the cheapest Web Development course?

HTML & CSS for Beginners is the cheapest at Free (beginner, 12 hours, 4.9★).

How are these Web Development courses ranked?

Courses are ranked by GeraLearn learner rating, then by number of learners enrolled, then by price. All figures are GeraLearn's own published course data — nothing is sponsored or paid placement.