Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a learning path?
A learning path gives you an ordered list of recommended courses to take to build your expertise in a particular area of software development.
What learning paths are available?
The core paths focus on broadening your understanding of industry-wide skills and fundamentals by skill level ( Beginner, Professional, and Expert or specialty ( Fullstack, Designer Learning to Code, or Computer Science. In contrast, the topic paths build your skills in a particular language ( CSS, JavaScript) or technology ( React, Vue, Node.js, etc.).
How long will it take to complete both the Beginner and Professional learning paths?
As you browser our learning paths, you’ll see the total time displayed on each path.
What are elective courses? Why are they included in a given path?
Electives are courses we recommend you take to deepen your knowledge about the subject of a given path once you have gained the concepts from the core coursework.
How often do you update learning paths?
A learning path is updated once there is an updated version of a given course. We occasionally swap courses in a learning path when there is a fundamental change in the technologies professionals use concerning a learning path’s focus area.
Do you offer certificates of completion?
While we don’t offer certificates of completion for learning paths, you can download course certificates of completion from the Completed Courses list in your Learning Library. Click the diploma icon next to the course to download the certificate in light or dark mode. A link to your Public Profile is included on each certificate if you’ve created one. Public Profiles showcase your learning journey for both courses and learning paths and are a fantastic way to share progress with friends, co-workers, or employers. Public Profiles are available to members with an active Frontend Masters subscription who have watched ten or more hours of content. Visit the Public Profile section in My Account to get started.