Web Basics 101- Learn HTML/CSS and create your own website!

Why should I take Website Basics 101?

We will provide you with a strong foundation to build your skills and create your own website. Whether you want to develop a Web presence for your business or find a new career in Web design, this course will get you started!

What will I learn?

This entry-level course teaches students essential skills in HTML (HyperText Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets).

What can I expect?

Each 2.5 hour session is a mixture of Lecture and hands-on Exercises to best teach you the fundamentals of Web design.  Hands-on practice is essential to understand and fully grasp the concepts presented. The class is limited to 14 students.

Course Outline

  • Class 1: Lecture: The Basics: How does the Web work?
    • Exercises: Code Web pages using HTML
  • Class 2: Lecture: Introducing CSS: How does CSS work?
    • Exercises: Styling fonts and texts
  • Class 3: Lecture: Basic Page Layout: Intro to Basic Page Layout
    • Exercises: Working with images and graphics
  • Class 4: Lecture: Preparing Page Layout & Graphics for the Web: Using Images and Graphics
    • Exercises: Positioning and floating graphics

Are there any prereqs?

While some knowledge of Web development is helpful, as a long as you have the basic knowledge of how to use a computer and the desire to rapidly learn about Web development, you qualify for this course.