Become a Web Designer - HTML & CSS for Beginners

Ready to build websites? This course is perfect for beginners – even if you think programming isn't for you! We'll guide you through the fundamentals of HTML, a foundational skill for any aspiring web developer. HTML is remarkably accessible compared to languages like Python, Java, or C#, and this course breaks down the process into manageable, step-by-step lessons.

Here's what you'll learn:

• HTML Essentials:
  • Structure your web pages with headings and paragraphs.
  • Create interactive web pages using links.
  • Embed images effectively.
  • Organize content with lists and tables.
  • Build dynamic forms to capture data from users and implement form validation.
• CSS Styling:
  • Master CSS to control the visual appearance of your web pages.
  • Learn to apply styles using inline, internal, and external CSS.
  • Understand and utilize element selectors, ID selectors, and class selectors for targeted styling.
  • Dive into font styling:
    • Explore font classification (Serif, Sans Serif, Monospace).
    • Understand different font file types (TTF, OTF, WOFF, WOFF2).
    • Learn to use @font-face and @import to incorporate custom fonts.
    • Control font size (absolute, keywords, length, percentage) and font weight.
  • Work with colors:
    • Understand RGB and Hexadecimal color codes.
    • Explore RGBA, HSL, HSLA, and the color picker.
  • Create and customize borders with various styles and border radius.
  • Control spacing using width, padding, and margin.
• Layout & Positioning:
  • Understand the box model for effective layout management.
  • Use float and clear for advanced layout techniques.
  • Utilize display property (none, inline, block, inline-block).
  • Design layouts with Flexbox and Grid, including understanding fractional units.
  • Control element position using relative, absolute, fixed, and sticky positioning.
• Form Element Styling:
  • Style labels, input fields, text fields, password fields, and drop-down menus.
  • Customize button styles with hover effects.
  • Apply borders to input elements.
• Advanced Techniques:
  • Styling Lists and Tables
  • Integrate third-party library icons using CSS.
  • Implement responsive web design using CSS to ensure your site looks great on all devices.
• Deployment:
  • Launch your completed projects on GitHub Pages to share them with the world!

This course provides a practical, hands-on approach to learning web development. You'll gain the skills to create functional and visually appealing websites, even with no prior experience.