This HTML and CSS course introduces the core building blocks of web development, with a focus on creating and styling simple web pages. Delivered as a one-day course, it develops foundational coding skills through practical coding tasks. You’ll gain the knowledge required to support basic web development tasks, applying HTML for structure and CSS for presentation in typical web development tasks.
Introduction to HTML & CSS
Foundational skills for aspiring web developers
This course is designed for those starting in web development. It focuses on the fundamentals of HTML and CSS, covering how to structure content and apply styling to create simple, functional web pages. Practical exercises reinforce each concept, helping you develop practical ability in writing and editing code. The course is suited to those with little to no coding experience who want to provide a foundation for further front-end development.
Learning objectives
- Create simple web pages with HTML
- Structure content with links and images
- Build tables and basic forms
- Apply CSS for visual styling
- Format text and backgrounds
- Understand the box model
- Use selectors and properties
- Apply basic responsive design techniques
Key facts
Certification
This is a skills and knowledge-based course with no formal accreditation.
Who it’s for
This course is suitable for those new to front-end development or seeking a basic understanding of HTML and CSS.
Prerequisites
This course requires no prior coding experience, with only basic IT skills, such as web browsing, needed.
Exam information
This course does not include an exam.
Optional extras
There are no optional extras for this course.
Pre-course
No preparation work is required for this course.
Course syllabus
Dive into the detail of the course by looking at the syllabus below.
- Session 1: INTRODUCTION
- Setting up the development environment
- How the web works
- About HTML
- About CSS
- A first web page
- Publishing
- Session 2: HTML
- Elements, tags, and attributes
- Document structure
- Comments
- Simple text elements
- Hyperlinks
- Images
- Lists
- Tables
- Simple forms
- Session 3: CSS
- Selectors and properties
- Adding CSS to HTML
- Comments
- Font and text
- Colour and background
- Width and height
- The box model
- Type, class, and ID selectors
- Simple layouts
- An introduction to responsive design
FAQs
This course introduces HTML and CSS fundamentals with a focus on building simple web pages. It supports beginners in developing core front-end skills, covering structure, styling and basic responsiveness. The course is designed to provide a clear starting point for further web development learning.
What is HTML used for?
HTML is used to structure content on web pages, defining elements such as headings, paragraphs, links, images and forms. It defines the structure that browsers use to render content to display content correctly, forming the foundation of all websites.
What role does CSS play in web development?
CSS controls how web content looks and behaves visually. It allows styling of elements through colours, fonts, spacing and layout, helping maintain consistent presentation across pages across different pages and devices.
Is this course suitable for complete beginners?
Yes, the course is designed for those with no prior coding experience. It introduces key concepts step by step, supported by practical exercises that support practical understanding of HTML and CSS.
What study option is available for this course?
This course is delivered through a live virtual classroom, providing access to expert instruction and interactive labs in a structured online learning environment.
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