Web Development for Beginners

Learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to Create Your First Website

Target Audience:

• Absolute beginners with no prior coding experience.
• Aspiring web developers looking to learn the foundational skills.
• Anyone interested in building their first website from scratch.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will:

1. Understand the basic concepts of web development and how websites work.
2. Learn to write and structure content using HTML.
3. Style and design web pages with CSS to make them visually appealing.
4. Add interactivity to websites using JavaScript.
5. Create and publish a fully functional personal or portfolio website.

What You Will Learn

Module 1: Introduction to Web Development

• What is Web Development?
  • Frontend vs. Backend Development.
  • How websites are structured (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Setting up your development environment.
  • Installing VS Code or similar text editors.
  • Using a web browser’s developer tools.

Module 2: HTML – The Structure of the Web

• Understanding HTML Basics
  • Tags, elements, and attributes.
• Building your first HTML page.
• Adding text, images, and links.
• Structuring content with lists, tables, and forms.
• Semantic HTML: Best practices for accessibility and SEO.

Module 3: CSS – Styling the Web

• What is CSS?
  • Selectors, properties, and values.
• Adding styles to your HTML pages.
  • Inline, internal, and external stylesheets.
• CSS Basics: Colors, fonts, and spacing.
• Layout Techniques:
  • Box model, margins, padding, and borders.
  • Positioning elements: Flexbox and Grid.
• Adding animations and transitions.

Module 4: JavaScript – Making Your Website Interactive

• Introduction to JavaScript
  • Variables, data types, and operators.
  • Functions and events.
• Manipulating the DOM (Document Object Model).
  • Adding dynamic content.
  • Responding to user input (e.g., button clicks).
• Simple projects:
  • Creating an image carousel.
  • Adding form validation.

Module 5: Building Your First Website

• Planning your website: Wireframes and design ideas.
• Combining HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Hands-on project:
  • Creating a personal portfolio or business website.
• Testing and debugging your site.

Module 6: Publishing Your Website

• Choosing a domain name and hosting provider.
• Uploading your website using GitHub Pages or a hosting service.
• Sharing your website with the world.

Why Take This Course?

• Beginner-Friendly: No prior experience required.
• Practical Projects: Apply what you learn with hands-on exercises and projects.
• Personalized Support: Access to Q&A forums and instructor feedback.
• Flexible Learning: Learn at your own pace.

Course Materials

• Downloadable coding examples and templates.
• Quizzes to test your understanding.
• A step-by-step guide to publishing your website.

Duration

• Approx. 6-8 weeks (self-paced).

Enroll Now and Start Your Web Development Journey!

Create your first website and unlock the potential to build a career in tech or simply bring your creative ideas to life!