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Web Development Foundations: HTML

Master HTML and lay the foundation for your web development career with our comprehensive beginner-friendly course.

19 lessons0 free lessons3 hr 17 min video
Web Development Foundations: HTML
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Start your journey in web development with our Web Development Foundations: HTML course, designed for beginners eager to learn the fundamental skills of creating and structuring websites. This course will guide you from understanding the basics of the web to building complete web pages with professional HTML.

Course Coverage

You’ll begin by exploring how browsers, servers, URLs, and website files integrate to create web experiences. Next, you’ll install and configure Visual Studio Code, a preferred tool among developers, to set the stage for efficient coding. The course delves into HTML fundamentals, teaching you how to create a variety of elements such as headings, paragraphs, and links. You will learn to construct multi-page websites, integrate multimedia like images, audio, and video, and implement essential file structures for real-world projects. Advanced sections cover semantic HTML5, essential for writing modern, maintainable code that employers value. You’ll also learn to embed YouTube videos, Google Maps, and other widgets, enhancing your pages' interactivity. Finally, gain skills in basic SEO practices to ensure your pages reach their intended audience effectively.

Practical Experience

The course emphasizes practical, hands-on experience through the creation of essential HTML structures such as tables and forms. You will also build a portfolio website, showcasing your new skills to potential employers.

What You’ll Learn

  • Understand the basic principles of how the web functions.
  • Create and structure web pages using HTML.
  • Develop skills in using Visual Studio Code for HTML development.
  • Build multi-page websites with integrated navigation.
  • Apply semantic HTML5 for cleaner, more accessible code.
  • Incorporate multimedia elements such as audio and video.
  • Embed external resources like YouTube videos and Google Maps.
  • Understand basic SEO to make pages search-friendly.

Skills Covered

  • HTML structuring and syntax
  • Web page creation
  • Use of Visual Studio Code
  • Semantic HTML5 coding
  • Integration of multimedia
  • Embedding external content
  • Basic search engine optimization

How This Course Helps You on the Job

  • Ability to create and manage professional web pages
  • Foundation skills for further web development learning
  • Competency in essential web development tools
  • Proficiency in industry-standard coding practices
Course Curriculum

Start with any free lesson

0 of 19 lessons free
Introduction to Web Development1 lessons · 0 free
  1. Introduction to Web Development: How the Web Really WorksPremium lesson — member login required
From URL to Website: Browsers, Servers & Files1 lessons · 0 free
  1. From URL to Website: Browsers, Servers & FilesPremium lesson — member login required
How to Download & Install Visual Studio Code1 lessons · 0 free
  1. How to Download & Install Visual Studio CodePremium lesson — member login required
HTML Fundamentals: Tags, Elements & Structure1 lessons · 0 free
  1. HTML Fundamentals: Tags, Elements & StructurePremium lesson — member login required
Writing Clean HTML: Indentation & Comments1 lessons · 0 free
  1. Writing Clean HTML: Indentation & CommentsPremium lesson — member login required
Headings, Paragraphs & Text Formatting1 lessons · 0 free
  1. Headings, Paragraphs & Text FormattingPremium lesson — member login required
HTML Links & Navigation: Building Multi-Page Websites1 lessons · 0 free
  1. HTML Links & Navigation: Building Multi-Page WebsitesPremium lesson — member login required
Images, Lists & File Structure in Real Projects1 lessons · 0 free
  1. Images, Lists & File Structure in Real ProjectsPremium lesson — member login required
Tables in HTML: Displaying Structured Data Correctly1 lessons · 0 free
  1. Tables in HTML: Displaying Structured Data CorrectlyPremium lesson — member login required
HTML Forms: Inputs, Labels & Buttons1 lessons · 0 free
  1. HTML Forms: Inputs, Labels & ButtonsPremium lesson — member login required
Building Contact & Signup Forms1 lessons · 0 free
  1. Building Contact & Signup FormsPremium lesson — member login required
Semantic HTML: Writing Code Companies Expect1 lessons · 0 free
  1. Semantic HTML: Writing Code Companies ExpectPremium lesson — member login required
Structuring Pages with HTML5 Semantic Tags1 lessons · 0 free
  1. Structuring Pages with HTML5 Semantic TagsPremium lesson — member login required
Adding Audio & Video in HTML1 lessons · 0 free
  1. Adding Audio & Video in HTMLPremium lesson — member login required
Embedding YouTube Videos1 lessons · 0 free
  1. Embedding YouTube VideosPremium lesson — member login required
Embedding Google Maps & Widgets1 lessons · 0 free
  1. Embedding Google Maps & WidgetsPremium lesson — member login required
HTML SEO Basics: Making Your Pages Search-Friendly1 lessons · 0 free
  1. HTML SEO Basics: Making Your Pages Search-FriendlyPremium lesson — member login required
Build Your HTML Portfolio Website1 lessons · 0 free
  1. Build Your HTML Portfolio WebsitePremium lesson — member login required
Build Your HTML student registration Form1 lessons · 0 free
  1. Build Your HTML student registration FormPremium lesson — member login required

Frequently Asked Questions

Is prior coding experience required?

No, the course is designed for beginners without coding experience.

What software will we use?

Visual Studio Code will be used as the primary code editor.

Will I build a complete website?

Yes, you'll create a portfolio website and other HTML projects.