Introduction to Web Design-ONLINE

Online users say a website’s design is the number one criteria for deciding whether a company is credible or not, according to recent research. Understanding what it takes to produce effective web design is essential in today’s market of highly saturated digital competition.

Discover the basics of web design using HTML and CSS. The No prior knowledge of HTML or web design is required. Throughout the course you will get the info you need to plan and design effective web pages. Come away knowing how to implement web pages by writing HTML and CSS code. And discover ways to enhance web pages with the use of page layout techniques, text formatting, graphics, and images.


Unit 1
The Principles of Web Design
Plan the Structure of a Website / File Management
Target your audience
Designing Effective Web Layout and Navigation
Unit 2
Structure vs Presentation
Introduction to HTML5 Basic Markup
Introduction to CSS3 - Linking and Embedding Stylesheets
Unit 3
Web Graphics and Content
Understanding web graphics
Acquiring images / Copyright law and graphics on the web
Optimizing images
Adding images to your web page
Unit 4
Publishing Your Site
Domain Name Registration / Hosting Services
Finding the appropriate Hosting space
Publishing Website Using FTP-Client

How the Course Works

It is easy to participate in your online course. After you register, you will be given a web address to go to get into your online classroom. You will have a password and use your email address and password to gain access.

What You Will Do

For each Unit, you will: Read the print readings (about 20 pages a week) Have the option of accessing the online readings Listen to the audio presentation for the Unit and view the slides Have the option of taking a self-quiz to see how much you have learned Engage in written online discussion with your instructor and other participants For best learning, you should make one or more comments at 2-3 different times each week. The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience.

Participate When You Want

You can participate any time of day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are no live real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate. For the best learning, participants should log into the course on 2-3 different days of the week.