HTML Unleashed: 11-Day Web Building for Beginners

Description

What is this course about?

This class is the first one in a 3-class Web Development series. Here, you'll learn how to use HTML from scratch in 11 days, in bite-sized sessions of around 15 minutes each day. You'll learn the concepts you need to know to start building the structures of your own websites and establish the strong foundation you need to move on to any field you’re interested in Web Development. HTML is the foundation of all websites and can be a very useful skill to learn. This course will start with concepts as simple as HTML elements and go all the way to a final project where you will code your own website, which will help you connect the dots on all the concepts you learned throughout the course.

Who is this course for?

Learning how to code could be valuable for everyone, as it opens your mind to understand a little better what goes on in the digital world that surrounds us nowadays, even if you’re not looking to code professionally. This course is what you’re looking for if any of the following resonate with you:

- I’m completely new to coding. Where do I even type my first line of code?
- I want to create my own blog, portfolio website, personal website, etc.
- I learned to code in the past, but I’m looking for a refresher.
- I’m simply looking to demystify coding and get a sense of what it can be used for.
- I want to set a strong foundation to secure a high-paying job as a web developer down the line.
- I simply want to stretch my brain by learning something new.

How will we learn?

Through 15-minute bite-sized lessons each day for 11 days, the course focuses on learning smart and not hard. We’ll leverage evidence-based learning techniques such as Active Recall and Spaced Repetition to enhance your learning and commit the knowledge you gain to long-term memory. We have hands-on daily exercises that will help you internalize what you’re learning and even include rest days to recover and review. All in all, this is how it goes:

- 15 minutes/day for 11 days.
- Follow along with each lesson as we go.
- Daily exercises to implement new learning.
- Rest and recovery days after every 4 lessons.
- Build a website as the final project to connect the dots.

What type of software will I use?

We'll start off the course by downloading and installing the necessary software:

- Google Chrome — browser.
- Visual Studio Code — a powerful code editor.

Course Contents:

- Installation
- Elements
- Lists
- File Structure
- Hyperlinks
- Tables
- Forms
- Semantic HTML
- Basic CSS Styling
- Hands-on Project — build your own website (blog, portfolio, personal website, etc.)

What You Will Learn!

• HTML Fundamentals: Gain a strong grasp of HTML basics, including elements, structure, hyperlinks, tables, lists, and semantic HTML.
• Project Development: Apply learning to create a personal website project.
• Web Page Creation: Develop the ability to build web pages and integrate essential elements.
• Effective Learning Strategies: Utilize proven techniques for efficient learning and retention.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Cultivate the capacity to troubleshoot common coding issues.
• Community Engagement: Participate in discussions and seek support from peers.
• CSS Basics: Understand how to link already-existing CSS code to style your websites.

Who Should Attend!

• Beginners curious about coding and Web Development looking to code their own website.
• Anyone completely new to coding. "Where do I even type my first line of code?"
• Students who want to create their own blog, portfolio website, personal website, etc.
• Anyone who has learned to code in the past, but are looking for a structured refresher.
• Students looking to demystify coding and get a sense of what it can be used for.
• Anyone who wants to set a strong foundation to secure a high-paying job as a web developer down the line.
• Explorers simply wanting to stretch their brain by learning something new.

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