This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to create visually appealing, user-friendly websites. Participants will learn the fundamentals of web design, including HTML, CSS, responsive design, and user experience principles. By the end of the course, students will have the ability to design and develop effective websites from scratch.
Course Duration: 6 months
Course Outline:
01: Introduction to Web Design
02: HTML Basics And Advanced
03: CSS Fundamentals
04: Layout and Positioning
05: Responsive Web Design
06: Typography and Color Theory
07: User Experience (UX) Design
08: Web Design Tools and Software
09: Interactive Elements
10: Content Management Systems (CMS)
11: Web Development Basics
12: SEO and Website Optimization
13: Web Hosting and Domain Management
14: Portfolio Development
15: Career Guidance
• Understanding the role of a web designer
• The history and evolution of web design
• Current trends and best practices in web design
• Introduction to HTML
• Creating the structure of a web page
• Working with headings, paragraphs, lists, and links
• Introduction to CSS
• Styling web pages with CSS
• Selectors, properties, and values
• CSS box model
• Creating page layouts with CSS
• Working with margins, padding, and borders
• Understanding responsive design principles
• Media queries for different screen sizes
• Mobile-first design approach
• Choosing fonts and typography for the web
• Color theory and its application in web design
• Creating visually appealing text and color combinations
• User-centered design principles
• Wireframing and prototyping
• Information architecture and navigation
• Usability testing and feedback
• Introduction to web design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Figma)
• Creating web design mockups and prototypes
• Exporting assets for web development
• Introduction to JavaScript, Jquery, Elementor for web interactivity
• Adding forms and form validation
• Creating interactive buttons and menus
• Introduction to popular CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress)
• Customizing and designing with CMS themes
• Managing and updating web content
• Introduction to front-end and back-end development
• Collaborating with developers
• Basic HTML, CSS, PHP, Mysql coding for designers
• Introduction to search engine optimization (SEO)
• On-page and off-page SEO techniques
• Speed and performance optimization for websites
• Selecting a web hosting provider
• Domain registration and management
• Uploading and publishing websites
• Building a professional portfolio website
• Showcasing your web design projects
• Preparing for job interviews and freelancing opportunities
• Exploring career paths in web design
• Job search strategies and freelance opportunities
• Continuing education and staying updated in the field