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Web Development 101

An introduction to developing basic websites to web standards. This course will be suitable for beginners who wish to learn how to make static websites with (x)HTML and CSS. This course will also be suitable for developers who have previously used WYSIWYG editors such as Dreamweaver and who wish to learn how to a make a website by hand.

Participants will learn how to make a website that will be used to store their Open Web Portfolio.


What You Should Know

  • Confident Computer Skills
    • Why: Websites are made with computers.
    • How: You regularly email, browse the web and aren't afraid to do more advanced technical work such as installing new applications or working with image editing software.
  • Attention to Detail
    • Why: A mistyped character or misspelt command can cause problems with a website.
    • How: You like to organise things.
  • Patience
    • Why: You're going to feel frustrated during this process. It will pass.
    • How: You think of alternative solutions to problems.