The web is built on HTML. Every page you visit, every button you click, and every form you fill out exists because someone wrote HTML to put it there. If you've ever wanted to build something on the internet and wondered where to start, HTML is the right first move — it's the foundational layer that every other web technology sits on top of.

HTML Quick Start

HTML Quick Start
This course is part of Foundations of Web and Cloud Development Specialization

Instructor: Madecraft
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Build and structure HTML web pages using foundational tags, proper document structure, and a text editor.
Add text, images, links, lists, forms, and tables to create content-rich web pages.
Apply semantic elements and accessibility best practices to publish a live website on GitHub Pages.
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June 2026
Assessments
6 assignments
Taught in English
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