Introduction to HTML5

Thanks to a growing number of software programs, it seems as if anyone can make a webpage. But what if you actually want to understand how the page was created? There are great textbooks and online resources for learning web design, but most of those resources require some background knowledge. This course is designed to help the novice who wants to gain confidence and knowledge. We will explore the theory (what actually happens when you click on a link on a webpage?), the practical (what do I need to know to make my own page?), and the overlooked (I have the code, but how do I put it on the web to share with others?). Throughout the course there will be a strong emphasis on adhering to syntactic standards for validation and semantic standards to promote wide accessibility for users with disabilities. This course will appeal to a wide variety of people, but specifically those who would like a step-by-step description of the basics. There are no prerequisites for this course and it is assumed that students have no prior programming skills or IT experience. The course will culminate in a small final project that will require the completion of a very simple page with links and images. The focus of this course is on the basics, not appearance. This is the first course in the Web Design For Everybody specialization. Subsequent courses focus on the marketable skills of styling the page with CSS3, adding interactivity with JavaScript and enhancing the styling with responsive design.

BeginnerCourse12 hours

Featured reviews

5.0Reviewed Feb 19, 2021

I really thought I know HTML, that changed when I took this course. I learned so many important things that goes hand in hand with HTML, accessibility. my confidence has increased with this course.

5.0Reviewed Sep 26, 2017

I really enjoyed everything about this course. I thought the exercises/quizzes were fair and the instructor showed me many things that will serve me well going forward. Great course, great instructor!

5.0Reviewed Oct 18, 2015

Perfect for someone who wants to start learning HTML5 and the entire specialization from scratch.The course is well paced, starts off easy, and seriously takes you step by step into making a web-page.

5.0Reviewed Sep 25, 2020

good session, the tutor has a good dynamic of speech, clear and easy to understand without falling asleep during my course, and appropriate knowledge of HTML, step to apply to the useful tools. thanks

4.0Reviewed Jun 16, 2017

This was at a self learning pace that allowed me to succeed. Colleen van Lent does a great job in the videos where they are short enough to not lose interest, yet enough information to easily learn.

5.0Reviewed Oct 28, 2015

Short and sweet !!!I enjoyed learning the importance of semantics, as I am generally used to style the pages using free will.The agenda which the instructor has is very optimistic and I like it ~~~

5.0Reviewed Apr 15, 2020

This course was very interesting and helpful in the initialization of web development also the course instructor is very good she delivers her knowledge up to maximum possibilities and also motivates.

5.0Reviewed Apr 27, 2016

First course out of 5, so far so good! Definitely basic understanding of HTML but I was still able to learn a few new tricks I did not already know going into this.Excited to see what's next in CSS!

4.0Reviewed Apr 18, 2020

5.0Reviewed May 15, 2016

very clear and organized. I'm totally dumb in any kind of computer thing but this course uses easy words to explain the complex ideas. It really lowers my anxiety. Thank you for such a great course!

4.0Reviewed Jun 2, 2017

The course is a good starter, but it could do with more material allowing you to practice the skills presented each week rather than the self-driven approach, which could be done without the class.

5.0Reviewed May 22, 2020

This course is an eye opener for me.I have got a nice view on tags,web-page.Also,I have created a site http://www.hexcinfo.byethost9.com/ on a free hosting platform.looking forward for CSS course.