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Build Your First Website

A practical introduction to HTML and accessible content.

Level
Beginner
Estimated study
About 6 hours
Lessons
6 lessons in 3 modules
Format
Online, self-paced
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About this course

For complete beginners. In about 6 hours you will build a three-page website by hand with headings, navigation, images with good alternative text and a labeled form. No software to buy and no experience needed. This is the first course in the web development path.

What you will be able to do

  • Build three connected HTML pages with meaningful headings, landmarks and navigation.
  • Choose an appropriate image alternative and create a labelled local practice form.
  • Check links and keyboard access, explain a design decision and demonstrate an independent content change.

Course outline

Module 1: Create and connect

2 lessons · 1 h 45 min

Create your first web page, open it in a browser and link it to a second page.

  1. Set up your tools and build your first page1 h
  2. Connect pages with meaningful links45 min

Module 2: Meaning and accessibility

2 lessons · 1 h 30 min

Organize content and explain image alternatives.

  1. Organize content for people and assistive technology45 min
  2. Use images with appropriate alternatives45 min

Module 3: Forms and independent delivery

2 lessons · 2 h 45 min

Check a practice form and deliver an original website.

  1. Build a labeled practice form45 min
  2. Deliver and explain your first website2 h
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