This Specialization covers the basics of how web pages are created – from writing syntactically correct HTML and CSS to adding JavaScript to create an interactive experience. While building your skills in these topics you will create websites that work seamlessly on mobile, tablet, and large screen browsers. During the capstone you will develop a professional-quality web portfolio demonstrating your growth as a web developer and your knowledge of accessible web design. This will include your ability to design and implement a responsive site that utilizes tools to create a site that is accessible to a wide audience, including those with visual, audial, physical, and cognitive impairments.
Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding Specialization
Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding Specialization
Learn to Design and Create Websites. Build a responsive and accessible web portfolio using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
Instructors: Charles Russell Severance
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2 months to complete
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What you'll learn
Add interacitivity to web pages with Javascript
Describe the basics of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS3)
Use the Document Object Model (DOM) to modify pages
Apply responsive design to enable page to be viewed by various devices
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Specialization - 5 course series
Introduction to HTML5
Course 111 hours
What you'll learn
Recognize and use common HTML5 tags.
Be aware of what an editor is and how to use one.
Compose HTML5 code that can create images and links.
Skills you'll gain
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, Data Validation, Semantic Web, Web Design and Development, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Cloud Hosting, Usability, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and Web Servers
Introduction to CSS3
Course 217 hours
What you'll learn
Understand the importance of the separation of content and style.
Write a simple CSS rule that can modify the colors and fonts on a web page.
Modify the appearance of the text on a page using width, line-height, and text transformation.
Skills you'll gain
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Debugging, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, and User Interface (UI)
Interactivity with JavaScript
Course 39 hours
What you'll learn
Understand how JavaScript is used to react to user events.
Write your own JavaScript code to let a person interact with your page.
Discuss how JavaScript can introduce accessibility issues.
Skills you'll gain
Javascript, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Data Structures, Web Development, User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Programming Principles, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Interactive Design, and Data Validation
Advanced Styling with Responsive Design
Course 411 hours
What you'll learn
Describe basic knowledge of browser tools for responsive design.
Understand the importance of a "mobile-first" paradigm for web design.
Write rules for responsive design for a mobile and large-screen view.
Skills you'll gain
Responsive Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Mobile Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Browser Compatibility, HTML and CSS, Wireframing, Front-End Web Development, Usability, Web Design, and User Interface (UI)
Web Design for Everybody Capstone
Course 527 hours
What you'll learn
Create a series of wireframes for your site or portfolio.
Implement concepts from this series that demonstrate the ability to apply web design theory or practice.
Skills you'll gain
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Wireframing, Javascript, Application Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Usability, Browser Compatibility, Web Design, Code Review, Front-End Web Development, and Verification And Validation
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Frequently asked questions
Time to completion can vary based on your schedule, but most learners are able to complete the Specialization in seven months.
Each course in the Specialization is offered on a regular schedule, with sessions starting about once per month. If you don't complete a course on the first try, you can easily transfer to the next session, and your completed work and grades will carry over.
We recommend taking the courses in the order presented, as each subsequent course will build on material from previous courses.
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