

This Web Design course provides a complete roadmap for beginners and intermediate learners to master the creation of responsive, functional, and visually appealing websites. Students will start with foundational coding (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and advance to building websites with WordPress — the world’s most popular CMS.
Through hands-on projects, students will gain real-world experience in designing pages, blogs, portfolios, e-commerce stores, and more, preparing them for freelancing, agency roles, or launching their own online platforms.
What is Web Design vs. Web Development?
How Websites Work: Domains, Hosting, Servers
Design Principles: Layout, Color, Typography, UX/UI
Tools: Code Editors (VS Code), Browsers, and DevTools
HTML Tags & Document Structure
Headings, Paragraphs, Lists, Links
Images, Videos, Tables, and Forms
Semantic HTML5 Elements (section, article, nav, etc.)
Embedding YouTube, Maps, PDFs
CSS Syntax & Selectors
Colors, Fonts, Borders, Shadows
Box Model, Margin, Padding
Positioning (Relative, Absolute, Flexbox, Grid)
Responsive Design with Media Queries
Creating Layouts & Styling Forms
Variables, Data Types, Operators
Functions, Loops, and Conditions
DOM Manipulation
Form Validation
Simple Animations and Toggle Effects
Mini Projects: Calculator, Slideshow, Dropdown Menu
What is WordPress? CMS vs. Hard Coding
Installing WordPress on Localhost or cPanel
Themes & Page Builders (Elementor, Block Editor)
Plugins for SEO, Contact Forms, Security
Creating Pages: Home, About, Services, Contact
Blog Management: Posts, Categories, Comments
User Roles and Settings
Using the Code Editor in WordPress
Editing Themes Safely with Child Themes
Adding Custom HTML/CSS/JS Widgets
Troubleshooting Display Issues
Choosing a Domain and Hosting Provider
Using cPanel, File Manager, FTP (FileZilla)
Uploading Websites Manually or via Softaculous
Backing Up & Restoring Sites
Speed Optimization & Security Tips
Design a Full Website (HTML/CSS or WordPress)
Optional Pages: Portfolio, Blog, Gallery, Services
Mobile-Friendly & SEO-Ready
Present Website to Class for Review
Live Hosting (optional)
Project-based learning with templates and starter code
Quizzes and Assignments
GitHub version control (optional)
Tips for Freelance Web Design
Certificate of Completion