This Web Design and Development course is a comprehensive program that equips learners with both the visual design and technical backend skills to build modern, responsive, and dynamic websites. From crafting user-friendly layouts with HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap to integrating interactivity with JavaScript and developing functional features with PHP and WordPress, students will gain the complete skill set needed to design, develop, and deploy websites from scratch.
Whether you're aiming for freelance work, agency employment, or launching your own startup, this course offers the practical foundation and hands-on experience necessary for real-world web projects.
Difference between Web Design and Web Development
Overview of Frontend vs. Backend
Understanding the Website Lifecycle: Domains, Hosting, Servers
Essential Tools: Code Editors (VS Code), Browsers, DevTools, XAMPP
HTML Syntax and Page Structure
Headings, Lists, Links, Images, Tables, Forms
Embedding Media (YouTube, Maps, PDFs)
Semantic Elements (nav, article, section, etc.)
CSS Syntax, Selectors, and Properties
Typography, Colors, Borders, Shadows
Box Model: Margin, Padding, Border
Layout Techniques: Flexbox, Grid
Responsive Design using Media Queries
Styling Forms and Navigation Menus
Variables, Data Types, Conditions, Loops
Functions and Events
DOM Manipulation
Simple Interactions: Alerts, Toggles, Tabs
Form Validation with JavaScript
Mini Projects: Image Slider, Calculator, Modal Popups
Introduction to Bootstrap Framework
Grid System and Responsive Utilities
Bootstrap Components (Navbar, Cards, Modals, Forms)
Customizing Bootstrap Themes
Creating Modern UI Layouts Quickly
Introduction to PHP Syntax
Variables, Arrays, Loops, Functions
Handling Forms with PHP
Sending Emails using PHP
Connecting to MySQL Database
CRUD Operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
Security: Sanitization and Validation
Installing WordPress Locally and via cPanel
Exploring Themes and Plugins
Creating and Managing Pages, Posts, and Menus
Using Page Builders (Elementor, Block Editor)
Adding Contact Forms, Galleries, and Sliders
SEO and Security Plugins
User Management and Site Settings
Embedding Custom HTML/CSS/JS in WordPress
Creating and Editing Child Themes
Adding PHP Code to WordPress Templates
Working with Theme Files (header.php, footer.php, etc.)
Creating Custom Widgets and Shortcodes
Choosing the Right Hosting Provider
Domain Setup and DNS Configuration
Using cPanel, File Manager, and FTP (FileZilla)
Deploying Static and Dynamic Sites
WordPress Backup and Restore
Website Performance and Security Best Practices
Design and Develop a Complete Website (Static or Dynamic)
Choose Tools (HTML/CSS/JS/Bootstrap or WordPress/PHP)
Optional Features: Blog, Portfolio, Gallery, E-commerce
Mobile Responsive and SEO Optimized
Present to Class / Client Review
Deploy Online (Optional)
Real-world Projects and Templates
Quizzes and Assignments for Each Module
Git and GitHub for Version Control (Optional)
Freelance Web Development Tips
Certificate of Completion
Bako Ovey
Oladeji Inioluwa
Oluwashina Sulaimon
