Foundations of Modern HTML & CSS

About this course

Updated in May 2025. In this course, you will develop the foundational skills to build modern websites using HTML and CSS. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to create structured web pages, style them using CSS, and implement advanced layout techniques like Flexbox. You’ll also gain practical experience with HTML forms, input elements, and learn how to enhance your development workflow using tools like VS Code and browser developer tools. The course starts with an introduction to the web and the roles of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in web development. You will learn the basics of HTML, including tags, attributes, and document structure, followed by hands-on challenges to apply your knowledge. You'll also dive into CSS fundamentals, including styling text, using colors, and managing layouts with Flexbox. As the course progresses, you'll tackle more advanced topics such as semantic HTML elements, accessibility, and responsive design principles. You will gain the confidence to build professional, user-friendly websites through a series of projects and challenges. This course is perfect for complete beginners, with no prior coding experience required. Basic knowledge of computers and web browsing is helpful but not necessary.

Course objectives

• develop foundational web development skills
• ability to build structured and styled web pages
• understand web accessibility best practices