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About the Course

Thanks to a growing number of software programs, it seems as if anyone can make a webpage. But what if you actually want to understand how the page was created? There are great textbooks and online resources for learning web design, but most of those resources require some background knowledge. This course is designed to help the novice who wants to gain confidence and knowledge. We will explore the theory (what actually happens when you click on a link on a webpage?), the practical (what do I need to know to make my own page?), and the overlooked (I have the code, but how do I put it on the web to share with others?). Throughout the course there will be a strong emphasis on adhering to syntactic standards for validation and semantic standards to promote wide accessibility for users with disabilities. This course will appeal to a wide variety of people, but specifically those who would like a step-by-step description of the basics. There are no prerequisites for this course and it is assumed that students have no prior programming skills or IT experience. The course will culminate in a small final project that will require the completion of a very simple page with links and images. The focus of this course is on the basics, not appearance. You can see a sample final HTML page at https://example-site-1--wd4ehtml.repl.co/ . This is the first course in the Web Design For Everybody specialization. Subsequent courses focus on the marketable skills of styling the page with CSS3, adding interactivity with JavaScript and enhancing the styling with responsive design....

Top reviews

NP

May 18, 2020

I really enjoyed everything about this course. I thought the exercises/quizzes were fair and the instructor showed me many things that will serve me well going forward. Great course, great instructor!

SP

Apr 15, 2020

This course was very interesting and helpful in the initialization of web development also the course instructor is very good she delivers her knowledge up to maximum possibilities and also motivates.

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Jun 29, 2019

I have never ever learned or tried to understand what HTML was. But in just one week, I have been able to not just learn, but enjoy the process of learning and creating content to put online. Very friendly taught, step by step. Thank you :)

By Kyle W

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Oct 2, 2016

I really enjoyed this course, it was very informative. My only complaint is that on quiz questions that included example code, sometimes the ends of lines were cut off. I had to copy and paste them into an editor to read the entire thing.

By Christopher S

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Jan 6, 2016

A very simple, but effective intro to HTML. Looking forward to CSS3!! Take the time to read the optional chapters in the free book PDF as some of the questions in the assignments are not mentioned in lectures, but are explained in the book.

By chaman y

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Aug 16, 2023

I love the course very much also i learned a lot from this course which was even not taught in my schools and i easily understand all the topics except some which i searched through the web but a brilliant experience throughout the course.

By Mohammad O B S

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Jul 29, 2020

Although i must agree i did have prior knowledge about HTML, this course certainly did help me to clear out the patches i had within my knowledge. I look forward on completing all of the courses within this specialization. Thank you Madam.

By Visnu P K

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May 24, 2017

Course content good. Approach and presentation of topic was simple and elegant. Videos, books and references, and the discussion forum made the study interesting. Thanks to Dr. Colleen van Lent for their valuable contribution and guidance.

By Fernando S V

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Dec 9, 2015

I strongly recommend this course due if you want to start from zero in HTML5 world. Lectures are easy to understand and the teacher is very clear. Besides it is feasible to achieve if you have not previous knowledge about any kind of code.

By Ahmed M

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Sep 29, 2015

Great Instructor/Course from great University as great as the rest of Michigan university courses. Well respected Universities in addition to Duke, San Diego and Virginia Compared to the very short courses from other reputable Universities

By ali o

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Sep 19, 2020

That course is very very efficient. Because the teacher dont try to teach everything, just give you the keywords and thats good because its not waste your time unnecessary. Keep searching and learn by own whats need to you. Thank Colleen.

By SAMBHAV A

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Jun 4, 2020

Colleen van Lent is a great teacher. Her way of teaching is very understandable and graspable. I had no problem learning how to make a webpage by just using HTML. She also provides great support material which is really easy to understand

By Kathie J H

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May 28, 2017

This is an excellent course, but it's not easy. I had to study and do the work to get through it. Professor van Lent explains the coding and importance of code validation. Watch the videos and review them when writing required HTML5 code.

By Joseph G

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Jan 21, 2022

Please let me unenroll. I am staying with my mom temporarily who lives in the middle of nowhere and she lost Internet for five days, so I couldn't do the course. I want to move into my apartment soon where Internet will be more reliable.

By Devika T S

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Jun 4, 2020

It is an awesome course in which a new beginner can make a amazing web page at the end of the course.I t really helped me to step forward to become a web developer. I specially thankful to Ms. Colleen Van Lent for the amazing lecture.

By Robert S

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Nov 6, 2017

This is a really good introduction class. I learned enough to get started, where to find other resources, and the assignments are manageable and meaningful. This course provides guidance to get started and the resources to keep learning.

By Pam W

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Dec 30, 2015

The course was a very good introduction to web programming. While I have dabbled with html in the past, I didn't know anything about semantics, which this course emphasizes. Great course. I'll be starting the CSS course soon. Thanks!

By Erin S

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May 3, 2021

Professor Colleen van Lent was amazing!! She was concise, but detailed enough for you to understand the content. She provides great explanations and includes lots of examples. Would recommend to anyone wanting to learn about web design!

By Chaitanya c

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May 10, 2020

Really had fun doing this course. The instructor was presenting examples in live, telling us where we tend to do mistakes. The material she has given for this course is precious for future reference and further progressing. Thank you!!

By 082_B_Rashmi S

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Apr 27, 2020

THIS WAS REALLY SUCH A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL OF US DURING PANDEMIC TIME AND THANKS FOR MAKING YOUR COURSE FREE DURING THIS PERIOD .THIS HELPED US REALLY ALOT FOR DEVELOPING OUR SKILL THANKS FOR PROVIDIG US SUCH A GREAT OPPORTUNITY.

By Sergio N

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Jul 20, 2020

Great course and I recommend it! Collen is an excellent teacher and motivates you to get the work done. I like the importance she consistently puts on accessibility. This curse gave me the foundations I need to continue learning HTML.

By Vaibhavi S K

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Jul 12, 2020

Hey there! This is an absolutely amazing course, if you are eager to learn HTML5 basics. The instructor, Colleen Van Lent, delivers everything perfectly to the point. Indeed, it was a fun learning this course. Thank you so much ma'am!

By Daphne Y H F

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Jul 11, 2019

I love Colleen the lecturer of this class! I'm not a complete novice to HTML to be honest, but I still find this course very helpful as it is very well-paced and it points out a lot of aspects that really solve my real-life questions.

By Blanche Y

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Oct 17, 2016

I did enjoy this course and I get excited every time I click on the new lesson. I am not an I.T professional and my only goal is how to design web that is accessible but I went through far from my goal! Thank you for this opportunity!

By Audrey T

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Jun 8, 2016

This was a worthwhile course. The examples really helped to clarify concepts and offered a springboard to explore and experiment with variations. While I had some previous coding experience, this introductory course was very helpful.

By Nayana T S

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Sep 6, 2020

Great course. This course not only taught me HTML syntax and semantics but also the history and the proper methods for web page accessibility and validation of my web page. Thank you Ms.Colleen van Lent for these excellent lectures.

By Archit R

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Apr 18, 2020

Great course. I learned most out of it. Collen is one of the best instructors I have ever seen. Her instruction very clear and help to understand the aspects of the course. It's a step by step course and very good for the beginners.