Web Development Basics

Course fee

Cost: R3 960.00

Deposit: R990.00

Monthly instalments: R990.00 x 3

Duration: You will have Skillsoft access to this course for 12 months. The average time required to work through the syllabus is:

• 17 labs (17h) / 22 others (21h 40m)
• Optional additional resources are available to enhance your learning in your own time.

About the course

Course code: C01315

Course overview:

All websites use HTML — even this one. It’s a fundamental part of every web developer’s toolkit. HTML provides the content that gives web pages structure, by using elements and tags, you can add text, images, videos, forms, and more.
CSS is essential in styling websites. Web developers use it to build on basic HTML and add personality to plain text pages. This aspire journey gives you CSS interactive practice to start adding colors and background images or editing layouts so you can create your very own unique stylized web pages.

Finally, this journey goes into more advanced CSS topics such as flexbox, grids, transitions, and accessibility to elevate skills and create complexly styled sites.

The tracks you will be covering are:

• Track 1: HTML Fundamentals
• Track 2: CSS Fundamentals
• Track 3: CSS Flexbox and Grids
• Track 4: Intermediate CSS

What are Aspire Journeys?

Aspire Journeys are guided learning paths designed and published by Skillsoft. These courses provide:

• A clear starting point across the roles and responsibilities of tomorrow.
• Exercises for on-the-job applications to put what you’ve learned into practice.
• Verifiable, shareable, and portable digital badges so you can celebrate accomplishments along the way.
• A diverse array of learning tools from the books to audiobooks to video courses, and more.

The learning path for each journey comprises tracks of content in a recommended order. Completing all content within a track completes the track. Completing all tracks within the journey completes the journey.

Modules and topics covered:

Track 1: HTML Fundamentals

• Introduction to HTML
• HTML Document Standards
• HTML Tables
• HTML Forms
• HTML Form Validation
• Semantic HTML

Track 2: CSS Fundamentals

• CSS Setup and Syntax
• CSS Selectors
• CSS Visual Rules
• CSS Box Model
• CSS Display and Positioning
• CSS Color
• CSS Typography

Track 3: CSS Flexbox and Grids

• CSS Flexbox
• CSS Grids

Track 4: Intermediate CSS

• CSS Transitions
• CSS Sizing Elements
• CSS Media Queries
• CSS Variables
• CSS Functions
• CSS Accessibility
• CSS Browser Compatibility

Admission requirements

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Beginner

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Accreditation status

Course type: Short course

Industry partner: Skillsoft

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: College SA

Assessment details

Each track concludes with a final internal exam that will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout that specific track.

There are no external certification exams for this course.

What to expect

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.