Website Design

The course begins with a brief history of web design and the evolutionary journey that has dictated where it is today. You’ll discover various web design tools and builders and the difference between user experience design and user interface design. We’ll also look at the distinctions between the different types of website designs and their purposes.

The course discusses how to design a homepage and other important web pages, and the elements to include. The key elements of website design are outlined, including layout, typography, graphics, colours, code, visual effects, content, and accessibility.

We’ll cover the functional elements of web design, including navigation, engagement, the use of animations, and cross-browser and cross-device compatibility. You’ll also learn about other important web design factors, such as loading speeds, choosing web hosting and a domain name, and SEO.

Finally, we’ll discuss the different occupations within website design – the more common and those that might not be so well-known.

Our Website Design Course, doesn’t leave it there. Putting your new skills to practice, you’ll follow step-by-step guidance to build your own custom website. We’ve included 6 modules that will help you do just that, using the popular website building platform, WordPress.

By studying this course, you will:

• Become familiar with the history and evolution of web design
• Discover web design tools and website builders 
• Understand how to design a homepage and other important web pages
• Learn key design elements, including layout, typography, graphics, code, content, colours, layout, and visual effects
• Learn about functional web design elements such as navigation, user interaction experiences, animations, and compatibility 
• Understand the importance of loading speeds, SEO, and good web hosting
• Become familiar with occupations within website design
• Follow step-by-step guidance and build your own website using WordPress.

Introductory in its approach, the Website Design Course is perfect for anyone considering getting into web design, or one of the occupations within it, and wishing to gain a comprehensive understanding of the basics. Straightforward enough that anyone can take the course, even without prior knowledge, you may wish to use it to create a custom website for your business or if you are simply interested in how the internet and websites work.