University of Cape Town
Web Design online short course
Receive a certificate of completion upon successfully completing the course.
Course overview
It has been said that your website is like a “virtual handshake”, helping you create an immediate and powerful first impression. This highly practical 10-week short course introduces you to the field of web design, teaching you the key principles involved in creating a well-planned, aesthetically pleasing and ultimately effective website. Learn basic skills in HTML, Javascript and CSS to optimally design for the web. The course culminates in the completion of a 4-page website of your own creation.
Is this course for you?
The UCT Web Design online short course is right for you if:
- You are looking to learn the fundamental skills you need to be able to design your very own website from scratch, whether for personal or professional pursuit
- You are looking to update and diversify your digital design skills, making you more attractive to employers
- You’d like step-by-step instructions and the opportunity to ask questions if you get stuck while designing your website, from an industry expert
- You want to add web design skills to your CV and potentially explore starting a business that offers web design services
What will you learn?
Over this 10-week course, you’ll be guided through the process of conceptualising, planning and designing a fully functional website.
| Orientation module | Welcome to your Virtual Learning Environment |
| Module 1 | Introduction to web design |
| Module 2 | Web hosting options and design tools |
| Module 3 | Planning your website: Content and structure |
| Module 4 | Working with images |
| Module 5 | Visualising your website: Colour, images, fonts and layout |
| Module 6 | Basics of HTML, HTML5 and CSS |
| Module 7 | Coding with HTML5 and CSS |
| Module 8 | Advanced CSS, Javascript and trends in web design |
| Module 9 | Creating and publishing your website |
| Module 10 | Testing and maintaining your website |