Basics of Website Development

Discover the foundations of website development from structure to deployment.

Overview

Every modern website has a story—some just tell it better than others. This course offers a gateway into the structure, language, and logic behind websites, from static pages to interactive layouts. With a focus on HTML, CSS, and basic scripting concepts, it’s a clean, code-first look at how digital spaces are built and styled. There’s no need to fear semicolons; they’re less aggressive than they look.

Whether you’re building a personal project or planning your first portfolio site, this course keeps it approachable and focused. You’ll cover front-end structure, design control, and basic user interaction principles—helping you to understand what makes websites behave (or misbehave) and how to maintain design consistency across screens and browsers.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand core languages used in front-end website development
• Create structured web pages using HTML and semantic elements
• Style content using cascading stylesheets and responsive layouts
• Identify key browser behaviours and layout rendering issues
• Apply basic interactivity using script-driven page elements
• Structure files and content for scalable development projects

Who is this Course For

• Beginners interested in web structure and interface basics
• Students looking to enter the digital design and development space
• Small business owners wanting control over basic site edits
• Creative freelancers interested in building personal portfolios
• Office staff tasked with managing simple website content
• Career changers exploring the tech industry from scratch
• Enthusiasts curious about how websites are put together
• Designers wanting to understand code behind their layouts

Career Path

• Junior Front-End Developer – £28,000
• Web Content Assistant – £24,000
• HTML Email Developer – £26,000
• Website Administrator – £27,500
• Digital Support Officer – £25,500
• Freelance Web Builder – £30,000 (variable)