Introduction to Web Development

Instructor: Microsoft

Beginner Level • 4 weeks to complete at 10 hours a week • Flexible Schedule

Skills You'll Gain

Git (Version Control System)
Responsive Web Design
HTML and CSS
Web Development
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Front-End Web Development
Microsoft Copilot
Javascript
Semantic Web
JSON
GitHub

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Outcomes

  • Learn new concepts from industry experts
  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
  • Earn a shareable career certificate from Microsoft

There are 5 modules in this course

In this module, you'll learn the basics of HTML, including its structure, key elements, and role in web development. You'll understand how HTML interacts with CSS and JavaScript and why semantic HTML is important for accessibility. By the end, you'll create simple web pages, applying your foundational HTML skills through hands-on exercises.

In this module, you'll learn the core concepts and syntax of CSS, focusing on how it's used to style and layout web pages. You'll explore responsive web design techniques to ensure websites work seamlessly across different devices and screen sizes. The module also covers key web accessibility features, their importance, and advanced CSS techniques. By the end, you'll apply these skills to design a fully responsive and accessible web page using CSS.

In this module, you'll learn the basic syntax and constructs of JavaScript, with a focus on using it to manipulate the Document Object Model (DOM). You'll explore key concepts like functions, scope, and asynchronous programming. The module also covers advanced JavaScript techniques and managing data with JSON. By the end, you'll have a solid foundation in JavaScript for building dynamic and interactive web pages.

In this module, you'll learn the foundational concepts of version control, with a focus on Git for managing code changes. You'll explore the basic Git commands and how to use GitHub for collaborative development. You'll also learn how to integrate Git with development tools and IDEs, along with advanced techniques for managing repositories. By the end, you'll be ready to work efficiently on team-based projects using Git and GitHub.

In this module, you'll explore the features and functionalities of Microsoft Copilot for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development. You'll learn how to use Copilot to write and enhance code for each of these languages, streamlining your development process. By the end, you'll apply what you've learned to develop a small web project, utilizing Microsoft Copilot to assist with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript integration.