Free
CourseLearn HTML
Start at the beginning by learning HTML basics — an important foundation for building and editing web pages.
This course includes
This course includes
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary7 hoursProjects
4Prerequisites
None
About this course
Fun fact: 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. Learning HTML basics is an important first step in your web development journey and an essential skill for front- and back-end developers.
Skills you'll gain
Structure pages with HTML
Present data with tables
Write cleaner HTML
Syllabus
6 lessons • 4 projects • 5 quizzesCertificate of completion available with Plus or Pro
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Projects in this course
- practice Project
Fashion Blog
It's time to build fluency in HTML Fundamentals. In this next project, we're going to practice Structure in HTML so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? This project will help you to understand and master the building blocks of a webpage. It'll all build up from these foundations. What's next? A blogger, a developer, a stylish website. You got this! - practice Project
Wine Festival Schedule
In this project, we're going to practice tabular organization in HTML so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? If you're going to have data on a webpage, you've got to master the skill of effectively and aesthetically organizing it – an HTML table is the perfect solution. - practice Project
Form a Story
Use your knowledge of HTML forms to collect input users and put a spin on a classic story!
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Zoe Bachman
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- This course was made so easy to understand for people like me who have never had any experience with coding. I liked that they have you work with projects while they teach you concepts. As someone who is more of a hands-on learner, this method was incredibly helpful.Maria G.Verified Learner
- This course was honestly fantastic. The lessons along with the practice make retention 10x easier, which is usually really hard with online course material.Miles L.Verified Learner
- Best course for beginners! That's the only way to describe it. And to top it off, everything is conveniently accessible on the same screen—absolutely no hassle at all!Adollet K.Verified Learner
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