Learn HTML
Start at the beginning by learning HTML basics — an important foundation for building and editing web pages.
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Approx. 9 hoursCertificate of completion
Included with paid plansPrerequisites
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 quizzes4 out of 5 Codecademy learners achieve their goals
"Codecademy gave me the tools I needed to land my first job as a developer, completely changing my career from the waste industry." - Jonathan Manner, Sweden
Projects in this course
- 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! - 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. - 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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- The course is great for beginners. Learning and writing code simultaneously is a tremendous help in getting to know the concepts better.Sushil T.Verified Learner
- As someone who was hesitant to start learning how to code because it seemed hard and intimidating, Codecademy's 'Learn HTML' course was a wonderful way to get started. Surprisingly, I ended up finding it really fun and addictive; I just had to keep going!Jaira T.Verified Learner
- The course content is exceptionally clear and gradually builds upon earlier concepts. The learning platform is user-friendly and provides constructive feedback for identifying errors.Phin F.Verified Learner
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Practice Projects
Guided projects that help you solidify the skills and concepts you're learning.Assessments
Auto-graded quizzes and immediate feedback help you reinforce your skills as you learn.Certificate of Completion
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Frequently asked questions about HTML
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the skeleton of all modern web pages. Together with CSS and JavaScript, it forms the foundation of modern web development.