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 quizzesHands-on learning
Don’t just watch or read about someone else coding — write your own code live in our online, interactive platform. You’ll even get AI-driven recommendations on what you need to review to help keep you on track.
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
It's time to build fluency in HTML Tables. In this next Pro 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. What's next? Wine glasses, cheese platters, HTML tables. You got this! - 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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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
Earn a document to prove you've completed a course or path that you can share with your network.Ratings & reviews from learners
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- Chris M5 days agoCoding is for everyone.
- Blake H5 days agofirst coding course I don't have anything to base a review off of. sometimes the hints could be more specific.
- Lachie E6 days agoThis course was fantastic! Was a big help revising HTML after finishing high school and I actually learned some new things too. Thanks Codecademy team.
- Alex F.6 days agoI think this is a great intro into HTML and coding in general. It's very user-friendly and helped me to get my feet wet. The lessons offered great knowledge, especially if you take notes. The quizzes gave great and, at times, challenging questions.
- HS6 days agoEasy to learn and follow along
- Pietro S6 days agoI have a little experience writing code but wanted a refresher on HTML and this was a great course to get me back up to speed.
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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.