Learn the foundation of the web — build structured, interactive web pages from scratch using HTML, and take your first step into web development.
HTML is the foundation of the web, used to structure and display content on every website. HTML Essentials takes learners from the absolute basics of tags and elements through to forms, tables, multimedia integration, accessibility, and advanced HTML features. By the end of the course, learners will have built their own functional web pages and be ready to continue their web development journey. The course includes a hands-on project — a Global Adventures Blog — putting skills into practice in a real-world scenario. Developed in collaboration with OpenEDG, the course prepares learners for both the WDE™ – Certified Entry-Level Web Developer and WDA™ – Certified Associate Web Developer certifications from the OpenEDG JS Institute. This is part of the Web Development Learning Collection.
Curriculum Chapters
- 1. Getting Started with HTML
- 2. Formatting Text and Organizing Data
- 3. Exploring Visual and Interactive Elements
- 4. Enhancing Web Presentation
- 5. Building Optimized and Accessible Web Content
- 6. Exploring HTML Beyond Basics
Skills You Will Learn
Understand the structure of an HTML document and apply basic HTML tags and elements. Format text and organise data using HTML elements including headings, paragraphs, lists, and tables. Integrate visual and interactive elements including images, links, audio, and video into web pages. Enhance web presentation using HTML features for layout and styling. Build optimised and accessible web content applying best practices for performance and inclusivity. Explore advanced HTML features beyond the basics to create richer web experiences. Apply HTML skills in a complete hands-on project to build a functional web page from scratch.
Technologies Used
HTML5
Web browser development tools
Hands-on project: Global Adventures Blog
Course Details
Course Type: Free self-paced
Time: 30 Hours
Modules: 6
Level: Beginner
Prerequisites
None. Suitable for complete beginners with no prior web development experience.
Certification & Career
Career and Certification alignment: This course prepares learners for the WDE™ – Certified Entry-Level Web Developer certification (recommended next step) and the WDA™ – Certified Associate Web Developer certification, both from the OpenEDG JS Institute. This is part of the Web Development Learning Collection, developed in collaboration with OpenEDG.
Achievements & Badges
Upon completion, earn a Cisco Networking Academy digital badge. Learners can also pursue the optional WDE™ – Certified Entry-Level Web Developer certification exam. Share your verified achievements on LinkedIn, your CV, or professional profile.
What Cisco verifies: Cisco verifies the earner of this badge successfully completed the HTML Essentials course. The holder of this credential has foundational web development skills including creating and structuring web pages using HTML, formatting text and organising data, integrating visual and interactive elements, applying accessibility best practices, and building optimised and functional web content.
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