1 Hour HTML Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
A brisk, no-nonsense HTML primer that equips beginners with the core tags and structures needed to build a simple, accessible web page in just 60 minutes. This course is structured into short, focused modules totaling one hour, guiding you step-by-step through essential HTML concepts with immediate hands-on practice. Perfect for absolute beginners or anyone needing a quick refresher.
Module 1: HTML Fundamentals & Page Structure
Estimated time: 0.2 hours
- DOCTYPE declaration and document hierarchy
- Using <html>, <head>, and <body> tags
- Adding comments and character encoding
- Setting title and meta elements
Module 2: Text Content & Semantic Markup
Estimated time: 0.2 hours
- Creating paragraphs and headings (<h1>–<h6>)
- Building unordered and ordered lists (<ul>, <ol>)
- Understanding block vs. inline elements
- Using semantic tags for accessibility and SEO
Module 3: Embedding Media
Estimated time: 0.2 hours
- Adding images with <img> and alt attributes
- Embedding audio using the <audio> element
- Embedding video using the <video> element
- Providing fallbacks and accessibility support
Module 4: Hyperlinks & Navigation
Estimated time: 0.2 hours
- Creating links with <a> tags
- Using target attributes and linking to email/file
- Building a simple navigation bar with lists
- Understanding relative vs. absolute paths
Module 5: Forms & User Input
Estimated time: 0.2 hours
- Structuring forms with <form> and <button>
- Adding text inputs, checkboxes, and radio buttons
- Using <textarea> for multi-line input
- Improving usability with labels and placeholders
Module 6: Final Project
Estimated time: 0.2 hours
- Assemble a one-page site with header and footer
- Include content sections with semantic tags
- Add media, a navigation bar, and a working form
Prerequisites
- Basic computer literacy
- Text editor (like VS Code or Notepad)
- Web browser for testing
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Build a complete, accessible HTML web page from scratch
- Use semantic markup to improve SEO and accessibility
- Embed images, audio, and video with proper attributes
- Create functional forms and navigation menus
- Link internal pages and external resources correctly