Build Responsive Real-World Websites with HTML and CSS Course Syllabus

Overview: This comprehensive, project-based course guides you through building a fully responsive, professional-grade website using modern HTML5 and CSS3. You'll follow a structured 7-phase web design process—planning, sketching, building, testing, optimizing, launching—while applying both technical and aesthetic principles. With approximately 35+ hours of hands-on learning, you’ll progress from foundational concepts to a polished, portfolio-ready project, mastering real-world skills in accessibility, responsive design, and developer workflows.

Module 1: Foundations of Modern HTML & CSS

Estimated time: 7 hours

• Write semantic HTML5 markup for accessibility and SEO
• Understand CSS cascade, specificity, and the box model
• Master Flexbox for one-dimensional layouts
• Learn CSS Grid for complex two-dimensional layouts
• Build reusable UI components with HTML and CSS

Module 2: Planning & Starting the Main Project

Estimated time: 5 hours

• Create wireframes and mood boards for visual planning
• Set up project structure and version control
• Design and code the header and navigation sections
• Implement the hero section with responsive styling

Module 3: Building the Main Project (Omnifood Clone)

Estimated time: 15 hours

• Develop the website in 7 structured, progressive steps
• Apply responsive design techniques across device breakpoints
• Incorporate real-world UI patterns and accessible components
• Validate, debug, and refine code quality throughout

Module 4: Design System & Aesthetic Polish

Estimated time: 5 hours

• Apply the 'web design framework' for consistent design decisions
• Implement typography, color, and spacing systems
• Source and integrate free fonts, icons, and images
• Polish visual details for pixel-perfect accuracy

Module 5: Testing, Optimization & Launching

Estimated time: 3 hours

• Test responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility
• Optimize images and code for performance
• Prepare and launch the final project
• Finalize portfolio-ready deliverables

Module 6: Final Project

Estimated time: 5 hours

• Deliverable 1: Fully responsive, accessible website clone
• Deliverable 2: Complete, documented source code
• Deliverable 3: Portfolio-ready project ready for deployment

Prerequisites

• Basic computer literacy
• No prior coding experience required
• Willingness to learn through hands-on practice

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Build professional, responsive websites from scratch
• Apply semantic HTML and modern CSS layout techniques
• Design accessible and visually appealing user interfaces
• Use a systematic design framework for consistent results
• Optimize and launch websites for real-world deployment