Build Websites from Scratch with HTML & CSS Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview: This hands-on, project-based course guides beginners through the complete process of building and deploying a responsive website from scratch using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. With over 5 hours of structured content, you'll progress through real-world development stages—starting with project setup, crafting semantic HTML, styling with modern CSS techniques, adding interactivity with JavaScript, optimizing performance, and finally deploying your site live. Each module builds on the last, ensuring a cohesive learning experience that results in a professional, production-ready website. Perfect for aspiring front-end developers seeking practical skills without relying on frameworks.
Module 1: Project Setup & HTML Essentials
Estimated time: 0.5 hours
- Installing code editor (VS Code)
- Configuring live server
- Setting up folder structure
- Building the page skeleton with doctype, head, header, nav, main, and footer
Module 2: CSS Fundamentals & Layout
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Linking external stylesheets
- Using selectors, the box model, and typography
- Creating layouts with Flexbox
- Designing with CSS Grid
Module 3: Advanced Styling & Responsive Design
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Applying media queries for mobile-first design
- Using fluid units and breakpoints
- Implementing CSS variables
- Enhancing interaction with pseudo-classes and transitions
Module 4: JavaScript Basics & DOM Manipulation
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Understanding variables, functions, and control flow
- Selecting elements in the DOM
- Updating content dynamically
- Handling user events
Module 5: Interactive Features & Form Handling
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Building dynamic navigation menus
- Creating modal dialogs
- Validating form inputs
- Displaying error messages and handling form submission
Module 6: Asset Optimization & Performance
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Compressing images and using SVGs
- Implementing lazy loading
- Minifying CSS and JavaScript
- Leveraging browser caching and measuring performance with Lighthouse
Module 7: Version Control & Deployment
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Initializing Git repositories
- Committing and pushing changes to GitHub
- Deploying with GitHub Pages
- Using FTP or basic hosting providers for deployment
Module 8: SEO Basics & Next Steps
Estimated time: 0.5 hours
- Adding meta tags and alt attributes
- Using semantic HTML for accessibility
- Planning feature enhancements
- Exploring next steps: React, Vue, and CI practices
Prerequisites
- Basic computer literacy
- Familiarity with web browsers and navigating the internet
- No prior coding experience required
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Plan and structure a modern website using HTML5 semantic elements
- Style responsive layouts with CSS3, Flexbox, and Grid
- Add interactivity using JavaScript including DOM manipulation and event handling
- Optimize website performance through asset compression and caching strategies
- Deploy a fully functional website using Git, GitHub Pages, or a live hosting provider