HTML5 Essentials Course
Build practical web design skills with Nexacu’s HTML5 Essentials training course. This hands-on HTML course introduces the core principles of HTML5 and CSS3, giving beginners the foundation to create, edit and structure responsive web pages.
You will learn how to format page content with headings, paragraphs and lists, create hyperlinks, insert and optimise images, embed external media and understand how HTML and CSS work together to support modern website design.
No coding experience is required. Basic computer skills and familiarity with web browsers are recommended.
HTML5 Essentials is designed for learners who want a practical introduction to web page structure, HTML coding and CSS styling. It suits beginners, marketers, content editors, aspiring web designers and workplace users who need to understand how websites are built and maintained.
The course focuses on core website building blocks, including HTML page structure, content formatting, CSS styling, responsive layout concepts, hyperlinks, images, embedded content and browser-based workflows.
This course provides a foundation for learners who want to create simple web pages, edit website content more confidently, or better understand the HTML and CSS behind content management systems.
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We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
Overview
Web technologies: how HTML5 and CSS3 work together, and the role of JavaScript
Tools of the trade: code editors, web development applications, content management systems and online web building solutions
Web standards and following conventions
Web browsers and how to test your work
HTML5 and older versions of HTML
HTML Essentials
Principles of HTML5: document type, document structure, tags and attributes
The HTML5 document structure
Containers and empty tags
Inline and block-level elements: how tags display
Inserting special characters
Commenting your code
Website Structure
Typical website structure: files and folders
File and folder naming conventions, including case and spacing
The importance of filename extensions
Home page considerations
Marking Up Text with HTML5
Understanding whitespace
Using headings and paragraphs
Line breaks
Ordered and unordered lists, including customising lists
Bold and italic text
Images
Inserting images with HTML
GIF, JPG and PNG formats, and when to use them
Image optimisation: reducing file size while maintaining quality
Image resolution
The alt attribute
The title attribute
Working with Tables
When to use tables
Using tables for displaying data
Hyperlinks
Absolute versus relative paths
Opening links in a new window
Creating same-page links
Links to downloadable content
Applying links to images
Layout and Design Techniques
Using div tags as containers
Applying styles to divs for layout and design
Using span tags to style selected content
Styling a Web Page with CSS3
Understanding CSS3 syntax
Writing styles that apply to the whole page
Styling an entire website
Fonts and using device fonts
Colour names and hexadecimal colour codes
Typography, including font size, line height and other properties
Using classes to style individual elements
Styling hyperlinks with pseudo-classes
External Content
Embedding a Google Map
Embedding a YouTube video
Search Engine Optimisation
How good coding supports SEO
Strong versus bold
The importance of the title tag
Head content and using meta tags for page descriptions
What is HTML5 Essentials?
HTML5 Essentials is a beginner-friendly training course for learners who want to understand how web pages are structured, styled and maintained. The course covers HTML5, CSS3, website structure, headings, paragraphs, lists, images, hyperlinks, tables, embedded content and basic search engine optimisation concepts.
Who should attend HTML5 Essentials?
This course is suitable for beginners, marketers, content editors, aspiring web designers, digital coordinators and workplace users who need to understand, edit or create simple web pages using HTML and CSS.
Do I need coding experience?
No coding experience is required. Basic computer skills and familiarity with web browsers are recommended, as the course introduces HTML5 and CSS3 from the fundamentals.
What will I learn in this HTML5 course?
You will learn how HTML5 and CSS3 work together, how to structure web pages, format text, add images, create hyperlinks, use tables for data, style web pages with CSS, embed external content and apply basic SEO concepts such as title tags and meta descriptions.
Does HTML5 Essentials cover CSS3?
Yes. The course introduces CSS3 syntax, styling a whole page or website, using fonts and colour codes, typography settings, CSS classes and styling hyperlinks with pseudo-classes.
Will I learn how to structure a web page?
Yes. The course covers HTML document structure, tags and attributes, containers, empty tags, inline and block-level elements, headings, paragraphs, lists, whitespace, line breaks and website file and folder structure.
Does the course cover images and hyperlinks?
Yes. HTML5 Essentials covers inserting images, understanding image file types, image optimisation, resolution, alt and title attributes, absolute and relative paths, same-page links, downloadable content links and applying links to images.
Will I learn to embed external content?
Yes. The course includes embedding external content such as a Google Map and a YouTube video, helping learners understand how third-party content can be added to a web page.
Does HTML5 Essentials cover SEO basics?
Yes. The course introduces basic SEO concepts, including how good coding can support SEO, the difference between strong and bold, the importance of the title tag, and using meta tags for page descriptions.
Is this course useful for CMS and website content editors?
Yes. HTML5 Essentials can help CMS users and website content editors understand the HTML and CSS behind web pages, making it easier to edit content, troubleshoot formatting issues and work more confidently with website platforms.
Can I attend HTML5 Essentials online or face-to-face?
Yes. HTML5 Essentials is available live online or face-to-face, depending on the current Nexacu schedule. Check the course page for available dates, locations and delivery options before booking.
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