Website Design Course In Uganda
Website Design Course – This course provides an in-depth introduction to website design and development, covering everything from building a website using HTML and CSS to exploring the powerful content management system of WordPress and understanding the essentials of web hosting. No previous coding experience is required, though a basic understanding of computers is beneficial.
Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy and familiarity with internet usage.
Course Duration: 3 Months
Course Outline
Weeks 1-2: Introduction to Websites
- Overview of the internet and the World Wide Web
- Progression of website development: from static to dynamic sites
- Types of websites (e.g., personal, business, e-commerce)
- Website planning and organization
- Fundamentals of web design and user experience (UX) considerations
For Weeks 3-4: HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)
- Basics of HTML: syntax and structure
- Key HTML tags: headings, paragraphs, lists, links, and images
- Utilizing semantic HTML for meaningful structure
- Working with forms and input elements
- Introduction to HTML5: new features and elements
Weeks 5-6: CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
- Introduction to CSS: styling HTML elements
- CSS syntax: selectors, properties, and values
- Handling colors, backgrounds, and fonts
- The box model: padding, borders, and margins
- CSS layout techniques: positioning, floats, flexbox, and grid
From Weeks 7-8: WordPress
- Overview of WordPress
- Installing WordPress locally and on a web server
- Navigating the WordPress dashboard and admin interface
- Managing pages, posts, and media
- Customizing WordPress themes: leveraging built-in options and CSS
Week 9-10: Advanced WordPress
- Working with WordPress plugins: installation and configuration
- Introduction to popular plugins for SEO, security, and performance optimization
- Getting familiar with WordPress themes: installation and configuration
Week 11-12: Web Hosting
- Understanding web hosting options: shared, VPS, and dedicated services
- Domain registration and management
- Key considerations when choosing a web hosting provider
- Setting up hosting accounts and managing server resources
- Introduction to cPanel and FTP for website management
Final Project: Participants will design and develop a multi-page website using HTML, CSS, and WordPress, hosted on a live server.
Resources
- Online tutorials and documentation for HTML, CSS, WordPress, and web hosting platforms
- Recommended reading materials and video tutorials
- Access to development environments for coding and website creation practice