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HTML5 & CSS3 Introduction 2 Days - Newcastle
Key Course Details:
Level:
Intermediate
Duration:
2
Days - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£450 + vat
Join the professionals in learning the latest features and enhancements in HTML and CSS, two of the fundamental building blocks of all pages on the web. We will show you how to add better semantics to your page structure and how to give your web visuals the perfect boost.
With our help, you will take your existing HTML and CSS know-how and enhance it as you learn how to use new tags to build page structures that are more meaningful, making your content easier to find on the web. We will also show you how to add transitions, animations, and other new visual tricks to give your pages a fresh, modern look. This is a perfect way to take your web-design skills to the next level.
Join the professionals in learning the latest features and enhancements in HTML and CSS, two of the fundamental building blocks of all pages on the web. We will show you how to add better semantics to your page structure and how to give your web visuals the perfect boost.
With our help, you will take your existing HTML and CSS know-how and enhance it as you learn how to use new tags to build page structures that are more meaningful, making your content easier to find on the web. We will also show you how to add transitions, animations, and other new visual tricks to give your pages a fresh, modern look. This is a perfect way to take your web-design skills to the next level.
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HTML5 & CSS3 Introduction 2 Days
Course Details
This 2-day Introduction course will enhance your existing web-design knowledge by giving you a grounding in HTML5, the latest revision of the HTML standard. HTML5 introduces new features that allow designers to produce richer, more semantic code. We also cover the cutting-edge visual enhancements in the new CSS3 standard, giving you an insight into the impressive results that can be achieved by web professionals.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Appreciate the differences between the current and previous HTML and CSS standards
- Insert the new DOCTYPE declaration in HTML5 documents
- Identify deprecated tags that should no longer be used
- Structure documents using new HTML5 tags
- Implement better forms using new HTML5 inputs and placeholders
- Apply CSS3 transitions, shadows, and border radius effects
- Enhance text with CSS-controlled fonts for the web
Our goals are for you appreciate the latest developments in HTML and CSS, and to apply the new and enhanced features to your own pages.
Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:
This course is intended for web designers with existing HTML and CSS skills who wish to learn about the enhancements available in the latest HTML5 and CSS3 web standards.
You will need to be familiar with HTML and CSS. Ideally, you will have taken our HTML & CSS Combo Essentials Introduction 2 Day course. A basic understanding of JavaScript would be helpful but is not essential.
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Full Course Outline
The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
Introduction- A brief overview of the history and development of HTML
- The importance of standards
- The W3C, WHATWG and HTML5
- Do we need/want HTML5?
- What is and what is not HTML5
- Can we start using it now?
- What features can we begin using?
- Browser, mobile and device support
- The new DOCTYPE declaration
- Simplified charset
- Looser coding standards
- Good practice to ensure consistency
- Depreciated tags and attributes
- Understanding the outline algorithm
- Ensuring cross browser structure
- Structuring top-level and interior level content
- Meeting the new content models
- Introducing the new HTML5 semantic tags
- Header
- Footer
- Section
- Aside
- Article
- Hgroup
- Figure
- Figcaption
- The role of the DIV Tag
- Ensuring block-level display
Video & audio- Plug-in free markup
- The new video and audio elements
- Overview of video & audio codecs
- How to convert video to ogg, mp4 and webm
- Including fallback content
- Customising the video & audio players
- Introducing the canvas API
- Drawing basic shapes
- Simple animation
- Loading an image
- Brief overview
- Meeting the new input types
- Setting autofocus
- Using placeholder data
- The new date picker
- Spinners and sliders
- A brief overview of the history CSS
- Image borders
- Shadows
- Rounded corners
- @font-face
- Server fonts
- Font licensing issues
- 2D transforms and transitions
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Location Details
This course is provided at the XChange Training Newcastle training centre located at:
The Beacon
Westgate Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 9PQ
The training centre is situated on Westgate Road near Central Newcastle within easy reach by bus of Newcastle Central Station for both local Metro and overland trains. If you are driving there is free parking available at the training centre.
Daily course times run between 10am and 5pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks.
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HTML5 & CSS3 Introduction 2 Days - Upcoming Newcastle Course Dates
15 Jan - 16 Jan £450 + vat 12 Mar - 13 Mar £450 + vat 14 May - 15 May £450 + vat 09 Jul - 10 Jul £450 + vat -
Client Reviews
"The instructor was very knowledgeable and patient and went at just the right learning speed for my level. One to one tutorial has been very beneficial for my learning of HTML and CSS and a great introduction."
Dawn Irons, Imago Group plc, HTML and CSS - 2 Day Introduction
"Really enjoyed the course, it was very helpful - thank you!"
Linda Smith, BSKYB, HTML - 1 Day Introduction
"As always clear, concise and friendly. I have come away from today's course having learnt exactly what I needed to know. Thank you!"
Charlotte Green, AXA Investment Managers, HTML - 1 Day Introduction
"The course gave a great overview of HTML and CSS - a brilliant basis to continue onwards from. "
Corin Rogerson, Tesco, HTML & CSS - 2 Day Introduction
"Thoroughly enjoyable course. I have learned a great deal over the two days, putting a lot of things into perspective."
Jill Williamson, East of England Development Agency, HTML & CSS - 2 Day Introduction
"Very professional training service. Instructor was very knowledgeable and open to questions. Methodical training structure and easy to follow. Will recommend to my colleagues. Thanks!"
Alex Birkett, NUS Services, HTML & CSS - 2 Day Introduction
"Very good hands-on experience. Instructor was very enthusiastic and obviously knew his stuff."
Helen Swailes, JT International S.A., HTML & CSS - 2 Day Introduction
"Very happy with the training and will be taking away a lot of HTML knowledge"
Linda Diep, Optimus Education, HTML & CSS for Emails - 2 Day Intermediate Training
"Very enjoyable and informative. The fact that full and unrestricted access to learning materials and assets (i.e. presentations and demonstration files) was given throughout the course was a welcome change from other providers."
David Swingler, Fingo, HTML & CSS - 2 Day Introduction
"Very well structured and clearly explained. Good facilities, resources and class size. Met all expectations and realised objectives. Would definitely consider XChange Training for future requirements. "
Aoife Breen, UCLU, HTML & CSS - 2 Day Introduction
£450 + vat
Next Dates:
15 Jan - 16 Jan
12 Mar - 13 Mar
14 May - 15 May
09 Jul - 10 Jul
Over 15 years of providing certified HTML training courses UK wide
5/5 Stars
The course instructor was very responsive and extremely knowledgable. I felt able to ask questions and he kept checking back for understanding. The course has been intensive but very relaxed and enjoyable. It was really useful to be able to tailor the course to my needs and I appreciate the flexibility that you have all demonstrated. Great links and resources too. I feel up-levelled :) Thank you.
23/07/2024
5/5 Stars
Very happy, good succinct course that I feel has given me a good starting point to develop my HTML and CSS skills. It has given me the direction I need to grow in this area which is exactly what I was looking for.
24/05/2024
4/5 Stars
Overall, it was a lot of information to take in, particularly the first day, but I was able to grasp it more the second day.
21/05/2024
5/5 Stars
Pretty all inclusive and well handwear set up.
21/05/2024
5/5 Stars
Alan was brilliant, made understanding the training course easy and was always happy to answer any additional questions I had.
23/01/2024
5/5 Stars
The content and pacing of the training was very interesting and informative, and I particularly enjoyed the practical elements of the course.
23/01/2024
5/5 Stars
Really good course delivered well and explained effectively. Got to see first-hand how to develop dynamic web pages and even looked at topics off the specification that I was interested in.
08/11/2023
4/5 Stars
I have a much better understanding of HTML and CSS from when I started. It was good to have someone in the room to troubleshoot any issues.
05/09/2023
5/5 Stars
The course sections were set up well, starting with the basics first before moving on to more complex items. Craig did a great job of facilitating the course, was friendly and very helpful and knowledgeable, and was able to tailor the training our roles and answer bespoke queries. 10 out of 10!
05/09/2023
5/5 Stars
Instructure knowledge coverage a wide range, what was advertised in the online program as well as advised us of further topics/ routes we can take. Instructor also enthusiastic and cares about the subject. Not a dull moment.
05/09/2023
Whats Included:
Your choice of Windows or Mac 
Certified hands-on training 
Small class size (max 4-8) 
6 months post course support 
Quality reference manual 
Authorised Course Certificate 
Lunch and refreshments
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the course times?
For all courses in the London Centre the normal session timings are 10am to 5pm with an hour break for lunch. In addition to the hour lunch break there are also two fifteen minute coffee breaks mid morning and mid afternoon.
Daily times are:
09.45 - Registration
10.00 - Course start
13.00 - Lunch
14.00 - Afternoon starts
17.00 - Course ends
Do you offer discounts
or promotions?
We offer a range of regular discounts available for self funding individuals, charities and education along with period special offers. See our promotions page for full details.
What is provided with this course?
During the course we provide all computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac, lunch and refreshments along with pads & pens. After the course you will receive the authorised Certificate, quality reference manual and 6 months direct post course support.
Does this course give
a qualification?
Although this course does not provide an actual qualification each delegate is provided with an official Certificate for completion of the course level.
Can you invoice my company?
In short yes we can provide 30 day invoice terms to any UK Limited company with the provision of your official purchase order and/or completing the invoice request for your booking online.
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