Website Development for Beginners Certificate

Website Development for Beginners Certificate Course

Web Development is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and predictions are that the demand for quality Web Developers will only continue to grow!

Never in the history of the Web has it been such an opportune moment to join millions of people around the world who are involved in building web products. Whether you are excited at the possibility of becoming a Web Developer or you are just a curious person who wants to build websites as a hobby, you will find this course useful.

We have covered Web Development as a corporate career as well as included tips on launching your own freelance Web Development practice.

Introduction

From front-end to back-end, HTML to CSS, JavaScript to its helpful frameworks - this course is packed with information to take you from square one to Web mastery.

The material covered in the course is vast but fear not - it is after all a course for beginners and we will guide you through the hard concepts with witty humour and illustrative code examples.

By the end of the course not only will you be familiar with the scripting languages HTML, CSS and JavaScript but they are going to become your best friends in your Web journey.

What you will learn

The aim of the course is to equip you with the knowledge and tools to build your first website. It is a practical course with code example, coding activities and plenty of guidance material to help you complete them.

  • The past, present and future of the Internet and the Web
  • What terms client-side and server-side mean in the context of Web Development
  • How to create a simple HTML document and setup the basic skeleton of a web page
  • How to use various HTML elements to create the different sections of the web page
  • How to add styling code to HTML in internal and external style sheets using CSS
  • Why you should use CSS alongside HTML to build beautiful pages
  • Important concepts of coding for the Web including the CSS Box Model, the HTML DOM model and JavaScript’s Object Orientation
  • How to use JavaScript code into HTML documents in order to change and modify the structure as well as adding interactivity to the web page

Benefits of taking this course

There are a number of benefits, which include:

  • A comprehensive, practical and easy-to-understand course material
  • Example code with comprehensive explanations using HTML, CSS and JavaScript coding languages
  • End of module activities and a final test which are designed to expand your overall understanding and put what you’ve learned into action
  • Can be completed anywhere with an Internet connection.
  • Gaining relevant knowledge about an ever-growing industry, which will provide you with practical skills for the workforce.
  • Being able to write simple web pages and elements using HTML, CSS and JavaScript at the end of the course

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • What ARPANET was and how it is linked to the invention of the Internet
  • How the Hypertext and Hyperlink concepts are fundamental to the way our Web works
  • How the Domain Name System was invented to translate unreadable web addresses into mnemonic phrases
  • How the World Wide Web was invented as a way to ease the communication within a scientific organisation
  • The difference between a web page, web site and web application
  • How web servers are used to store data and information relating to the web site
  • The terms ‘client-side’ and ‘server-side’, and what they mean
  • The three main languages in building web sites and how they are used
  • What is Hypertext Markup Language and why it is used to build websites
  • What are the mandatory basic elements in an HTML document
  • What is the purpose of the head and body elements in a website as well as the difference between the two
  • What is nesting and why it is fundamental for any scripting language
  • Some of the more advanced elements that can be structured using HTML
  • The difference between a block element and an inline element and why this matters for the layout
  • How many versions of HTML existed and why the latest one excites web developers
  • The main HTML elements that help us create basic web layouts
  • What Cascading Style Sheets is and why it is used to style web pages
  • The differences between the different version of CSS and which is the latest
  • How CSS can be inserted in HTML documents using internal and inline style sheets
  • The steps to creating an external style sheet and how to link it with HTML
  • What the HTML classes and ids are and how to use them with CSS
  • How to write CSS code according to the CSS syntax rules
  • What selectors are used for as well as the different kinds of CSS selectors that you can use
  • The difference between a pseudo class and a pseudo element
  • How points, pixels and percentages are used as basic units of measure in Web Development
  • What properties are in the context of Cascading Style Sheets and what they are used for in CSS code
  • What the idea behind the CSS Box Model is and why every CSS element can be thought of as a box
  • The difference between margins, padding and borders in the context of the Box Model
  • How to style an HTML web page using colour
  • What the RGB abbreviation stands for in the context of colour theory and how to apply it in CSS
  • How to add gradients and shadow effects to CSS elements
  • How to create a custom horizontal navigation bar using HTML and CSS
  • What JavaScript is and how it is used alongside HTML and CSS to add interactivity to the web page
  • Why JavaScript is an object-oriented, dynamic and event-driven programming language
  • What variables and values mean in the JavaScript code and the data types specific to JavaScript
  • What role operators play when manipulating JavaScript variables
  • What the concept of an object means in JavaScript and the different ways to construct an object
  • What the Document Object Model is and how it links to HTML code
  • How the HTML Document object allows JavaScript to access and modify each element inside the HTML and CSS code
  • Which JavaScript methods you can apply to HTML document objects to control the behaviour of elements
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Website Development for Beginners Certificate

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 10 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 10 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 10 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 12 hours hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

I've only just started this course but already the content layout and info are spot on. I was only going to do the 1st module the evening I got it but four hours later I had almost completed four! I just couldn't put it down. I have just finished an online aromatherpy course but the massage section was vague so this complements it perfectly I would recommend to anyone. I will be using this as a business but it's also perfect for people to learn for friends and family! So glad I found it. Thank you

Gemma Espejo-Degraph

This is an absolutely brilliant course, I really enjoyed it and it consists of very detailed information. The test at the end was slightly tricky so it’s important to pay attention to all aspects of the course content. I would highly recommend this course to anyone thinking of becoming a wedding planner, with an interest in this topic or even to anyone who is getting married as there’s a lot of information which could be found useful and certain things that give you good ideas. I loved this course and I’m sad it’s over. It was definitely brilliant from start to finish and is great value for money!

Natasha Boreland

I am so far really enjoying the course. Information is really well presented and tests a great recap to information covered. I also think the Notes tool is a good addition, however, the saving seems a little unstable so I have lost notes on a couple of the modules.

I figured that I needed to save prior to taking the test, but had selected a picture and as there was no close option, I clicked back and lost the notes I had taken. Apart from that, I am really enjoying the format and am finding the information easy to retain.

Amanda Rolfe

Great course!!I have learnt everything I need to become a nail technician!with many photos and videos and with many instructions leaves you with no questions at all!!I definitely suggest this course!!

Kiriaki Mitrou

This course is really comprehensive - it covers so many topics and themes. I really thought that the way the course is set out is very easy to use. You have the option to print out the course work or work online and the end of module worksheets are great for ensuring that you understand everything by filling in the blanks, answering questions about the topic and so on, you can even revisit modules.
I have only needed to contact support once but the reply was quick and concise.
I am really enjoying the course and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone thinking of or already working in the Office Management field.

Anna Burns

Having worked in schools for years and having a recently diagnosed son this course has opened my eyes to the world of Autism. The course is both informative, easy to work through and enables the learner to gain full understanding about all aspects of Autism.

Through completing this course I have gained employment supporting a child with Autism and I have been able to implement many strategies to assist both my pupil and also my own son.

I would highly recommend this course if you would like to gain a richer understanding of Autism and would like to study online and at your own pace.

Jo Price

Duration:
12 hours hours

Access:
Lifetime Access

Approved by:
CPD

Learning Type:


Text based modules  Images  Video learning 

Cost:
$120.00

Website Development for Beginners Certificate Course

Web Development is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and predictions are that the demand for quality Web Developers will only continue to grow!

Never in the history of the Web has it been such an opportune moment to join millions of people around the world who are involved in building web products. Whether you are excited at the possibility of becoming a Web Developer or you are just a curious person who wants to build websites as a hobby, you will find this course useful.

We have covered Web Development as a corporate career as well as included tips on launching your own freelance Web Development practice.

Introduction

From front-end to back-end, HTML to CSS, JavaScript to its helpful frameworks - this course is packed with information to take you from square one to Web mastery.

The material covered in the course is vast but fear not - it is after all a course for beginners and we will guide you through the hard concepts with witty humour and illustrative code examples.

By the end of the course not only will you be familiar with the scripting languages HTML, CSS and JavaScript but they are going to become your best friends in your Web journey.

What you will learn

The aim of the course is to equip you with the knowledge and tools to build your first website. It is a practical course with code example, coding activities and plenty of guidance material to help you complete them.

  • The past, present and future of the Internet and the Web
  • What terms client-side and server-side mean in the context of Web Development
  • How to create a simple HTML document and setup the basic skeleton of a web page
  • How to use various HTML elements to create the different sections of the web page
  • How to add styling code to HTML in internal and external style sheets using CSS
  • Why you should use CSS alongside HTML to build beautiful pages
  • Important concepts of coding for the Web including the CSS Box Model, the HTML DOM model and JavaScript’s Object Orientation
  • How to use JavaScript code into HTML documents in order to change and modify the structure as well as adding interactivity to the web page

Benefits of taking this course

There are a number of benefits, which include:

  • A comprehensive, practical and easy-to-understand course material
  • Example code with comprehensive explanations using HTML, CSS and JavaScript coding languages
  • End of module activities and a final test which are designed to expand your overall understanding and put what you’ve learned into action
  • Can be completed anywhere with an Internet connection.
  • Gaining relevant knowledge about an ever-growing industry, which will provide you with practical skills for the workforce.
  • Being able to write simple web pages and elements using HTML, CSS and JavaScript at the end of the course

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • What ARPANET was and how it is linked to the invention of the Internet
  • How the Hypertext and Hyperlink concepts are fundamental to the way our Web works
  • How the Domain Name System was invented to translate unreadable web addresses into mnemonic phrases
  • How the World Wide Web was invented as a way to ease the communication within a scientific organisation
  • The difference between a web page, web site and web application
  • How web servers are used to store data and information relating to the web site
  • The terms ‘client-side’ and ‘server-side’, and what they mean
  • The three main languages in building web sites and how they are used
  • What is Hypertext Markup Language and why it is used to build websites
  • What are the mandatory basic elements in an HTML document
  • What is the purpose of the head and body elements in a website as well as the difference between the two
  • What is nesting and why it is fundamental for any scripting language
  • Some of the more advanced elements that can be structured using HTML
  • The difference between a block element and an inline element and why this matters for the layout
  • How many versions of HTML existed and why the latest one excites web developers
  • The main HTML elements that help us create basic web layouts
  • What Cascading Style Sheets is and why it is used to style web pages
  • The differences between the different version of CSS and which is the latest
  • How CSS can be inserted in HTML documents using internal and inline style sheets
  • The steps to creating an external style sheet and how to link it with HTML
  • What the HTML classes and ids are and how to use them with CSS
  • How to write CSS code according to the CSS syntax rules
  • What selectors are used for as well as the different kinds of CSS selectors that you can use
  • The difference between a pseudo class and a pseudo element
  • How points, pixels and percentages are used as basic units of measure in Web Development
  • What properties are in the context of Cascading Style Sheets and what they are used for in CSS code
  • What the idea behind the CSS Box Model is and why every CSS element can be thought of as a box
  • The difference between margins, padding and borders in the context of the Box Model
  • How to style an HTML web page using colour
  • What the RGB abbreviation stands for in the context of colour theory and how to apply it in CSS
  • How to add gradients and shadow effects to CSS elements
  • How to create a custom horizontal navigation bar using HTML and CSS
  • What JavaScript is and how it is used alongside HTML and CSS to add interactivity to the web page
  • Why JavaScript is an object-oriented, dynamic and event-driven programming language
  • What variables and values mean in the JavaScript code and the data types specific to JavaScript
  • What role operators play when manipulating JavaScript variables
  • What the concept of an object means in JavaScript and the different ways to construct an object
  • What the Document Object Model is and how it links to HTML code
  • How the HTML Document object allows JavaScript to access and modify each element inside the HTML and CSS code
  • Which JavaScript methods you can apply to HTML document objects to control the behaviour of elements
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Website Development for Beginners Certificate

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 10 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 10 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 10 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 12 hours hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

I've only just started this course but already the content layout and info are spot on. I was only going to do the 1st module the evening I got it but four hours later I had almost completed four! I just couldn't put it down. I have just finished an online aromatherpy course but the massage section was vague so this complements it perfectly I would recommend to anyone. I will be using this as a business but it's also perfect for people to learn for friends and family! So glad I found it. Thank you

Gemma Espejo-Degraph

This is an absolutely brilliant course, I really enjoyed it and it consists of very detailed information. The test at the end was slightly tricky so it’s important to pay attention to all aspects of the course content. I would highly recommend this course to anyone thinking of becoming a wedding planner, with an interest in this topic or even to anyone who is getting married as there’s a lot of information which could be found useful and certain things that give you good ideas. I loved this course and I’m sad it’s over. It was definitely brilliant from start to finish and is great value for money!

Natasha Boreland

I am so far really enjoying the course. Information is really well presented and tests a great recap to information covered. I also think the Notes tool is a good addition, however, the saving seems a little unstable so I have lost notes on a couple of the modules.

I figured that I needed to save prior to taking the test, but had selected a picture and as there was no close option, I clicked back and lost the notes I had taken. Apart from that, I am really enjoying the format and am finding the information easy to retain.

Amanda Rolfe

Great course!!I have learnt everything I need to become a nail technician!with many photos and videos and with many instructions leaves you with no questions at all!!I definitely suggest this course!!

Kiriaki Mitrou

This course is really comprehensive - it covers so many topics and themes. I really thought that the way the course is set out is very easy to use. You have the option to print out the course work or work online and the end of module worksheets are great for ensuring that you understand everything by filling in the blanks, answering questions about the topic and so on, you can even revisit modules.
I have only needed to contact support once but the reply was quick and concise.
I am really enjoying the course and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone thinking of or already working in the Office Management field.

Anna Burns

Having worked in schools for years and having a recently diagnosed son this course has opened my eyes to the world of Autism. The course is both informative, easy to work through and enables the learner to gain full understanding about all aspects of Autism.

Through completing this course I have gained employment supporting a child with Autism and I have been able to implement many strategies to assist both my pupil and also my own son.

I would highly recommend this course if you would like to gain a richer understanding of Autism and would like to study online and at your own pace.

Jo Price

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