📘 HTML for Beginners — Full Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to HTML
What is HTML and How It Works
The Role of HTML in Web Development
Understanding the Structure of a Web Page
Setting Up Your Development Environment
Your First HTML Page — “Hello, World!”
Module 2: HTML Document Structure
The <!DOCTYPE html> Declaration
The <html>, <head>, and <body> Elements
Metadata and the <meta> Tag
Page Titles with <title>
Comments in HTML
Module 3: Text and Formatting Elements
Headings: <h1> to <h6>
Paragraphs: <p>
Text Formatting: <b>, <i>, <u>, <strong>, <em>
Line Breaks and Horizontal Rules: <br> and <hr>
Quotation and Citation Tags: <blockquote>, <q>, <cite>
Preformatted Text: <pre> and Code Snippets <code>
Module 4: Lists in HTML
Ordered Lists: <ol>
Unordered Lists: <ul>
List Items: <li>
Nested Lists
Description Lists: <dl>, <dt>, <dd>
Module 5: Links and Navigation
The <a> Anchor Tag
Absolute vs Relative URLs
Opening Links in New Tabs (target="_blank")
Email and Phone Links
Internal Page Navigation (Anchors)
Module 6: Images and Media
The <img> Tag and Attributes (src, alt, width, height)
Image Formats for the Web
Adding Background Images (Intro with CSS)
Embedding Audio: <audio>
Embedding Video: <video>
Using <figure> and <figcaption>
Module 7: Tables
Creating a Basic Table
Table Rows, Headers, and Cells (<tr>, <th>, <td>)
Table Borders, Captions, and Spanning (colspan, rowspan)
Styling Tables (Basic Inline CSS Introduction)
Module 8: Forms and User Input
The <form> Element
Form Attributes: action, method, name, etc.
Input Types: text, email, password, checkbox, radio, file, etc.
<label> and Accessibility
Dropdowns: <select> and <option>
Text Areas and Buttons
Form Validation (HTML5 Built-in Validation)
Module 9: Semantic HTML
What is Semantic HTML and Why It Matters
Common Semantic Elements:
<header>, <footer>, <main>
<section>, <article>, <aside>
<nav> and <figure>
The Importance of Accessibility (a11y)
SEO Benefits of Semantic HTML
Module 10: Multimedia and Embedding Content
Embedding YouTube Videos with <iframe>
Integrating Maps and Third-party Widgets
The <embed> and <object> Elements
Responsive Media Considerations
Module 11: HTML5 New Features
Overview of HTML5 Evolution
New Semantic Tags (<main>, <nav>, <figure>, etc.)
Input Type Enhancements (date, color, range, etc.)
The <canvas> Element (Intro Only)
Local Storage and Offline Concepts (Intro)
Module 12: Accessibility and Best Practices
Writing Accessible HTML
ARIA Attributes (Intro)
Alt Text for Images
Keyboard Navigation
Semantic and Structural Clarity
Module 13: Structuring a Complete Web Page
Building a Basic Web Page from Scratch
Adding Content, Links, and Images
Organizing Sections and Layouts
Connecting CSS and JavaScript Files
Testing Your Web Page in Different Browsers
Module 14: Project – Build a Personal Portfolio Page
Planning the Layout
Creating the Header and Navigation
Adding Content Sections
Embedding Images and Links
Publishing the Page (GitHub Pages / Netlify)
Bonus Module: Next Steps
Introduction to CSS and Styling Concepts
Introduction to JavaScript and Interactivity
HTML Validation and Debugging Tools
Resources for Continued Learning
🎨 CSS for Beginners — Full Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to CSS
What is CSS and Why We Use It
How CSS Works with HTML
Ways to Add CSS to a Page:
Inline CSS
Internal CSS (<style>)
External CSS (.css files)
The Concept of the “Cascading” in CSS
Understanding the Syntax: Selectors, Properties, and Values
Module 2: CSS Selectors and Targeting Elements
Basic Selectors: Element, Class, and ID
Grouping and Combining Selectors
Descendant, Child, and Sibling Selectors
Attribute Selectors
Pseudo-classes (:hover, :active, :focus)
Pseudo-elements (::before, ::after)
Specificity and the Cascade Order
Module 3: Colors, Units, and Measurements
Color Values: Named, HEX, RGB, RGBA, HSL
Length Units: px, em, rem, %, vw, vh
Using Transparency and Opacity
The currentColor and inherit Values
Module 4: Working with Text and Fonts
Font Families and Web-safe Fonts
Font Properties: Size, Weight, Style, Variant
Line Height and Letter Spacing
Text Alignment and Decoration
Importing Google Fonts
Using the @font-face Rule
Module 5: The Box Model (Core Concept)
Understanding the Box Model
Content, Padding, Border, and Margin
The box-sizing Property
Borders and Border-radius
Backgrounds: Color, Image, Repeat, Position, Size
Shadows: box-shadow and text-shadow
Module 6: Display and Positioning
Display Types: block, inline, inline-block, none
The visibility and opacity Differences
The position Property: static, relative, absolute, fixed, sticky
The z-index and Stacking Contexts
Using overflow and clip-path
Module 7: Layout with Flexbox
What is Flexbox and Why It’s Useful
Setting Up a Flex Container
Main Axis vs Cross Axis
Key Properties:
justify-content
align-items
align-content
flex-wrap
flex-direction
Controlling Flex Items: flex-grow, flex-shrink, flex-basis
Real-World Examples: Navigation Bar, Card Layouts
Module 8: Layout with CSS Grid
Introduction to Grid Layout
Creating Rows and Columns
Grid Lines, Tracks, and Areas
The grid-template and grid-gap Properties
Positioning Grid Items
Combining Grid and Flexbox for Modern Layouts
Module 9: Responsive Design
What is Responsive Web Design
The Viewport Meta Tag
Relative Units for Responsiveness
Media Queries: Syntax and Examples
Breakpoints and Mobile-first Design
Responsive Images and Text
Common Layout Patterns (2-column, 3-column, etc.)
Module 10: CSS Transitions and Animations
Introduction to CSS Transitions
Transition Properties (transition-duration, transition-timing-function, etc.)
Keyframes and CSS Animations
Animation Timing and Iteration
Creating Hover Effects and Loading Animations
Module 11: Transformations and Effects
The transform Property (translate, rotate, scale, skew)
Combining Multiple Transforms
3D Transformations (Intro)
Filter Effects (blur, brightness, contrast)
Using clip-path and mask for Creative Effects
Module 12: CSS Variables and Custom Properties
Introduction to CSS Variables (--var-name)
Defining and Using Custom Properties
Variable Scope (Global vs Local)
Using Variables for Theme Switching
Fallback Values
Module 13: Pseudo-classes, Pseudo-elements & Advanced Selectors
Review of Pseudo-classes (:hover, :nth-child, etc.)
Pseudo-elements (::before, ::after, ::first-line)
Combining Pseudo-selectors for Complex Styling
Real Examples: Buttons, Cards, and Lists
Module 14: CSS Organization and Best Practices
Commenting and Structuring Your CSS
Naming Conventions (BEM Methodology)
Avoiding Overly Specific Selectors
The Concept of “Separation of Concerns”
CSS Resets and Normalize.css
Debugging CSS Issues
Module 15: Practical Project — Build a Responsive Landing Page
Project Overview and Design Mockup
Setting Up the HTML Structure
Applying CSS for Layout and Styling
Adding Responsive Design with Media Queries
Finishing Touches: Transitions and Hover Effects
Testing and Optimization
Bonus Module: Modern CSS Tools and Next Steps
CSS Frameworks Overview (Bootstrap, Tailwind, etc.)
Preprocessors Introduction (SASS / SCSS Basics)
CSS Architecture Tips for Scalability
Using Browser DevTools Effectively
Resources and Practice Challenges