Pre-Requisites: Students must have completed the HTML & CSS Basic level first or have prior knowledge of HTML & CSS basics.
You’ll expand your knowledge of what CSS can do, enabling you to make more visually interesting and better coded webpages. You’ll take control over the layout of your webpages by learning about an alternate box-model called border-box, start using vector graphics (SVG), and create visual effects such as CSS gradients, shadows, transparent colors (with RGBA), and more. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how positioning works (relative, absolute, fixed), target elements with advanced CSS selectors, and learn the power of CSS variables. You’ll better optimize your pages with responsive images using CSS media queries, img srcset, and the picture element.
This certificate course is for anyone who wants to design and code websites/emails, as well as develop a website portfolio of their work. It’s a good fit for:
You’ll expand your knowledge of what CSS can do, enabling you to make more visually interesting and better coded webpages. You’ll take control over the layout of your webpages by learning about an alternate box-model called border-box, start using vector graphics (SVG), and create visual effects such as CSS gradients, shadows, transparent colors (with RGBA), and more. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how positioning works (relative, absolute, fixed), target elements with advanced CSS selectors, and learn the power of CSS variables. You’ll better optimize your pages with responsive images using CSS media queries, img srcset, and the picture element.
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Is there mandatory work outside of the classroom?
Students are encouraged to practice the skills learned in class and develop a portfolio of work.
Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?
Students must have completed the HTML & CSS Basic level first or have prior knowledge of HTML & CSS basics.
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