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Noble Desktop

Front-End Web Development Certificate

via Noble Desktop

Overview

Master the tools and techniques needed to code websites from the ground up. This certificate program covers front-end coding languages and responsive design, while also equipping you with the skills to create and manage websites using WordPress.

  • Develop Responsive Websites with HTML, CSS, & JavaScript: Learn to code the front-end of websites using HTML for content structure, CSS for styling, and JavaScript to add interactivity. Build responsive designs that adapt seamlessly to various screen sizes, ensuring a consistent user experience on mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.
  • Build Layouts with Flexbox, Grid, & Bootstrap: Use modern layout techniques such as Flexbox and CSS Grid to design complex, responsive web pages efficiently. Incorporate Bootstrap to speed up the process of building grid-based layouts and components, making your websites both functional and visually appealing.
  • Create Customizable Websites with WordPress: Explore WordPress, the world’s most popular content management system, to build and manage websites. Learn how to customize themes, install plugins for added functionality, and empower clients without coding knowledge to update content.
  • Utilize Git & Front-End Collaboration Tools: Gain practical experience using Git for version control and project collaboration. Learn to track changes in your code and work alongside other developers, ensuring seamless collaboration and code management in professional environments.

Syllabus

Web Development with HTML & CSS

  • Structure webpages with HTML, using semantic elements for better organization and accessibility
  • Style content with CSS, including fonts, colors, backgrounds, and spacing for polished designs
  • Implement responsive design techniques with media queries and CSS Grid/Flexbox
  • Utilize browser developer tools to inspect and refine code in real-time
  • Upload and publish websites using FTP for live deployment
  • Work on hands-on projects to build a strong foundation in front-end web development

Advanced HTML & CSS

  • Master advanced CSS concepts such as positioning, attribute selectors, and relational selectors.
  • Use multiple backgrounds, gradients, shadows, and CSS variables for cleaner, scalable styles.
  • Implement responsive images, the picture element, and viewport-based units.
  • Create off-screen navigation menus and dynamic layouts with Flexbox and CSS Grid.
  • Add interactive elements with CSS transitions, transforms, and hover effects.
  • Utilize SVG graphics, pseudo-elements, and dark mode styling for modern web design.

Flexbox, Grid, & Bootstrap

  • Use CSS Flexbox to align and distribute webpage content efficiently.
  • Master CSS Grid for advanced layout structures and responsive design.
  • Implement Bootstrap’s grid system and components for faster development.
  • Reorder, size, and align elements dynamically with Flexbox and Grid.
  • Create responsive navigation bars, pricing grids, and image galleries.
  • Apply best practices for flexible, scalable, and visually appealing web layouts.

JavaScript for Front-End

  • Write JavaScript code to add interactivity, handle user events, and manipulate webpage elements.
  • Use JavaScript libraries to quickly implement common functionalities like slideshows and tabbed panels.
  • Animate webpage elements with GreenSock (GSAP), the industry-standard framework for web animation.
  • Create smooth scrolling effects, parallax animations, and interactive transitions.
  • Apply animations to text, images, and SVG graphics for visually dynamic designs.
  • Build a strong foundation in JavaScript and GSAP to create interactive, engaging web projects.

Front-End Tools & Portfolio

  • Build a coding portfolio by developing a project from scratch with expert guidance.
  • Learn Git fundamentals to track code changes, revert versions, and manage repositories.
  • Use GitHub for collaboration, including pushing, pulling, cloning, and handling merge conflicts.
  • Master Visual Studio Code shortcuts and features to improve workflow and efficiency.
  • Utilize Emmet coding shortcuts to speed up HTML and CSS development.
  • Gain hands-on experience in real-world coding workflows and best practices.

WordPress Bootcamp

  • Install and configure WordPress, either manually or with a web host’s one-click install.
  • Create and edit webpages and blog posts, including formatting text, images, and links.
  • Customize WordPress themes and modify layouts to control the appearance of your site.
  • Install and manage plugins to enhance functionality and optimize site performance.
  • Learn SEO best practices, including customizing permalinks and meta descriptions.
  • Build custom WordPress themes and templates using HTML, CSS, and PHP.

HTML Email Bootcamp

  • Code HTML email layouts using tables and inline CSS for maximum compatibility.
  • Create responsive emails that adapt to different screen sizes using media queries.
  • Optimize images for email, including high-resolution graphics and mobile-specific assets.
  • Build multi-column layouts that adjust for mobile-friendly viewing.
  • Structure and style footers for consistency and readability across devices.
  • Test and troubleshoot email designs to ensure proper rendering in different email clients.

Web Development with HTML & CSS Course Online (Self-Paced)

  • Structure webpages with HTML, using semantic elements for better organization and accessibility
  • Style content with CSS, including fonts, colors, backgrounds, and spacing for polished designs
  • Implement responsive design techniques with media queries and CSS Grid/Flexbox
  • Utilize browser developer tools to inspect and refine code in real-time
  • Upload and publish websites using FTP for live deployment
  • Work on hands-on projects to build a strong foundation in front-end web development
  • Welcome & Downloading Course Materials 1m 9s
  • Before You Begin Getting a Code Editor 3m 6s
  • Coding Basics Intro to HTML Syntax 28m 27s
  • Tags & Attributes Strong, Em, Doctype, Lang, & Meta 16m 15s
  • Coding Links Absolute & Relative URLs 18m 56s
  • Adding Images 15m 49s
  • Intro to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) 14m 14s
  • CSS Class Selectors 18m 51s
  • Div Tags, ID Selectors, & Basic Page Formatting 27m 6s
  • Browser Developer Tools & Validating HTML 22m 14s
  • HTML Semantic Elements & the Document Outline 39m 37s
  • Revolution Travel Page Layout 23m 25s
  • The Box Model 22m 22s
  • Coding Links Images & Page Jumps 19m 53s
  • Styling Links 17m 7s
  • Styling the Navigation 23m 19s
  • Specificity, Shared CSS, & Centering Content 25m 55s
  • Setting the Viewport Meta Tag 17m 1s
  • Starting a New Site & CSS Background Images 28m 45s
  • Adding Custom Fonts (using Google Fonts) 34m 45s
  • Page Layout Fine Tuning with the Box Model 20m 55s
  • Navigation Bar Layout Intro to Flexbox 17m 53s
  • Hipstirred Hi Res Images 18m 37s
  • Creating Columns Intro to CSS Grid & Media Queries 24m 20s
  • Course Wrap up & Your Next Steps 3m 13s

Advanced HTML & CSS (Self-Paced)

  • Master advanced CSS concepts, including positioning, complex selectors, absolute and relative sizing units (px, em, rem), and the calc() function
  • Create sophisticated visual styles using multiple background images, RGBA transparency, gradients, shadows, and more
  • Work with SVG graphics in multiple ways and learn how to style them directly with CSS
  • Build responsive images using img srcset and the picture element for optimized performance
  • Use CSS variables to write cleaner, more flexible, and maintainable code
  • Create mobile-friendly off-screen navigation menus using only CSS
  • Add motion and interactivity with CSS transitions and transforms

Flexbox, Grid, & Bootstrap (Self-Paced)

  • Use CSS Flexbox to align and distribute webpage content efficiently
  • Master CSS Grid for advanced layout structures and responsive design
  • Implement Bootstrap’s grid system and components for faster development
  • Reorder, size, and align elements dynamically with Flexbox and Grid
  • Create responsive navigation bars, pricing grids, and image galleries
  • Apply best practices for flexible, scalable, and visually appealing web layouts

JavaScript for Front-End (Self-Paced)

  • Write JavaScript code to add interactivity, handle user events, and manipulate webpage elements
  • Use JavaScript libraries to quickly implement common functionalities like slideshows and tabbed panels
  • Animate webpage elements with GreenSock (GSAP), the industry-standard framework for web animation
  • Create smooth scrolling effects, parallax animations, and interactive transitions
  • Apply animations to text, images, and SVG graphics for visually dynamic designs
  • Build a strong foundation in JavaScript and GSAP to create interactive, engaging web projects

Front-End Tools & Portfolio (Self-Paced)

  • Build a coding portfolio by developing a project from scratch with expert guidance
  • Learn Git fundamentals to track code changes, revert versions, and manage repositories
  • Use GitHub for collaboration, including pushing, pulling, cloning, and handling merge conflicts
  • Master Visual Studio Code shortcuts and features to improve workflow and efficiency
  • Utilize Emmet coding shortcuts to speed up HTML and CSS development
  • Gain hands-on experience in real-world coding workflows and best practices

WordPress Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

  • Install and configure WordPress manually or using a hosting provider’s one-click setup
  • Create and edit pages and blog posts, including formatting text, images, and links
  • Customize themes and adjust layouts to control your site’s look and feel
  • Install and manage plugins to add features and improve site performance
  • Apply SEO best practices, including permalinks and meta descriptions
  • Build custom themes and templates using HTML, CSS, and PHP

HTML Email Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

  • Code HTML email layouts using tables and inline CSS for maximum compatibility
  • Create responsive emails that adapt to different screen sizes using media queries
  • Optimize images for email, including high-resolution graphics and mobile-specific assets
  • Build multi-column layouts that adjust for mobile-friendly viewing
  • Structure and style footers for consistency and readability across devices
  • Test and troubleshoot email designs to ensure proper rendering in different email clients

Taught by

Dan Rodney and Eugenio Solis de Ovando

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