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Web Design and Development

Build beautiful, responsive websites from scratch — and turn your skills into a thriving career.

Created by Njofie Wilson
⌁ Updated Aug 2026◎ English◷ 40 hours▤ 75 lessons

What you will learn

✓Apply core design principles including layout, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy

✓Build dynamic, responsive websites using WordPress and essential page builders

✓Write and customize HTML and CSS to control structure and styling

✓Design user-friendly interfaces with strong user experience (UX) fundamentals

✓Create and configure complete website pages from start to finish

✓Optimize websites for speed, mobile devices, and search engines

✓Set up and manage WordPress themes, plugins, and hosting

✓Launch a freelance, agency, or in-house web design career with confidence

About this course

This is a comprehensive web design and development course for anyone getting started with a web design career, as well as those practicing it who still need to grab high-level expertise in the skill. This web development program teaches you how to design beautiful, responsive websites that drive results. The program content is delivered in a smart, inspiring way to help you quickly learn how to build a website from start to finish (everything you need is included, with an onscreen design of all essential website pages and configurations). You will watch interactive videos that show you step-by-step how to develop a website. Completing this training program will equip you with high-income global jobs and business opportunities.

Course curriculum

9 sections · 75 lessons · 40 hours

OPENING1 lesson · Self-paced⌄
  1. ⌑
    Opening - Web Design and DevelopementReading
MODULE 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT18 lessons · Self-paced⌄
  1. ⌑
    Essential Pages of Most WebsitesReading
  2. ⌑
    Introduction - Fundamentals of Web Design and DevelopmentReading
  3. ⌑
    Web Design Best PracticesReading
  4. ⌑
    Definition of Key Terms used in Web Design and DevelopmentReading
  5. ⌑
    Introduction to HTML and CSSReading
  6. ⌑
    Reasons to Become a Web DesignerReading
  7. ⌑
    How a Website WorksReading
  8. ⌑
    Hardware and Software Tools Needed by Web DesignersReading
  9. ⌑
    Technologies used in Building WebsitesReading
  10. ⌑
    Some Key concepts for effective web design careerReading
  11. ⌑
    Important Coding Languages to Master as a Web DesignerReading
  12. ⌑
    Content Management Systems (CMS)Reading
  13. ⌑
    How to Purchase a Domain Name and Web HostingReading
  14. ⌑
    How to Get Free Hosting and Domain for Your Practice and First WebsiteReading
  15. ⌑
    Hosting Account and Control Panel WalkthroughReading
  16. ⌑
    Creating Professional Email AccountsReading
  17. ⌑
    Planning your Website ProjectReading
  18. ⌑
    Website BrandingReading
MODULE 2: WEBSITE CODE: HTML, CSS, JAVASCRIPT, AND PHP3 lessons · Self-paced⌄
  1. ⌑
    How to build a website with HTML and CSS-Step-by-Step for BeginnersReading
  2. ⌑
    Introduction - Graphic Design for Web DesignersReading
  3. ⌑
    Elements of Graphic DesignReading
MODULE 3: GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR WEB DESIGNERS2 lessons · Self-paced⌄
  1. ⌑
    Conclusion - Graphic Design for Web DesignersReading
  2. ⌑
    Principles of Graphic DesignReading
MODULE 4: UI/UX DESIGN4 lessons · Self-paced⌄
  1. ⌑
    WordPress Dashboard WalkthroughReading
  2. ⌑
    Essential Configurations in WordPressReading
  3. ⌑
    Introduction to WordPressReading
  4. ⌑
    WordPress InstallationReading
MODULE 5: WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT WITH WORDPRESS33 lessons · Self-paced⌄
  1. ⌑
    Website Optimization Tutorial - Case Study: WordPressReading
  2. ⌑
    Website Security Tutorial - Case Study: WordPressReading
  3. ⌑
    Website SEO Tutorial - Case Study: WordPressReading
  4. ⌑
    Project 1 - Business Website - DemoReading
  5. ⌑
    Project 2 - Personal Portfolio Website - John DoebrinReading
  6. ⌑
    Creating and Setting Up Contact FormsReading
  7. ⌑
    Generating Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions for your WebsiteReading
  8. ⌑
    Themes and Plugins and How to Install themReading
  9. ⌑
    Adding Blog Posts to a WebsiteReading
  10. ⌑
    WordPress Media Library and Files UploadReading
  11. ⌑
    Adding Custom CSS to WordPressReading
  12. ⌑
    Putting the Website on Coming Soon and Maintenance ModeReading
  13. ⌑
    Optimizing and Speeding Up a WebsiteReading
  14. ⌑
    Customizing a WordPress WebsiteReading
  15. ⌑
    WordPress Website SecurityReading
  16. ⌑
    Creating, Managing and Assigning MenusReading
  17. ⌑
    Page BuildersReading
  18. ⌑
    Search Engine OptimizationReading
  19. ⌑
    Introduction to Gutenberg - The WordPress Block EditorReading
  20. ⌑
    Elementor Walkthrough TutorialReading
  21. ⌑
    Introduction to Website "Landing Pages"Reading
  22. ⌑
    "Homepage" DesignReading
  23. ⌑
    Exporting and Sharing Elementor TemplatesReading
  24. ⌑
    "About Us" Page DesignReading
  25. ⌑
    Migrating a WordPress Website to Another DomainReading
  26. ⌑
    "Services" Page DesignReading
  27. ⌑
    Website BackupReading
  28. ⌑
    "Blog" Page DesignReading
  29. ⌑
    Addon Domains and SubdomainsReading
  30. ⌑
    "Contact Us" Page DesignReading
  31. ⌑
    Troubleshooting and Fixing Problems in a WordPress WebsiteReading
  32. ⌑
    Designing the FooterReading
  33. ⌑
    Conclusion - WordPressReading
MODULE 6: WEBSITE OPTIMIZATION, SECURITY, AND SEO4 lessons · Self-paced⌄
  1. ⌑
    Project 3 - Ecommerce Website - Alpha ElectronicsReading
  2. ⌑
    Project 4 - Nonprofit Website - Life Water FoundationReading
  3. ⌑
    Project 5 - Business Website - SwiftMove LogisticsReading
  4. ⌑
    Introduction to Web Development Career and BusinessReading
MODULE 7: PRACTICE EXERCISES6 lessons · Self-paced⌄
  1. ⌑
    Web Design Client Acquisition FormulaReading
  2. ⌑
    A guide to Freelancing on sites like Fiver, Upwork, etcReading
  3. ⌑
    How to Charge for Web Design ServicesReading
  4. ⌑
    Web Design Project Planning, Management, Execution and DeliveryReading
  5. ⌑
    Building your Web Design PortfolioReading
  6. ⌑
    Building a Web Designer/Developer Resume (CV)Reading
MODULE 8: BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT CAREER & BUSINESS4 lessons · Self-paced⌄
  1. ⌑
    Further Learning and Research in Web Design and DevelopmentReading
  2. ⌑
    Tips to Become Successful in your Web Design and Development CareerReading
  3. ⌑
    Conclusion - Web Design and DevelopmentReading
  4. ⌑
    Job Application and Interview PreparationReading

Requirements

  • ✓A computer with a stable internet connection
  • ✓No prior coding or design experience needed
  • ✓Willingness to practice with hands-on projects
  • ✓A web browser and a text editor (free options provided)
  • ✓Basic computer literacy

Who this course is for

  • ✓Complete beginners starting a web design career
  • ✓Intermediate designers seeking advanced, professional skills
  • ✓Aspiring freelancers and agency founders
  • ✓Small business owners who want to build their own sites
  • ✓Marketers and creatives expanding into web development

Career opportunities

  • ✓Freelance Web Designer — Offer website design services to clients worldwide and set your own rates and schedule.
  • ✓WordPress Developer — Build and customize WordPress sites for businesses, agencies, and online stores.
  • ✓Web Design Agency Owner — Launch and scale your own agency, managing projects and a roster of clients.
  • ✓In-House Web Designer — Join a company's marketing or product team to maintain and improve their web presence.
  • ✓UI/UX Designer — Design intuitive, attractive interfaces that improve user satisfaction and conversions.
Your instructor

Njofie Wilson

An experienced practitioner focused on clear, practical and outcome-driven teaching.

▤ Expert-led course

Frequently asked questions

Do I need any coding experience to take this course?+

No. The course starts with the fundamentals and gradually introduces both no-code tools like WordPress and essential custom code such as HTML and CSS.

Will I learn WordPress or custom coding?+

Both. You'll learn to build sites efficiently with WordPress while also gaining the custom code skills needed to fully control and customize your designs.

Can this course help me start earning money?+

Yes. A dedicated career module covers client acquisition, pricing strategies, project management, and how to operate as a freelancer, agency, or employee.

How long do I have access to the materials?+

You'll have lifetime access to all course videos and resources, so you can learn at your own pace and revisit lessons anytime.

Will I receive a certificate?+

Yes, you'll earn a certificate of completion once you finish the program.

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