Web development class topics covered
- Importance of web design
- How web pages work
- Web page content
- Planning process
- Web design tools
- Fundamentals of HTML, XHTML, and CSS
- Graphics, color, & transparency
- CSS for formatting text
- Creating layouts with CSS
- Browser compatibility
- Introduction to interactivity & multimedia
- Designing for mobile & devices
- Introduction to HTML5
This course is available individually or as part of these certificate programs
Web Development Course - HTML Introduction - Course Dates
All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.
Web Development Course - HTML Introduction
Weekdays
Mon, Jul 06 2026 and Tue, Jul 07 2026
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Web Development Course - HTML Introduction
Weekdays
Mon, Aug 03 2026 and Tue, Aug 04 2026
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Web Development Course - HTML Introduction
Weekdays
Mon, Aug 31 2026 and Tue, Sep 01 2026
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Web Development Course - HTML Introduction
Weekdays
Mon, Oct 05 2026 and Tue, Oct 06 2026
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Web Development Course - HTML Introduction
Weekdays
Mon, Nov 02 2026 and Tue, Nov 03 2026
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Introductory web development course topics covered
Importance of planning process
- ROI
- Usability
- Web standards and its benefits
- How web pages work
- Hosting
- Service providers
Planning Process
- Planning
- Wireframing
- Storyboarding
- Information architecture
- UX design considerations
Web design tools
- Text editors
- Visual editors
- Root folders
Fundamentals of HTML, XHTML, and CSS
- Structure (HTML) and style (CSS)
- The aesthetic value of grid layouts
- The realities of grid layouts on the web
Graphics, color, & transparency
- Using graphics
- File size
- Format
- Image editors
Working with color
- Understanding web color space
- Understanding platform differences in color
- Best formats to save images and graphics with color
CSS for formatting text
- Creating and using CSS for text formatting
- Using Styles to define the information hierarchy
- Importance of styles for SEO
Creating layouts with CSS
- Using DIVs as containers
- Creating an ID style
- ID vs. class styles for DIV tags
- Absolute positioning
- Styling DIVs with borders, background colors, and padding
- Integrating background images into a layout
- Understanding overlap and the z-index property
- Using relative position
- Creating a wireframe layout
- Adding the float and clear properties
- Adding and formatting content
Introduction to interactivity and multimedia
- Deprecated plug-ins you may encounter
- JavaScript
- Video
- Designing for mobile & devices
- Introduction to HTML5 & CSS3 for multimedia
The course topics serve as an outline for the course. Instructors may adjust content based on the specific needs of each class, such as to answer your Web design questions.
Web design course instructors
AGI instructors are Web design professionals and skilled teachers. You'll learn from a live Web design professional that brings years of experience that will help you learn Web design quickly and easily.

Jennifer S.
MS, Human Factors Information Design
BA, Commercial Art
UXQB Certfied
Adjunct Professor, Boston University

Grace
MS, Information Design
BA, Digital Communications
Adjunct Professor, St. Olaf

Greg
BA, Advertising Design
Adobe Certified Instructor
Author, multiple Adobe Creative Cloud books
Custom and private Web design classes
This Web design course is available as a private class. Curriculum can be customized for your specific needs. Web design classes can be delivered at your location, online, or in our classrooms. For more information, call 781-376-6044 to speak with a training consultant or contact us.
Web development course prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this HTML course.
Exceptional Web design course materials
Our proprietary curriculum has been proven effective in teaching [category short name] to thousands. You’ll receive our extensive written reference along with lesson files for you to continue your practice following the class. This Web design course includes a copy of our Digital Classroom book with many projects and exercises. You can see an example of the course materials created by our instructors by reviewing our HTML tutorials.
Repeat for free
If you need a refresher or miss a day of class, you can repeat the Web design class at no additional cost for one year.
Web design FAQ
Do I receive a Web design certificate?
AGI provides a certificate upon course completion, which can be shared on LinkedIn and verified digitally on the AGI website.
How many students are in a Web design class?
AGI limits its class sizes so that you receive personalized attention. Classes are limited to no more than 10 participants.
Can I get specific Web design questions answered in the class?
Yes, as a live class, you can ask the instructor questions about how you will be using Web design.
Does this Web design class include job placement support?
AGI provides job support only when Web design classes are taken as part of a longer-term certificate program, where AGI has a dedicated career counselor assigned to each certificate student.
Is this Web design class for Mac or Windows?
You can attend this Web design class using a Mac or Windows computer. The application itself has identical functionality for both. If attending in our classrooms, a computer will be provided using the operating system of your choice.
