Course Details

  • Course Code: UKVC18CSS
  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 1.50 hours
  • Cost: £299.00
  • Qualification: All modern browsers and devices

Further Details

  • Course Access: Lifetime
  • Exams Included: Yes
  • Compatibility: All major devices and browsers

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Level 1 CSS Certificate

CSS is as important to website design, as engineering is to building. It is the foundation of every website and is also one of the easiest coding methods to learn. While html is considered to be the grandfather of coding, CSS is what makes a website look better. Therefore, it is very useful to understand what CSS coding is and how to use it. In many cases when you are designing your own web page, it is useful to know how to implement the design elements in the back end. Even if you hire a service or someone to do the programming for you, it is still very useful to understand how it all works.

In this tutorial, you will not only learn about the importance of CSS coding, but also how to begin programming using this easy CSS coding method. Although this can sound intimidating, the possibilities of creating a beautiful and fun design are limitless when you know how to use and implement CSS. Let us take a look at what you will learn in the course and what some of the benefits of taking this course are:

What you will learn in this course:

  • How to practise coding using a free website such as jsbin.com
  • The difference between html and CSS coding and how to tell them apart
  • Understand the use of paragraph tags, how to separate them and create different layout options
  • Learn to identify the use of an ‘id’ and ‘classes’
  • Commonly used fonts and how to add colours using a hex code
  • How to effectively use padding to design the layout of the webpage
  • How to use Latin text as a 'skeleton’ when building a web page

Benefits of taking this course:

  • Learn how to customise a web page and make back-end changes
  • Save money on web designers
  • Learn about different aspects of web design such as fonts that are used, when they are used and what makes them unique
  • How to ensure that a website can be appropriately viewed on all platforms, i.e., desktop, mobile devices
  • How to design a beautiful web page by inserting images and playing around with layout so that the webpage and background complement each other
  • Begin to enhance creative output


Course Modules/Lessons

Module 01: Introduction

Module 02: Course Requirements

Module 03: HTML Styles Crash Course

Module 04: Adding Code to the CSS

Module 05: Adding in IDs to the CSS

Module 06: Classes in CSS

Module 07: Font Families

Module 08: Colors in CSS

Module 09: Padding in CSS

Module 10: Text Align and Transforms

Module 11: Margins and Width

Module 12: Changing the Body

Module 13: Latin Text Generator

Module 14: Adding in a Horizontal Menu with HTML and CSS

Module 15: Adding a Background Image

Module 16: Playing Around with Margins in CSS



FAQ's

  • Who can take the Level 1 CSS Certificate course?

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

  • What is the structure of the course?

    The course is broken down into 16 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

  • Where / when can I study the course?

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

  • Is there a test at the end of the course?

    Once you have completed all 16 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 16 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

  • What is the pass mark for the final test?

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

  • What happens if I fail the test?

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

  • When will I receive my certificate?

    Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).

  • How can I pay?

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

  • How long after payment can I begin the course?

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

  • How long does it take to complete the Level 1 CSS Certificate course?

    We estimate that the course will take about 1.50 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

  • How long is my certificate valid for?

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
Go at your own pace. There are no time limits for this course.
This course is compatible with all modern devices and browsers.
On completion of the course you will be awarded a certificate.
We are here to help if you have any problems.