we can teach you CSS
There are currently no public courses scheduled. Email us to be notified of future dates.
Our one day beginner level CSS training course will get you started building web pages using CSS and XHTML. The one day course is created and taught by Rachel Andrew and Drew McLellan.
Who is the course for?
This course is a beginner level course and does not assume any knowledge of CSS, we will progress through the fundamentals quickly however so if you are already comfortable with using CSS for styling text and want to take your skills to the next level then this course will be beneficial to you. You will find this course useful if:
- You have experience creating sites using a package such as Dreamweaver, Expression Web or FrontPage but want to really understand how the underlying code works
- You are a web designer who is currently using tables for layout and understands the need to move to CSS
- You have started to use CSS for layout but struggle to create cross browser compatible layouts
- You are responsible for maintaining pages created with XHTML or HTML and CSS
What will you learn?
The course is hands on and practical, with explanations backed by a series of exercises to complete. You will be able to take away the starting points and solutions to these exercises as a reminder of the skills you have learned. There will be time to ask questions.
In the morning we will explain the fundamentals of CSS including:-
- How to apply CSS to an (X)HTML page
- CSS selectors and rules
- Styling text
- Using images and background images
After a break for lunch (which will be provided) we will move onto page layout using CSS. Creating three different layouts which will cover the main techniques needed to build layouts in CSS.
- Absolute and relative positioning
- Floated layout
- Clearing floats
- Creating fixed width designs
- Creating liquid (flexible width) designs
We will also cover techniques that will help you to build cross-browser CSS layouts, including how to deal with Internet Explorer 6 bugs.
When is the course running?
There are currently no public courses scheduled. Email us to express interest.
Where is the course held?
Public courses are held at The Moor Hall Conference Centre, Cookham nr. Maidenhead. Moor Hall has plenty of on-site, free parking, if you are coming via public transport then the centre is a short walk or cab ride from Cookham railway station. Change at Maidenhead (trains from Paddington, Reading, Oxford and the South West) for Cookham.
What will it cost?
The cost per delegate is £350 + VAT. This includes refreshments throughout the day and a buffet lunch. There will be a maximum of 10 delegates on the course.
What should I bring?
Delegates should bring their own laptop computer which can be running any Operating System. You should also have installed a text editor that you are confident using. There will be Wireless Internet access available to all delegates.
How do I book?
You can book your place online. If you have any questions then please contact us. Course booking is in accordance with our terms & conditions.
In house training
We also offer this course as in-house training at your own workplace if you have a number of people to train. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
