Syracuse University - Microcredentials

Creating Web Pages

Course Prefix and Number

PSS 022

Interest Areas

Information Technology

Learn to design, create, and post your own website using HTML in this hands-on course. You'll master web design fundamentals, including planning content and layout, formatting text, adding graphics, and implementing SEO and web marketing strategies.

Creating Web Pages - 1252 - U001 - 54887

Class Section

54887

Section Number

U001

Format

Online, self-paced

Location

ed2go

Registration Close

05/06/2025

Grading

Grade - PASS/FAIL (P/F)

Fee

$129.00

Learn the basics of HTML as you design, create, and post your very own website. This course will guide you through planning the content, structure, and layout of your website, creating neatly formatted text, building links, and adding color, graphics, and tables. Additionally, you'll understand no-cost web marketing strategies and SEO to enhance your online presence.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe Web Design Fundamentals: Grasp the basic principles of web design and HTML coding.
Plan Website Content and Layout: Strategically plan the content, structure, and layout of a website.
Create and Format Web Pages: Develop web pages with neatly formatted text and effective links.
Incorporate Visual Elements: Add color, backgrounds, graphics, and tables to enhance website aesthetics.
Implement SEO Strategies: Apply search engine optimization techniques to improve website visibility.
Utilize Web Marketing Strategies: Understand and implement no-cost or low-cost web marketing strategies.
Publish and Maintain Websites: Successfully publish and maintain a website, ensuring it remains up-to-date and functional.
Troubleshoot HTML Code: Identify and fix common issues in HTML code to ensure smooth website operation.

This course will equip you with the skills and confidence to build and manage your own website, opening doors to new career opportunities in web development and digital marketing.

Outline

Getting Started
Creating Your First Web Page
Formatting Text
Fun with Pictures
Creating Tables
HTML, XHTML, and CSS
Getting Started with CSS
Creating a Page Layout
Building Your Site
Getting Noticed
Publish Your Website
Authoring Systems

Course Access
Participants can start in this course at any point during the semester. Once registered, they will have up to 6 weeks to complete 24 hours of coursework.

Drop Policy
Participants who are enrolled in this course may request a drop and/or a refund up to 13 days from the purchase date. Participants will only be refunded if they have completed less than 50% of the course and have not taken the final exam.

External Partnership
In an effort to broaden our course offerings, Syracuse University has partnered with leaders in their respective fields to provide learning opportunities for our students. This course is brought to you through our partnership with ed2go. Once you have completed the checkout process, you should expect to be contacted by a ed2go representative within 1-3 business days with information on how to access your course material and getting started. They will be your main point of contact while you are going through the coursework. Feel free to reach out to Syracuse University if you have any questions at microcredential@syr.edu or 315.443.2588.

Credential
At the successful conclusion of this microcredential program, participants will receive a co-branded digital badge from ed2go and Syracuse University, College of Professional Studies, which can be shared on LinkedIn or any digital media, and which will provide complete detail on information learned and competencies gained throughout the program.

Sponsoring Department Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact the College of Professional Studies Office of Microcredentials at microcredential@syr.edu or 315.443.2588.