Build a website

About this course

The course introduces the main stages of creating a website, from planning its structure and navigation to presenting pages clearly. Participants work with content and images, consider accessibility, explore publishing options and examine basic search engine optimisation. Teaching combines tutor demonstrations, guided tasks and individual support. A small website project gives participants an opportunity to apply these elements in a structured piece of work.

What you'll learn

• Plan a website’s structure, page layout and navigation
• Create and organise website content and images
• Apply basic accessibility considerations to web pages
• Identify website publishing options
• Use basic search engine optimisation techniques

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for beginners, including small business owners, creative practitioners and others developing an online presence. Participation involves demonstrations, guided practical tasks, individual support and a small website project. Basic computer skills and confidence using the internet are recommended.

• No previous web design experience is required
• Relevant to learners developing a website for a small business or creative practice