- Level
- Times
- Fee
- Beginner
- See Below
- R6 900
WEB DESIGN COURSE IN DURBAN
WEB DESIGN ESSENTIAL TRAINING
This web design course in Durban is the fastest, easiest route to building modern websites that look pixel-perfect on any device – without having to write complex code. Learn more below.
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Web Design Course in Durban
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This beginner-friendly web design course in Durban is a step-by-step system that will enable you to build and maintain beautiful, fully-functional websites using WordPress. You will learn everything from basics acquiring hosting to getting your site to feature in Google search results – All without having to write complex code. (This very website has been built with the same techniques and technology we teach on this course.)
Our Certified Instructors will build your knowledge and skills from the ground up with numerous examples and practical exercises, ensuring that you not only understand the concepts but you gain the practical skills and experience you need.
What You Will Learn
COURSE OUTCOMES
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Understand Web Design
We begin with the basics of modern web design. You will learn the important concepts that we will be working with later.
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Domains and Hosting
We explore the process of how to purchase domains and hosting with the features you need for your website.
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Working with C-Panel
The C-Panel is where we set up email addresses, backup systems, and install software to build and administer our sites.
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WordPress 101
Learn how to set up WordPress correctly. We learn which themes, plugins and settings we need to make our sites secure and easy to work with.
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Creating Web Pages Visually
We learn how use page builders to easily build desktop and mobile friendly web pages with modern features like videos, forms and social media.
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Search Engine Optimisation
Learn the Search Engine Optimisation techniques to make your site feature on Google when people search for the products or services you offer.
Course Content
COURSE CURRICULUM
- Domains and hosting
- Web design process
- Responsive design
- Finding inspiration
- Planning layout
- Finding icons and images
- WordPress intro
- Server settings
- Installation
- Configuration
- Posts
- Pages
- Media Items
- What are themes
- Free Vs premium themes
- Child themes
- Customising theme
- Uploading logo and favicon
- Styling header and footer
- What are plugins
- Essential plugins
- Configuring plugins
- Free vs premium plugins
- What are themes
- Child themes
- Uploading logo
- Customising theme
- Styling header and footer
- Creating menus
- Adding pages
- Custom links
- Social media links
- Setting up pages
- Working with sections
- Working with columns
- Elements
- Styling
- What is SEO
- Google Search Console
- Content structure
- SEO Plugins
- Do’s and Don’ts
- Updating themes
- Updating plugins
- Backup
- Security
- Optimising site speed
Course content is regularly updated, and is therefore subject to change .
ENROLLMENT PREREQUISITES
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATION
Grade 11Â
LANGUAGE
C+ in English
COMPUTERS
Computer Literacy
APTITUDE
Creative / Artistic
SUPPORT MATERIALS
WHAT'S INCLUDED
COURSE MANUAL
Step-by-step training manuals for each module.
DEMO SOFTWARES
The latest software to practice your new skills on.
REFERENCE VIDEOS
Supplement your learning (where available).
STUDENT SUPPORT
Book sessions with our mentors .
Course Schedule
QUERY / BOOK
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Mornings
9am - 12
AFTERNOONS
1PM - 4PM
EVENINGS
5:30PM - 7:30PM
SATURDAYS
9AM - 1PM
Frequently Asked Questions
COMMON QUESTIONS
If you are looking for a hands on, practical web design course course in Durban that will teach you how to build beautiful, functional websites without having to write cide then this is the course for you.
You will learn how to use WordPress, the platform that over 60% of websites are built with.Â
• Grade 12
• C+ in English
• Computer Literate
• A passion for art and design
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Competency is tested with an assignment.
Previous web design skills are not required. Understanding the basics of the internet, and websites in general are advantageous.
For homework you will require :
• A computer at home
• Internet connection
• USB/External harddriveÂ
Yes. Attendance is essential as each class builds upon the previous class.
If you are absent for a legitimate reason we will endeavour to catch you up- Time and availibility permitting.
Yes. After being found competent you will receive a certificate of international Adobe recognition.
Accreditation:
• Adobe Authorised Training Centre
• Corel Approved Training Partner
• MictSeta Accredited Company
We take a maximum of 10 student per class.
We are regularly contacted by companies looking for students who have successful completed our training. When these opprtunities arise we submitthe best students for these positions.
We make no promises or guarantees of job placement.
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
WHY STUDY WITH US
PRACTICAL COURSES
Pixel Craft’s courses have been developed to teach you exactly what you need to know, to create media of a professional level. We provide active learning where you learn by doing thereby building real skill.
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS
Learn from internationally certified designers who have many years of industry and teaching experience. All graphic design, web design, photography, video and animation on this site was created by our instructors and students.
PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Small classes with industry standard iMacs, the latest design software, and broadcast quality video and photography gear ensuring you are learning pro skills on pro hardware.