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.

is this course for you ?

AUDIENCE

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.

skills you will acquire

OUTCOMES

As the course progresses you will develop your web design abilities, so that you can bring your ideas and designs to digital reality.
By the end of the course you will be able to :

COURSE FEE

R 6 900

what you will learn

OUTLINE

This course has been designed by our Certified Instructors to equip you with the web design skills you need, in the shortest amount of time. This is a brief outline of what you will learn- we often cover much more(depending on the class dynamic and needs)

1 Introduction to Web Design

Domains and hosting
Web design process
Responsive design
Finding inspiration
Planning layout
Finding icons and images

Getting Started with WordPress

WordPress intro
Server settings
Installation
Configuration
Posts
Pages
Media Items

Working with Themes

What are themes
Free Vs premium themes
Child themes
Customising theme
Uploading logo and favicon
Styling header and footer

Plugins

What are plugins
Essential plugins
Configuring plugins
Free vs premium plugins

Posts and Pages

What are themes
Child themes
Uploading logo
Customising theme
Styling header and footer

Menus

Creating menus
Adding pages
Custom links
Social media links

Elementor Page Builder

Setting up pages
Critical Elementor settings
Working with flex containers
Working with columns
Elements
Styling

Search Engine Optimisation

What is SEO
Google Search Console
Web Core Vitals
Content structure
SEO Plugins
Do’s and Don’ts

Maintenance

Updating themes
Updating plugins
Backup
Security
Optimising site speed

Course outline is subject to change.

Pixel Craft is accredited by Adobe as an Adobe Authorised Training Centre . Our instructors are internationally certified as experts to deliver training in Adobe products.

provisional dates *

2023 SCHEDULE

* Provisional dates are subject to change.
If you wish to query availabilty please call : 031 207 3900

Top reasons to

STUDY @ PIXEL

PRACTICAL TRAINING

Learn with hands-on training that gives you the practical experience required for the design industry.

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS

Pixel Craft instructors are industry experienced professionals, and certified instructors.

ACCREDITED INSTITUTE

Established in 2013, Pixel Craft in an Adobe Authorised Training Centre and a Seta accredited company.

PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT

Learn on industry standard computers, software, photography and video production equipment.

PROFESSIONAL STUDIOS

Pixel Craft labs and studios have been designed to simulate the professional design environment.

SMALL CLASSES

We guarantee individual attention and a cohesive learning experience with no more than 12 per class.

CAREER PREPARATION

Our courses are designed to prepare you with the knowledge. skills and confidence to succeed in your career in the design industry.

STUDENT SUPPORT

We provide student support via live consults, email and whatsapp so that you don’t fall behind.

JOB PLACEMENT

We are regularly contacted by design companies for graduates. When these opportunities arise, we recommend our best learners for these positions.

Pixel Craft has a process where they take you through building your knowledge one step at a time. By the end of the course, you won't remember who you were before you started!

Nicolene Gush

The rich knowledge that Pixel Craft has instilled us with has been an absolute game changer during this creative journey! I highly recommend the Graphic and Media Design Course for all ambitious creatives .

Sarada Mahabeer

Joining this course was the BEST decision I could have ever made. Throughout the course, we were not only taught how to use the programs needed but as well given guidance on how to start our career as a graphic designers.

Michael Dormehl

I've always been passionate about art and design but I was afraid of pursuing it as a career. I'm glad to say that we were taught everything we needed to needed to know. this is a professional, fast-paced well organised course. It's the best graphic design course in Durban!

Sunira Manilal

From going in and knowing next to nothing about design, and how to use the software, the instructors and course material had prepared me to be able to start and build my career in graphic and media design.

Caitlin Lankcaster

Doing the graphic and media design course at Pixel Craft was the best decision i made. I started as a beginner and am now able to design anything for my clients! Highly recommended.

Sneh Nbonambi

I was greatly impressed by the excellent training I had received from this institution. The training offered at this institute was both practical and on par with industry standards. I would highly recommend this course to all aspiring graphic designers.