A Different Approach to Web Design Training
Most
online web training takes one of three approaches. The first is low key,
little or no homework or required reading. A few exercises and that's about
it. Total time needed to complete the exercises and read the short online
lessons is 1-2 hours per week. These classes maybe instructor led or self-study.
The other approach is intensive instructor led with a lot of reading both online and from a required book and homework submissions required five days a week. The level of commitment required is 2-3 hours per day.
Our approach takes the middle ground, using a combination of required reading and exercises under the guidance and monitored by an instructor well versed in the subject taught ready to answer your questions.. Classes have estimated time commitment of approximately 5 hours per week. The reading material will all be included with the class unless other wise stated in the class description. Class materials are available in a zip format for reading off-line.
Instructor Led Classes
Next Session Jan. 11, 2009
New Class "Migrating from FrontPage to Expression Web"
Feeling frustrated about how to migrate from FrontPage to Expression Web? Our class and ebook will help you achieve your dream of a easy maintenance, trouble free, standards compliant website. It might seem easy but when it comes down to it, an experienced helping hand, to guide you through the the learning curve will enable you to start off The Right Way. Microsoft MVPs - FrontPage Pat Geary and Tina Clarke are the authors of this brand new upcoming Migration from FrontPage to Expression Web Class complete with accompanying ebook. Also included are seven free templates.
You can now register for the January 2009 session. For more information see our Migrating from FrontPage to Expression Web page or register now! This course is limited to 30 students.
"Introduction to Expression Web "
Microsoft® has announced that FrontPage is being discontinued and will be replaced with Microsoft Expression Web® and SharePoint Designer®. Since Start to Web is about internet design and development and not about corporate intranet design or development we will be offering classes in Expression Web.
This class will cover planning your website, setting up a local website in Expression Web, creating your first web page, semantic HTML, beginning CSS using the Expression Web tools and end with a complete website using a Dynamic Web Template manage the site.
You can now register for the January 2009 session Expression Web class. For more information see our EWD Course Description or register now! This course is limited to 30 students.
Introduction to CSS
Are you new to CSS? Confused about box models and how to create a CSS based page layout? This Introduction to CSS class is for you. You can now register for the August session or for more information see our Introduction to CSS Course Description or register now! This course is limited to 30 students.
Free Self Paced Classes
“The
Language of Web Design”
This
100 level class will introduce you to the terminology of web design. If you
have never created a web page before or have been confused when you hear
terms like “HTML”, “standards compliant”, “use
a png not a gif for that” , this short course will help you to understand
what those terms mean. For more information on see the language
of web design course
description.
Now our Web Accessibility Class is
The course format has changed from being instructor led to being a self paced class with over sight by our staff just like the Language of Web Design class. For more information on what is covered in the class see the Accessibility Class Description.
Additional classes will be added as instructors become available. Courses planned to be added include Content Writing, Introduction to CSS, Promoting Your Online Business, Graphics and other web related topics.
How to Access Our Classes
All of our classes are held at http://starttoweb.net which you can reach through the classroom link on the menu. Before you can access the classroom you will need to enroll in our classroom application. Once you have created an account in the classroom how to access the class will depend on whether the class is free or one of our paid instructor led classes. Please follow the instructions on enrolling in a class approriate for the class you are taking.
Future Classes
We are considering offering a series of short 1-2 week classes on specific topics such as:
- Website Design & Planning for the Newbie
- For those who want a website and do not know where to start.
- Dynamic Web Templates
- Covering both Expression Web Designer & FrontPage 2003 DWTs.
- CSS Menus
- Creating attractive and functional menus for your website using CSS.
- Migrating Your FrontPage Site to Expression Web
- Not sure where to start? This short class will take you through the steps to take your existing FrontPage website and update it to current standards using Expression Web.
Tell us what you think about adding short courses and any other courses you would be interested in taking.
Interested in Teaching?
We are looking for instructors, if you are interested contact registrar at starttoweb dot com.