Free online courseWeb Development Foundations: HTML, CSS, Git and Command Line

Course Description

Build a solid starting point in modern web development with this free course focused on the essentials you need to begin creating and managing real websites. Designed for beginners, it guides you through core concepts and practical workflows used by developers every day, helping you move from curiosity to confident hands-on practice.

Start by understanding how the web works and setting up a productive environment, including tools and text editors commonly used for coding. You will get comfortable with the command line and learn how to navigate your system efficiently, forming habits that make development faster and less frustrating.

Version control is covered early so you can track changes, collaborate, and recover work with confidence. You will practice Git fundamentals, learn how to create clear commit messages, and build a workflow that supports steady progress on projects.

From there, you will write clean HTML and style it with CSS, covering page structure, semantic elements, links, images, lists, and the standard boilerplate used to start new pages. As you advance, you will work with selectors, the cascade, and debugging techniques using browser developer tools, then dive into layout fundamentals such as the box model, block versus inline behavior, and responsive layout patterns with Flexbox, including sizing, axes, and alignment.

Along the way, the course emphasizes mindset, motivation, and effective ways to ask for help and connect with a learning community, making it easier to stay consistent and overcome common beginner roadblocks. If you want a structured, practical introduction to web development foundations, this course is a strong place to start.