Toronto, Canada

Intro to Web Development

Hosted by The Centre for Social Innovation (720 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Suite 500)
Begins September 16th 2013 / Ends October 24th, 2013
36 hours of learning over six weeks | part-time, in the evenings

This fall, HackerYou’s popular 36-hour Intro to Web Development course will return. Come and learn HTML5 and CSS3, build websites and collaborate with a group of people just like you – people who see that learning to code is going to help them take their careers to the next level. With an intense focus on hands-on, project-based learning, this course will give you the opportunity to learn directly from some of Toronto’s most talented developers and designers and discover how to create beautiful, functional websites from scratch.

This course is designed for beginners, and is a great option for people working full-time as well as those with more flexible schedules. Whether you’re interested in learning to code in order to further your career, make a  career switch, or start your own business as an entrepreneur or freelancer, HackerYou’s Web Development course is for you. Space is limited and this course always sells out, so if you’re interested in joining us, apply now!

Please note that this program is offered in English. Course capacity: 30 students.

What you will learn

  • Best practices and fundamentals of web design and development
  • Style, architecture and layout of a website
  • Typography and custom web fonts
  • HTML5 and CSS elements
  • Form elements and field validation
  • Developer tools, tips and site testing

What you will build

  • Start by building a simple website
  • Create a style and brand guide
  • Add hover states, background images, gradients and more
  • Include a header, footer, sidebar and navigation
  • Build a contact form with field validation
  • Add a portfolio to showcase your work

FINAL PROJECT: Create a beautiful website from scratch.

 


Toronto, Canada

Intro to Responsive Design

Hosted by The Centre for Social Innovation (720 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Suite 500)
Begins October 28th 2013 / Ends December 5th, 2013
36 hours of learning over six weeks | part-time, in the evenings

The web has evolved. It isn’t something we engage with only on desktops and laptops – today, most people engage regularly with the web on a mobile device. As a result, the way we think about web design and architecture has completely changed. A strong understanding of why and how to optimize websites for mobile devices is a valuable skill for people in a variety of different roles and industries. This 36 hour course will give students the skills needed to design and create a responsive website for laptops, phones, tablets, and beyond using the latest HTML5 and CSS3 techniques.

Please note that this program is offered in English. Course capacity: 30 students.

What you will learn

  • Best practices and fundamentals of responsive web design and development
  • Tips and tricks for determining the style, architecture and layout of a responsive website
  • The latest HTML5 and CSS3 techniques for creating both desktop- and mobile-friendly websites.

What you will build

  • Start with a simple, non-responsive site design
  • Design and architect layouts optimized for various screen sizes
  • Implement the designs using CSS3 media queries and stylesheets

FINAL PROJECT: Create a beautiful responsive website from scratch.


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