HTML Foundations
CoreUnderstand what HTML is, how browsers read it and how pages are structured.
A practical introduction to structuring web pages with HTML, the foundation language behind websites and web applications.
Included in selected IT Career Switch traineeships as part of a wider career pathway.
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Coding
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HTML Essentials helps coding learners understand how web pages are structured before moving into styling, interactivity and full-stack development.
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Page structure and semantic markup
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Links, media, lists and tables
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Forms and browser-ready content
The module introduces the core HTML concepts learners need before progressing into CSS, JavaScript and full-stack workflows.
Course snapshot
Understand what HTML is, how browsers read it and how pages are structured.
Use headings, sections, lists, links, images and meaningful page structure.
Create structured content and collect user input with browser-ready forms.
Build simple pages that are ready to be styled and enhanced later in the route.
HTML is the starting point for web development, giving learners the structure needed before styling and interactivity.
Junior Web Developer
Front-End Developer Trainee
Website Assistant
Software Developer Trainee
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HTML Essentials sits inside the Coding traineeship as the first step toward building websites, applications and portfolio-ready projects.
A styling course covering CSS3, layout, spacing, colours, typography and responsive presentation for modern websites.
A JavaScript fundamentals course for adding logic, interactivity and dynamic behaviour to websites and web applications.
A beginner-friendly programming module covering Python syntax, control flow and problem-solving foundations.
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