Distance Learning Courses

Beginners Web Design Course (Level 3) Webstart

THE BEGINNINGS OF A GREAT NEW CAREER IN WEB DESIGN

Buy with confidence - easy returns within 14 days if you don't like the web design course. We think you'll love it and be hooked!*

If you are unsure about studying this course, please read this:-
Ten things you should know about Webstart, the Website Designer Course

"The course is very well written and much easier to follow than most HTML books I have looked at." Chris L

Easy instruction, step by step, tutor support all the way.
You just need basic computer skills and in a few months you can be designing web sites for small businesses.
That's how we did it, and that's how you can do it.

Call 01302 391513 if you want to have a chat about this course.

"I also just wanted to say that I think the course is really well structured and user friendly. The pace of it is just right too and with your prompt feedback on the assignments there's no excuse not to get on with it."
 Thanks again, Gwen

Student website of the Month:  Maggie Pashley Hypnotherapy

Recommendation: "I have really enjoyed this course and would recommend it to anyone who is thinking of entering the world of web design. The course teaches you the practical basics of web design in easy to follow lessons. Webstart was exactly what I was looking for as a starting point to my studies of website design." Simon Julou (Guernsey) The Guernsey Military Vehicle Group

Learn HTML; CSS; Search Engine Optimisation; Web Site Accessibility Guidelines; Launch Your First Site! With expert help all the way.

1. Course Description

Webstart is a web design course for beginners that leads to a fully recognised qualification and earns you learning credits towards further training. It is an interesting and rewarding course that can start you on the road to a new career in web design. The course is jargon free and teaches you the basics of web design in step-by-step easy to understand stages.

By the end of the course you will have the confidence and ability to create professional standard websites for small businesses / organisations, clubs, charities etc. You will also be in an ideal position to undertake further, more advanced training in one of the more specialist areas.

2. Course Structure

Webstart is 100% distance learning. You can study when you want, where you want, at your own pace. There are no exams, essays or deadlines. During the course you simply complete 10 assignments for submission to your tutors. You have a maximum of 12 months to complete the course.

The course is split into two sections. In Section One you learn the basic skills of web design. Section Two brings you up to date with the latest web design techniques.

Section one includes lessons on:

• HTML (Hyper Text Mark-up Language)
• Using the Internet
• Email
• Creating web pages
• Forms and Feedback
• Tables
• Creating Images
• Frames
• Multimedia

Section two includes lessons on:

• CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
• Using HTML editors
• Preparing, Publishing and Promoting a website
• Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
• Accessibility and Usability  

 3. Course Materials

Webstart is a paper-based course consisting of almost 300 pages of lessons.

You also receive a CD-ROM containing a selection of software and throughout the course you are guided to download free trials of web design tools and applications.

Any updates to the course materials are sent to you free of charge or posted on the course support website.

4. Support

Throughout the course (for a maximum of 12 months) you have a personal tutor. Your tutor is a practising web designer and offers you unlimited support via email 7 days a week. He or She is there to answer your questions and give advice on how you can complete the course successfully.

In addition to this there is a course support website which features:

• All the latest news and updates about the course.
• Links to useful websites.
• Information and Ideas relating to all aspects of web design.
• Details about various software applications available for web designers.
• Frequently Asked Questions.

5. Qualification

This course is provided by UK Open Learning Ltd which is a recognised centre for courses and qualifications accredited and validated by NCFE

6. NCFE

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland. www.ncfe.org.uk

7. Advice following the course

Following this course Ez Learning can offer you advice on how to find work within the web design industry and how to start up your own business as a web designer.

8. Course Requirements

Knowledge:

To undertake this course you will require a basic level of computer literacy.

Time to study:

9. Student Feedback

...thank you very much for the support that you have given me over the past 10 months or so, I have really enjoyed it and am hoping to carry on developing my skills by doing another course next year. My final assignment can be found at http://www.advancecounsellingandtherapy.org.uk

"Thank you so much for the course and the support I received whilst studying. I have to say that when I emailed you on Christmas Eve I certainly didn't expect an answer until at least after Christmas, but you were there for me the same day.
I have now started on an advanced web design course and I am hoping that I will be offered a similar level of support.Kind Regards, Stephanie"

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Everything you need - all in the one course.

Written for beginners by professional web designers who support you all the way.

"I'm really enjoying the course so far - it is so well structured and comprehensive. I'm really looking forward to designing my first website now."

Step by Step from beginner to confident professional in easy stages 

What happens if Ive paid for the course but find it unsuitable?
Not a problem. If you return it within 14 days, well give you a complete refund.

"I really enjoyed the course and I think its fair to say that it was the best course I've ever done; very enjoyable, great delivery and fun as well as hard work. It certainly stirred the grey matter a bit!"

If you have any questions, please email sales@itdistancelearning.co.uk

"Fantastic! Yesterday I received my Diploma and the marks !! I am so happy!!
Thank you for all the support and guidance that you have given me during the duration of the course.  Without your help,  I would  have certainly not performed like this.  Hats off to a great teacher!"

9. Fees

Payment Options:

Easy returns: Return the complete course in good condition, unmarked, for a full refund. Return costs are all we ask you to pay. It is your responsibility to get the package to us so please use the appropriate postal service.

Beginners Web Design Course (Level 3) Webstart