Website Essentials - 2 Day Workshop
Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd March 2012
A two day workshop that will take you through the steps needed to get your first website up and running from scratch!
An ideal starter package for people with a working knowledge of PCs - including Word, Excel and web surfing - and who are interested in the mechanics of web design and publishing.
Candidates will learn how to construct three page website - Home Page / Contact Form / Example Content Page. All computer equipment is provided and the modules covered will be supplied as a ready reference pack on course completion.
For more information just complete the Contact Form or call Sheila Niven on 01202 290451.
Download and post the Application Form now! 
Course numbers are limited to 8 people so an early booking is recommended.
Syllabus
Getting Started
Domain Names and Server Space
What is server space and choosing a service provider that's right for you.
Website Structure
Understanding the building blocks of your Website, including Navigation, Links, Contact Forms and Search Engine Optimisation
Creating Your Site
Understanding HTML & CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
Getting to know how text and images are formatted in a web page.
Formatting, including Tables and Div Tags
Designing the outlay of your web pages.
Using an HTML Editor & Image Manipulation Program
Understanding how to format text and optimise images for the Internet
Creating a Contact Page
How to create an email page within your Site.
Writing for the Web
Some Do’s and Don’ts
Uploading and Maintaining your Site
FTP – File Transfer Protocol
getting your web pages from your computer to the Web.
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
The use of Meta Tags, a Site Map and Analytics to promote your web presence.
More Website Resources
An outline of some common additional functions you may wish to explore, such as Shopping Carts, Content Management Systems and Blogging, and guidance on where to find free versions of these resources and support materials available on the web.
Course Fees and Venue
Only £90 for two full days tuition plus 2 Hours Post Course Refresher Tuition to consolidate on your learning.
Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd March 2012 - Start 9.30 am and Finish 5.00 pm each day.
The Information Technology Suite
Pokesdown Children's Centre
Freemantle Hall
Somerset Road
Boscombe
Bournemouth
BH7 6JJ
Book Your Place!
Download and post the Application Form now!
For more information just complete the Contact Form or call Sheila Niven on 01202 290451.
