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| 20 Web Design Learning Resources You Should Know Posted: 08 Jun 2014 06:00 AM PDT The job of web designers and developers is becoming harder because new techniques are being introduced everyday. Designers who have completed their education find it difficult to learn them without any instructor. Luckily, there are plenty of websites that offer you complete online courses in designing and development. You can learn all the latest techniques through well-known instructors and tutorials. In today's article, we are featuring 20 web design learning resources where you can learn everything about web designing and developing. Share the post after reading so that other can read it!
1. UdemyIt's a marketplace where instructors can make their own video courses and sell them through the website. It covers a wide range of course topics, including:
The prices of courses differ from each other but most of them are below the price of US$100. 2. Lynda.comThis is the leading online resource for web design and development education. The topics which they cover in their training videos include:
The website is based on membership with plans starting from US$25/month.which provides unlimited access to all the videos. 3. LearnableIt provides video training on plenty of topics which relate to web design and development. These topics include:
It offers both beginner and expert skill levels. This is also a membership-based website which offers US$29 for one month, US$99 for 6 months, and US$149 for 12 months. 4. Code SchoolIt is more focused on the development rather than design but the courses are properly organized into paths. It helps you to gain skills in any specific area. The offered paths include:
It offers more than 30 courses and 1,700 coding challenges. The membership is available at US$29/month. 5. W3SchoolsThis is a totally free online resource for designers and developers. It offers basic lessons for HTML and CSS along with interactive tutorials. Tutorials are very helpful in explaining everything in simple words. 6. Skilled UpSkilled Up has collected 50+ of the best online educational resources to build web sites. The courses include:
The list includes free and paid educational courses and reference material. This list was last updated on January 21 this year. 7. BlocWith Bloc, you can learn web designing and developing anywhere, anytime. It offers you mentors from all around the world so that you can learn at your own pace. You can learn atleast 3 times per week and more if you want. You can learn:
The cost which you will have to pay for the mentor program is US$4,250 at the time of enrollment. 8. Don’t Fear the InternetThere are short tutorials available on the website, like the basic things about WordPress blogging. You can also learn how to manipulate the CSS, HTML and some PHP. The website is absolutely free and accepts donations. 9. MijingoMijingo offers plenty of video courses that are related with the topics of web design, web development and CMS or publishing. The prices of these courses are different but most of the courses are available for US$19.99. 10. CodeHSThe modules which are offered by CodeHS include:
It is beginner-friendly and very popular among new designers. The cost of basic membership plans are US$25/month with complete access to all training materials on the site. 11. Mozilla School of WebcraftIt provides an online education for learning. This is a totally free website which offers web design training courses:
It also provides different challenges to test your skills. 12. CourseraCoursera offers a great platform for the designers and developers who want to learn the new techniques of the Web. The courses available are totally free and anyone can come and learn them. The courses include:
13. CodeCademyYou can find basic courses related to HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Python, Ruby, and APIs. Create a free account and start learning from the different available courses. You can also code with other by joining groups. 14. WebPlatform.orgIt offers written content and learning material which can be very helpful if you are a beginner in web design and development. The topics offered include:
The website is totally free and anyone can join in to learn. 15. Google Developers University ConsortiumThe Google offers free access to Creative Commons licensed course content. You can choose from many topics including:
16. CSS-TricksOn the website Chris Coyier explains some latest CSS techniques. It has become very popular among all the designers and developers. The sources are updated frequently; you can learn anything for free on the website. 17. SitepointSitepoint sells web design and development books but provides free tutorials on their websites. The tutorials are, however, somewhat advanced level but it gives some useful introductions to beginner web designers. 18. StackoverflowThis is a great place to learn web design. It provides you different advices regarding codes and web designs. The website is completely free; nothing is charged for providing to the tips to new coming designers. 19. Shay Howe’s Guides to HTML & CSSIt is a beginner's guide for learning HTML and CSS. The website is text-based and provides perfect readability environment. The website is completely free and includes courses such as:
20. HTML 101 at Berkeley Knight Digital Media CenterThis is one of the best online resources to learn about HTML. The content is perfect for the non-techies and beginners. However, there is not much if you wish to learn everything about web design and development. The course is completely free for everyone. ConclusionAll the courses provided by these websites range from the beginner level to the advanced level. The lessons are designed by the experts. They offer very friendly environment to the learners. Some of these websites also include interactive elements to help out the students to work at their own pace. So, which one are joining? Have you tried any of the courses offered by these websites before? You can share your answers by simply commenting below. If you liked the article, please share it with others.     |
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