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Certificates: Certificate "Web design with HTML, CSS and Visual Studio Code"
Certificate "Content Management Systems (CMS) with Wordpress" -
Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
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Teaching Times: Full-timeMonday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
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Language of Instruction: German
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Duration: 12 Weeks
Web design (HTML/CSS/Visual Studio code)
HTML and CSS (approx. 6 days)
HTML introduction
Basic framework
Tags for text creation (h1-h6, p, br, span)
Text format commands
Integrating graphics
Links (internal, external, phone, mailto link)
Favicons
Lists and tables
Correct syntax structure
Checking with W3C validation tool
CSS introduction
Integration options for CSS specifications (internal, external, inline style)
Basic commands (text design, font color, background color)
HTML containers
Use and styling of containers
Integration of YouTube and Google Maps
Video and audio player
Object-fit
VS Code (approx. 1 day)
Introduction to VS Code
Additional extensions for VS Code. (e.g. Live Server, Emmet Commands, Copilot (AI))
AI usage in combination with VS Code
Layout techniques (approx. 4 days)
Classes, IDs, selectors
Introduction box model
Padding, margin, border, border-radius and their shorthands
Flex-Box introduction
Layouts with flex box
Alignment with Flexbox
Introduction to Grid System
Layouts with Grid
Alignment with Grid System
Floating text around images with float and clear
General display properties of tags
Background images
Status and values (approx. 1 day)
Introduction of pseudo-classes (hover, active, focus, nth-child, first-child, last-child)
Pseudo elements (::before, ::after, content)
Specificity (value of codes)
Positioning (approx. 2 days)
Introduction to positions
Static, absolute, fixed, sticky, relative
Left, right, top, bottom, z-index
Dropdown menus
:target
:target in combination with navigation menus and modals
Forms (approx. 2 days)
Introduction to forms
Fieldset, legend
Inputs, textareas, labels, values, name, selects
Autocomplete
Form design with CSS
Integration of php-script in action with AI
Effects and fonts with CSS (approx. 1 day)
CSS transition effects
Transition, filter, transform
Color gradients, box-shadow, text-shadow
Font integration with @font-face
Responsive web design (approx. 2 days)
Introduction to responsive design
Media queries, breakpoints
Landscape, portait mode
Responsive images with picture and srcsets
Image editing, compression of images
Generating images with AI
Search engine optimization (approx. 1 day)
Introduction to SEO
On-page optimization and use of AI-generated texts
Performance optimization to improve SEO and presentation of suitable tools
CSS techniques and interaction (approx. 2 days)
CSS variables
Dark mode
Calculation with CSS
Introduction to CSS animations
Duration, delay, direction, timing-function, iteration-count, fill-mode
Animated burger button
One-pager and multilingualism (approx. 2 days)
Introduction One-Pager
Smooth-scroll
Integration of fontawesome library
Dealing with SVG graphics
Layer integration and CSS customization
Multilingual websites
Extensions and frameworks (approx. 1 day)
Introduction to Bootstrap
Use of Bootstrap components
Responsive design with Bootstrap
JavaScript (approx. 3 days)
Introduction to JavaScript
JavaScript/jQuery methods
Create jQuery Lightbox
Variables
If-else statements
Scroll, window, resize
arrays
For-loop
Math object
Legal requirements and project management (approx. 2 days)
Internet law
Copyrights in relation to AI/KI
Accessibility
Project management
Project work (approx. 10 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Content management systems (CMS) with WordPress
Getting Started with WordPress (approx. 4 days)
WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org
Web Hosting and Providers (e.g., LocalWP)
Folder Structures and Databases
Frontend and Backend – Managing, Sorting, and Filtering Objects
Creating and maintaining blog posts
Page Types, Website Structure, Categories
Media management and editing
Comment feature, spam protection
Block Editor, Classic Editor, and HTML Editor
Blocks (design, media, widgets, external content)
Security Basics: Updates, Password Protection
AI in the Workflow (approx. 1 day)
AI-generated text, meta descriptions, and images
AI assistants in plugins and page builders
Copyright, Data Protection, Quality Control
WordPress Themes and Responsive Design (approx. 3 days)
Criteria for Selecting Themes
Free vs. Paid Themes
Web Design Basics (Typography, Colors)
HTML and CSS Basics
Block Themes (Site Editor, theme.json, Global Styles)
Child Themes and Custom CSS
Classic Themes (Customizer, Menus, Widgets)
Implementing Complex, Responsive Layouts
Implementing an Accessible Layout: Contrast, Alt Text, Semantic HTML
AI-powered layout and image optimization
Functionality Expansion with Plugins (approx. 2 days)
Installing and managing plugins
Selection criteria: Up-to-date, ratings, compatibility
Popular Categories: Forms, SEO Tools, Security Plugins
Page builder plugins
AI plugins: chatbots, text/image generation
Website Administration and WooCommerce (approx. 5 days)
SEO/SEA Strategies
Multilingual Websites
User Management and Role Concepts
Legal Notice and Privacy Policy (GDPR)
Legal Obligations for Online Stores: BFSG, Accessibility Statement, Risks of Fines
System Administration, Security, Performance
Analytics and Tracking (e.g., Google Analytics, Matomo)
Backups
Online Store Planning and Configuration
Product Setup (Categories, Variants, Images, etc.)
Payment, Shipping, Taxes
Order Processing
Woo Themes and Their Customization
AI-powered product descriptions
Project Work (approx. 5 days)
Preparation of a project paper followed by a presentation of the project results
Changes are possible, the course content is updated regularly.
You know the complete workflow for a modern web design and produce user-friendly and sophisticated websites.
In addition, you are proficient in using the WordPress content management system and the WooCommerce e-commerce platform, and you are able to install and manage a fully functional website that includes an online store, a news blog, and appropriate plugins, create page structures with static and dynamic content, and design modern, responsive web layouts.
Web designers, web programmers, graphic designers, media designers, specialists from artistic professions or people who are responsible for the conception, design and practical implementation of websites and want to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills.
Media designers, graphic designers, web designers, social media and online marketing managers, professionals in editorial, journalism, or creative fields, as well as individuals who play a key role in the conception, design, and practical implementation of websites and who wish to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills.
Nowadays, almost all companies rely on an attractive Internet presence to represent them as a company. The main potential employers are graphic design, advertising, web, multimedia or full-service agencies, as well as software and database providers. Web design skills are required in almost all sectors. With the appropriate know-how, self-employment is also an interesting prospect.
With additional knowledge of WordPress, you will have knowledge of one of the most widespread WCMS, which is frequently used in online marketing in particular.
Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.
Didactic concept
Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).
You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.
Virtual classroom alfaview®
Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.
The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).