Please Note This Course will be Updated as from 1st September 2006 

Webstart Website Designer Course (ASET accredited)

WEBSTART is an accredited course designed for anyone wishing to learn a new skill which is interesting, rewarding and could lead to a new career. You are shown, clearly and without confusing jargon, how to design and build professional standard Web sites.

WEBSTART is a ‘step by step’ paper based course consisting of 20 lessons presented in a friendly, conversational way. It will take you from beginner to expert in short achievable steps, so you could be starting a lucrative career as a Web site designer in just a few short months.

WEBSTART is fully tutor supported via email for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase and support is always available for advice on starting your own business or finding employment within the industry.
On completion of this course you will be awarded the Web Start Diploma, you can also pay aa additional fee and your assignments will be marked by ASET and you will receive a NATIONALLY RECOGNISED qualification (please contact us for details of fees)

WEBSTART course also covers the syllabus requirements for the ASET Award (Accreditation & Training)

WEBSTART students have the opportunity to design a web site for a local business or club, thus gaining valuable experience of dealing with a real customer. Some may want to design a site for their own business; alternatively a hobby or interest would be an ideal basis for this first site.

WEBSTART requires ten assignments to be completed, and submitted for 'marking' on completion of the course. These assignments are designed to test your proficiency as you learn each new technique, and they gradually progress in their level of difficulty.

The final assignment requires you to complete a professional standard web site, which must also be published on the Internet. This is a very important step, which will give you the confidence you need to advertise your services as a Professional Web Site Designer.

LESSON ONE - The Internet

LESSON TWO - Organising folders and files

LESSON THREE - Email Communications

LESSON FOUR - Create Your First Web Page

LESSON FIVE - Hypertext Links

LESSON SIX - The Use Of Lists

LESSON SEVEN - Advanced Formatting

LESSON EIGHT - Forms and Feedback

LESSON NINE – Tables

LESSON TEN - More about Images

LESSON ELEVEN - Frames 

LESSON TWELVE – Imagemaps

LESSON THIRTEEN - Multi Media

LESSON FOURTEEN - More Creative Techniques

LESSON FIFTEEN - Editors - HTML Editors

LESSON SIXTEEN - Editors - WYSIWYG Editors

LESSON SEVENTEEN - Preparing Your Site For The Internet

LESSON EIGHTEEN - Publishing Your Web Site

LESSON NINETEEN - Submitting To Search Engines

LESSON TWENTY – Aesthetics

AND FINALLY, PUBLISH YOUR SITE ON THE INTERNET

WEBSTART will take you approximately 100 hours to complete depending on your level of computer literacy.
Remember UKOL advisors are always there to help, all you have to do is email the support team with the nature of your problem, and they will reply ASAP.

The WEBSTART Practical Training Course
also comes with trial versions of:-

Paint Shop Pro 7
Macromedia Dreamweaver 4
CuteFTP
Giffy Cutter
Full version of HotDog Pro 5

SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Who can take the Diploma in Web Design?
The Diploma in Web Design is from UK Open Learning, one of the UK’s leading distance learning providers. The course is interesting and rewarding and could lead to a totally new career. It is open to anyone with a level of computer literacy. We will show you how to download free trial versions of the appropriate web design software.

Why can't I just use a Web Editor?
There are indeed many good web design applications available, and two are provided for you to try as you progress through the course. However, some of your work in the future will consist of updating, fixing, & redesigning old sites, and even troubleshooting your own. It is therefore essential that you understand the coding that supports the web pages. You will gain this vital knowledge gradually as you study this course.

I may wish to undertake a more advanced courses
That's great, and WEBSTART will give you a strong foundation on which to build your future skills.

How will I ever remember all these new techniques?
UKOL know how difficult this can be so they've provided a comprehensive directory of all the coding mentioned in the lessons, - and more!

What if I do not like the course, can I return it?
Yes if returned within 14 days UKOL offer a full refund.

Are there any updates?
Yes, if the course is updated the information will either be posted on the supporting web site, or sent to you free of charge.

Do I need to buy any software?
No, not to complete this course, but you may wish to purchase a suitable web editor and paint programme in the future.