Online Web Design Training
Learning to design a simple website is not that difficult and can be done at home using a variety of online learning tools. The majority of noncommercial websites do not call for sophisticated features that require years of programming experience. You can create a website in many ways; tutorials can be found that deal with all forms of website creation. Learn the right creation methods based on the types of websites that need to be created.
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Types
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Website designs come in many forms, from a simple HTML page to a sophisticated corporate site with a back-end content management system. Depending on the purpose of the page, some website creation tools are better than others. For example, a highly graphical website with interactive components, animation and rich media might be more suitable for a Flash design. An online store or more sophisticated site might be better created in Dreamweaver.
Benefits
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Using online Web design training has many advantages. It is usually significantly cheaper than learning in a traditional environment (such as a college or course). It also allows you to learn at your own pace. The Web is full of detailed resources that allow you to find and learn exactly what you want. You are also not limited to one programming language or style; you can learn multiple methods and combine elements to make your own style for creating websites, rather than following a traditional model.
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Time Frame
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If you wish to master a particular website design method (Flash, Dreamweaver/CSS, PHP or HTML), take your learning seriously and structure a lesson plan. Taking long breaks in between lessons and not experimenting with the theory that is being learned is a sure way to forget what has been taught. If you spend two hours a day, five days a week for one month on learning, you should have sufficient time to fully grasp and practice the concepts you have learned. Many night school college courses for certain Web design languages are structured in a similar time frame.
Lynda.com
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Lynda.com is a large online software training website. It offers downloadable programs, courses, movies, exercises and complete tutorials, from beginner to advanced. As of July 2010, Lynda.com offers training courses in more than 850 software titles, and the cost of accessing those titles is at most $37.50/month (as of 2010). Its programs are comprehensive and cover everything you need to know to use a system of Web development fully. It offers programs in content management systems, CSS, ActionScript, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Illustrator.
HTML Writers Guild
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Literally thousands of websites are dedicated to teaching you how to design websites in every possible language and style. Research each one and determine which method best suits your needs. The HTML Writers Guild is an excellent free site that links users to numerous online tutorials and training manuals. It offers instructions on all languages, software programs and elements of Web design. A visit to the HTML Writers Guild will help you decide what method will work best for you.
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