XHTML Class Syllabus

A listing of the Free XHTML Class Lessons

Instructor: Jennifer Kyrnin

The XHTML class from About.com is a free, 10-week class in HTML and XHTML. The lessons are sent weekly by email, but the class is self-paced. You may read and review any of the lessons at any time. You can also have them resent to you. Once you are ready you may take the exam. The following is a short overview of what you'll receive in each lesson.

Week 1

Basics of HTML: how to write it, what it is, the difference between HTML and XHTML. Plus hosting and putting your Web page on the Internet.

Week 2

Basic text: paragraphs, line breaks, headings, strong and emphasized text.

Week 3

More text: quotations, pre-formatted text, and rule lines.

Week 4

Typography: changing the font size, family, and color. Plus information about using color in Web Design and adding in special characters to your pages.

Week 5

Lists: numbered lists, bulleted lists, and definition lists.

Week 6

Images: using graphics on Web pages, uploading graphics, adding photos, making them small.

Week 7

Links: creating and using links, both internal (bookmarks) and external. Plus image maps and how to create them.

Week 8

Tables: the basics of XHTML tables and how to create them on your Web site.

Week 9

Frames: what they are and how to build a framed Web page.

Week 10

Forms: adding interactivity to your Web pages.

Week 11

Exam: the final exam covering everything in weeks 1 through 10.

Week 12

Graduation. You will not receive a lesson - but if you passed the exam, your name will be posted on the XHTML Certified Developers list.

Jennifer Kyrnin