Web Design and Development
Build beautiful, responsive websites from scratch — and turn your skills into a thriving career.
Created by Njofie WilsonWhat you will learn
✓Apply core design principles including layout, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy
✓Build dynamic, responsive websites using WordPress and essential page builders
✓Write and customize HTML and CSS to control structure and styling
✓Design user-friendly interfaces with strong user experience (UX) fundamentals
✓Create and configure complete website pages from start to finish
✓Optimize websites for speed, mobile devices, and search engines
✓Set up and manage WordPress themes, plugins, and hosting
✓Launch a freelance, agency, or in-house web design career with confidence
About this course
Course curriculum
9 sections · 75 lessons · 40 hours
OPENING1 lesson · Self-paced⌄
- ⌑Opening - Web Design and DevelopementReading
MODULE 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT18 lessons · Self-paced⌄
- ⌑Introduction - Fundamentals of Web Design and DevelopmentReading
- ⌑Definition of Key Terms used in Web Design and DevelopmentReading
- ⌑Reasons to Become a Web DesignerReading
- ⌑How a Website WorksReading
- ⌑Hardware and Software Tools Needed by Web DesignersReading
- ⌑Technologies used in Building WebsitesReading
- ⌑Some Key concepts for effective web design careerReading
- ⌑Important Coding Languages to Master as a Web DesignerReading
- ⌑Content Management Systems (CMS)Reading
- ⌑How to Purchase a Domain Name and Web HostingReading
- ⌑How to Get Free Hosting and Domain for Your Practice and First WebsiteReading
- ⌑Hosting Account and Control Panel WalkthroughReading
- ⌑Creating Professional Email AccountsReading
- ⌑Planning your Website ProjectReading
- ⌑Website BrandingReading
- ⌑Essential Pages of Most WebsitesReading
- ⌑Web Design Best PracticesReading
- ⌑Introduction to HTML and CSSReading
MODULE 2: WEBSITE CODE: HTML, CSS, JAVASCRIPT, AND PHP3 lessons · Self-paced⌄
- ⌑How to build a website with HTML and CSS-Step-by-Step for BeginnersReading
- ⌑Introduction - Graphic Design for Web DesignersReading
- ⌑Elements of Graphic DesignReading
MODULE 3: GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR WEB DESIGNERS2 lessons · Self-paced⌄
- ⌑Principles of Graphic DesignReading
- ⌑Conclusion - Graphic Design for Web DesignersReading
MODULE 4: UI/UX DESIGN4 lessons · Self-paced⌄
- ⌑Introduction to WordPressReading
- ⌑WordPress InstallationReading
- ⌑WordPress Dashboard WalkthroughReading
- ⌑Essential Configurations in WordPressReading
MODULE 5: WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT WITH WORDPRESS33 lessons · Self-paced⌄
- ⌑Themes and Plugins and How to Install themReading
- ⌑WordPress Media Library and Files UploadReading
- ⌑Putting the Website on Coming Soon and Maintenance ModeReading
- ⌑Customizing a WordPress WebsiteReading
- ⌑Creating, Managing and Assigning MenusReading
- ⌑Page BuildersReading
- ⌑Introduction to Gutenberg - The WordPress Block EditorReading
- ⌑Elementor Walkthrough TutorialReading
- ⌑"Homepage" DesignReading
- ⌑"About Us" Page DesignReading
- ⌑"Services" Page DesignReading
- ⌑"Blog" Page DesignReading
- ⌑"Contact Us" Page DesignReading
- ⌑Designing the FooterReading
- ⌑Creating and Setting Up Contact FormsReading
- ⌑Generating Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions for your WebsiteReading
- ⌑Adding Blog Posts to a WebsiteReading
- ⌑Adding Custom CSS to WordPressReading
- ⌑Optimizing and Speeding Up a WebsiteReading
- ⌑WordPress Website SecurityReading
- ⌑Search Engine OptimizationReading
- ⌑Introduction to Website "Landing Pages"Reading
- ⌑Exporting and Sharing Elementor TemplatesReading
- ⌑Migrating a WordPress Website to Another DomainReading
- ⌑Website BackupReading
- ⌑Addon Domains and SubdomainsReading
- ⌑Troubleshooting and Fixing Problems in a WordPress WebsiteReading
- ⌑Conclusion - WordPressReading
- ⌑Website Optimization Tutorial - Case Study: WordPressReading
- ⌑Website Security Tutorial - Case Study: WordPressReading
- ⌑Website SEO Tutorial - Case Study: WordPressReading
- ⌑Project 1 - Business Website - DemoReading
- ⌑Project 2 - Personal Portfolio Website - John DoebrinReading
MODULE 6: WEBSITE OPTIMIZATION, SECURITY, AND SEO4 lessons · Self-paced⌄
- ⌑Project 3 - Ecommerce Website - Alpha ElectronicsReading
- ⌑Project 4 - Nonprofit Website - Life Water FoundationReading
- ⌑Project 5 - Business Website - SwiftMove LogisticsReading
- ⌑Introduction to Web Development Career and BusinessReading
MODULE 7: PRACTICE EXERCISES6 lessons · Self-paced⌄
- ⌑Web Design Client Acquisition FormulaReading
- ⌑A guide to Freelancing on sites like Fiver, Upwork, etcReading
- ⌑How to Charge for Web Design ServicesReading
- ⌑Web Design Project Planning, Management, Execution and DeliveryReading
- ⌑Building your Web Design PortfolioReading
- ⌑Building a Web Designer/Developer Resume (CV)Reading
MODULE 8: BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT CAREER & BUSINESS4 lessons · Self-paced⌄
- ⌑Job Application and Interview PreparationReading
- ⌑Further Learning and Research in Web Design and DevelopmentReading
- ⌑Tips to Become Successful in your Web Design and Development CareerReading
- ⌑Conclusion - Web Design and DevelopmentReading
Requirements
- ✓A computer with a stable internet connection
- ✓No prior coding or design experience needed
- ✓Willingness to practice with hands-on projects
- ✓A web browser and a text editor (free options provided)
- ✓Basic computer literacy
Who this course is for
- ✓Complete beginners starting a web design career
- ✓Intermediate designers seeking advanced, professional skills
- ✓Aspiring freelancers and agency founders
- ✓Small business owners who want to build their own sites
- ✓Marketers and creatives expanding into web development
Career opportunities
- ✓Freelance Web Designer — Offer website design services to clients worldwide and set your own rates and schedule.
- ✓WordPress Developer — Build and customize WordPress sites for businesses, agencies, and online stores.
- ✓Web Design Agency Owner — Launch and scale your own agency, managing projects and a roster of clients.
- ✓In-House Web Designer — Join a company's marketing or product team to maintain and improve their web presence.
- ✓UI/UX Designer — Design intuitive, attractive interfaces that improve user satisfaction and conversions.
Njofie Wilson
Njofie Wilson is an award-winning Digital Expert, whose passion is empowering others with high-income digital skills. He has international experience in several countries. He specializes in web development with over 10 years of experience, but equally has mastery and experience in other tech areas. Because of his impact, he won the award as Cameroon's Best Digital Entrepreneur 2020, by the Bonteh Digital Media Awards and Best Impact Tech Promoter by Cameroon Heroes Awards. He is here to guide you and help you make your dream a reality.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any coding experience to take this course?+
No. The course starts with the fundamentals and gradually introduces both no-code tools like WordPress and essential custom code such as HTML and CSS.
Will I learn WordPress or custom coding?+
Both. You'll learn to build sites efficiently with WordPress while also gaining the custom code skills needed to fully control and customize your designs.
Can this course help me start earning money?+
Yes. A dedicated career module covers client acquisition, pricing strategies, project management, and how to operate as a freelancer, agency, or employee.
How long do I have access to the materials?+
You'll have lifetime access to all course videos and resources, so you can learn at your own pace and revisit lessons anytime.
Will I receive a certificate?+
Yes, you'll earn a certificate of completion once you finish the program.