Web Design and Development

Web Design and Development

Build beautiful, responsive websites from scratch — and turn your skills into a thriving career.

Bestseller 5.0 (3 ratings) 63 students
  • Last updated June 21, 2026
  • English
  • Beginner
  • 10 weeks · 40 hours

What you’ll 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

Course content

85 Lessons

OPENING 2 lessons
Opening and Orientation
Opening – Web Design and Developement
MODULE 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 17 lessons
Introduction – Fundamentals of Web Design and Development
Definition of Key Terms used in Web Design and Development
Reasons to Become a Web Designer
How a Website Works
Hardware and Software Tools Needed by Web Designers
Technologies used in Building Websites
Some Key concepts for effective web design career
Important Coding Languages to Master as a Web Designer
Content Management Systems (CMS)
How to Purchase a Domain Name and Web Hosting
How to Get Free Hosting and Domain for Your Practice and First Website
Hosting Account and Control Panel Walkthrough
Creating Professional Email Accounts
Planning your Website Project
Website Branding
Essential Pages of Most Websites
Web Design Best Practices
MODULE 2: WEBSITE CODE: HTML, CSS, JAVASCRIPT, AND PHP 2 lessons
Introduction to HTML and CSS
How to build a website with HTML and CSS-Step-by-Step for Beginners
MODULE 3: GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR WEB DESIGNERS 6 lessons
Introduction – Graphic Design for Web Designers
Elements of Graphic Design
Principles of Graphic Design
Photoshop Tutorial: Case Study – Flyer Design
Photopea Tutorial: Case Study – Invitation Card Design
Conclusion – Graphic Design for Web Designers
MODULE 4: UI/UX DESIGN 4 lessons
Introduction to UI/UX
UI/UX Software
Website UI/UX
Conclusion – UI/UX Design
MODULE 5: WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT WITH WORDPRESS 34 lessons
Introduction to WordPress
WordPress Installation
WordPress Dashboard Walkthrough
Essential Configurations in WordPress
Themes and Plugins and How to Install them
WordPress Media Library and Files Upload
Putting the Website on Coming Soon and Maintenance Mode
Customizing a WordPress Website
Creating, Managing and Assigning Menus
Page Builders
Introduction to Gutenberg – The WordPress Block Editor
Elementor Walkthrough Tutorial
“Homepage” Design
“About Us” Page Design
“Services” Page Design
“Blog” Page Design
“Contact Us” Page Design
Designing the Footer
Creating and Setting Up Contact Forms
Generating Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions for your Website
Adding Blog Posts to a Website
Adding Custom CSS to WordPress
Optimizing and Speeding Up a Website
WordPress Website Security
Connecting the Website to Google Analytics and Search Console
Search Engine Optimization
Adding a Lead Capture to the Website
Introduction to Website “Landing Pages”
Exporting and Sharing Elementor Templates
Migrating a WordPress Website to Another Domain
Website Backup
Addon Domains and Subdomains
Troubleshooting and Fixing Problems in a WordPress Website
Conclusion – WordPress
MODULE 6: WEBSITE OPTIMIZATION, SECURITY, AND SEO 3 lessons
Website Optimization Tutorial – Case Study: WordPress
Website Security Tutorial – Case Study: WordPress
Website SEO Tutorial – Case Study: WordPress
MODULE 7: PRACTICE EXERCISES 5 lessons
Project 1 – Business Website – Demo
Project 2 – Personal Portfolio Website – John Doebrin
Project 3 – Ecommerce Website – Alpha Electronics
Project 4 – Nonprofit Website – Life Water Foundation
Project 5 – Business Website – SwiftMove Logistics
MODULE 8: BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT CAREER & BUSINESS 10 lessons
Introduction to Web Development Career and Business
Web Design Client Acquisition Formula
A guide to Freelancing on sites like Fiver, Upwork, etc
How to Charge for Web Design Services
Web Design Project Planning, Management, Execution and Delivery
Building your Web Design Portfolio
Building a Web Designer/Developer Resume (CV)
Job Application and Interview Preparation
Further Learning and Research in Web Design and Development
Tips to Become Successful in your Web Design and Development Career
CONCLUSION 2 lessons
Conclusion – Web Design and Development
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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

Description

This is a comprehensive web design and development course for anyone getting started with a web design career, as well as those practicing it who still need to grab high-level expertise in the skill.

This web development program teaches you how to design beautiful, responsive websites that drive results.

The program content is delivered in a smart, inspiring way to help you quickly learn how to build a website from start to finish (everything you need is included, with an onscreen design of all essential website pages and configurations).

You will watch interactive videos that show you step-by-step how to develop a website.

Completing this training program will equip you with high-income global jobs and business opportunities.

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.

Your instructor

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.

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  • Banmbong Solivate

    That afritech academy is the best online institution so far

    the course is easy to understand because the videos are made simple and straight forward.

  • Web Development at Afritech is a chronological step by step by step guide till the end

    what I like in this course is the fact that there several practical works which permitted me to master web development through WordPress. How ever I will also ;like that a detail course too should be delivered on HTML and other coding language.

  • Nkemze Brain Zenkeang

    Exceptional Mentorship and Five-Star Rating

    My mentor's expertise and guidance in web development have been invaluable. He explains complex concepts clearly and provides constructive feedback. His dedication to my progress,up-to-date knowledge, and supportive environment have been outstanding. A minor improvement would be to increase responsiveness on WhatsApp. Overall, I highly recommend him as a mentor.Thanks for the exceptional mentorsip