Introduction to Web Design Level 3

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Blend creative skills with technical expertise to create websites with this Introduction to Web Design Level 3 online course. You’ll learn the essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to help you plan, develop, and deliver websites.

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Introduction to Web Design Level 3

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About This Course

If you’re interested in blending creative skills with technical expertise to create websites, the Introduction to Web Design Level 3 course is an ideal choice. It provides essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills, defines the role and responsibilities of web designers, places your work in the historical and future context of web design, and teaches you to plan, develop, and deliver basic websites.

You’ll gain a foundational understanding of HTML and CSS, serving as a stepping stone for further learning. Whether you aspire to be a self-employed web designer or create your own business website, this course offers flexible, home-based learning with email support.

Course Benefits

After completion, you can apply your new skills to your career or consider other IT and computer courses for further advancement. Job opportunities include roles like web designer, front-end web developer, UX designer/developer, full-stack developer, WordPress/Shopify developer, web analyst, and technical consultant.

This course will:

  • Help you to develop a strong foundation of knowledge and competency that can be transferred into your work.
  • Enable you to study on your own terms – no classrooms, no strict deadlines and no exams.
  • Allow you to study from home – all course materials will be sent straight to your door, enabling you to fit your studies around your obligations.

Course Units

Unit 1: What is web design?

  • The role of a web designer
  • Purposes of establishing a website
  • Identifying different types of websites
  • The core tools of a web designer
  • Key terminology in web design

Unit 2: History, present and future

  • Development of websites
  • Changing role of websites
  • Impact of technological change on web design
  • Exploring the history of a website
  • The future of web design

Unit 3: Web design – core principles

  • Core features of web design
  • Explore key web design software
  • Understanding user experience
  • Legal practice requirements

Unit 4: Using HTML

  • Using HTML
  • Understanding HTML
  • The role of HTML in web design
  • Applying core tags
  • Strengths and weaknesses of HTML-only webpages

Unit 5: Introducing CSS

  • Function of CSS in web design
  • External and internal style sheets
  • Inline CSS
  • Using CSS syntax
  • Create a webpage using CSS

Unit 6: Creating a basic website

  • Creating a simple website plan
  • Applying CSS and HTML
  • Different types of web hosting
  • Getting your site online

Assessment

This course is assessed using a series of written assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. These will need to be sent to your personal tutor for marking, whereupon they will supply you with helpful tips and feedback. No external examinations are required.

Required Knowledge

No prior knowledge or skills in this area are needed in order to enrol onto this course, making it ideal for those just starting out in this career field.

Awarding Body

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certification from National Institution of Qualifications (NIOQ).

This course has been designed to meet the requirements of specific learners or employers. It is endorsed by National Institution of Qualifications, meaning the course has undergone external quality checks to ensure that they are maintained and delivered to an excellent standard.

National Institution of Qualifications are a national certificating organisation. Endorsement of our courses ensures learners have access to high quality materials that cover all learning outcomes, helping them to achieve their potential.

Support

From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience will help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.

You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.

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This is a question that our team are often asked, there are many reasons but here are the main reasons to choose Association of Learning:

  • No hidden charges, the price you see includes everything, from VAT, tutoring to certification
  • Our average tutor marking time is 3 working days (most providers are 10+)
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  • Our courses are up to date. Many providers create course content and fail to keep it up to date.
  • We are open later than any other home learning provider
  • As many submissions as you need to complete, many providers cap how many times you can submit work
  • All courses are fully endorsed Ofqual regulated awarding bodies
  • 14 day money back guarantee or course switch.

If you need any more reasons to choose Association of Learning, contact our team!


You have 12 months to complete your course, however you can complete at a faster pace without any additional costs. Some of our students have managed to complete in as little as 3 months!


There are two payment options, pay in full for your course or monthly. Our monthly payment option allows you to spread the cost of your course over a 10 month period.

If you choose to pay using a payment plan, to apply you must be able to answer yes to the following:

  • Your billing address is based in the UK
  • You have a UK based bank account
  • Bill payer must be 18 or above.

No, this course is assignment based, which means you will not have to complete any exams. If your assignment doesn’t pass first time, you can retry as many times as you need within your 12 months support period.


No, all of our courses are distance learning which means your tutor will mark your work and send it back to you via email or by using our online portal.


Unlike other providers, Association of Learning use a fast-track system to get your certificate to you within six weeks (our average is two weeks).


There are no requirements to have completed any courses or have any knowledge of the subject area to enrol on the course. There is no application process and no questions asked when you sign up, it is accessible to anybody.


Your course will start as soon as you sign-up. You could start your journey of learning today!


This course is an endorsed certification, not a regulated qualification.

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