HTML for Beginners in 2025

Name: HTML for Beginners in 2025
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A Beginner's Guide to HTML

Created byDmytro Los

Last updated 1/2025

English

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What you'll learn

Master HTML5 to structure websites with headings, paragraphs, lists, and tables.
Create dynamic and engaging content using images, links, and embedded media.
Implement forms for user input and interaction on your website.
Understand and apply proper HTML syntax for accessibility and SEO.
Build the confidence to tackle more advanced web development topics.

Course content

1 section • 13 lectures • 53m total length

Introduction1:37
Learn that html is not programming but a formatting language that structures content, and set up a browser and code editor such as Google Chrome and VS Code.
Create Your First Page8:44
Add Links2:05
Create hyperlinks with the a tag (anchor) and an href. Open external links in a new tab using target _blank and provide hover text with the title attribute.
Add Structure5:46
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? ?Text for the second paragraph: In a parallel universe, aliens worshiped a mystical artifact known as the "Pizza Stone," believing it held the key to cosmic enlightenment. They traveled across galaxies in search of the perfect pizza recipe to satisfy their divine cravings. Legend has it that those who taste the sacred pizza achieve transcendental bliss and unlock the secrets of the universe.
Add Images2:36
Use Tables2:35
Create and structure data in HTML using the table, tr, th, and td elements. Maintain three cells per row for alignment, and explore default header styling with bold, centered text.
Add Formatting3:59
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On a planet where everything is square, aliens discovered Earth's round pizzas and couldn't comprehend the shape. They spent hours trying to figure out how to eat the "oddly shaped" food, only to eventually roll it around like a wheel. Soon, pizza races became the latest craze in the extraterrestrial realm!
Use Lists2:06
Learn how to create unordered and ordered lists in HTML using ul, ol, and li tags. Nest lists and include images, links, and other elements as list items.
Create Forms, Part 18:48
Create Forms, Part 210:17
Add Comments1:25
Learn IFrames2:06
Learn how iframes create a window on your page to display another web page, using the iframe tag and src to embed YouTube videos, with width, height, frameborder, and allowfullscreen.
Course Summary1:09
Learn to create your own web pages with HTML, add interactivity with links and forms, include images, tables, lists, embed videos and maps, and move toward CSS for styling.

Requirements

No prior experience with coding or programming is required.
Familiarity with basic computer functions (creating folders, saving files).
Google Chrome browser installed on your computer.
Visual Studio Code or any preferred code editor.

Description

This beginner-friendly course is perfect for anyone new to web development. You'll learn the essentials of HTML5, the core language behind every website. Step by step, we’ll guide you through creating your first web pages with clear and simple explanations.

Here are the main topics you’ll cover in this course:

What HTML is and how to create a proper HTML5 page.
How to add links to other websites and pages within your site.
How to structure your pages using headings, paragraphs, and lists.
How to add images to your web pages.
How to use forms with text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, and dropdown lists.
How to format content, use tables, and add comments.
How to embed external content, like YouTube videos.
And more.

We’ll start with the basics and gradually move on to more complex topics. By the end, you’ll know how to structure content, make it interactive, and ensure your web pages are accessible to everyone.

This course is designed for absolute beginners. No prior experience is required, and everything is broken down into easy-to-follow steps.

Along the way, you’ll work on practical examples that will help you build real web pages.

Whether you’re aiming to start a career in web development or just want to create your own website, this course provides a solid foundation.

It’s your first step before exploring more advanced topics like CSS and JavaScript.

Who this course is for:

This course is perfect for complete beginners looking to gain practical HTML skills. Whether you are a student, freelancer, or aspiring developer, if you want to start building websites or transition into tech, this course will guide you step-by-step.