Overview
Experiment with coding in different programming languages
Ever thought about how learning to code could help in your digital marketing career? Coding is a major asset for any job, but if you are working in digital marketing and lack this skill, now’s your chance to learn the languages of the future and boost your career.
On this two-week course, you’ll be introduced to the basics of code types and languages. You’ll explore the role that the coding languages of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript play in making web pages and sites.
You’ll also delve into the key concepts of the internet and be able to summarise its structure and terminology to apply this knowledge to real-life settings.
Learn coding basics and apply them to your own project
From understanding how the internet works to writing some simple code, you’ll learn the basics behind how to make and style a web page.
You’ll also have the opportunity to try coding for yourself by applying your new skills to your own project and learning how to produce basic HTML and CSS using browser-based tools.
Improve your digital skills and career prospects
Throughout the course, you’ll hear from experts and people who are just getting started in coding to understand how they use their skills in the digital workplace.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and knowledge to start your coding journey whether it’s for a new career move or a project outside the workplace.
This course is designed for those who want to learn the basics of coding and build confidence in using digital technology in the workplace.
You may be a graduate or working in marketing and looking to improve your career prospects by increasing your digital skills.
Syllabus
- What is the web?
- Welcome
- What is the internet and how does it work?
- Do you speak code?
- Investigating source code
- Styling web pages
- Summary
- How do you make web pages?
- Welcome to Week 2
- Writing markup with HTML
- Applying styling with CSS
- Working on the web
- Summary