Have you ever wondered how the internet works? What makes the web browsers work the best? And more importantly, how can you make your sites the best they can be with the different tools out there? Sometimes the techy language can create a barrier that makes it hard to understand the possibilities. This class will provide an understanding of how CSS, HTML, and most things related to web sites work.

Finding agile solutions in a technical world and delivering technology projects can be difficult, particularly understanding how different technological elements work together towards a solution. This is the recommended third class of the Technical Solutions Delivery Certificate that provides an overview of technological understanding to help in the communication of projects and working relationships.

Class format includes lecture, hands-on exercises, and real-world examples.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Describe how a website is hosted.
• Identify and understand HTML and CSS how they work together.
• Define the servers use and how to they host websites.
• Determine HTML tags and the importance of testing.

Recommended Prerequisite: To be successful in this course, you should be familiar with using personal computers, the mouse, and keyboard. You should be able to use Windows to launch and close programs, navigate to information stored on the computer, and manage files and folders.

Competencies Covered: Overall review of technical structure

Intended Audience: This course is ideal for anyone, but especially communications professionals who are involved in the conception of projects. This class is aimed at non-IT professionals to gain an understanding of the IT world.