Web Design Training by IWA-HWG

Introduction to XHTML

Introduction to XHTML online course
Introduction to XHTML Web Design Courses Web Certification Classes Home   

 

 

Class Name

Introduction to XHTML

XHTML is the bridge between HTML and XML. Students with little working knowledge of creating HTML pages will be introduced to the concepts, foundations, syntax and structure of XHTML. The course will include an introduction to Cascading Style Sheets. All pages created in the class will be validated using the W3C validation service.

Applicable Job Roles: web designers, webmasters, web programmers, and web application developers.

Outline
Week 1: Introduction to XHTML
  • What is XHTML?
  • Differences between XHTML and HTML
  • Required tags/ attributes for XHTML
  • XHTML validation
Week 2: DTDs, Structure, and Nesting
  • Review XHTML 1.0 document type definitions (DTDs)
  • Syntax and Structure of an XHTML document
  • Empty and Non-empty elements
  • Special Characters
  • Well-Formed and Valid: What's the difference?
  • Paragraphs, Headings, and Lists
Week 3: CSS with XHTML
  • Arranging Text
  • Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Basics
  • Use of div and span tags
Week 4: Transitional and Strict DOCTYPEs
  • Main differences between the Transitional and Strict DTDs
  • Deprecated elements and attributes
  • Proprietary elements
Week 5: Tables, Images, and Hyperlinks
  • Hyperlinks: absolute, relative, fragment identifiers, and mailto:
  • Images: common attributes for img tag, alignment, and hyperlinks using images
  • Tables: Data tables versus formatting tables
Week 6: Forms and the Future of XHTML
  • Forms: useful elements and attributes
  • XHTML 1.1 and HTML 5 (served as XHTML)
Prerequisites
Students should be able to use a web editor. This course concentrates on coding XHTML, not learning an application. Students should also know how to upload webpages to a website.

Some knowledge of HTML is welcome but not required.
Requirements
At minimum, the student will need an editor like Notepad, EditPad Lite or something equivalent. Editors like TopStyle or Dreamweaver are acceptable.

The student should have at least two browsers installed. Current versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, or Safari are recommended.

A website to post coursework is needed.
Class Books

Suggested Book HTML, XHTML, and CSS: Your visual blueprint for designing effective Web pages [
Suggested Book HTML and XHTML Pocket Reference Pocket Reference ]
Suggested Book XHTML Black Book: A Complete Guide to Mastering XHTML
Course Price
  • Member Price: $80 US
  • Non-Member Price: $180.00 US
[Register Now]

Additional Information:
Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.

Refund Policy: Please read our "Terms and Refund Policy" before registering for this course.

Additional Cost: Book and software migh be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost .

Start Date: Click on the Register Now button to process to the registration page. You will see the start date of the class on that page.

How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures, reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class. Web Study certificate is also available. Click on the Certificates link on the top navigation bar for more information.

 

Register Now

  • Member Price: $80 US
  • Non-Member Price: $180.00 US
  • Web Course No: H401
  • Instructor: Chimene Long
  • Co-instructor/TA:
  • CEUs: 3
  • Duration: 6 weeks
  • Session Open for Registration
Before you register for this class, please read carefully the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections.


4 Web Study Certificates
Privacy Policy | Classes Refund Terms| Help-FAQ | Introduction to XHTML | Web Design Association | Webmaster Association | Web Design Courses
© 1994-2013 by the HTML Writers Guild
Headquarters: 119 E. Union St., Suite F, Pasadena, California.
H401 course by IWA-HWG

 Valid XHTML 1.0!  Valid CSS1!  Level Triple-A conformance icon, W3C-WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0

Intro to DreamweaverAdvanced DreamweaverBuilding Data-Driven Websites with Adobe Dreamweaver
Advanced Adobe FlashIntro to FlashAdobe Fireworks
Adobe Flash Level IIWeb VideographyContracting Your Services
Intro to Apache AdministrationBlog and Article WritingWeb Content Writing
Intro to DNSIntro to UNIXIntro to Web Analytics
WordPress Theme DesignIntro to WordPressIntro to Drupal
Project ManagementIntro to Joomla!Intermediate Joomla!
Logo DesignWebsite Project ManagementLegal Issues for Web Designers and Content Managers
Search Engine OptimizationWebsite PromotionEmail Marketing and Strategies
Social Media MarketingIntro to Designing Accessible WebsitesDesign Concepts
Intro to Web DesignIntro to Adobe MuseMobile Application UI Design
Photoshop Level 1Photoshop for the WebPhotoshop Retouching
InDesign Level 1Adobe IllustratorAdobe Illustrator Level 2
Intro to Adobe Edge AnimateIntro to HTMLHTML Level 2
Mobile Web DesignHTML5 IntroIntro to Cascading Style Sheets
Intermediate CSS WorkshopCSS 2.1 in DepthIntro to CSS3
Intro to XHTMLIntro to Database DesignIntro to SQL (Using Access)
Intro to SQL (Using MySQL)MySQLIntro to SQL Server
Intro to Programming ConceptsIntro to PHPShopping Cart Using PHP and MySQL
Intro to JSPIntro to ColdFusion Web DevelopmentIntermediate ColdFusion
Intro to JavaScriptIntermediate JavaScriptIntro to AJAX
Intro to jQueryJava for Non-ProgrammersProgramming in Java - Intro
Intermediate Java ProgrammingIntro to PerlIntro to C#
Intro to ASP.NET Web Development with C#Intro to Visual Basic.NETIntro to ASP
Intermediate ASPIntermediate ASP.NET Web Development with C#Intro to Web Security
Intro to XMLIntermediate XMLIntro to Android App Development
Intro to Game ProductionIntro to Game Design and DevelopmentIntro to Flash Game Programming
Intro to C++ Using GamesIntro to Windows Game Programming Using C++3D Game Programming Using DirectX