Expression Web 2: Essentials

Overview:

During this excellent Expression Web 2: Essentials course you will learn to use Expression Web like a pro! Whether you are creating your first web site or looking for tips on the best ways to create designs with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Total Training for Expression Web 2: Essentials will help you make the most of Microsoft’s hot new Web design program. This Expression Web course is taught by an expert instructor who has years of experience and tons of insider tips and tricks to share with you. This Expression Web 2: Essentials series gives you an inside view of the latest features of the software program plus shares many time-saving techniques for working successfully with Expression Web 2.

Our courses couldn’t be more convenient, the course material is delivered straight to you and can be adapted to fit in with your lifestyle. It is created by experts within the industry, meaning you are receiving accurate information, which is up-to-date and easy to understand. This course is comprised of professional learning material, all delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days (12 months).

What skills will I learn?

• Discover how to create a new web site or import an existing one using Expression Web 2.
• Get an introduction to Cascading Styles Sheets and how to create class, tag, and ID styles.
• Learn how to use styles to format text and images as well as how to create page layouts with div tags and CSS.
• Find out how to save time creating pages and make global updates using Dynamic Web Templates.
• Learn how to test and publish your site on the World Wide Web.

Meet the instructor:

Since 1995, Janine Warner has written more than a dozen books about technology and the Internet, including her latest Web Sites Do-It-Yourself for Dummies.

A recognised Internet expert known for making technology fun and accessible, she has been a featured guest on a variety of radio and television programs, and her articles have appeared in such diverse publications as the Miami Herald, Shape magazine, and the Point Reyes Light newspaper.

Janine is a popular speaker at conferences and events in the United States and her fluency in Spanish brings her regular invitations to Latin America and Spain. Janine has also been a part-time faculty member at the University of Southern California and at the University of Miami where she taught online journalism.

From 1998 to 2000, Janine worked full time for the Miami Herald as their Online Managing Editor and later as Director of New Media. She also served as Director of Latin American Operations for CNET Networks.

An award-winning former reporter, Janine earned a degree in Journalism and Spanish from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. To learn more, visit her Web sites at www.jcwarner.com and www.digitalfamily.com.

Course outline:

• Module 01: Getting Started With Expression Web 2
• Module 02: The Many Ways to Design a Website
• Module 03: Customizing the Interface
• Module 04: Creating a Site with Css
• Module 05: Creating A Multi-Column Layout with Css
• Module 06: Working With Dynamic Web Templates
• Module 07: Using Html Tables
• Module 08: Creating Frames & Iframes
• Module 09: Testing & Publishing Your Site
• Module 10: Tips & Tricks

What are the requirements?

• You must be 16 or over
• You should have a basic understanding of English, Maths and ICT
• You will need a computer or tablet with internet connection (or access to one)

How will I be assessed?

• You will have one assignment. Pass mark is 65%.
• You will only need to pay £19 for assessment.
• You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days.

Certification:

Those who successfully pass this course will be awarded a Web 2: Essentials certificate. Anyone eligible for certification will receive a free e-certificate, and printed certificate.

Career Path:

This excellent Expression Web 2: Essentials course will qualify you to be a Graphic Designer. As a Graphic Designer you can work on a freelance basis or as part of an organisation. The average salary of a Graphic Designer in the UK is £21,791, and this will go up with experience (payscale.com). With this course you could fulfil any of the following roles:

• Graphic Designer
• Photographer
• Media Producer
• Digital Media Specialist
• Web Developer
• Web Designer