Adults

Learn how to create a basic website using WordPress. Topics covered include: creating an account, selecting a theme, and customization. This is a beginner course for anyone wanting to create a free website for their business or personal venture; no prior experience required. A valid email address is required to participate in this course. Basic ability to use a computer, including the keyboard and mouse, is required.
 
This is part of VPL's Web Design Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Web Design Essentials: Basic Coding
2. Web Design Essentials: The Design Process
3. Web Design Essentials: Creating a Website with WordPress

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials

Learn how to write basic HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), how to style webpages with CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), and get a brief introduction to JavaScript. This is an introductory course; prior knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript or web design is not required. Basic ability to use a computer, including the keyboard and mouse, is required.
 
This is part of VPL's Web Design Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Web Design Essentials: Basic Coding
2. Web Design Essentials: The Design Process
3. Web Design Essentials: Creating a Website with WordPress

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials (link is external)

An introduction to the fundamentals of website design: aesthetics, accessibility, responsiveness, and usability. Gain hands-on experience creating a basic website site map and prototype.
 
This is part of VPL's Web Design Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Web Design Essentials: Basic Coding
2. Web Design Essentials: The Design Process
3. Web Design Essentials: Creating a Website with WordPress

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials