Course Description: Stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of web development with our comprehensive “Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS3” course. Designed for beginners and experienced developers alike, this course covers the principles and techniques of responsive web design, empowering you to create websites that adapt seamlessly to various screen sizes and devices. From building flexible layouts to optimizing performance, this course provides the skills and knowledge needed to create modern and user-friendly websites.

Course Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Responsive Web Design
   • Understanding the importance of responsive design
   • Overview of HTML5 and CSS3 features for responsiveness
   • Principles of mobile-first and responsive design approaches
2. HTML5 Essentials
   • Overview of HTML5 syntax and structure
   • Semantic HTML elements for better accessibility and SEO
   • Using HTML5 APIs for enhanced functionality (e.g., geolocation, local storage)
3. CSS3 Fundamentals
   • Introduction to CSS3 stylesheets
   • Cascading and inheritance in CSS
   • Applying CSS3 selectors, properties, and values
4. Building Responsive Layouts
   • Understanding the box model and CSS layout techniques
   • Creating flexible and fluid layouts using CSS3 flexbox and grid
   • Implementing media queries for responsive design breakpoints
5. Responsive Typography and Images
   • Scaling typography for different screen sizes
   • Implementing responsive images using HTML5 picture element and CSS3 techniques
   • Optimizing images for performance and load speed
6. Responsive Navigation and Menus
   • Designing responsive navigation menus
   • Implementing mobile-friendly navigation patterns (e.g., off-canvas menu, hamburger menu)
   • Enhancing navigation with CSS transitions and animations
7. Optimizing for Mobile Devices
   • Understanding mobile-first design principles
   • Designing touch-friendly interfaces and controls
   • Testing and debugging responsive designs on mobile devices
8. CSS Preprocessors
   • Introduction to CSS preprocessors (e.g., Sass, Less)
   • Using variables, mixins, and nesting for efficient CSS authoring
   • Compiling and integrating CSS preprocessors into your workflow
9. Responsive Web Design Frameworks
   • Overview of popular responsive web design frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Foundation)
   • Using pre-built components and templates for rapid development
   • Customizing and extending framework styles and components
10. Cross-Browser Compatibility and Testing
    • Testing websites across different browsers and devices
    • Addressing common cross-browser compatibility issues
    • Using browser developer tools for debugging and troubleshooting
11. Performance Optimization
    • Optimizing website performance for faster load times
    • Minifying and compressing CSS, JavaScript, and images
    • Implementing lazy loading and other performance optimization techniques
12. Accessibility and SEO Best Practices
    • Designing accessible and inclusive web experiences
    • Implementing ARIA roles and attributes for accessibility
    • Optimizing websites for search engines (SEO) with semantic HTML and metadata

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS is recommended but not required. This course is suitable for beginners as well as experienced web developers looking to enhance their skills in responsive web design.

Duration: This course is self-paced, with approximately XX hours of content.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion from PMH Edu. Additionally, you’ll be equipped with the skills to create responsive websites using HTML5 and CSS3.