Web Page Designer

Instruction Sets
Your program consists of nine Instruction Sets designed to take you step-by-step through the techniques and skills you'll use in your new career.

Here's how it works: Your first Instruction Set will be sent immediately after your enrollment has been accepted. Other Instruction Sets will follow as you complete your exams, so that you will always have training materials to work with. Here is an overview of what you'll learn and the order in which you'll receive your lessons:

You will need access to a computer to complete this program. Penn Foster recommends the following computer specifications: IBM® compatible PC with Pentium® IV or better processor, Microsoft® Windows® XP or later as the operating system with 512MB of Memory (1024MB recommended), 1.3GB of free space, and DVD-ROM drive. You will also need Internet access and an email account.

• Instruction Set 1
• Learning Strategies
  • The advantages of learning at home; types of study materials; types of examinations; accessing and using the features of our website; determining what kind of learner you are; establishing a study schedule; using study tips; preparing for and taking examinations.
• Technology and Society
  • The impact of technology on individuals, business, the workplace, education, and society; the global economy; and careers in technology.


• Instruction Set 2
  • Internet Basics
    • Where to find browsers online; how to use a browser, including loading URLs, moving to other pages, saving pages and graphics, bookmarking, downloading, using email and search engines, setting preferences, plug-ins.
  • Practical Exercise: Using the Internet
    • Multiple "hands-on" exercises designed to give you experience using resources on the Internet
  
  
• Instruction Set 3
  • Managing and Supporting Windows®
    • Modifying the Windows® desktop and program menu; customizing the Windows® operating system.
  • Advanced Windows®
    • Performing and prescribing system maintenance; resolving resource conflicts; creating a disaster plan.
  • Practical Exercise: Troubleshooting Windows®
    • "Hands-on" exercises in identifying and addressing system problems; gathering system information using the Windows® operating system.
  
  
• Instruction Set 4
  • Essential Web Publishing Skills
    • The fundamentals of good writing; using document stylesheets and other common references.
  • Elements of Design
    • Design elements that make or break the "look" of a Web page; selecting an appropriate typeface.
  • Computer Graphics
    • The role of computer graphics in document layout; creating new or manipulating existing artwork, graphics, and photographs; multimedia, virtual reality, and animation.
  • Practical Exercise: Designing Electronic Documents
    • Answering questions reguarding initial layout and graphic components of Web documents.
      
  
  

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• Instruction Set 5
• HTML Fundamentals
  • Planning and developing HTML documents to build Web sites; enhancing documents using HTML codes and stylesheets.
• Introduction to Web Page Design Software
  • Major features of Web-authoring software; elements of a Web page; functions of a Web page editor; templates and wizards; themes; languages.
• Practical Exercise: Web Page Fundamentals
  • Exercise in working with HTML and publishing on the Web.
• Textbook: HTML Basics
  
  


• Instruction Set 6
  • Using Dreamweaver®, Part 1
    • Lessons designed to give "hands-on" experience with Dreamweaver®, including planning and creating a site, working with navigational structures and hyperlinks, editing text, and displaying links and images.
  • Software: Dreamweaver®
  • Textbook: Dreamweaver® Introductory Concepts and Techniques
  
  
• Instruction Set 7
  • Using Dreamweaver®, Part 2
    • "Hands-on" lessons using Dreamweaver® Help, Accessibility, and publishing to a remote site.
  • Graded Projects
  
  
• Instruction Set 8
  • Internet Security
    • Fortifying a secure Web site; firewalls; secure forms; encryption; user profiles.
  • E-Commerce
    • Planning an online business; legal concerns; determining costs; storefront set-up; processing credit cards.
  • Introduction to Internet Programming
    • Overview of current programming languages and strategies, including CGI, DHTML, XML, Java®, and more.
  • Uploading Web Pages
    • Uploading a Web site to a local or remote server; features of RJ-45, T-1, and coaxial connections, quantifying upload times for single and multiple page sites.
  • Graded Project
  
  

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• Instruction Set 9
  • Final Project

Online Library and Librarian
Students in Penn Foster Career School have access to an online library for use during their studies. Students can use this library to do the required research in the courses they complete or can use it for general reference and links to valuable resources. The library contains helpful research assistance, articles, databases, books, and Web links. A librarian is available to answer questions on general research-related topics via email and assist students in research activities during their studies with Penn Foster Career School.

We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.

A High School Diploma or GED is required to enroll in this program.

Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.

Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc. registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.

Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.

Macromedia and Dreamweaver are trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.