Free Web Development courses

Write the code behind every webpage, starting with HTML, and build a simple website you made yourself.

All free, no sign-up.

1course live
34short lessons
107hands-on activities
3hours of learning

Skills you can learn

Where should I start?

I have never coded Start from zero with a live editor and finish with your own simple website. Start with HTML Basics for Beginners I work in SEO or content Read and fix the HTML behind titles, headings, links, and images. Start with HTML Basics for Beginners I want to edit my business site Fix text, images, and links yourself instead of waiting for a developer. Start with HTML Basics for Beginners

About web development skills

Web development is the work of building websites: HTML gives a page its structure, CSS makes it look good, and JavaScript makes it interactive. Even basic knowledge saves time and money, because you can fix a typo, swap a photo, or adjust a layout yourself instead of waiting for a developer.

These skills also support other careers. SEO specialists read HTML to check title tags, headings, and canonical links. Virtual assistants edit WordPress pages and email templates. Small business owners keep their own sites up to date.

Every lesson includes a live code editor, so you write real code and see the result instantly in your browser, with nothing to install. The path starts with HTML and grows into styling, interactivity, and managing a WordPress site.

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HTML Basics for Beginners

34 lessons · Beginner · Free

Suggested learning path

HTML Basics for Beginners Start here. HTML is the foundation of every webpage, and you build a simple website by the end.

Jobs these skills support

Junior front-end developerBuilds and updates webpages. HTML is the first step, with CSS and JavaScript next.HTML Basics for Beginners
Website or CMS assistantEdits pages, fixes layouts, and publishes content in WordPress or Shopify.HTML Basics for Beginners
Email template builderBuilds and edits HTML email templates for newsletters and campaigns.HTML Basics for Beginners
SEO specialistReads HTML to check titles, headings, canonical tags, and structured data.HTML Basics for Beginners

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best free web development course for beginners?

HTML Basics for Beginners is the best place to start. It has 34 short lessons, each with a live code editor, and ends with you building a simple website.

HTML Basics for Beginners

Do I need to install anything to start?

No. Every HTML lesson has a live editor that runs in your browser. A free editor like VS Code helps later when you build your own site.

Is HTML a programming language?

No. HTML is a markup language that describes the structure of a page. JavaScript is the programming language of the web.

Can I get a job with web development skills?

HTML alone rarely leads to a developer job, but it is valued in SEO, VA, content, and email marketing roles. Adding CSS and JavaScript opens junior web roles.

Should I learn WordPress or coding first?

Learn basic HTML first. It makes WordPress easier, because you will understand what the editor creates behind the scenes.