Learn HTML - Codecademy

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Start at the beginning by learning HTML basics — an important foundation for building and editing web pages.

4.64.58 out of 5 stars46,553 ratingsDiagonal B RegularThis course includes

• AI assistance for guided coding help
• Projects to apply new skills
• Quizzes to test your knowledge
• A certificate of completion

Start2,193,898 learners enrolledDiagonal B RegularThis course includes

• AI assistance for guided coding help
• Projects to apply new skills
• Quizzes to test your knowledge
• A certificate of completion

• Skill level

  Beginner

• Time to complete

  Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary 7 hours

• Projects

  4

• Prerequisites

  None

About this course

Fun fact: all websites use HTML — even this one. It’s a fundamental part of every web developer’s toolkit. HTML provides the content that gives web pages structure, by using elements and tags, you can add text, images, videos, forms, and more. Learning HTML basics is an important first step in your web development journey and an essential skill for front- and back-end developers.

Skills you'll gain

• Structure pages with HTML

• Present data with tables

• Write cleaner HTML

Syllabus

6 lessons • 4 projects • 5 quizzesExpand all sections

• 1

  Elements and Structure

  Learn about HTML elements and structure, the building blocks of websites.

• 2

  Tables

  Learn all the syntax you need to create tables in your HTML documents.

• 3

  Forms

  Take this course and learn about the inner workings of an HTML form! Learn how to create your own form and integrate HTML5 validations.

• 4

  Semantic HTML

  Write clearer, more accessible HTML using Semantic HTML tags.

• Certificate of completion available with Plus or Pro

  Earn a certificate of completion and showcase your accomplishment on your resume or LinkedIn.

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The platform

Hands-on learning

AI-assisted learningMake progress faster with our AI Learning Assistant, a tool that automatically understands your current course, instructions, and solution code — and gives you instant, personalized feedback.Real-world projectsTake what you're learning into the real world. Choose from guided projects that help you solidify new concepts — or test yourself with independent projects designed to build your portfolio.Job-readiness checkerSee how well your skills and experience meet the requirements for jobs you're interested in. AI generates a personalized report to show you how ready you are for your dream job and where to improve to qualify for a role.Interview simulatorUse AI to identify strengths and get personalized, actionable feedback to improve your interviewing skills. Easily see what's needed to improve your skills — no matter what stage you're at in your career.AssessmentsTest new skills as you learn them so you can better understand and apply new concepts. You'll also see which topics need more review and get practice recommendations to continue to improve.Explore features

Projects in this course

• practice Project

  Fashion Blog

  It's time to build fluency in HTML Fundamentals. In this next project, we're going to practice Structure in HTML so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? This project will help you to understand and master the building blocks of a webpage. It'll all build up from these foundations. What's next? A blogger, a developer, a stylish website. You got this!
• practice Project

  Wine Festival Schedule

  In this project, we're going to practice tabular organization in HTML so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? If you're going to have data on a webpage, you've got to master the skill of effectively and aesthetically organizing it – an HTML table is the perfect solution.
• practice Project

  Form a Story

  Use your knowledge of HTML forms to collect input users and put a spin on a classic story!

Diagonal A DenseMeet the creator of the courseMeet the full teamChecker DenseZoe BachmanCurriculum DirectorCurriculum Director at Codecademy and creative technologist. She has designed a range of Codecademy courses, including Learn HTML, Learn C#, Learn Alexa, and the beginner-friendly Learn How to Code.Meet the full teamGrid RegularGrid Regular

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Learn HTML course ratings and reviews

4.64.58 out of 5 stars46,553 ratings

1. 5 stars72%
2. 4 stars21%
3. 3 stars4%
4. 2 stars1%
5. 1 star2%

• Checker DenseThis course was made so easy to understand for people like me who have never had any experience with coding. I liked that they have you work with projects while they teach you concepts. As someone who is more of a hands-on learner, this method was incredibly helpful.Maria G.Verified Learner
• Checker DenseThis course was honestly fantastic. The lessons along with the practice make retention 10x easier, which is usually really hard with online course material.Miles L.Verified Learner
• Checker DenseBest course for beginners! That's the only way to describe it. And to top it off, everything is conveniently accessible on the same screen—absolutely no hassle at all!Adollet K.Verified Learner

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Frequently asked questions about HTML

• What is HTML?

  HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the skeleton of all modern web pages. Together with CSS and JavaScript, it forms the foundation of modern web development.

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