Training on Web Design: Building Modern, Responsive, and User-Friendly Websites
Master web design principles, responsive development, and UX/UI techniques to create professional websites optimized for performance and accessibility.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
In today’s digital era, every organization needs a strong online presence to connect with its audience, showcase its services, and drive growth. This Web Design Course provides participants with the foundational skills and practical techniques to create professional, responsive, and visually appealing websites.
Through hands-on exercises and case studies, participants will learn how to plan, design, and develop websites using modern tools and frameworks such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and WordPress, while applying principles of UX/UI design, accessibility, and performance optimization.
By the end of the course, participants will have developed a complete functional website and gained the confidence to manage, update, and enhance it effectively.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend?
- Beginners interested in learning web design.
- Communication and IT officers responsible for managing websites.
- Marketing, PR, and branding professionals.
- Entrepreneurs or freelancers seeking to build and manage websites for clients.
- Anyone interested in understanding how websites are designed, built, and maintained.
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand web design principles, structures, and the website development process.
- Create and style web pages using HTML5 and CSS3.
- Develop interactive elements using JavaScript.
- Design user-friendly and mobile-responsive websites.
- Use WordPress CMS for content management and customization.
- Apply SEO and accessibility best practices.
- Test, launch, and maintain a functional website.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Web Design and Internet Basics
- Understanding how websites work.
- Overview of web browsers, servers, and domains.
- Key web design principles: layout, color, typography, and usability.
- Introduction to design tools and text editors.
- Website planning: defining purpose, structure, and target audience.
- Practical Exercise:Analyze three organizational websites and evaluate their design, usability, and structure. Participants will present what works well and what can be improved.
Module 2: Creating Web Pages with HTML5
- HTML structure and syntax.
- Working with text, links, images, and lists.
- Building navigation menus and page layouts.
- Best practices in semantic HTML.
- Linking multiple pages to create a simple website.
- Practical Exercise: Create a 3-page website (Home, About, Contact) using HTML, including navigation links and images.
Module 3: Styling Websites with CSS3
- Introduction to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).
- Applying colors, fonts, and spacing.
- Creating layouts using Flexbox and Grid.
- Responsive design with media queries.
- Internal vs. external stylesheets and CSS best practices.
- Case Study: Participants will style the website created in Module 2 using a provided design brief (e.g., NGO or corporate style guide).
Module 4: Building and Managing Websites with WordPress
- Introduction to WordPress and content management systems (CMS).
- Installing and setting up a WordPress site.
- Choosing and customizing themes.
- Managing pages, posts, menus, and media.
- Installing and configuring essential plugins (contact forms, SEO tools, etc.).
- Practical Exercise: Create a simple WordPress website, customize a theme, and upload sample content with images and navigation menus.
Module 5: Website Publishing, Maintenance, and Best Practices
- Web hosting and domain registration.
- Website performance optimization (speed, image compression, caching).
- Introduction to search engine optimization (SEO).
- Web accessibility and user experience best practices.
- Backups, updates, and website maintenance routines.
- Case Study: Participants will prepare and present their final project a functional, styled website built using either HTML/CSS or WordPress and receive peer and instructor feedback.
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
- Improved digital visibility and professional online branding.
- Reduced dependence on outsourced web developers.
- Enhanced organizational capacity to manage and update websites internally.
- Improved customer engagement and information accessibility through better web design.
Personal Impact
- Mastery of core web design principles and technologies.
- Ability to design, develop, and manage websites independently.
- Improved career prospects in digital media, IT, and online marketing.
- Increased confidence in handling real-world web projects
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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