Where to Find HTML & CSS Classes

Noble Desktop and other professional training centers

Noble Desktop offers a variety of classes, both live online and in-person in New York City. With the use of their ‘classes near me’ tool, you can compare different training centers and programs, assessing everything from class topics to teaching style and curriculum to class dates and times. These courses are mostly centered on professional development, so they help students master the skills and principles of HTML & CSS needed to begin or advance their career. They also feature beginner-friendly classes suitable for hobbyists or casual learners. Classes with training centers can be shorter than pursuing a degree, but this can also mean they lack an immersive level of knowledge. These offerings focus on practical skills that you can instantly put to use, so they’re ideal for those looking to make career changes quickly. 

Colleges and Universities

If you’re willing to invest even more time and money, an undergraduate or graduate degree in programming or web development may be a good fit. These can range in length from two to four years and consist of hundreds (if not thousands) of hours of coursework. This length means that you will learn much more than in other shorter training programs. These programs require you to apply and get accepted, and have prerequisites involving SAT and ACT scores, foreign language requirements, and a minimum acceptable GPA. College costs substantially more expensive than other training options, too, between $27,000 and $100,000 per year. Of course, scholarships and financial aid are available, and community colleges can help make a degree more affordable. 

Coursera, Udemy, and other on-demand platforms

Self-paced courses from websites like Coursera and Udemy can be a great way to learn as well. These classes are a great way to learn the ins and outs of HTML & CSS from whatever angle you find to be the most interesting, so if you want to learn about specific HTML & CSS tools or techniques, there are plenty of experts with their own tutorials and blogs that can help.

If your schedule is complicated or you prefer to learn at your own pace, on-demand classes offer the most flexibility and freedom. All lessons are prerecorded and there’s no due dates or class times to worry about. You can skip any lessons you’ve already mastered or spend more time on more difficult subjects. With this comes the disadvantages of no live collaboration with other students or instant feedback from an expert instructor. While you’ll have more time to master challenging subjects, you won’t have someone to help walk you through those challenges or provide additional insight. 

It’s also important to note that with more freedom comes less accountability. On-demand classes can work for independent learners who can keep themselves on task and motivated, but may not be the best fit for those who find motivation through accountability. Without scheduled class times and due dates, you may fall behind or take longer to complete your training. And without the right level of motivation, you can easily lose interest in completing the training altogether. 

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships were first developed in the late middle ages and are still used today. It isn’t hard to see why they’ve remained popular for so long as they allow you to work hand-in-hand with a practicing industry professional to gain on-the-job skills. Apprenticeships rarely cost you anything financially, but they require a more significant time commitment. Think of an apprenticeship like a job; whether you pursue it part time or full time, it will require your sole attention and a set schedule. They also come with other challenges, like being harder to find, and may involve competing with other candidates to earn your spot. And, while you’ll be doing the work of a HTML & CSS professional, you typically won’t be paid for that work. Finally, you won’t find many apprenticeships available for complete beginners, as most will expect you to have already mastered the basic concepts. 

YouTube and other free resources

YouTube boasts a wide range of tutorials and informative videos on all kinds of HTML & CSS subjects: from short five-minute episodes on the fundamentals to more in-depth breakdowns of advanced topics. Arguably one of the most popular websites for video content, YouTube is a great way to explore your initial interest or get answers to specific questions in HTML & CSS. 

Other websites like Google and LinkedIn offer short free tutorials and trainings designed to help you grasp the history and basic principles of HTML & CSS. You can also find free intro courses on subscription-based training sites that are designed to entice you to enroll in one of their training programs. The drawback of these courses is that they will lack the in-depth knowledge and real-time interaction with an expert instructor that more immersive programs offer. With that in mind, it’s best to use these resources as a brief introduction to make sure you’re interested in the subject (or as supplemental learning) as opposed to the sole source of your education. 

Learn HTML & CSS with Noble Desktop

Live HTML and CSS courses are an ideal learning method for those entirely new to the field. Live online classes are great for those who prefer a solitary learning environment with minimal distractions. They allow you to learn from the comfort of your own home (or wherever you choose), providing more flexibility. Additionally, if you live in an area with limited (or no) in-person options, online classes open up more opportunities for you. 

Live classes allow you to work with other students, make new friends, and receive feedback and input from your instructor. These classes also provide a higher level of accountability and are a superb choice for those who struggle to keep themselves motivated or on task. 

A great place to start would be Intro to HTML & CSS, a hands-on course that will teach you the basics of both of these fundamental tools. You’ll hand code a webpage from scratch using HTML, learning how to format paragraphs, headings, and lists. You’ll also learn how to create links, add images, and modify tags with attributes. By the end of class, you’ll be familiar with CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), including tag selectors, class selectors, and the class attribute.

Noble Desktop’s HTML Email Certificate will help you gain skills to create responsive emails with personality. Boasting small class sizes led by expert instructors, you’ll learn HTML and CSS coding, including how to code effective and cross-mail-client compatible emails and optimize emails for desktop, webmail, and mobile users. By the end of this program, you’ll be able to code emails that display properly in various email apps for your business or clients.

Their Web Development with HTML & CSS will teach you how to develop websites with HTML and CSS, the coding languages used to create web pages. Using HTML, you’ll learn how to create webpages with text, images, and more. Then you’ll use CSS to style the content, create centered page layouts, add background images, style navigation, and make the page responsive so it adapts to various screen sizes using media queries. Finally, you’ll upload files to FTP to make your site go live.

If you’re looking to go a little deeper, you could try the Front End Web Development Certificate. You’ll learn HTML to mark up web pages, CSS for styling, JavaScript to add interactivity and animation, and Git to track code changes and collaborate with other developers. Ideal for those new to coding, you’ll develop the skills to create responsive websites optimized for any size screen (mobile, tablet, and desktop). Additionally, you’ll learn how to use WordPress, the world's leading content management system, to create customizable websites and edit content without the need to be a programming expert.