Digital skills · Beginner

Web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Build and publish real websites, the most in-demand tech skill.

1. Lesson 1 · 20 min

   Step 1: Set up your tools

   • Install VS Code and Google Chrome.
   • Create a free GitHub account.

2. Lesson 2 · 40 min

   Step 2: HTML structure

   • Learn headings, paragraphs, links, images, lists and forms.
   • Build a one-page profile site.

3. Lesson 3 · 45 min

   Step 3: CSS styling

   • Learn colours, fonts, spacing, Flexbox and Grid.
   • Make your page look good on phones.

4. Lesson 4 · 60 min

   Step 4: JavaScript basics

   • Variables, functions, events and the DOM.
   • Add a button that shows or hides content.

5. Lesson 5 · 20 min

   Step 5: Publish online

   • Push your code to GitHub and publish free with GitHub Pages or Netlify.

6. Lesson 6 · 30 min

   Step 6: Next: React & frameworks

   • Learn React after you're comfortable with JavaScript.
   • Build 3 portfolio projects: landing page, to-do app, API-powered app.

7. Lesson 7 · 20 min

   Step 7: Getting paid for this skill

   • Build a portfolio of 3 sample projects, even unpaid ones.
   • Create profiles on Upwork, Fiverr, LinkedIn and local WhatsApp business groups.
   • Start with small fixed-price jobs, collect reviews, then raise your price.
   • Receive payments safely through Payoneer, Grey, bank transfer or the platform's own escrow.