CSS Training | Chicago

Fast Facts

Duration
2 days

Class Size
Max 8 students

Times
9.00am to 4.30pm

Computer
One per student

Training Manual
Included

Price
795.00

CSS Fundamentals

Upcoming Classes
Course Outline
Instructors

Course Description

This 2 day hands-on CSS course will teach you the latest techniques for designing Web sites using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

You will start with a review of CSS essentials, learn to build effective navigation and page layouts, and then move on to work with typography, colors, backgrounds, and white space.

Target Audience

This CSS training class is aimed primarily at web developers who are already familiar with basic client-side Web technologies like HTML and basic JavaScript.

Leaning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this CSS Training course students will be able to:

The Basics of CSS.
Work with CSS Selectors.
To Use CSS to Affect Page Layout.
To Set Foreground & Background Properties.
To Control Text using CSS.
To Use Margins & Borders to Create Whitespace & Separation.
To Style Tables.
To Style Pages to Print.

Upcoming Classes

Chicago	Aug, 2008	Sep, 2008	Oct, 2008	Nov, 2008
CSS Fundamentals			Oct 2 - 3

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Course Outline

Getting Started

What is CSS?
Why Use CSS?
Authoring CSS

Understanding CSS

Reviewing XTHML Basics
Understanding CSS Terminology
Adding Rules to a Style Sheet
Adding Selectors
Working with Multiple Declarations
Working with Style Sheets
Embedding a Style Sheet
Importing an External Style Sheet
Importing Multiple Style Sheets
Linking to an External Style Sheet
Managing Style Sheets

Selectors and the Cascade

Understanding Selectors
Using ID Selectors
Using Class Selectors
Using Grouped Selectors
Using Descendant Selectors
Looking for the Sources of Styles
Resolving Style Conflicts with Specificity
Using the !important Declaration
Understanding Inheritance
Revealing Unstyled Documents
Applying User Style Sheets

Using CSS to Affect Page Layout

Introducing the CSS Box Model
Creating Simple Floats
Using Floats for Page Layout
Fixing Column Drop
Clearing Essentials
Containing Floats
Displaying Elements

Setting Foreground and Background Properties

Adding Foreground Colors
Adding Color to Background Elements
Adding Background Images
Repeating Background Images
Positioning Background Images
Using the Background Shorthand Declaration

Setting Typography

Altering Line Height
Using Font Families
Changing Font Styles and Weights
Sizing Fonts
Writing Font Shorthand Declarations
Aligning Text Horizontally
Aligning Text Vertically
Transforming Text
Decorating Text

Using Margins & Borders to Create Whitespace & Separation

Understanding Margins
Adding Borders
Implementing Padding
Using Negative Margins
Collapsing Margins

Styling Tables

Styling Tables and Captions
Styling Table Cells
Styling Column Classes
Styling Links in Table Cells

Styling for Print

Styling for Specific Mediums
Creating a Print Style Sheet
Hiding Elements for Print
Styling for Print
Applying Complex Styling for Print
Creating a Footer

Bringing It All Together

Working with Text Fragments
Setting Global Styles
Defining Masthead and Navbar Colors
Laying Out the Navbar
Using Columns
Setting Content Styles
Starting the Sidebar
Creating the Sidebar Boxes
Completing the Sidebar
Styling the Table
Creating the Footer

Meet the Instructors

Gabriel

Gabriel founded a design and marketing firm in 1996 where he continues to work to this day. He is passionate about his work and delights in teaching the trade to his students.
He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Multimedia Design and has won awards in both graphic and interactive web design which he jokes, "I carry with me at all times."

CLOSE BIO

"Great intro to CSS and it's benefits over traditional practices. I'm confident that I can take it from here and build standard compliant beautiful sites. Thanks, Gabe. Also, great tea/coffee."

Frodo Zumbrunn - Individual

"I knew VERY basic HTML, pretty much and Gabe was awesome. I already used what I learned on my first day to totally rebuild a business site."

Tom Mannix - llinois Senate Republican Staff

"Didn't know CSS before, now I know it well enough to redesign my website in a professional manner. Very good course. Well done."

James Perry - Gerren Technologies LLC

Leslie

Leslie has been developing web sites for the last 10 years, and currently runs her own web design/development consultancy which she incorporated in 1999. Leslie is also an experienced trainer having delivered software and technical training for the past 7 years. She holds a CompTIA CTT certification which recognizes excellence in technical instruction. Leslie is very easy to get along with and has been known to include a good dose of humor into her classes.

CLOSE BIO

"Absolutely fantastic, from the moment I walked in and was greeted by Allyncia, to the little details of, Starbucks coffee, filtered water, and the newness and cleanliness of the classrooms. Exceeded all expectations !! Will be back for more. Thanks."

Chuck Steneck - Samatamason

"An excellent introduction to CSS! After taking this class, CSS design and layout finally clicked in my mind. Training Connection filled in all the holes in my CSS woes. I was initially intimated by CSS layout concepts, but after taking this class was I finally able to break the chains that bound me! Anyone that wants to take their design and development skills to the next level should take this course."

Nick Martinelli - Sourcebooks

"Leslie is an exceedingly patient instructor who is highly adept at adjusting her pace and approach to varying skill levels in the class. In responding to every question, she went out of her way to provide thorough, relevant, and thoughtful insights; and then to ask whether the student felt comfortable with the concept. Very meticulous and knowledgeable."

Marybeth Meils - Grayhill, Inc.

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