Adobe Dreamweaver: Level 1 Training
This class includes a thorough review of the Dreamweaver interface including how to use Design, Code, and Live Code views. You will learn to create and edit basic pages in Design and Code views. You will then learn to integrate page elements, including images and links, and how to apply properties including font types, styles, and color.
Course Overview
Lessons include an overview of the basics of HTML, which is the markup language used to structure all web pages through the use of tags. Basic knowledge of HTML is required to use Dreamweaver effectively. You will also learn the syntax of CSS (Cascading Style Sheet) rules, and how to create, edit and troubleshoot style sheets.
You will learn how to use visual aids and hints to help you code more easily. Learn shortcuts for writing and editing code including use of the tag selector and code navigator. Create, edit, and view CSS rules using the CSS panel and Property panel. Link global or embedded styles sheets to sites and pages, or to page templates to save time creating and managing large or complex sites. Learn to view, edit, and upload associated files including JavaScript files.
In this course, you will use Dreamweaver CC to design, build, maintain, and upload websites. You will:
- Identify Dreamweaver fundamentals.
- Create websites.
- Create web pages.
- Insert tables and import content into web pages.
- Create reusable site assets.
- Link web pages and send the website to the server.
Course Outline
- Lesson 1: Customizing Your Workspace
- Touring the workspace
- Using the Start Screen
- Exploring New Feature guides
- Working with toolbars
- Switching and splitting views
- Selecting a workspace layout
- Working with panels
- Using the Property inspector
- Using the Related Files interface
- Using tag selectors
- Using the CSS Designer
- Lesson 2: HTML Basics
- What is HTML?
- Where did HTML begin?
- Frequently used HTML elements
- HTML5 elements and semantics
- 2B HTML BASICS Bonus Online Lesson
- Lesson 3: CSS Basics
- What is CSS?
- HTML vs. CSS formatting
- HTML defaults
- CSS box model
- Applying CSS styling
- Multiples, classes, and ids, oh my!
- 3B CSS BASICS Bonus Online Lesson (Optional)
- Lesson 4: Web Design Basics
- Developing a new website
- Scenario
- Working with thumbnails and wireframes
- Lesson 5: Creating a Page Layout
- Evaluating page design options
- Working with predefined layouts
- Lesson 6: Working with Text, Lists, and Tables
- Previewing the completed file
- Creating and styling text
- Creating lists
- Creating and styling tables
- Spell-checking webpages
- Finding and replacing text
- Optional self-paced exercise
- Lesson 7: Working with Images
- Web image basics
- Previewing the completed file
- Inserting an image
- Working with the Insert panel
- Using the Insert menu
- Inserting images by drag and drop
- Optimizing images with the Property inspector
- Lesson 8: Working with Navigation
- Hyperlink basics
- Previewing the completed file
- Creating internal hyperlinks
- Creating an external link
- Setting up email links
- Creating an image-based link
- Targeting page elements
- Checking your page
- Adding destination links to the same page (optional)
- Lesson 9: Publishing to the Web
- Defining a remote site
- File transfer via FTP or Dreamweaver
Intended Audience
Basic computer and file management skills are required for Core Skills level Adobe courses. Students should know how to: locate, copy, and open files; create folders; arrange, re-size, minimize, and maximize application windows; start and exit programs; manage use of multiple programs simultaneously; and switch between open programs.
Prerequisites
This course is appropriate for beginners and for anyone who is self taught on the basics of Dreamweaver. Quite often even experienced users find they benefit from a Core Skills: Level 1 class to fill in the gaps in their knowledge. However, if you feel that you are already familiar with the content covered in the Level 1 course, you can view the Level 2 course outline here: Adobe Dreamweaver: Level 2
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Subject: Request for Business Applications training from Applied Technology Academy
[Decision Maker Name],
I'm writing to request time and budget approval to complete Applied Technology Academy's course, Adobe Dreamweaver: Level 1 Training. The information below outlines how this training benefits our organization, the tasks I'll be able to perform after completing it, and relevant cost and funding details.
Course Description
This class includes a thorough review of the Dreamweaver interface including how to use Design, Code, and Live Code views. You will learn to create and edit basic pages in Design and Code views. You will then learn to integrate page elements, including images and links, and how to apply properties including font types, styles, and color. Applied Technology Academy is an award-winning, SBA-certified woman-owned training provider (est. 2008) whose instructors are active practitioners. The course combines instructor-led training with practical exercises, real-world examples, and computer-based activities designed to reinforce job-relevant skills. It also includes formal hands-on labs for applied, learn-by-doing practice in a live environment.
Course Objectives
Once I've completed the course, I'll have job-ready skills in business applications that I can apply immediately to our work.
Expected Organizational Benefits
After completing this course, I will be better equipped to apply these skills directly to our projects, reduce our reliance on outside expertise, strengthen our team's capabilities, and share what I learn with colleagues.
Expected Cost & Funding
Course fee: [request an itemized quote at the link below]. Applied Technology Academy supports multiple funding paths that may reduce or cover this cost: GSA MAS purchasing and government purchase orders, military credentialing funding (Army CA, AF COOL, CG COOL), VA GI Bill and VR&E, ATA Flexible Spending, and student financing. Private team cohorts are available if colleagues should attend with me.
Conclusion
This training provides practical, hands-on experience I can apply immediately to strengthen our work in business applications. Additional course information is available at https://appliedtechnologyacademy.com/adobe-training/adobe-dreamweaver-level-1-training/.
Thank you for your consideration,
[Your Name]
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