Adobe Dreamweaver Core Skills: Level 1

Adobe software is virtually the same on the Mac and PC platforms. When taking this class from one of our locations, it will be taught using PC hardware with Windows software. Minor Mac keyboard and interface differences will be highlighted by the instructor. When taking this course from home or office, students can use either PC or Mac hardware to attach to the hosted Windows-based Adobe software.

Overview

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.

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 trouble-shoot 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.

Version Note

Our Creative Cloud classes upgrade to the latest CC version as soon as new training materials are released from Adobe. Typically new content is available within 2 to 4 months of a software release.

Preparing for Certification

Our Adobe classes use "Official Training Workbooks from Adobe" which are in alignment with the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exams. For individuals seeking certification, we offer Certification Bundles which include training, practice exams, certification study guides, and test vouchers--everything that you will need to successfully obtain Adobe certification.

Course Objectives

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.

Target Student

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.

Having Trouble Taking Off Work for Training?

Many people are not able to take off for a 2 or 3-day class. We have another option. Our Adobe On-Demand self-study classes let you learn at your own pace on your own time. Our classes blend Adobe Official training materials with video tutorials, quizzes, and real world project-based labs to offer a cost-effective alternative to our live instructor-led classes.

Prerequisites

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.

Course Outline

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

HTML Basics

• What is HTML?
• Where did HTML begin?
• Frequently used HTML elements
• What's new in HTML5 - Brief Overview
• 2B HTML BASICS Bonus Online Lesson

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)

Web Design Basics

• Developing a new website
• Scenario
• Working with thumbnails and wireframes

Creating a Page Layout

• Evaluating page design options
• Working with predefined layouts

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

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

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)

Publishing to the Web

• Defining a remote site
• File transfer via FTP or Dreamweaver