Styling with CSS – Layouts and Visual Design

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you'll master CSS to create visually stunning web pages with effective layouts and design elements. Starting with the basics of styling, you’ll learn how to use CSS rules to manipulate text, images, and elements to craft well-organized and visually appealing web designs. As the course progresses, you’ll dive into layout systems such as Flexbox and Grid, which will enable you to design responsive and flexible web pages for a range of devices. The course begins with the essentials of CSS, including selectors, writing rules, and styling elements like colors, fonts, and widths. You will apply these concepts as you build projects like a storefront website, using CSS to style multiple pages, including the homepage, about page, and contact page. Then, you will explore advanced layout systems such as Flexbox and CSS Grid to create sophisticated, responsive designs. You'll also learn how to use transitions and animations to enhance the interactivity and user experience of your pages. This course is perfect for beginners who want to learn CSS and web design fundamentals. No prior knowledge of CSS is required. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to create fully styled, functional websites with engaging layouts and dynamic effects.