Good UK Web Course?

Need to learn

[SirTalksalot]

Hi all,

I'm thinking of getting seriously into web-design. I've played with web sites as a hobby for years, but now I'd like to learn some real skills.

I need a course that will teach me CSS from basics to advanced, page layout, and some introduction into MYSQL and PHP. I know little bits of all of these areas, but I can't make a consistantly good site.

My aim is to be able to create simple interactive sites for professional companies,if anyone can recommend a great short course in the UK, or series of courses, I'd really appreciate it.

Thank you in advance.

[mack]

Instead of doing a course what I would perhaps do is buy some good books.

Technically you can learn everything online, but with a book the same person is talking you though the process from start to finish.

If you still want to do a course, perhaps you could drop into your local college and see what they are able to offer.

Mack.

[phloam]

Find a website idea you like, get a good php/mysql book and ask for help in forums when you get stuck. That's is the best way to learn.

[dreamcatcher]

You need to concentrate on one area first. As previously mentioned by mack, get some books. Its a far better way to learn than courses IMO. And also, as phloam mentioned, find yourself a project to adapt as a learning curve. Think what kind of project might have all the ingredients you need and put it together piece by piece.

Good luck,
dc

[Rosalind]

If you really want to get a deep knowledge of the technology, I recommend the Open University. They do a six-part course that goes from html and css, through javascript, asp, php, databases and server management. I did the javascript component of it, and it's very thorough. It's also quite time-consuming, so be prepared.

[www3.open.ac.uk...]

[sem4u]

When I started to learn about HTML I would look at the code generated by Dreamweaver. I also read about it online and bought a basic book about HTML.

[vincevincevince]

Try to get yourself hired as a trainee by a local company for six months. Even if you have to accept peanuts for salary. On-the-job commercial development experience is by far the best way to learn and will leave you with expert knowledge in areas you probably don't even know exist. If you're lucky, you'll love the company and enjoy a longer working relationship with them at a more senior level.