Web Development for Beginners

Your First Real Steps Into Web Development

From University of California, Davis, this beginner specialization covers the essentials every web developer needs: HTML and CSS structure and styling, Git and GitHub for version control, and the basics of building a functioning, well-performing website.

Who it's for

Complete beginners who want a structured, project-based introduction rather than scattered tutorials — no prior coding experience required.

What you'll build toward

• Writing semantic HTML and styling it with CSS
• Using Git and GitHub to track and share your code
• Understanding frontend performance and web design fundamentals

Though a newer entry with under 4,000 learners so far, it covers exactly the ground a first-time web developer needs, and pairs design skills with version control so graduates can actually ship a page, not just describe one.