Certificate in No-Code for Web Development

UNIT 1: NO-CODE WEB DEVELOPMENT FUNDAMENTALS

Theory Module

1. Introduction to No-Code Development
2. No-Code vs Traditional Coding
3. Benefits and Limitations of No-Code Tools
4. Website and Web Application Fundamentals
5. Understanding Domains and Hosting
6. Types of No-Code Platforms
7. Website Structure and Navigation
8. Introduction to UI/UX Design
9. Responsive Web Design Concepts
10. Web Pages, Sections and Components
11. Templates and Design Systems
12. Introduction to AI-Assisted No-Code Development

Practical Module – Step by Step

1. Explore different types of no-code platforms
2. Create a no-code development workspace
3. Select a website template
4. Create a basic website structure
5. Add pages and navigation menus
6. Create sections and content blocks
7. Customize website layouts
8. Add images, icons and multimedia
9. Create a responsive page structure
10. Preview the website on desktop and mobile

UNIT 2: VISUAL WEBSITE DESIGN & RESPONSIVE DEVELOPMENT

Theory Module

1. Website Layout Principles
2. UI Design Fundamentals
3. UX Design Fundamentals
4. Typography for Websites
5. Colour Theory and Website Branding
6. Images and Visual Content
7. Buttons, Cards and Components
8. Navigation and User Flow
9. Mobile-First Design
10. Responsive Design Principles
11. Landing Page Design
12. Website Accessibility Basics
13. Design Consistency and Branding

Practical Module – Step by Step

1. Create a website brand style
2. Select appropriate fonts
3. Create a colour palette
4. Design a navigation menu
5. Create a homepage layout
6. Add buttons and call-to-action sections
7. Create cards and content sections
8. Design a landing page
9. Optimize the layout for mobile devices
10. Test tablet and desktop layouts
11. Improve spacing and alignment
12. Create a consistent visual design system

UNIT 3: FORMS, DATABASES, CONTENT & WEBSITE FUNCTIONALITY

Theory Module

1. Dynamic Website Concepts
2. Forms and User Input
3. No-Code Databases
4. Data Tables and Records
5. Content Management Systems
6. Dynamic Content
7. User Registration Concepts
8. Login and Authentication Basics
9. Search and Filtering
10. Media Management
11. E-Commerce Fundamentals
12. Payment Integration Concepts
13. Third-Party Integrations
14. API and Webhook Fundamentals

Practical Module – Step by Step

1. Create a website contact form
2. Connect a form to a database
3. Create database fields
4. Add and manage records
5. Display database content dynamically
6. Create a simple content collection
7. Build a registration form
8. Configure basic user login functionality
9. Create search and filtering features
10. Add image and media collections
11. Create a basic product catalogue
12. Connect a third-party service
13. Test website forms and database functions

UNIT 4: NO-CODE AUTOMATION, AI TOOLS & SEO

Theory Module

1. Introduction to No-Code Automation
2. Workflow Automation Concepts
3. Triggers and Actions
4. Connecting Multiple Applications
5. AI Tools for Website Development
6. AI-Assisted Content Creation
7. AI-Assisted Website Design
8. Prompt Writing for Website Projects
9. AI Chatbot Fundamentals
10. Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
11. Keywords and Metadata
12. Website Performance Basics
13. Social Media Integration
14. Analytics and Visitor Tracking

Practical Module – Step by Step

1. Create a basic automated workflow
2. Configure triggers and actions
3. Connect two online services
4. Automate form notifications
5. Use AI to generate website content
6. Use AI to create page titles and descriptions
7. Generate SEO-friendly content with AI
8. Add a basic chatbot or AI assistant
9. Configure page metadata
10. Add SEO keywords appropriately
11. Connect website analytics
12. Integrate social media features
13. Test and optimize automated workflows

UNIT 5: PROFESSIONAL NO-CODE PROJECT, TESTING & DEPLOYMENT

Theory Module

1. Professional Website Development Workflow
2. Website Project Planning
3. Client Requirements and Content Planning
4. Website Structure and Sitemap
5. UI/UX Review
6. Website Testing
7. Mobile and Browser Compatibility
8. Forms and Functionality Testing
9. Website SEO Checklist
10. Website Security Basics
11. Domain Connection
12. Website Hosting and Deployment
13. Website Maintenance
14. Backup and Version Management
15. Website Performance Optimization
16. Client Handover and Documentation
17. Freelancing Opportunities in No-Code Development

Practical Module – Step by Step

Final No-Code Website Project:

1. Select a website project
2. Identify project requirements
3. Create a sitemap
4. Plan website content
5. Select a suitable no-code platform
6. Choose or create a design system
7. Build the homepage
8. Create internal pages
9. Configure navigation
10. Add forms and interactive components
11. Connect database/content collections where required
12. Add AI-assisted content and features
13. Configure basic SEO
14. Optimize mobile responsiveness
15. Test forms and website functionality
16. Check links and navigation
17. Perform basic performance and accessibility checks
18. Connect domain and publish the website
19. Perform final quality testing
20. Prepare project documentation and presentation

📅 3-MONTH COURSE PROGRESSION

MONTH 1 – No-Code & Website Design

Unit 1: No-Code Web Development Fundamentals

Unit 2: Visual Website Design & Responsive Development

• No-code platforms
• Website structure
• UI/UX fundamentals
• Branding
• Responsive design
• Landing pages

MONTH 2 – Website Functionality & Automation

Unit 3: Forms, Databases, Content & Website Functionality

Unit 4: No-Code Automation, AI Tools & SEO

• Forms and databases
• Dynamic content
• Integrations
• Automation
• AI tools
• SEO
• Analytics

MONTH 3 – Professional Development & Final Project

Unit 5: Professional No-Code Project, Testing & Deployment

• Project planning
• Website development
• Testing
• SEO optimization
• Mobile optimization
• Domain connection
• Deployment
• Maintenance
• Final project presentation

🎯 FINAL ASSESSMENT

Theory Assessment

• No-code development concepts
• UI/UX and responsive design
• Website functionality
• Databases and integrations
• Automation and AI tools
• SEO and deployment

Practical Assessment

Students will demonstrate the ability to:

• Build a complete website using a no-code platform
• Create responsive layouts
• Configure forms and dynamic content
• Connect databases and integrations
• Implement basic automation
• Use AI tools for website development
• Apply basic SEO
• Test and publish a website

Final Project

“Design, Build & Deploy a Professional No-Code Website”

Student Portfolio

Students can include:

• Responsive business website
• Landing page
• Contact/registration form
• Database-powered page
• AI-assisted content
• Automation workflow
• SEO setup
• Analytics integration
• Published final website
• Project documentation