Master HTML5 Fundamentals: Build, Design & Apply

This course is part of Modern HTML5 & Responsive Web Development Mastery Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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9 hours to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

13 reviews

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Identify web foundations and analyze the evolution of HTML to HTML5.
Apply semantic elements, smarter forms, and validations for accessibility.
Create multimedia-rich, standards-compliant web pages with CSS, JS, and canvas.

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15 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Master HTML5 Fundamentals: Build, Design & Apply introduces you to the core concepts and practical features of HTML5, helping you build a strong foundation in modern web development. You'll begin by exploring the origins of the web, the evolution of browsers, and the transition to HTML5 before learning how to create standards-compliant, accessible web pages using semantic HTML. As you progress, you'll integrate CSS and JavaScript into HTML5, build smarter forms with modern input types and built-in validation, and enhance user experiences through semantic markup and accessibility best practices. The course also covers embedding audio and video content, creating graphics with the <canvas> element, and using essential HTML5 resources to continue your learning.

Designed for beginners, aspiring web developers, web designers, and professionals looking to refresh their HTML5 knowledge, this course combines a logical, step-by-step learning path with practical application. Each module builds on the previous one, enabling you to confidently apply HTML5 concepts in real-world scenarios. By the end of the course, you'll be able to understand the evolution of HTML5, create semantic and accessible web content, develop user-friendly forms with built-in validation, integrate multimedia, and build engaging, standards-compliant web pages that reflect modern web development practices.

This module introduces learners to the origins of the web, the evolution of browsers, and the journey from simple static pages to dynamic applications, setting the stage for HTML5.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 51 minutes

Course Intro1 minute
Prerequisites2 minutes
Course Structure History of Web6 minutes
Browser Wars5 minutes
WebPages to WebApplications Part 18 minutes
WebPages to WebApplications Part 26 minutes
Step Forward WHATWG5 minutes
HTML59 minutes
HTML5 Markup First Look9 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Graded - Foundations of the Web30 minutes
Getting Started10 minutes
The Early Web10 minutes
The Road to HTML510 minutes

This module dives into HTML5’s structure, semantic improvements, and browser support, enabling learners to build meaningful, accessible, and standards-compliant web content.

What's included

14 videos4 assignments

14 videosTotal 107 minutes

Adding CSS & JS8 minutes
HTML5 Elements10 minutes
HTML5 Support Part 17 minutes
HTML5 Support Part 28 minutes
HTML5 Support Part 34 minutes
Semantic Elements7 minutes
How Elements were Decided11 minutes
Browser Compatibilty6 minutes
More Elements9 minutes
Date Time7 minutes
Mark Output7 minutes
Boosting Semantics Part 17 minutes
Boosting Semantics Part 27 minutes
Review10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Graded - Exploring HTML530 minutes
HTML5 in Action10 minutes
The Semantics Revolution10 minutes
Modern Markup Essentials10 minutes

This module explores HTML5’s powerful form enhancements, covering new input types, built-in validations, and attributes that improve usability and user experience.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosTotal 45 minutes

Search1 minute
Building Better Web Forms8 minutes
Validations Part 19 minutes
Validations Part 26 minutes
Validation Support2 minutes
Few More Attributes2 minutes
New Input Types6 minutes
New Input Types 210 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Graded - Building Smarter Forms30 minutes
From Basics to Better Forms10 minutes
Validations Made Simple10 minutes
Enhancing User Input10 minutes

This module introduces HTML5’s multimedia and graphics capabilities, covering audio, video, canvas, and essential resources, empowering learners to create engaging digital experiences.

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7 videos3 assignments

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Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

The instructor is willing to stay late to follow up questions. He is super kind and the contents are very helpful.

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Really recommend taking this course , he was a great instructor.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

I really appreciated how the course begins with the history and evolution of the web. Understanding how HTML5 emerged gave me valuable context before diving into practical implementation.

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