Adobe Dreamweaver

Overview

This course covers from the very basic skill to the very advanced skill set required to use the industry standard program for all things web called, Adobe Dreamweaver to the fullest potential. Using Dreamweaver's built-in functions, you will be able to create faster websites, therefore saving you time and money. This short Dreamweaver course is hands-on, instructor-led and classroom based. This training can be taken as a part-time evening course or even on the weekends. A list of all upcoming public Dreamweaver training course is given on training dragon website. Each course is restricted to a maximum of ten delegates to ensure an excellent training experience.

Who is it for?

Delegates looking to learn Adobe Dreamweaver

Description

Introduction

• What is Dreamweaver?
• Introduction to Dreamweaver
• Configuring Panels
• Changing Workspace
• Creating Custom Workspace
• Defining a New Site
• Creating a New File
• Design View, Code View and Split Code View

Dreamweaver Built-in Features

• Using Templates
• Cascading Style Sheet(CSS) Management
• CSS Advisor
• Spry Data
• Spry Widgets
• Spry Effects
• Spry Form Validation
• Photoshop Integration
• Adobe Device Central and Adobe Bridge
• Shortcuts

Adding Content with Dreamweaver

• Using the Insert Panel
• Inserting Images
• Inserting Forms
• Inserting Tables
• Making Lists
• Adding Horizontal Rules
• Inserting Special Characters

Formatting with CSS

• Introduction to Cascading Style Sheets
• Inline, Embedding and External CSS
• Creating Styles
• Using Id’s and Classes
• Creating a Page Layout with CSS
• Creating Advanced Styles

Formatting with Dreamweaver

• Properties Panel
• Formatting Text
• Formatting Images
• Creating Hotspots
• Creating Page Layouts

Creating Navigation to Your Site

• Understanding Site Navigation and its Importance
• Hyperlinks and its Use
• Linking Files
• Linking External Sites
• Named Anchors
• Email Links

Working with Media

• Using Graphics and Placing on the Page
• Modifying Images and Their Properties
• Editing Images
• Editing with Photoshop / Fireworks
• Insert Panel Customisation
• Adding SWF Files

Requirements

A basic knowledge of HTML and CSS would be beneficial. See our Web Design Course to learn HTML and CSS.