Log inStart course for free

Course Certificate

CSS Foundations

Leandro Castro's certificate

Issued to

Leandro Castro

Leandro Castro

Credentials Verified
Issue date
August 15, 2024

Course completed

CSS Foundations Course

CSS Foundations

4 hours
Advanced

About this course

Gain control over website styling with essential CSS skills.

Details

Advanced level
About 4 hours to complete
Gamified and interactive
17 lessons, 4 levels
English language
Learn on iOS or Android
Online at your own pace
Last updated Jan 27, 2025

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites

Skills you’ll gain with course:

Learn about the syntax and use cases of CSS stylesheets — Get to know the anatomy and purpose of selectors, declarations, properties, and their values in CSS, along with the syntax and how to use them.
Get to know the most common CSS selectors — Familiarize yourself with the most common CSS selectors, such as class, ID, and element selectors, and learn how to apply them to specific HTML elements.
Understand the box model — Learn all about the box model, a fundamental concept in CSS that defines the size and position of HTML elements on a web page.
Master common CSS properties and values — Explore the most commonly used CSS properties and values, including color, typography, layout, and media to create visually appealing web pages.

Topics covered

Adjacent SkillsFrontend DevelopmentStyleWeb DesignCSSTechnical Knowledge
4.6 (1.8K)

Loved by learners from world’s top companies

Uxcel is the best UX learning experience I’ve had! I’ve tried many platforms, but Uxcel is on another level. I love its digestible lessons, real-world guidance, and short quizzes that reinforce learning. And all of this comes at an extremely fair price!
Alexandra Kirnerova

Alexandra Kirnerova

UX Researcher | Product Designer
Uxcel has been incredibly insightful and has helped me grow as a designer. The platform is easy to use and packed with valuable information that has enhanced my skills and knowledge in UX/UI design.
Paulette Moreno

Paulette Moreno

Product Designer at Kin Analytics
Uxcel has helped me advance my career and increase my earnings by 20% annually since becoming a UX Writer. Every time I log in, I learn something new. It’s opened doors to companies I never thought possible two years ago. I look forward to each lesson and highly recommend it to designers at all levels.
Ryan Blackwell

Ryan Blackwell

UX Designer
deloitte company logodropbox company logotiktok company logopaysafe company logoubisoft company logoibm company logoforrester company logo
Join over 400K learners and start improving your design skills today.
Get started for free
Our course library is used by forward-thinking educational institutions
byu university logoniu university logontc university logonyit university logoocc university logo

Related courses

View all
UX Design Foundations Course Popular

UX Design Foundations

Master the fundamentals of UX to build a strong foundation in user-centered principles and workflows, helping you contribute effectively to product development and create better user experiences.
6 hours
Beginner
HTML Foundations Course

HTML Foundations

Learn HTML fundamentals and gain essential web skills for any career.
5 hours
Intermediate
Apple Human Interface Guidelines Course New

Apple Human Interface Guidelines

Master Apple's principles and patterns to create intuitive, consistent, and delightful experiences for iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and WatchOS.
5 hours
Intermediate

FAQs

  • What’s the CSS for Designers course about?

    This CSS for Designers course is essential for any designer who collaborates with developers or wants to start actively developing web pages. Through this course, you will learn the syntax and use cases of CSS stylesheets, get to know the most common CSS selectors, understand the box model, master common CSS properties and values, and more.


    Understanding the fundamentals of CSS is crucial for designers, as it enables them to create visually appealing and engaging websites. CSS is a constant presence in primary design tools such as Figma or Adobe XD, especially when using Inspect mode. Unlike HTML, CSS allows you to customize colors, gradients, font types, and images, and modify element positioning, among other things.


    By mastering CSS, you can make design decisions that improve the overall user experience of a website. For example, you can create contrast and add readability and hierarchy to your designs. CSS also allows you to create responsive designs that adapt to different screen sizes and devices, making it a crucial skill for designers who want to create websites that look great on desktop and mobile.


    By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of CSS and be able to use it to create visually appealing and engaging websites that meet the needs of your users.

  • Do I need to take the HTML for Designers course prior to taking this one?

    Taking the HTML for Designers course prior to the CSS for Designers course is not required. However, having prior knowledge of HTML concepts and terminology is essential for taking the CSS for Designers course. It is recommended to take the HTML for Designers course first to build a solid foundation, become familiar with the terminology, and prepare yourself for the CSS for Designers course.

  • Why do UX designers need to know CSS?

    UX designers need to know CSS because it enables them to create visually appealing and engaging websites. CSS is a constant presence in primary design tools such as Figma or Adobe XD, especially when using Inspect mode. Unlike HTML, CSS allows designers to customize colors, gradients, font types, and images and modify element positioning, among other things.


    By mastering CSS, designers can make design decisions that improve the overall user experience of a website. For example, they can create contrast and add readability and hierarchy to their designs. CSS also allows designers to create responsive designs that adapt to different screen sizes and devices, making it a crucial skill for designers who want to create websites that look great on desktop and mobile.

  • What are the pricing options for the course?

    For new learners, the first level of each course is available free of charge! This allows you to experience the course without any initial investment.


    However, if you're seeking a deeper and more comprehensive learning journey, we recommend our Pro Membership. With this subscription, you gain full access to all our courses, which includes additional lessons, engaging design challenges, and thorough assessments.


    Additionally, Pro Membership entitles you to receive a certificate upon completion of a course and personalized feedback from experts for all your challenge submissions. To explore the pricing details and find the best plan for your learning needs, please visit our pricing page.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>