HTML 4.01: Web Authoring, Level 3 (Second Edition)
Course Specifications
Course number: 085553
Software: Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, or XP.
Course length: 1.0 day(s)
Course Description
At this point, you have a well-rounded set of skills for creating Web pages. HTML 4.01: Web Authoring, Level 3 (Second Edition) is the third and final course on the topic of creating Web pages with HyperText Markup Language (HTML). Its purpose is to show you a lot of the undervalued aspects of the HTML language that will not only help the majority of your users have the best possible experience, but it should also help you stand out among other Web authors. 
Course Objective: You will use CSS properties and HTML elements to enhance the usability and professionalism of Web pages. 

Target Student: Persons who can perform the tasks necessary to create most Web pages, but want to enhance the usability and professionalism of their Web pages.

Prerequisites: HTML 4.01 Web Authoring, Level 1 (Second Edition) and HTML 4.01 Web Authoring, Level 2 (Second Edition). 

Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Hardware Requirements
•	A Pentium-class machine with a minimum processor speed of 233 MHz. 
•	64 MB of RAM.
•	A connection to the Internet.
•	A monitor set to 800 x 600 pixel resolution and a minimum of 256 colors (16-bit color preferred). 
•	A PowerPC, G3, or G4 with a minimum processor speed of 266 MHz. 
•	64 MB of RAM.
•	A connection to the Internet.
•	A monitor set to 800 x 600 pixel resolution and a minimum of 256 colors (16-bit color preferred). 
Platform Requirements
Software Requirements
•	Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, or XP.
•	Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.
•	Netscape 6.2.
•	An email application.
•	Mac OS 8.6, 8.6.1, 9.x, or X.
•	Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1.
•	Netscape 6.2.
•	An email application.
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 
•	modify hypertext links to extend their power and flexibility.
•	enhance the organization, functionality, and appearance of Web forms. 
•	create and format data tables that load faster than tables with “traditional” structure elements and are more accessible to non-visual browsers. You will also enhance the visual distinction between table rows and columns by modifying table borders. 
•	position content on a Web page using frames.
•	prepare a site to be published on the Web. 
Course Content
Lesson 1: Modifying Links
Topic 1A: Modify Default Link Styles
Topic 1B: Set a Tabbing Order
Topic 1C: Define Access Keys
Topic 1D: Create an Email Link with Default Content 

Lesson 2: Enhancing Forms
Topic 2A: Organize Form Elements
Topic 2B: Create Categorized Drop-down List Options
Topic 2C: Control Form Element Access

Lesson 3: Enhancing Data Tables
Topic 3A: Create Columns
Topic 3B: Create Row Groups
Topic 3C: Add a Summary and Caption
Topic 3D: Create a Scrolling Table
Topic 3E: Create Custom Table Borders

Lesson 4: Creating a Page Layout Using Frames
Topic 4A: Create a Frameset Document
Topic 4B: Modify Frame Borders
Topic 4C: Specify Frame Targets
Topic 4D: Create Inline Frames

Lesson 5: Preparing to Publish a Web Site
Topic 5A: Help Users Find Your Site
Topic 5B: Validate an HTML Document
Topic 5C: Choose a Web Host