Step-by-step HTML and CSS for Absolute Beginners: is it worth it?
by Kathleen Farley · Beginner · Development
Learn how to code HTML5 + CSS3 to create your own website in this beginner-level course. No coding experience required!
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Score breakdown
| Adjusted rating (4.48; raw 4.5 from 1,712 reviews) | 34 / 50 |
| Review volume (social proof) | 16 / 25 |
| Freshness (last updated Jul 2016) | 3 / 25 |
| Total | 53 / 100 |
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How it compares in HTML
Ranks #9 of 10 popular HTML courses we track by score. Its rating of 4.5 is below the HTML median of 4.6.
| Course | Rating | Score |
|---|---|---|
| AI for Writing and Communicating | 4.8 | 73 |
| AI Fundamentals | 4.5 | 72 |
| AI for Research and Insights | 4.6 | 71 |
| AI for Content Creation | 4.8 | 71 |
| AI for Brainstorming and Planning | 4.6 | 67 |
| Web Design for Beginners: Real World Coding in HTML & CSS | 4.6 | 65 |
| Build Websites from Scratch with HTML & CSS | 4.6 | 64 |
| Build Responsive Real World Websites with CSS3 v2.0 | 4.6 | 56 |
When to buy
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Tracked history
| Date | Rating | Reviews | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | 4.5 | 1,712 | 4h 5m |
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