HTML Forms Course

HTML Forms covers forms, form objects, form validation and working with user input. This class will provide an understanding of how to design and layout HTML forms, how data is passed to functions for validation and submission, protecting your form fields from unwanted user input, creating valid forms and much more.

Outline

Week 1: Forms Coding Review & Form Objects

Review HTML forms
Putting it all together
Form Objects
Radio Buttons
Checkboxes
Text boxes
Text fields
Buttons
Hidden fields
List/menu

Week 2

Forms Layout and Design
- Planning your form
- Effective use of form objects
- Designing your form
- Formatting your form
XForms and Valid Coding
Ensuring accessibility
Looking at the future of forms (XForms)
Validating forms for accessibility

Week 3

Working with user input
- Handling incorrect entries
- Changing case on user entries
- Coding radio buttons, drop down menus and checkboxes
Validating user input

Week 4: Form submission

Overview of using cgi scripts
Using JavaScript: pros, cons, and security issues
Using third party cgi services
Using email: pros, cons, and security issues

Prerequisites

Students must have webspace available to post assignments, and the ability to post their homework in that webspace. A good understanding of basic HTML is required and knowledge of basic JavaScript beneficial although not required.

Requirements

Software Requirements: A plain text editor such as Notepad (PC), Wordpad or BBEdit (Mac). HTML editors such as Dreamweaver, FrontPage and GoLive may also be used for layout.

Books:
Required Book	HTML & XHTML: The Definitive Guide
Suggested Book	JavaScript Concepts & Techniques
Additional information:
Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training. Refund Policy: Please read our Terms and Refund Policy before registering for this course. Additional Cost: Book and software might be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost . How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures (text-based, no video or audio), reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class.

Price:

$160.00

Course No.:

H111

Instructor:

Peggi Rodgers

Co-instructor/TA:

CEUs:

Duration:

4 weeks

Open Courses:

Start Date: Sep 13, 2010

Testimonials

Instructor's Profile:

With over ten years of web and graphic design experience, Peggi owns and operates Misty Canyon Designs. With a major focus on new site design and specializing in the management of large websites, Peggi is contracted with several public and private-sector entities for the design and maintenance of their websites. Peggi is currently the contracted webmaster for six national forests across the nation.

Before you register for this class, please read the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections carefully.