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Dreamweaver MX Syllabus

Each course is customized to the client. The focus will reflect your needs. The courses are taught at your facility or location you arrange. Each student will need to have a computer. To arrange for your custom course call 205-884-7335.


The Dreamweaver MX course is designed for the new user. You will get hands on experience building a couple of Web pages. In the 4 day course you will also build an administrative site which connects to a database. This course is either 3 days or 4 days.


Prerequisites
Confident using Windows Operating System


Course Objectives
At the end of the course you should be able to:

  • Use the Dreamweaver interface effectively
  • Build HTML pages
  • Add images and text
  • Position using tables
  • Add hyperlinks between documents
  • Use library items
  • Create a template
  • Use HTML forms
  • Build a framed page
  • Design a pop-up menu
  • Test and deploy

Day 1

Session 1: Dreamweaver Basics

Getting to know the Dreamweaver interface
Define a local site
Add new files and folders
Setting accessibility preferences
Setting the documents properties

Session 2: Tables, Images and Text

Using tables
Insert Word HTML
Cleanup Word HTML
Insert tablular data
Make a list
Insert images
Add hyperlinks
Edit images
Build an image map

Day 2

Session 3: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Add a new style sheet
Add a custom class
CSS selector
Attach external style sheet
Edit a style sheet
Embed a style sheet
Style sheets for Netscape 4.X

Session 4: Templates and Library Items

Create a site template from a current page
Add editable regions
Add optional editable region
edit template
Detach a template
Make a Library item
Edit Library item


Day 3

Session 5: Interactivity

Add HTML form
Using jump menus
Add a rollover
Make an animation
Using extensions
Create a pop-up menu

Session 6: Finishing Details

Testing your links
Run site reports
Setting FTP preferences
Synchronizing local and root folders

Optional Day 4

Session 7: Setting up a Database Connection

Understanding Database-Driven Sites
Setting Up a Web Application
Defining a Dynamic site
Testing locally
Connecting to a Data Source

Session 8: Binding Data

Adding a recordset
Use repeating regions
Use insert record or forms
Build an update age
Insert a recordset navigation bar
Build delete pages
Making a master detail page


I am available for corporate, college training courses or speaking engagements. Inquire at Joyce@JoyceJEvans.com or call 205-884-7335.


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