MDN web development curriculum
Mozilla · Beginner · Documentation
Free learning material; certificates and service usage are not included. Link checked 2026-10-02.
Open resource ↗BUILD A SKILL / ONE STEP AT A TIME
HTML
HTML describes the structure and meaning of a web page.
Why is it useful?
A sound structure helps users, assistive technology and search engines.
Prerequisites
No specific prerequisite. Start with the linked introduction.
What should I learn?
- Semantic elements
- Forms
- Accessible labels
- Document structure
Practice milestone
Build a semantic portfolio with a contact form.
A REALISTIC PRACTICE PLAN
12–24 focused hours
Beginner · approximately 1.2–2.4 weeks at 10 hours/week.
This is an editorial estimate for the listed foundations and exercises, not a promise of mastery. Familiarity comes earlier; practical confidence requires repeated projects. Strong proficiency often takes months or years of continued use.
At 1–2 hours/day, missed days and revisiting prerequisites extend calendar time. Skills can be studied together.
Your learning progress
Self-reported completion does not change your saved analysis or prove proficiency.
Curated learning resources
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