CSS Bootcamp

This course is part of the track

What’s this all about?

"Don't let CSS stop you from branding SharePoint! Toss that giant CSS book aside and learn CSS the easy way."

Yes, a SharePoint training company is offering a CSS course! SharePoint uses CSS, and it uses A LOT of CSS. Modifying styles is a key part to re-branding the SharePoint interface. We don’t want this style language to get in the way of you successfully branding your SharePoint site. This course was put together to provide you an easy way to learn CSS, when you want and where you want.

This course just isn’t for SharePoint folks, anyone needing to learn CSS can start with this easy to follow computer based training. We promise: SharePoint is not required!

Who should take this course?

Products covered by this course

Available delivery formats

Cost and duration

On-demand computer-based training

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What do I get?

  • Access to a support forum in our online Learning Management System (LMS) site for all of your questions and comments. The instructor monitors the forum and you can get feedback from other students!
  • Invaluable tips and tricks you can put to use right away in your SharePoint environment
  • A copy of all sample code used in the course

Course modules

  • CSS Information & Setup
    A no frills, straight to the point introduction to CSS and what you need to know and how using CSS will benefit you.
  • The Structure of a CSS Statement
    An introduction to how to write a CSS statement and the various identifiers.
  • CSS File Setup and DOCTYPE
    Setting up CSS can be straightforward but often people unknowingly use poor practices. Learn how and where to set up CSS statements and files and the tools you can use for writing CSS. This module also covers DOCTYPE which is essential to understanding HTML, CSS and how web pages are rendered.
  • CSS Concepts: Grouping, Inheritance, Descendent Selectors, and the Cascade Effect
    CSS doesn’t just involve making some text green, it can be a powerful tool to control site styles far and wide. These concepts are all about building compact code and understanding how CSS works.
  • Popular CSS Properties
    The remainder of the course has information, samples, tips and try-it-out areas for the following CSS properties:

    • Font
    • Text
    • Border
    • Margin and Padding
    • Dimension
    • Background

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Workstation requirements

  • Working Internet connection throughout the duration of the class
  • Firefox 3.0+ web browser

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Frequently asked questions

How do I start the course?
  1. Please go to the following URL: http://lms.sharepointbootcamp.com/course/view.php?id=2
  2. If you already have an account with our LMS site, please login. Otherwise select “Create New Account” on the right side of the page and follow the prompts. An account verification email will be sent and then you can login to the site.
  3. When you login to the site you will be prompted to make payment online with any major credit card.
Where can I get more information?
Contact us using the “Contact Us” link at the top of the page.
My question isn’t here.
Well, that’s not really a question. Just kidding! Contact us with your question using the “Contact Us” link above. If your question seems common enough, we’ll add it to this page!

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