Adobe Dreamweaver Training: Beginner

Learn the fundamentals of web design in this two-day Dreamweaver Beginner course. Explore site setup, HTML and CSS, layouts, interactivity, and site management through practical exercises. Gain the confidence to build professional websites. Start your web design journey today.

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Course Overview

Adobe Dreamweaver is a powerful tool for building and managing professional websites. This beginner course provides a structured introduction to the software, ensuring you develop confidence in both the design and technical aspects of web creation. Delivered either at our London studio or via live online sessions, the course combines theory and practical exercises across two days to give you hands-on experience from the start.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn to navigate the Dreamweaver interface, create and structure web pages, and apply formatting with HTML and CSS. You’ll explore layout design, work with graphics, and integrate external tools like Photoshop and Flash. The course also covers navigation, forms, and site management, including file organization and publishing techniques.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong foundation in Dreamweaver, enabling you to confidently design, build, and maintain your own websites. Enrol today and start creating professional web projects with ease.

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Dates

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Beginner Level

2 consecutive days
If these dates don't suit you, let us know and we can arrange a Tailored Dreamweaver Course, and change the content and the dates to fit.

Course Outline

Here is what you will learn on this Dreamweaver course in more detail. Click the topics below to explore what is covered in each section.

Starting your web design journey in Adobe Dreamweaver begins with understanding its workspace and essential tools. This section provides a solid foundation for beginners who want to create professional and responsive websites efficiently. You will explore:

• The interface, panels, and essential tools for web design

• Defining and setting up a new local and remote site structure

• Creating and saving your first responsive web page

High-quality content forms the core of every successful website. In this section, you will learn how to insert and edit images, optimise visual assets, and integrate external media to create engaging, content-rich pages. You will practise:

• Working with graphics, optimising images, and adding alt text for SEO

• Integrating with Adobe Photoshop and legacy Flash elements

• Controlling document structure using headings, paragraphs, and lists

• Using rulers, guides, and grids for precise alignment and layout control

Templates and libraries in Dreamweaver help maintain visual consistency and streamline the design process. You’ll discover how to reuse layouts, reduce repetitive tasks, and manage design updates effectively. You will learn:

• Using built-in library items and Dreamweaver templates

• Defining editable regions and reusable content blocks for team projects

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) form the foundation of modern web styling. In this section, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how to control typography, colours, spacing, and layout through CSS for a consistent, professional look. You will focus on:

• Introduction to CSS and how it controls the appearance of web pages

• Creating CSS rules, classes, and external style sheets for easy maintenance

• Understanding cascading order, specificity, and inheritance for precise styling

A well-structured layout improves both usability and visual appeal. This section covers how to design responsive, accessible page layouts using CSS layers, DIVs, and positioning techniques that adapt to different devices. You will explore:

• Core page layout principles and working with CSS layers

• Applying CSS to layers for flexible, scalable designs

• Using absolute and relative positioning for advanced layouts

• Building navigation bars with DIV containers and internal linking

• Working with tables for structured data presentation and layout control

Effective navigation is key to keeping users engaged and improving SEO. You’ll learn how to connect pages and media files with links and menus that enhance accessibility and user experience. You will practise:

• Linking to internal pages, external websites, images, and named anchors

• Adding email links, jump menus, and navigation shortcuts for user-friendly browsing

Forms allow users to interact with your website, submit data, and make enquiries. This section introduces Dreamweaver’s powerful form tools and teaches how to ensure accessibility, usability, and accuracy in user submissions. You will learn:

• Understanding and creating HTML forms for user input

• Setting focus and validating form fields for error-free submissions

Before going live, thorough testing ensures that your website functions smoothly across browsers and devices. This section guides you through the final stages of the web development process — from testing to uploading your finished site online. You will focus on:

• Testing and previewing your site locally to identify issues

• Maintaining files, folders, and assets within your Dreamweaver project

• Connecting to remote servers and synchronising site files

• Uploading, publishing, and managing updates for your live website

What’s Included in Your Course

Every Docklands Media course comes with a range of added benefits to support your learning at no extra cost.

Course Certification

Course Certification

Receive an official certificate of completion to validate your training. Ideal for portfolios, CVs, or proving your skills in Dreamweaver.

Lifetime Support

Lifetime Support

Access our email and phone support for a lifetime. Contact us with any technical questions related to what you have learned on your Dreamweaver course.

Free Course Retake

Free Course Retake

Need a refresher? Retake the same Dreamweaver course for free within 24 months. A great way to solidify your learning or get up to speed with new software updates.

Course Materials & Videos

Course Materials & Videos

Receive training notes, project files, and 7-day access to instructor-led video tutorials. Perfect for reinforcing key lessons and practising at your own pace.

Offers & Discounts

We're committed to providing the best training experience possible. That's why we offer a range of discounts and flexible payment options to make your Dreamweaver course more accessible and affordable.

Group Bookings & Non-Profits

Group Bookings & Non-Profits

Get discounted rates when booking for two or more people, or if you're enrolling from a charity. Save 5–15% depending on your group size or institution type.

Early Bird Discount

Early Bird Discount

Book your Dreamweaver course at least three months in advance and get 10% off. Secure your place early and save on top-quality creative training.

Money-Back Guarantee

Money-Back Guarantee

If you're not fully satisfied on the first day of your Dreamweaver course, let us know. We'll do our best to make it right—or refund you in full. No hassle, no risk.

Instalment Plans

Instalment Plans

Spread the cost of your training over 3, 6, or 12 months. Our instalment plans help make creative learning more accessible, with interest rates as low as 5%.

Meet Your Instructor

Tareq Fadel

Tareq Fadel

Tareq is a fantastic web designer, programmer and an Adobe Certified Expert in al things web. He has helped thousands of people to learn how to program in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and XML.

Testimonials

Hear directly from professionals and teams who’ve trained with us, sharing their experiences and the impact our training has had on their creative journeys.

Excellent starting point for beginners

The Dreamweaver Beginner course was an excellent starting point. I learnt site setup, page creation, and template management. The hands-on exercises helped me apply the concepts confidently to practical projects.

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Benjamin HoltJunior Web Developer

Practical approach to real-world projects

I appreciated the practical approach of this course. It covered creating web pages, managing site files, and working with templates. The exercises were very helpful for applying the learning to real-world projects.

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George DaviesContent Manager

Solid foundation for web development

This course gave me a solid foundation in Dreamweaver. I learnt how to navigate the interface, build pages, and manage website files. The exercises reinforced the lessons and allowed me to practise in a practical way.

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Seraphina LockeFront-End Developer

Useful fundamentals with immediate application

I found the course very useful for learning Dreamweaver fundamentals. It covered page creation, site management, and template usage. The hands-on exercises helped me apply the skills immediately and confidently.

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James CarterJunior Web Developer

Structured and practical introduction

The Dreamweaver Beginner course provided a structured and practical introduction. I learnt how to create web pages, manage assets, and apply basic styling. The exercises made it easy to practise and consolidate the skills.

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Amalia ThorntonDigital Marketing Assistant

Ideal for beginners learning by doing

This course is ideal for beginners wanting to learn Dreamweaver. I gained practical skills in creating and managing web pages, working with templates, and understanding the software interface. The hands-on exercises were excellent for learning by doing.

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Dashiell BrewsterFreelance Web Designer

Helpful introduction to site building

I enjoyed how this course introduced Dreamweaver. It covered site setup, page building, and working with templates and assets. The exercises were very helpful for reinforcing the learning and gaining practical experience.

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Rania El-HaddadContent Strategist

Practical and well-structured training

The Dreamweaver Beginner course was practical and well-structured. I learnt how to create web pages, manage site files, and use templates effectively. The exercises helped me implement the skills immediately.

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Reuben CaldwellWeb Content Editor

Good foundation in web design basics

This course gave me a good foundation in Dreamweaver. I learned the interface, page creation, and basic styling techniques. The hands-on exercises were very useful for applying the concepts to real-world projects.

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Amara OkoyeDigital Marketing Assistant

Structured approach to learning Dreamweaver

I found the course highly beneficial. It provided a structured introduction to Dreamweaver, covering page creation, site management, and styling basics. The practical exercises helped me build confidence using the software.

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Harriet BeaumontJunior Web Developer

Very practical Dreamweaver course

The Dreamweaver Beginner course is very practical. I learnt to set up websites, create pages, and manage templates effectively. The exercises reinforced the lessons and made it easy to apply the knowledge immediately.

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Sebastian AldridgeFront-End Developer

Solid introduction to web page creation

The course gave a solid introduction to Dreamweaver. I learned to create web pages, manage sites, and work with basic design tools. The hands-on exercises made it easy to practise and consolidate my skills.

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Christopher MayfieldContent Manager

Essential skills for real projects

I really enjoyed the Dreamweaver Beginner course. It covered essential tasks like building pages, using templates, and managing site assets. The exercises were practical and gave me confidence in using Dreamweaver for real projects.

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Seren HoltFreelance Web Designer

Excellent starting point for Dreamweaver

This course was an excellent starting point for learning Dreamweaver. I gained skills in page creation, site management, and basic styling. The instructor's guidance made the lessons easy to follow, and I feel more confident managing web projects now.

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Elias CarrDigital Marketing Assistant

Clear introduction to web design

The Dreamweaver Beginner course provided a clear introduction to web design using the software. I learned how to create and manage websites, work with templates, and understand the interface. The hands-on exercises were very practical and helped me apply the concepts immediately.

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Harper LangleyJunior Web Developer

Clients

As well as creative individuals, we are also the preferred training provider for some of the most successful global brands and organisations.

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Accenture
Amazon
American Express
Apple
Army
Arsenal FC
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Currys
Deloitte
Disney
DK
Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
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Accenture
Amazon
American Express
Apple
Army
Arsenal FC
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Currys
Deloitte
Disney
DK
Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
4
Accenture
Amazon
American Express
Apple
Army
Arsenal FC
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Currys
Deloitte
Disney
DK
Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free

FAQs

Just a few of the common questions asked by our students.

  • No. Our Dreamweaver courses are designed for complete beginners through to those with some web-design experience. You’ll begin with fundamentals and progress to advanced layout and onboarding techniques.

  • We teach using the latest version of Adobe Dreamweaver to ensure you learn modern, W3C-compliant workflows for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Clients using older versions will still benefit from the key practices taught.

  • Yes. You’ll work with Dreamweaver’s dual view—using both the visual design interface and live code editor—gaining confidence in rapid layout and writing clean, structured code.

  • Absolutely. Dreamweaver is a powerful tool for designers, marketers, and freelancers using visual and code workflows. The skills you develop—responsive layout, editing templates, and publishing—are directly applicable to real projects.

  • Yes. All project files, templates, and exercise assets are provided so you can revisit the modules and consolidate your learning when practising on your own.

  • Definitely. The course is hands-on. You’ll create, style, preview, and publish websites—understanding FTP/SFTP workflows and layout best practices—so you can launch live sites independently.

  • Yes. You’ll learn how to build fluid, responsive layouts using CSS, media queries, and Dreamweaver’s fluid grid tools to adapt sites across mobile, tablet, and desktop.

Enquire

Contact us today to learn more about our courses and how we can help you achieve your creative goals.

Start building professional websites with our Adobe Dreamweaver Beginner Training Course. Ideal for those new to web design or looking to strengthen their skills, this course introduces you to Dreamweaver’s tools and workflows, covering everything from setting up a site to designing and publishing responsive web pages.

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