This document provides an introduction to HTML and discusses why learning it is important for careers in web design and development. It notes that associate degrees or certificate programs in subjects like web design and development can prepare students for entry-level jobs, while bachelor's degrees allow students to learn more advanced skills for jobs in web design, development, and other computer fields. Certificate programs typically include courses in HTML, Flash, JavaScript, and Perl and can help with career changes.

1. Introduction
to HTML

2. H- Hyper
T- Text
M- Markup
L- Language

4. WHY LEARNING HTML?
Beginners to become web
designers.
To learn Web design
languages.
Help you enter the computer
science and technology field
as a webmaster or Web
developer.

5. Career Options
 Web developers and Web designers need at least
an associate degree in a subject that incorporates
elements of programming, graphic design and
HTML.
 Computer programmers often need a bachelor's
degree. A certificate program might be enough to
prepare students to become computer support
specialists or freelance Web designers, in some
instances.
 They can also prepare students to transfer credits
to other degree programs in the information
technology field.

6. Certificate Programs
These programs typically have names
like website design and development or
Web page authoring, and they may
include courses on all types of Web
design subjects, from HTML to Flash,
JavaScript and Perl. They're useful if
you're looking for a career change.

7. At the bachelor's degree level of study, you'll learn much
more than HTML.
Bachelor's degree programs prepare students for many
different jobs in the computer field, from Web design and
information architecture to Internet publishing.
 If you're interested in the creative side of website design,
you might pursue for a Web design concentration within a
graphic design, digital media or Web design major.
If you're more interested in the business, commerce or
technological aspects of website design, you might choose a
CIS (Computerized Information System) or Web
development major.