What you'll learn
Learn to build your own website with our web design and development short courses in Sydney!
Are you ready to transform your ideas into a professional website? Join this free 2-hour workshop and discover how to create your own site with Websites for Good, an all-in-one website builder designed for simplicity and flexibility. Whether you're a small business owner, freelancer, creative practitioner, community group, or not-for-profit organisation, this workshop will introduce the essentials of building an effective online presence — no coding required. Take control of your website's design and functionality and bring your ideas to life.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this website-building workshop, you will have explored concepts and techniques such as:
- Starting a free trial of Websites for Good
- Navigating the platform's all-in-one website-building tools
- Using the onboarding wizard to begin creating a website
- Building a simple web page using step-by-step guidance
- Understanding the key pages most websites should include
- Preparing a website for launch
- Developing greater confidence in creating and managing a website without coding
Course content
What will be covered in this website-building workshop?
During the workshop, participants will work with concepts and ideas such as:
- An introduction to Websites for Good and its key features
- Navigating the website builder interface
- Using the onboarding wizard to get started
- Creating and editing a web page
- Understanding the key pages most websites should include
- Tips for organising content and planning a website
- Best practices for preparing a website for launch
- A live question-and-answer session
Intended audience
This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in creating their own website, particularly small business owners, freelancers, creative practitioners, community groups, and not-for-profit organisations looking for a simple and affordable website solution.
Additional information
Optional preparation
- Sign up for your 28-day free trial via our partner page: https://sydneycommunitycollege.websitesforgood.co
- Explore the platform’s interactive guide: https://www.siteguide.net
About Websites for Good
Websites for Good is a social initiative offering affordable, easy-to-use website solutions that require no coding experience. Join this free workshop to discover how simple it can be to create and launch a professional website.
Course testimonials
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Mairé said: Thank you to Matt for the informative and easy to understand course. It's the beginnings of a new chapter for me after having to medically retire from the Royal Australian Navy so I really appreciated it. Thank you SCC.
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Rosy said: Excellent experience. The course was informative and practical. Matt was clear, polite, and professional, making the content easy to understand and apply.
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Umair said: Matthew was an exceptional instructor who demonstrated genuine dedication to our learning. He patiently walked us through each concept, ensuring clarity and understanding at every step. His teaching style fostered strong engagement across the entire class, and the course proved to be both practical and insightful. One of the highlights was the hands-on experience of building our own websites. Matthew guided us meticulously through each component, explaining their functions and applications in detail. He made sure every student successfully completed their project, offering support and encouragement throughout. Thank you, Matthew, for your commitment and outstanding teaching.
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Roland said: The course was a step by step, with easy to understand material. Matt presented the course well using information slides and and the build the website internet page. He interacted with participants on a regular basis. He was helpful in assisting participants to start building their own website. I will definitely recommend this course to friends and family.
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Marina said: The Tutor made the entire learning to build a website seem easy. His excellent communication style- clear, informative and precise, yet very personable and kind made this course so much fun.
Course tutors
Matthew Smith
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