Kenny Taer is a Senior Web Developer at a local marketing agency, a Creative Director of his very own game development studio and a Chief Technical Officer for a local SaaS company. With a decade of experience in the marketing industry, between design and development, he has unique insights to share with his students, but his passion for educating others is the driving force behind his decision to start Crash Course Coding in 2016.
Who Is the instructor?
Reserve Your Seat.
Seats are limited for our Squarespace 101 course, so apply now to secure your spot! Master website creation and optimization with live online classes and personalized instruction. In just under 2 months, you'll learn Squarespace, SEO, UI/UX design, HTML, and CSS. Perfect for small businesses, designers, or aspiring web developers.
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Why Crash Course Coding?
Live Online Classes
Nothing beats learning with a real, live human teaching you directly and not some generic pre-recorded video! No Googling required here! Usually...
24-Hours intensive training
The class length is long enough to hammer in the necessary fundamentals, but short enough to get you functional as soon as possible.
Inside Knowledge
With experience in multiple market sectors, you'll be able to learn uniquely help information for you business from the lens of a marketer and web developer.
Small Groups
Class sizes are limited to ensure plenty of attention is given to each student.
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Course Overview
This course is engineered to equip you with the skills needed to create, manage, and optimize stunning websites that not only look visually appealing but also rank well in search engines. Through hands-on examples and as we build your very own website, you'll dive deep into the workings of Squarespace's intuitive CMS platform, begin to understand the behemoth that is search engine optimization and learn the fundamentals of user interface and user experience design.
Additionally, we'll cover the fundamentals of HTML and CSS to give you greater control over your Squarespace website. Whether you're a small business owner, a freelance designer, or someone looking to break into the web development field, this course has something invaluable to offer you.
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Get a crash course introduction to Squarespace, learning how to create and manage visually appealing websites without needing extensive coding skills.
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Learn the fundamentals of digital branding, focusing on how to establish a strong online presence and effectively communicate your brand's message across various digital platforms.
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Gain essential knowledge in Search Engine Optimization to ensure your Squarespace website ranks well in search engines, driving more organic traffic to your content.
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Explore the core principles of User Interface and User Experience design to make your Squarespace websites not only aesthetically pleasing but also user-friendly and intuitive.
You could be eligible for funding!
We’re proud to say this course meets the criteria for the Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant, which means you could have two-thirds of the course paid for by the government!
Many of our students have received funding through these awesome resources. Ask us how to apply!
FAQs
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The 24 hours of in-class instruction takes place over 1 and a half months (6 weeks), twice a week, for two hours each session.
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If you're paying everything out of pocket, it will cost you $9,000, however, with the CSJG, your employer can sponsor you and pay as little $2,280*. All taxes are included.
*This estimation is assuming your company has less than 50 employees and you are paid for your time to take the course at a rate of $30/hr
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While there are a few requirements you'll need to tick to be eligible, here are the main things to look out for:
Is your company paying going to pay for this course?
Are you new to the company, will be hired after taking this course, or need this course to help with your existing position?
Do you have an employer-employee relationship with the employer applying for the CSJG funding?
Are you legally able to work in Canada?
If you answered "Yes" to all these questions, you're almost halfway to approval! Contact us to verify your eligibility or visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/hire-train-and-manage-employees/apply-for-the-canada-saskatchewan-job-grant.
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Yes! We provide you with a certificate of completion at the end, articulating your new-found skills to your employer and to show off on your latest social media post!
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Not in the usual sense. As adults, you won't be monitored to ensure you complete assignments. You'll have ample class time for projects, but any unfinished work should be done outside of class. Tests are conducted in-class as group activities to gather constructive criticism and improve your work.
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Our Alumnis Have Worked At…
What our students are saying...
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"This is an excellent course for anyone who is interested. The pace is really good, not too fast but not too slow either. I definitely feel like I've learned a lot more out of this in 8 weeks than I have from some of my university classes."
Joshua A, Alumni
"The amount I learned in this course exceeds most university classes I have taken. In 8 weeks, I went from knowing nothing to be able to have fulsome technical conversations with web designers... If you are a marketing professional, you should take this course. It will help your career!"
Jay B, Alumni
"Crash Course Coding was exactly the type of class that I was looking for as someone with practically 0 coding experience and... I now feel well equipped to begin undertaking projects of my own while continuing to develop the skills that I learned through taking the Web Development course"
Noelle B, Alumni
"The quality of coding instruction exceeds anything I've experienced before, and the value extends to personal projects too! Kenny's quick tips for specific Squarespace edits saved me from much frustration."
Lisa R, Alumni
"... Not only did Kenny teach me the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, but he also helped me apply them directly to my work! If you're looking for a course that gives you a solid foundation for coding, you'd be crazy not to check Crash Course coding out!!!"
Domenic I, Alumni
"I'm taking this course right now and love it! ... Kenny is funny and knows his stuff, he'll make sure you understand what you're doing before moving on. He's a great teacher, you won't regret taking this course!"
Sierra B, Alumni
"The best part about taking this course was that I could ask questions and get immediate answers... If you're a newbie coder and want a solid foundation to starting your journey, I highly recommend this course."