Concepts and General
CSS and XHTML – creating pages that adhere to current standards
Validating pages internally and externally
Generating efficient CSS code with Dreamweaver - setting preferences

Templates
Defining templates specifying and editable regions
Nested Templates
Editable attributes

Writing and Editing CSS
Defining new styles
Editing style properties
Linking to stylesheets
The Cascade, Inheritance and Specificity - how rules apply and how they override other rules
Syntax: selectors, declarations, rules, redefining tags, creating classes and IDs, grouped styles, Descendant, Child and other selectors
When to use IDs vs. Classes
Stylesheets for printable pages

Page Layouts
Using Dreamweaver’s Visual Aids
Understanding the Box Model - margins, padding and borders
Using Rulers, Guides and Grids
Working with a mockup design
Getting accurate measurements
Layers vs. the DIY approach
Setting up and previewing overflows

Creating Multi-Column Layouts
Using Floating and Positioning
Fixed and Fluid design
Using Relative positioning

Links and Navigational Elements
Hyperlink styles - general and specific
Converting HTML lists to horizontal or vertical menus
Highlighting ‘current page’ links

Graphics
Using background images
Image replacement techniques

Installing Joomla
How to install Joomla CMS
How to change/install Joomla templates
Links to FREE for download Joomla templates
How to add new languages to Joomla

Administering Joomla
Administer your Joomla system
How to set meta info
Managing emails
Managing stats
Managing content in Joomla
How to create new categories
How to add new articles
How to backup your Joomla site