Build Websites That Actually Work
Practical web development training for people who want real skills, not just certificates.
Look, building websites isn't rocket science. But it does take time, patience, and someone willing to show you what actually matters. We've been building sites for Taiwan businesses since 2018, and honestly, we got tired of seeing courses that teach outdated stuff or focus on theory nobody uses.
Our autumn 2025 program runs for six months. You'll work on actual projects that mirror what clients ask for. No fluff, no filler modules about things you'll never touch in real work.
What You'll Actually Learn
We cover the stuff that comes up in every single project. Not the trendy frameworks that might be gone next year, but the foundations that have been around for two decades and will be here for two more.
- HTML and CSS from scratch, including responsive design that works on phones
- JavaScript basics for interactive elements clients actually request
- Working with content management systems without breaking things
- How to talk to clients and figure out what they really need
- Basic design principles so your sites don't look like they're from 2003
You'll build at least three full websites during the course. One will be your portfolio site. The other two will be business sites based on real scenarios we've encountered.
Who This Works For
This program makes sense if you're comfortable using a computer and want to learn web development from the ground up. Maybe you're thinking about a career change, or you run a small business and want to manage your own site.
We keep groups small. Eight people maximum. That means you get actual attention when you're stuck, not a chat forum where you post questions into the void.
Classes meet twice weekly for three hours each session, starting September 2025. We're based in Nantou, but everything happens online if that works better for you.
The Three Things That Matter
After working with dozens of students, we've noticed three areas where people struggle most. So we spend extra time here.
Understanding Structure
Most beginners make websites that look fine on their laptop and fall apart on a phone. We teach you to think about structure first, then make it look good. It's backwards from what feels natural, but it works.
Problem Solving Mindset
Something will always break. A browser will act weird, or a client will want a change that seems impossible. We spend time showing you how to debug issues and find solutions, because that's most of the actual job.
Making It Real
Tutorials are fine, but they skip the messy parts. How do you organize files? Where do you host things? What do you do when the client sends terrible photos? We cover the practical stuff other courses ignore.
Who's Teaching This
Declan Whitmore
Lead InstructorBeen building websites since 2012, mostly for small businesses in Taiwan. I got into this after spending five years doing graphic design and realizing I wanted to make things that actually functioned, not just looked pretty.
Real Experience
I've worked with restaurants, retail shops, consulting firms. Built everything from simple landing pages to online stores with payment systems. The projects you'll do in class come from actual requests I've received.
I'm not the most patient person naturally, but I've learned that everyone gets stuck on different things. Some people nail the code but struggle with design. Others have great visual sense but find JavaScript confusing. We'll figure out what clicks for you.
How Six Months Actually Plays Out
We break the program into four phases. Each builds on the previous one, but you'll make functional stuff from week one.
Weeks 1-6
Foundations and First Site
HTML, CSS basics, how browsers actually work. By week six you'll have a simple portfolio site live on the internet. It won't be fancy, but it'll be real. You'll understand page structure, styling, and how to make things responsive.
Weeks 7-12
Adding Interactivity
JavaScript time. Forms that actually work, image galleries, navigation menus that respond to scrolling. We keep it practical. Every technique we teach is something you'll use regularly in client work.
Weeks 13-18
Business Website Project
You pick a business type and build a complete site for it. Restaurant, clinic, consulting firm, whatever interests you. This includes working with a content management system so the imaginary client can update their own content without calling you every time.
Weeks 19-24
Store Project and Real World Stuff
Build a basic online store with product pages and shopping cart. We also cover hosting, domains, maintenance, backups. The boring but essential stuff that keeps sites running. Final weeks are for polishing your portfolio and talking about how to find your first clients or job.
Ask About September 2025 ProgramAfter the Program
We don't promise you'll get hired immediately or make a certain amount of money. That depends on too many factors outside anyone's control.
What we can say is you'll have actual skills and real projects to show. You'll understand how websites work from the ground up. You'll know enough to either take on freelance projects or apply for junior developer positions with confidence.
Several past students now work for local agencies. A couple run their own small web businesses. One person just maintains their family's business site and is happy with that. Everyone's path looks different.
Questions About the Program?
Reach out if you want to know more about how it works, what the time commitment really looks like, or whether it makes sense for your situation. We're at No. 42, Sanhe 2nd Rd, Nantou City, or just call +88655322069.
The autumn session starts September 15, 2025. We'll cap it at eight students, and usually fill spots by late July.
What Past Students Say
We asked a few people from the 2024 program what they thought. Most said they appreciated the practical focus and small group size. A couple mentioned they wished we covered more advanced JavaScript, which is fair feedback.
One student said the pace felt fast at times, another said it felt slow. That's the challenge with any course, honestly. We try to find the middle ground and offer extra help sessions when needed.
Ingrid Torvalds
2024 GraduateI came in knowing absolutely nothing about code. Now I manage websites for three small businesses and honestly enjoy the problem-solving aspect. The course was challenging but Declan didn't let anyone fall too far behind.