Learning Dreamweaver

How long will it take?

Since web development is such a vast and complex subject and since Dreamweaver allows you to visually manipulate so many different underlying technologies, it will probably take several years before anyone completely new to web development can attain any degree of mastery of this complex IT sector. However, as far as learning the core elements of Dreamweaver, six months should be adequate.

The key thing is, after you have had any kind of training, to practice by using Dreamweaver to build websites: there is simply no better way to learn.

Learning by doing

Learning to use a program like Dreamweaver is not unlike learning to drive a car. You can only really learn by doing, not by watching someone demonstrate techniques. Websites are as varied as literature or commerce. You can build a website around just about any theme or business. Each time you go through the cycle of designing, building, testing and deploying a website, you will gain more experience and confidence in using Dreamweaver. Then, when the need arises, you can delve a little deeper, attend training courses, read books and then get back to the business of putting together web pages.