The verdict in three sentences
For a student or self-learner in Bamako, HTML and CSS are the cheapest entry point into web careers, and the one skill you need to deliver a brochure website. Kolonell's HTML and CSS: build and lay out a real website course (level 2 Practical, 50,000 FCFA, 12 hours online, beginner, taught in French) has you code a multi-page responsive site and put it online. A first site sold to a Malian SME pays back the course three to six times.
Price to learn HTML and CSS in Bamako in 2026
In Bamako, options range from in-person bootcamps to university courses and free resources. Here are the 2026 estimates.
| Option | 2026 price (estimate) | Duration | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local web bootcamp (ACI 2000, Hamdallaye) | 150,000 to 250,000 FCFA | 4 to 12 weeks | Fixed hours, power cuts, transport |
| Private lessons with a developer | 10,000 to 20,000 FCFA an hour | 15 to 20 h for the basics | 150,000 FCFA or more in total |
| Free resources (MDN, freeCodeCamp, YouTube) | 0 FCFA | 50 h or more | Often in English, no real SME project |
| Kolonell HTML and CSS | 50,000 FCFA (about 76 EUR) | 12 h, at your own pace | Guided project: full brochure site online |
| Full Web Development track (5 levels) | 350,000 FCFA instead of 450,000 | About 100 h | Up to JavaScript and sites with a back office |
Lessons are light and work on a 3G connection: no heavy video required, and the code editor (VS Code) is free. The detailed syllabus is on the HTML and CSS website course page.
What you build during the 12 hours
The 5 modules follow the build of a real SME website, from skeleton to launch.
| Module | What you learn | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Semantic HTML | Structure, headings, navigation, images | 4-page skeleton |
| 2. Forms and accessibility | Contact form, labels, contrast | Contact page usable by everyone |
| 3. CSS fundamentals | Colors, typography, spacing, selectors | Visual identity applied |
| 4. Flexbox, Grid and responsive | Mobile-first layout | Site readable on a 50,000 FCFA Android phone |
| 5. Maintainable CSS, performance, launch | Code organization, light images, free hosting | Live site with an address to show |
This is level 2 of the Web Development track. If you have never written a tag, level 1 (25,000 FCFA) covers the basics in 4 to 6 hours.
What a first site earns in Bamako
The prices below are 2026 estimates observed in Bamako, Dakar and Abidjan, with no income guarantee.
| Service | Typical client in Bamako | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|
| One-page landing page | Event, product launch | 75,000 to 150,000 FCFA |
| 4 to 5 page brochure site | Pharmacy, practice, restaurant in ACI | 150,000 to 300,000 FCFA |
| Responsive redesign of an old site | NGO, private school | 100,000 to 250,000 FCFA |
| Monthly maintenance | Content updates | 15,000 to 40,000 FCFA a month |
| Site with payment or back office | E-commerce, booking | Next levels of the track |
Learn this skill with Kolonell Academy
Short, practical online courses (taught in French), graded exercises, certificate. Pay with Wave or Orange Money.
Agencies charge 400,000 to 1,500,000 FCFA for the same site: a serious beginner finds room at the lower end of the market, with traders who only have a Facebook page.
Mini case study
Moussa, 22, a computer science undergraduate in Bamako, has never delivered a project. He takes the course (50,000 FCFA) over 5 weeks, about 2.5 hours a week.
- For his final project, he codes the website of his uncle's restaurant in Badalabougou, free in exchange for a referral.
- Thanks to this live site, he signs an accounting firm at 180,000 FCFA, then a beauty salon at 120,000 FCFA.
- Total: 300,000 FCFA in 3 months, minus 30,000 FCFA for a domain name and mobile data.
Net gain: 270,000 FCFA, more than five times the course price.
FAQ
Do I need a powerful computer? No, a second-hand laptop at 100,000 or 150,000 FCFA is enough for HTML and CSS. The tools used are free.
Can I take the course from Mali? Yes, it is online and payment is made with Wave or Orange Money, both available in Mali. The 12 hours are self-paced.
Are HTML and CSS enough to find work? They are enough to deliver brochure sites at 150,000 to 300,000 FCFA. For a developer job, you will then need JavaScript, taught at levels 3 to 5 of the track.
How much is the full track? The 5 levels of the Web Development track cost 350,000 FCFA instead of 450,000, a saving of 100,000 FCFA.
Do I get a certificate? Yes, a Kolonell Academy certificate, to add to your portfolio along with the address of the site you put online.
Take the next step. Enroll in HTML and CSS: build and lay out a real website: 12 hours online in French, 50,000 FCFA, Kolonell Academy certificate. Pay with Wave or Orange Money. Questions? WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
