Course Overview: This comprehensive course is designed for individuals looking to build professional websites using the popular content management system, WordPress. Participants will learn the essentials of web development, theme customization, and plugin integration to create dynamic and visually appealing websites.
Course Duration: 8 weeks
Module 1: Introduction to WordPress (Week 1-2)
- Overview of WordPress and its features
- Setting up a WordPress site and configuring basic settings
- Understanding the WordPress dashboard and user roles
Module 2: Building Your First Website (Week 3-4)
- Selecting and installing themes
- Creating and organizing pages and posts
- Customizing the site’s appearance and layout
Module 3: WordPress Plugins and Functionality (Week 5-6)
- Introduction to plugins and their importance
- Installing and configuring essential plugins
- Exploring advanced plugin features
Module 4: Theme Customization and Design (Week 7-8)
- Customizing themes using the WordPress Customizer
- CSS basics for theme customization
- Responsive design for mobile-friendly websites
Assessment and Certification:
- Weekly hands-on assignments and quizzes
- Building a complete WordPress website project
- Final website presentation and evaluation
- Certificate of Achievement in Web Development with WordPress upon successful completion
Resources:
- Recommended readings, online tutorials, and WordPress documentation
- Access to a sandbox environment for practical exercises
- Community forums for collaboration and troubleshooting
Enrollment:
- Open enrollment throughout the year
- Access to course materials and resources for an additional 2 months post-completion
