This course serves as an introduction to WordPress, the popular content management system (CMS) used to create websites and blogs. Participants will learn the fundamentals of WordPress installation, configuration, customization, and management. Through hands-on exercises and projects, students will gain the skills necessary to create and maintain their own WordPress websites.
Upon successful completion of this class, students will receive:
- Their class laptop;
- A certificate of completion;
- A formal letter of recommendation; and
- Inclusion in the Graduate Directory for prospective employers.
Course Duration: 5 weeks (10 sessions), meeting twice per week for 3 hours per session (total 30 hours)
Class meets Wednesdays + Fridays
7/17/2024-8/16/2024 11AM-2PM
Prerequisite: A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel is required for this course.
Course Benefits
Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of WordPress, one of the most popular content management systems (CMS) globally. They learn about its features, functionalities, and flexibility in creating various types of websites, including blogs, portfolios, e-commerce sites, and more.
By learning WordPress development, individuals acquire the skills needed to create and customize their websites. They learn how to set up WordPress, choose and install themes, create pages and posts, manage media, and configure essential settings to build a fully functional website.
The course teaches participants how to customize WordPress websites to suit their specific needs and preferences. They learn about theme customization, including modifying layouts, colors, fonts, and styles, as well as adding custom functionalities using plugins and coding.
Through hands-on exercises and projects, participants gain practical experience working with WordPress. They have the opportunity to apply concepts learned in the course to real-world scenarios, building confidence in their ability to create and manage WordPress websites effectively.
WordPress development serves as an introduction to web development concepts and practices. Participants learn about HTML, CSS, and PHP—the foundational languages of web development—and how they apply to WordPress theme and plugin development.
Proficiency in WordPress development opens various career opportunities in web design, web development, digital marketing, content management, and freelance work. Completing this course can make individuals more competitive in these job markets and enhance their career prospects.
Participants learn how to effectively manage content on WordPress websites, including creating and organizing pages and posts, managing media files, implementing categories and tags, and optimizing content for search engines (SEO).
WordPress has a large and active community of developers, designers, and users who contribute to its development and provide support and resources. By learning WordPress development, participants gain access to a wealth of online tutorials, documentation, forums, and community events.
WordPress is known for its flexibility and scalability, allowing websites to grow and evolve over time. Participants learn how to leverage WordPress’s features and functionalities to create websites that can adapt to changing needs and accommodate future expansion.
Learning WordPress development empowers individuals to take control of their online presence and independence. Whether they want to create personal blogs, portfolio websites, or business sites, they have the knowledge and skills to bring their ideas to life on the web.