Course Details
This comprehensive WordPress course is designed to take you from absolute beginner to confident website creator. WordPress is one of the most widely used content management systems (CMS) in the world, powering millions of websites ranging from personal blogs and portfolios to large business platforms and e-commerce stores.
Throughout this course, you will learn how to set up, design, and manage fully functional websites using WordPress. Whether your goal is personal, professional, or entrepreneurial, this course provides the foundation you need.
What You Will Learn
1. Getting Started with WordPress
Learn how WordPress works, the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org, and how to install WordPress using cPanel or a hosting provider.
- Installing WordPress via cPanel
- Setting up hosting and domains
- Understanding WordPress.org vs WordPress.com
2. Understanding the WordPress Dashboard
Learn how to navigate the WordPress dashboard and manage all website features from one central location.
- Posts and Pages
- Media Library
- Appearance Settings
- Plugins and Settings
3. Creating Content in WordPress
Learn how to create and format content that engages visitors and improves user experience.
- Creating pages and blog posts
- Formatting text and adding media
- Embedding videos and images
- Using the block editor
4. Choosing and Customizing Themes
Learn how to control the design of your website using WordPress themes.
- Installing themes
- Customizing layout and colors
- Editing menus and widgets
- Ensuring mobile responsiveness
5. Extending Functionality with Plugins
Learn how to expand your website’s capabilities using plugins.
- Installing and managing plugins
- SEO and security tools
- Contact forms and galleries
- Performance optimization
6. Managing Users and Permissions
Learn how to manage multiple users and control access levels.
- Administrator roles
- Editors, authors, and contributors
- User permissions and security
7. Website Maintenance and Best Practices
Learn how to keep your WordPress website secure, updated, and optimized.
- Updating WordPress and plugins
- Creating backups
- Improving website speed
- Security best practices
Final Project Outcome
By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently build and manage your own WordPress website. You will have practical experience in design, content creation, plugin integration, and user management.
- Set up WordPress from scratch
- Create and manage content
- Customize website design
- Extend functionality with plugins
- Maintain and secure your website
Requirements
You will need a web hosting service that supports WordPress installation. You can either use a cPanel-based host or a recommended hosting provider.
- cPanel web hosting service OR
- Recommended hosting plan (~$10/month) with free domain
Who This Course Is For
- Beginners with no website experience
- Business owners and entrepreneurs
- Blogger and content creators
- Freelancers and aspiring web designers
Conclusion
WordPress is one of the most powerful website platforms available today. By completing this course, you will gain the skills and confidence needed to build professional websites for any purpose.
Instructors
Brian Modansky
Lead Professor
William Swan
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