Introduction to WordPress Training Course
Course Code: hsts-c14
What is included in this course
Course Overview:
TechSavvy Coders’s WordPress training is a hands-on class designed to give web designers the skills, tools, and knowledge to implement and maintain a WordPress site. Students learn how to install and configure WordPress, and to troubleshoot, in case of problems. The course is a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises that provide practical real-world experience.
- Foundations of a WordPress-based website
- Basics of the WordPress User Interface
- Finding and Using WordPress Plugins
- Working with WordPress Themes
- WordPress Content Management
- WordPress Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Managing Multimedia with WordPress
- Troubleshooting Common WordPress Problems
Prerequisites for Attending WordPress Training Course:
Students must have a good working knowledge of computers, operating systems, using a mouse, keyboard, standard menus and commands. Students must be able to open, save, and close applications, files, as well as navigate to other folders.
Job Roles That Use WordPress:
- Web Developers
- Web Designers
Projects That Use WordPress:
- Building Websites
- Custom Content Management Systems
- Blogging
Self-paced training
This course is available in a self-paced video format for free. Click here to learn more and register. For complete self-paced web design training, visit our Web design and development bundle page.
Corporate and Enterprise Training
Our live courses are also offered via our enterprise training program which comes with:
- In-person training at your location
- Access to recorded sessions of live classes
- Flexible training schedules that match your employees’ availability
- Course curriculum customization based on your training requirements and business goals
- Special rates for small or large groups
Feel free to contact us by email or phone to discuss your training needs and get a quote.
Overall Info About our Live Classes
Highlights
- 30 hours of hands-on training led by experienced instructors
- Digital courseware and online course tracking
- Final course project delivery
- Certificate of Completion for each course
- Session-based assignment
Enrollment Fee
In-person in DC or live online for $2990 per course
Course Session Dates
Our courses are offered all year around. Upon registration we enroll you to the earliest available class but you can reschedule it free of charge.
Locations
Virtual live instructor classes via Zoom
In-person classes in Washington DC and Virginia:
Below are our DC classroom locations:
- Dupont Circle 1666 Connecticut Ave NW Washington D.C. 20009
- Logan Circle 1624 14th St NW Washington D.C. 20009
- Chinatown 601 I St NW Washington D.C. 20001
- Columbia Heights 3343 14th St NW Washington D.C. 20010
Below are our Virginia classroom locations:
Falls Church Coming soon...
Private custom training on site or at your location
Project based training on site or at your location
Time
- Online Monday-Friday: 11 am-5:30 pm EST
- DC Monday-Friday: 9 am-3:30 pm EST
- DC/Online Saturdays: 11 am-5:30 pm EST
- DC/Online Sundays: 1 pm-7:30 pm EST
- Private custom & project-based training: your preference
Software Versions
Our classes are taught on the most current version of software whenever possible. To request a specific version, please Contact Us or call us at 240-200-6131
Course Outline
Topics Covered in this Course
1. Domains and Hosts: Getting the Foundation in Place
Understanding DNS Basics
Choosing a Good Domain Name
Registering Your Domain Name
All About Web Hosts and Hosting Websites
How to Manage Settings and Features on Your Web Host
2. Installing WordPress on Your Own Server
Installation Requirements for WordPress
Downloading WordPress to Install Yourself
Installing WordPress on Your Web Host Yourself
Setting Your Directory Permissions
3. Getting Around WordPress
Becoming Familiar with the Dashboard
Posts, Pages, Tags, Media, and More: Content Administration
Tapping into the Core Settings for Your Blog
Other Settings
4. Configuring WordPress to Work Its Best
Choosing the Right Settings for Your Blog
Moderating Comments and Comment Spam
Managing Additional Authors on Your Blog
Caching and Other Tune-Ups
WordPress.com Notes
5. How WordPress.com Is Different Than WordPress.org
WordPress.com and WordPress.org: Complementary Differences
Creating Your Account
Setting Up Different Blogs
Becoming Familiar with the WordPress.com Dashboard
Getting Your Settings Right for WordPress.com
Picking the Right Theme for Your Blog
Configuring Sidebar Widgets on Your Blog
When to Add WordPress.com Upgrades to Your Blog
The Final Word
Summary
6. Organizing the Content on Your Blog
Understanding Posts Versus Pages
Organize Your Posts with Categories
Connect Your Posts Together with Tags
Custom Post Types and Custom Taxonomies
Adding a Blogroll of Links to Your Blog
7. Creating and Managing Content with WordPress
Hands On with the Editors
Hands on with the New Image Editor in Detail
Adding Media to Your Blog and Posts
8. Finding and Using Plugins
Finding Plugins
Installing Plugins Quickly and Easily
Upgrading Plugins
Recommended Plugins
9. All About Themes
Understanding the Structure of WordPress Themes
Finding Themes and Choosing the Right One for Your Blog
Installing Themes on Your Blog
Configuring Extra Features on Themes
All About Configuring Widgets
Editing a Themes to Make it Your Own
Using Theme Frameworks and Parent-Child Themes
Theme Best Practices
WordPress.com Notes
10. Maintaining WordPress
Updating and Upgrading WordPress
Updating Plugins and Themes
Database Maintenance for WordPress Users
WP-DBManager
Registration: self-paced from $60 or live for $2990
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