Course Overview:

Course Title: WordPress Essentials

Course Duration: 8 Weeks

Course Description: This two-month course is designed for individuals aiming to master essential skills in WordPress website development and maintenance. Participants will learn practical techniques to build, customize, and maintain WordPress sites. Through hands-on exercises, real-world scenarios, and detailed tutorials, participants will gain proficiency in using WordPress for web development.

Detailed Course Outline:

Weeks 1-2: Introduction to WordPress

• Understanding the WordPress Platform

  • Overview of WordPress as a content management system
  • Installation and setup of a WordPress site

• Navigating the WordPress Dashboard

  • Introduction to the WordPress admin interface
  • Configuring basic settings

Weeks 3-4: Building and Customizing WordPress Sites

• Creating and Managing Content

  • Adding pages and posts
  • Working with categories and tags

• Themes and Customization

  • Exploring and installing WordPress themes
  • Customizing themes with the WordPress Customizer

Weeks 5-6: Plugins and Advanced Functionality

• Understanding and Installing Plugins

  • Overview of popular WordPress plugins
  • Installing and configuring essential plugins

• Adding Advanced Functionality

  • Exploring advanced features with plugins
  • Integrating e-commerce and other functionalities

Weeks 7-8: Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• WordPress Site Maintenance

  • Regular updates and backups
  • Managing user roles and permissions

• Troubleshooting Common Issues

  • Identifying and resolving common WordPress issues
  • Debugging and error handling

Evaluation and Assessment:

• Practical exercises, WordPress site creation and customization projects, and a final project will be used to assess participants' understanding and application of WordPress skills.