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WordPress Website Design Course for Beginners
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About Course

This course is designed to introduce beginners to the world of WordPress website design. Participants will learn the fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques needed to create attractive, functional, and responsive websites using WordPress.

About Course

In this comprehensive 1-month course, you will embark on an exciting journey from a complete novice to a confident website designer. You will learn the essential concepts, tools, and techniques necessary to craft stunning, functional, and responsive websites that reflect your unique vision and personality.

Throughout the course, you will gain hands-on experience in setting up a local development environment, exploring the WordPress dashboard, and understanding the fundamental structure of a WordPress website. By the end of the first week, you will be familiar with the key differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org and be able to confidently navigate the WordPress platform.

As the course progresses into the second week, you will dive deeper into customizing the appearance of your website. Learn how to select and modify themes to give your site a personalized look and feel. Harness the power of the WordPress Customizer to fine-tune colors, fonts, and layout to create a visually appealing and cohesive design.

Week three will focus on content creation and management. Master the art of crafting engaging pages and posts using the block editor (Gutenberg). Discover the significance of media elements such as images, videos, and audio, and learn how to incorporate them seamlessly into your content. Organize your website with categories and tags, and effortlessly control widgets to enhance user experience.

In the final week, you will expand your website’s functionality and polish it to perfection. Add essential plugins to optimize your site for search engines, enhance security, and ensure smooth performance. Implement contact forms and social media integration to connect with your audience effectively. Test your website’s responsiveness on various devices and understand the significance of regular backups for site protection.

Throughout the course, you will be guided by our experienced instructors who are passionate about helping beginners thrive in the world of WordPress website design. Engage in quizzes, practical exercises, and interactive discussions to solidify your understanding and skills.

By the end of this course, you will have the confidence and expertise to create and manage your own WordPress website from scratch. Unleash your creativity, showcase your ideas to the world, and unlock exciting opportunities in the digital realm.

Join us in this transformative learning experience and take the first step towards becoming a proficient WordPress website designer. Whether you aspire to launch a personal blog, establish an online portfolio, or create a website for your business, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to turn your visions into reality. No prior experience required – just bring your enthusiasm, and let’s build your dream website together!

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What Will You Learn?

  • Setting Up a Local Development Environment: Get hands-on experience in setting up your workspace and understanding the WordPress dashboard.
  • Customizing WordPress Themes: Learn how to select, modify, and personalize themes to give your website a unique look and feel.
  • Content Creation and Management: Master the block editor (Gutenberg), and create engaging pages and posts with media elements like images and videos.
  • Enhancing Website Functionality: Add essential plugins for SEO optimization, security, and performance to ensure your website runs smoothly.
  • Testing and Polishing Your Website: Test your site’s responsiveness across devices and learn the importance of regular backups for site protection.

Course Content

Introduction to WordPress and Website Basics
In this introductory module, participants are immersed in the dynamic world of WordPress and the fundamental concepts of website design. The module commences with an exploration of the history, benefits, and current usage of WordPress, showcasing its prominence as the leading content management system (CMS). Students will distinguish between WordPress.com and WordPress.org, understanding the nuances of these platforms and their implications for website creation. Equipped with this knowledge, learners proceed to set up their local development environments using XAMPP or similar tools, facilitating hands-on experience in a controlled setting. Delving into the WordPress dashboard, students gain a comprehensive understanding of its key features and functionalities. They learn to navigate user accounts and roles, essential for collaborative website management. The module further elucidates the basic structure of a WordPress website, encompassing the significance of pages, posts, categories, and tags. Participants also receive guidance on selecting and installing themes, enabling them to personalize their websites right from the outset. By the end of this module, students emerge with a solid foundation in WordPress and website basics, primed to embark on their exciting journey into the realm of web design and development.

  • Introduction to WordPress: History, benefits, and current usage.
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  • Understanding the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org.
  • Setting up a local development environment using XAMPP or similar tools.
  • Exploring the WordPress dashboard and its key features.
  • Creating and managing user accounts and user roles.
  • Understanding the basic structure of a WordPress website (pages, posts, categories, and tags).
  • Choosing and installing themes for your website.

Customizing the Look and Feel of Your Website

Building and Managing Website Content
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Enhancing Website Functionality and Finalizing the Design

Certification Exam
Congratulations on completing the WordPress Website Design for Beginners certification exam! This exam assessed your understanding of the fundamental concepts and skills needed to create and manage a basic WordPress website. Here's a summary of the exam: Exam Overview: Total Questions: 20 Duration: 60 minutes Question Types: Single Choice Questions (60%) Multiple Choice Questions (40%)

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