Backend Development
Build the server side of applications: APIs, authentication, databases and security.
WordPress Development training
Build and customise WordPress websites with themes, plugins and content management for clients.
Course overview
Learn to build and manage professional WordPress websites for yourself or clients. You will install WordPress, work with themes and plugins, and keep sites fast and secure.
Requirements
- A computer
- Basic internet skills
- No coding needed (some HTML and CSS helps)
What you will learn
- Install and configure WordPress
- Build pages with themes and page builders
- Use plugins for common features
- Secure, back up and maintain a site
Practical projects
- A business website
- A blog with a custom layout
Skills you will gain
- WordPress
- Themes and plugins
- Basic SEO setup
- Site security
- Site maintenance
Career and application opportunities
- WordPress developer
- Freelance website builder
- Website manager
Curriculum
1WordPress foundations
- What WordPress is
- Hosting and domains
- Installing WordPress
- The dashboard
2Content and structure
- Pages and posts
- Menus and navigation
- The media library
- Categories and tags
3Design and themes
- Choosing a theme
- Customising appearance
- Page builders
- Introduction to child themes
4Plugins and features
- Essential plugins
- Contact forms
- SEO plugins
- E-commerce overview
5Launch and maintenance
- Speed and performance
- Security
- Backups and updates
- Capstone website
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