Create Stunning WordPress Websites

Create dynamic sites, manage content effortlessly.

Elevate Your WordPress Skills: Build Dynamic, User-Friendly Websites!

  • 4 Weeks
  • All levels
  • 3 Lesson
  • 0 quizzes
  • 26 students

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Master the fundamentals of WordPress development at Skillnet. Learn how to design responsive WordPress websites, customize themes, and enhance functionality with plugins. Gain the expertise to create powerful, scalable websites with ease.

Build Dynamic, User-Friendly Websites with Our Comprehensive Training!

Imagine creating stunning WordPress sites that engage users and grow businesses! Our course will teach you how to develop, customize, and manage WordPress websites effectively. Ready to start building your WordPress development future?

Introduction to WordPress and Site Setup (15 hours)
  • What is WordPress?
  1. Understanding WordPress as a CMS (Content Management System)
  2. Overview of WordPress.org vs. WordPress.com
  • WordPress Installation
  1. Setting up WordPress locally (XAMPP/WAMP) and on hosting providers
  2. Installing WordPress manually and via cPanel
  • WordPress Dashboard Overview
  1. Navigating the WordPress dashboard
  2. Understanding key sections: Posts, Pages, Media, and Settings
  • Themes and Theme Customization
  1. Installing and activating WordPress themes
  2. Customizing themes using the WordPress Customizer
  • Managing Content: Posts and Pages
  1. Creating and managing posts and pages
  2. Differentiating between static pages and blog posts
  • Categories and Tags
  1. Creating and managing categories and tags for posts
  2. Best practices for content organization
  • Media Management
  1. Uploading and managing images, videos, and other media files
  2. Using the media library effectively
  • WordPress Settings
  1. Configuring general, reading, writing, and permalinks settings
  2. Setting up WordPress for SEO and usability
  • Installing Plugins
  1. What are plugins and how to install them
  2. Recommended essential plugins for any website
  • Basic SEO Setup
  1. Introduction to SEO in WordPress
  2. Using plugins like Yoast SEO for basic SEO settings
  • WordPress Security Basics
  1. How to protect your WordPress website from common threats
  2. Installing security plugins for basic protection
  • Introduction to Child Themes
  1. Why use a child theme?
  2. Setting up and customizing a child theme
Advanced Theme Customization and WordPress Development (15 hours)
  • Advanced Theme Customization
  1. Editing theme files using the WordPress theme editor
  2. Modifying theme templates and CSS
  • Introduction to WordPress Template Hierarchy
  1. Understanding the template structure
  2. How WordPress determines which templates to use
  • Introduction to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for WordPress
  1. Basic HTML/CSS/JS knowledge for theme customization
  2. Implementing custom styles and scripts
  • Creating Custom Page Templates
  1. Designing custom page layouts for unique content
  2. Creating and assigning custom templates
  • Using Page Builders: Elementor and Gutenberg
  1. Introduction to Elementor and Gutenberg block editor
  2. Building custom pages using drag-and-drop editors
  • Building a Custom Theme
  1. Understanding the core files of a WordPress theme
  2. Building a custom theme from scratch
  • WordPress Theme Development Tools
  1. Setting up a local development environment with tools like Local by Flywheel
  2. Using code editors (VS Code, Sublime Text) for theme development
  • WordPress Functions and Hooks
  1. Introduction to WordPress functions
  2. How actions and filters (hooks) work in WordPress development
  • Integrating Custom Widgets and Sidebars
  1. Creating and registering widgets
  2. Setting up custom sidebars for theme customization
  • WordPress Best Practices
  1. Theme development best practices
  2. Writing clean and maintainable code
  • Introduction to WP_Query
  1. Understanding how WP_Query works
  2. Querying the database to display posts dynamically
WordPress Plugins and Backend Development (15 hours)
  • Introduction to WordPress Plugins
  1. What are plugins and how do they work in WordPress?
  2. How to install and configure plugins
  • Creating Your First Plugin
  1. Understanding plugin structure
  2. Developing a simple plugin from scratch
  • Plugin Development Best Practices
  1. Writing secure and performance-optimized plugins
  2. Using hooks and filters in plugins
  • Integrating Third-Party APIs
  1. Using external APIs within WordPress
  2. Integrating data from third-party services (e.g., Google Maps, weather data)
  • Creating Custom Post Types
  1. Understanding the need for custom post types
  2. Registering and managing custom post types
  • Managing User Roles and Permissions
  1. Understanding user roles and permissions in WordPress
  2. Creating custom user roles and capabilities
  • Working with WordPress Taxonomies
  1. Creating and managing custom taxonomies
  2. Implementing tags, categories, and custom taxonomies in your site
  • WooCommerce Integration (Optional for E-Commerce Sites)
  1. Setting up WooCommerce for WordPress
  2. Managing products, orders, and payments in WordPress
  • Creating and Using Shortcodes
  1. What are shortcodes?
  2. Creating and using custom shortcodes in WordPress posts and pages
  • WordPress Security Plugins and Enhancements
  1. Using security plugins for enhanced site protection
  2. Implementing two-factor authentication and secure login
  • Backup Solutions for WordPress
  1. Setting up automatic backups for WordPress
  2. Using backup plugins like UpdraftPlus and VaultPress
  • Website Speed Optimization
  1. How to speed up a WordPress website
  2. Caching, image compression, and database optimization
WordPress Deployment and Final Project (15 hours)
  • Introduction to Web Hosting for WordPress
  1. Choosing a web hosting provider for WordPress
  2. Understanding shared, VPS, and dedicated hosting options
  • Domain Registration and Management
  1. How to register a domain for your WordPress site
  2. Managing domain settings and DNS configurations
  • Deploying WordPress Sites
  1. Using FTP/SFTP for deploying WordPress files
  2. Deploying from local environment to live server
  • Optimizing WordPress for SEO
  1. SEO best practices for WordPress websites
  2. Using SEO plugins for on-page optimization
  • Security Considerations in WordPress Deployment
  1. Hardening WordPress during deployment
  2. Using SSL certificates for secure connections
  • Configuring Email and Contact Forms
  1. Setting up email in WordPress
  2. Installing and configuring contact forms with plugins like Contact Form 7
  • Final Project Planning
  1. Defining the scope, features, and structure of the final project
  2. Creating a project timeline and task list
  • Building the Final WordPress Project
  1. Developing the final WordPress website using custom themes and plugins
  2. Incorporating all lessons learned throughout the course
  • Testing the Final Project
  1. Conducting thorough testing for functionality and responsiveness
  2. Checking for bugs and errors before launch
  • Launching the WordPress Website
  1. Deploying the final website to a live server
  2. Verifying everything is functioning correctly after launch
  • Project Presentation
  1. Presenting the final project to the instructor or peers
  2. Receiving feedback and refining the website
  • Final Review and Feedback
  1. Reviewing the course content and lessons learned
  2. Discussing potential improvements and next steps for future WordPress development projects

Learning Outcomes

This WordPress Development course equips students with the skills and knowledge required to build dynamic, feature-rich websites. Upon completion, students will be able to:

  • Design and Develop Responsive WordPress Websites: Create mobile-friendly, visually appealing websites that adapt to different screen sizes using themes and customizations.
  • Customize WordPress Themes and Plugins: Tailor existing themes and create custom plugins to meet specific website needs, enhancing functionality and user experience.
  • Implement SEO Best Practices: Optimize websites for search engines, improving visibility and driving organic traffic through on-page SEO techniques and tools.
  • Manage Content and Multimedia Effectively: Learn how to manage blog posts, pages, and media effectively using WordPress’s content management system (CMS) to create dynamic content.
  • Deploy and Maintain WordPress Websites: Set up WordPress on hosting platforms, handle backups, updates, security measures, and troubleshoot common website issues to ensure smooth performance.
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