WordPress Intermediate Course
Instructor-led WordPress Intermediate Course
Increase your WordPress skills with our two-day course.
Our WordPress intermediate course is designed to increase your skills in the use of WordPress. Take your skills to the next level and explore backend files, search engine optimisation, ecommerce shops, caching, custom CSS code and more.
Become the master of your WordPress website.
Gain practical insights from our experienced trainers/website designers. Experience one on one training or have colleagues join you in a private training session.
Who is this course for?
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of WordPress Intermediate you should be able to:
- install a personal web server software package
- utilise the phpMyAdmin interface
- understand FTP and cPanel usage
- edit backend files within your site
- keep WordPress up to date
- incorporate social media integration techniques
- install and configure a search engine optimisation plugin
- install and configure your own online shop
- install and configure a caching plugin for site performance
- create a visual slider for your site
- create a child theme
- recognise HTML, CSS or PHP code
- create custom CSS code
- create custom functions using PHP code
Prerequisites
WordPress Intermediate assumes you have experience using WordPress. Users should have a good understanding of all basic functions, such as those covered in the Introduction course.
Course Duration
Our WordPress Intermediate course is run over 2 days but can be customised to suit your needs.
Course Overview
Set up WordPress on a localhost
- Install personal web server software
- Explore the phpMyAdmin interface
- Set up WordPress using a localhost
- Import an existing site into new install
- Edit the wp-options table
- Edit the wp-config.php file
Back up and update your WordPress website
- Use an FTP client to transfer files
- Use cPanel (web hosting management console)
- Keep WordPress up-to-date
- Strategies for updating multiple sites
- Keep plugins and themes up-to-date
Plugins
- Integrate social media platforms
- Install and configure an SEO plugin
- Use an XML sitemap
- Edit meta title and descriptions
- Install and configure an online shop
- Import products
- Configure shipping options
- Install a caching plugin
- Install and configure a slider plugin
HTML
- Introduction to HTML code
- Explore HTML tags in your theme
Child Themes
- Parent vs Child Themes
- Create your own child theme
- Activate a child theme
CSS
- What is CSS?
- CSS resources
- CSS syntax and specificity
- Explore the WordPress Customiser
- Inspect CSS code within your website
- Create CSS syntax from scratch
PHP
- Introduction to PHP
- Explore PHP files
- Review the functions.php file
- Review the header.php and footer.php
- Create a new widget area
- Create a new menu area
- Edit your site’s footer content
- Add new functionality to your website
Back up your local website
- Export your SQL database tables
- Copy the required WordPress files
Course Inclusions
Skills Analysis
Take advantage of our free online skills analysis prior to your training to ensure you’re enrolled in the right course.
Certificate
After completing the course you’ll receive a certificate to show off your new-found WordPress knowledge.
We come to you
To save your business time, money and unnecessary travel, we come to you, delivering our training at your premises.
Hands-on training
We’re big believers in hands-on learning so you’ll be on a computer and building your skills in real-time.
Email Support
Access unlimited support following your training course to build on your learning and ask any burning questions.
Real-world examples
There’s nothing better than working through real-world examples to reinforce learning and increase your confidence.
Course Pricing
Pricing as of 1st October 2021. All prices are exempt of GST.
Number of participants | Cost (2 Days) |
---|---|
1-on-1 Training | $1,100.00 |
Each participant thereafter | +$300.00 |
E.g. 3 x participants = $1,100.00 + ($300.00 * 2) = $1,700.00 for the full 2 day course
This equates to approx $566.00 per person for 2 days of training.
Above costs are for training conducted within the Sydney region and is subject to travel fees dependent on location. Pricing provides a guide only and will be confirmed at time of booking enquiry.
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WordPress Custom
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Email: info@beltan.com.au