WordPress Introduction Course

Course Description

The WordPress Introduction training course is part of a 2-level study program. This course aims to give participants a thorough understanding of the basics of using the market-leading content management system, WordPress. Participants will cover all basic aspects of the platform beginning with setup and installation right through to an introduction to customising CSS code.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the WordPress Introduction training course you should be able to:

understand the system requirements for running WordPress
confidently login to your WordPress site
install, activate and customize a theme
create posts and pages
use the Visual editor
manage categories and tags
create custom menu structures
work with media files including images, video and audio
create useful hyperlinks
keep WordPress up to date
configure and use the built-in commenting system
manage user accounts
install and activate plugins
customise basic CSS code

Prerequisites

WordPress Introduction assumes little or no knowledge of the software. However, it would be beneficial to have a general understanding of personal computers and the internet.

Course Duration

Our WordPress Introduction courses are generally conducted over 1-2 days, however, can be customised to suit the needs of the participants.

Course Overview

Introduction to WordPress

Themes

Posts

Pages

Create a page
Use Parent pages and child pages
Page Attributes
Use Revisions

Menus

Create your own menu structure
Assign menus to different locations
Use different menu link options

Media

Hyperlinks

Create text-based hyperlinks
Create image-based hyperlinks
Set hyperlink options

Update WordPress

Keep WordPress up-to-date
Strategies for updating multiple sites
Keep plugins and themes up-to-date

Import and Export

Import content from other site types
Export site content for a site move

Comments

Configure basic comment options for posts
Use Comment moderation and blacklists
Set commenting for individual posts and pages
Use the Akismet plugin

Widgets

What is a Widget?
Use custom theme Widgets
Add a widget
Use built-in widget types

Accounts

Explore built-in user permissions
Manage User accounts
Edit your own profile
Create a new user account

Plugins

Install and configure a plugin to Backup WordPress
Install and configure a security plugin to secure your site
Install and configure a simple form plugin

Custom CSS

Introduction to basic CSS syntax
Finding the CSS code
Change CSS code site-wide

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 July 2019. All prices are exempt of GST. All prices are PER SESSION, not per person.

Number of participants	Investment (per day)
1-on-1 Training	$500.00
2-3 participants	$650.00
4-6 participants	$800.00
7-8 participants	$950.00
9-10 participants	$1,200.00

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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0418 820 572

available Monday to Friday
9:00am till 5:00pm

Email: info@beltan.com.au