Course Description
WordPress is the most widely used content management system on the web, powering more than 40% of all websites and more than 65% of websites that use a content management system. It’s easy to use and very flexible, making it popular among both developers and non-developers. Thanks to its open source license and active developer community, WordPress has thousands of extensions that allow it to be used on a wide variety of websites. Users can create everything from simple blogs and basic information websites to e-commerce stores, membership communities, online learning systems, and much more with WordPress.
In the Beginner WordPress course, you will learn how to use WordPress to create a simple website. You’ll learn basic information about the WordPress ecosystem like how to find hosting, and how to install and configure the software. We’ll also go over how to extend the software with plugins, add content, change the appearance of the site with themes, work with media, manage the software, and keep the website secure.
What You'll Learn
- Create a simple WordPress website, including finding hosting and installing and configuring the software online or locally
- Extend WordPress with community and premium plugins
- Modify the appearance of WordPress by installing and configuring community and premium themes
- Add and manage content using posts, pages, blocks, and the Classic Editor
- Work with media through the Media Library, including editing and optimizing images
- Manage a WordPress website by updating the software, managing users and comments, monitoring site health, and keeping the site secure with security plugins
Key Takeaways
- WordPress is the most widely used content management system on the web, powering more than 40% of all websites and more than 65% of websites that use a content management system.
- WordPress is easy to use and very flexible, making it popular among both developers and non-developers.
- Thanks to its open source license and active developer community, WordPress has thousands of extensions that allow it to be used on a wide variety of websites.
- Users can create everything from simple blogs and basic information websites to e-commerce stores, membership communities, and online learning systems with WordPress.
- This course covers the full WordPress workflow, from hosting and installation to plugins, content, themes, media, management, and security.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this WordPress course for?
This is a Beginner WordPress course for those who want to learn how to use WordPress to create a simple website. WordPress is popular among both developers and non-developers.
What will this course teach me?
You will learn basic information about the WordPress ecosystem, such as how to find hosting and how to install and configure the software. It also covers extending the software with plugins, adding content, changing the appearance of the site with themes, working with media, managing the software, and keeping the website secure.
What are the main learning objectives of this course?
The learning objectives are to create a WordPress website, extend WordPress with plugins, modify the appearance of WordPress with themes, and manage a WordPress website.
What skills does this course cover?
The course covers basic internet skills, CMS made simple, tutorials, WordPress Admin, WordPress, and the WordPress REST API.
Does the course cover installing WordPress and working with themes and plugins?
Yes. It includes lessons on WordPress hosting, installing WordPress online and locally, installing community and premium plugins, and installing and configuring community and premium themes.
