Free online course entitled Build a Full Website using WordPress

Creating a full website using WordPress is an exciting and valuable skill. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process, from setting up your site to customizing it with themes and plugins.

By following these steps, you’ll have a fully functional and attractive website that can showcase your business and keep your customers connected. Good luck with your WordPress project!

Skills you will gain

Skills You’ll Practice
Throughout this course, you will gain practical experience in a variety of essential skills that are crucial for creating and managing a successful website. Here’s an overview of the skills you’ll practice:

  1. Design
    • Understanding design principles to create visually appealing websites.
    • Customizing themes to align with your brand identity.
    • Using page builders to design complex page layouts.
    • Incorporating multimedia elements such as images, videos, and galleries to enhance user engagement.
  2. Computer Science
    • Gaining a basic understanding of how websites work and are hosted.
    • Learning about content management systems (CMS) and how WordPress operates.
    • Implementing basic coding (HTML, CSS) to customize website elements.
    • Understanding the importance of website security and implementing best practices to protect your site.
  3. Digital Media
    • Managing and optimizing digital media assets for web use.
    • Learning to create and edit images and videos for your website.
    • Utilizing media libraries in WordPress to organize and manage your content.
    • Integrating social media and other digital platforms with your website for a cohesive online presence.
  4. Web Development
    • Installing and configuring WordPress on a server.
    • Creating and managing content using the WordPress block editor.
    • Installing, activating, and configuring plugins to extend site functionality.
    • Customizing themes and templates to meet specific design and functionality needs.
  5. Marketing
    • Implementing SEO best practices to improve your website’s visibility on search engines.
    • Utilizing plugins like Yoast SEO to optimize your content for search engines.
    • Understanding and analyzing website traffic using Google Analytics.
    • Learning how to create content that engages users and promotes your brand effectively.

What you will learn

By the end of this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to:

  1. Create a New Website for Development in WordPress:
    • Understand the basics of domain registration and web hosting.
    • Install WordPress on a web server.
    • Navigate and utilize the WordPress dashboard to set up your website.
    • Configure essential settings to prepare your site for development.
  2. Edit Webpage Content, Links, and Images:
    • Use the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg) to create and edit content.
    • Add and format text, create headings, and organize content into sections.
    • Insert and manage images, galleries, and other media types.
    • Create hyperlinks to internal and external pages.
    • Utilize categories and tags to organize your posts for better navigation and SEO.
  3. Add and Organize Widgets to a Webpage:
    • Understand the purpose and function of widgets in WordPress.
    • Add widgets to your site’s sidebar, footer, and other widget-ready areas.
    • Customize widget settings to display relevant information.
    • Use custom HTML and text widgets to add unique content and functionality.
    • Organize and rearrange widgets to improve site layout and user experience.

By following this structured approach, you’ll be able to confidently create, customize, and maintain a WordPress website, equipped with the knowledge to continue developing and improving your online presence.