What we do in this class:

A WordPress instructor plays a crucial role in guiding students through the learning process and ensuring they gain a comprehensive understanding of WordPress and its functionalities. Here’s what a WordPress instructor typically does in class:

Demonstrating Techniques: The instructor demonstrates how to perform various tasks within WordPress, such as installing themes and plugins, creating posts and pages, customizing site settings, etc. These demonstrations help students understand the practical aspects of using WordPress.

Providing Guidance: The instructor offers guidance and assistance to students as they work on hands-on exercises or projects. This may involve answering questions, providing clarifications, and offering troubleshooting assistance when students encounter difficulties.

Assigning and Reviewing Assignments: The instructor assigns homework or projects to reinforce learning and assess students’ understanding. They also provide feedback and review students’ work to help them improve their skills.

Offering Additional Resources: The instructor may provide supplementary resources such as readings, tutorials, online courses, or recommended plugins and themes to help students further their understanding of WordPress.

Keeping Up-to-Date: The instructor stays informed about the latest developments in WordPress, including updates to the core software, new plugins and themes, and emerging trends in web design and development. They incorporate this knowledge into their teaching to ensure students receive current and relevant information.

Overall, the WordPress instructor plays a multifaceted role in guiding students through their learning experience, providing support, encouragement, and expertise to help them become proficient in using WordPress effectively.

Schedule

  • Monday

    From 5:00 – 6:00

  • Tuesday

    From 5:00 – 6:00

  • Wednesday

    From 5:00 – 6:00

  • Thursday

    From 5:00 – 6:00

  • Friday

    From 5:00 – 6:00

Trainer

Mohsin Arfan

WordPress Trainer

WordPress Development Course

Course Overview:

This comprehensive course covers the essentials of WordPress, from installation to advanced customization. Students will learn to build, design, and maintain professional websites, gaining practical experience through hands-on projects.

Course Objectives:

  • Understand WordPress Fundamentals: Learn the basics of WordPress, including its architecture, functionalities, and the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org.
  • Installation and Configuration: Gain hands-on experience in setting up WordPress on local and remote servers, configuring essential settings, and managing updates.
  • Theme Customization: Explore how to select, install, and customize themes to create visually appealing and responsive websites.
  • Plugin Development: Develop skills to install, activate, and manage plugins, enhancing website functionality and user experience.
  • Content Management: Master the creation and management of posts, pages, menus, and media, organizing content effectively for optimal user engagement.
  • User Administration: Learn to manage user roles and permissions, ensuring secure and efficient website administration.
  • SEO and Performance Optimization: Understand the principles of search engine optimization and website performance enhancement to improve visibility and user satisfaction.
  • Security Best Practices: Implement security measures to protect websites from common vulnerabilities and threats.

Course Outline:

  1. Introduction to WordPress:
    • Overview of content management systems (CMS)
    • Differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org
    • Understanding the WordPress dashboard
  2. Setting Up WordPress:
    • Installing WordPress on local and remote servers
    • Configuring general settings
    • Understanding the WordPress file system
  3. Working with Themes:
    • Selecting and installing themes
    • Customizing themes using the WordPress Customizer
    • Introduction to child themes
  4. Managing Content:
    • Creating and editing posts and pages
    • Organizing content with categories and tags
    • Managing media files (images, videos, etc.)
  5. Plugins and Extensions:
    • Installing and activating plugins
    • Recommended plugins for enhanced functionality
    • Developing custom plugins
  6. Navigation and Menus:
    • Creating and managing menus
    • Implementing custom navigation structures
    • Utilizing widgets for additional features
  7. User Management:
    • Adding and managing users
    • Understanding user roles and permissions
    • Best practices for user administration
  8. Customization and Development:
    • Introduction to HTML, CSS, and PHP in WordPress
    • Customizing themes beyond the Customizer
    • Developing custom page templates
  9. SEO and Performance:
    • Implementing SEO best practices
    • Utilizing SEO plugins
    • Techniques for optimizing website performance
  10. Security and Maintenance:
    • Understanding common security threats
    • Implementing security plugins and measures
    • Regular maintenance tasks and best practices

Course Duration:

The course spans 12 weeks, with bi-weekly sessions totaling 24 classes. Each session lasts 2 hours, combining theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on experience.

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for students, aspiring web developers, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in building and managing professional websites without extensive coding knowledge.

Prerequisites:

Basic computer literacy and familiarity with the internet are required. Prior knowledge of HTML, CSS, or PHP is beneficial but not mandatory.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate from NIML Mansehra, recognizing their proficiency in WordPress development.

Enrollment:

For enrollment procedures, course fees, and schedule, please visit our website or contact our admissions office.

Embark on your journey to becoming a proficient WordPress developer with NIML Mansehra’s WordPress Development Course.

WeeksModule TitleLearning UnitPractical Hours
Week
01
1. Understanding the WordPress ecosystemWhat is WordPress?
WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org
Benefits and features of WordPress

01
Week
02
2.Getting started with WordPress
Installing WordPress locally and on a web server
Exploring the WordPress dashboard
Understanding posts, pages, and media
01
Week
03
Customizing your WordPress siteChoosing and installing themes
Configuring theme settings
Exploring plugin options for additional functionality
01
Week
04
Managing users and settingsUnderstanding user roles and permissions
Setting up and managing menus and widgets
Configuring general settings and site security
01
Week
05
Creating and managing contentWriting and publishing blog posts
Creating and editing pages
Organizing content with categories and tags
01
Week
06
Media management and optimizationUploading and embedding images, videos, and audio
Managing media library
Optimizing media for performance and SEO
01
Week
07
Theme customizationUnderstanding child themes
Customizing theme appearance with CSS
Exploring theme customization options
01
Week
08
Plugin installation and configurationInstalling and activating plugins
Configuring popular plugins for SEO, security, and performance
Exploring advanced plugin options
01
Week
09
Understanding theme structureExploring the anatomy of a WordPress theme
Template hierarchy and template tags
01
Week
10
E-commerce with WordPressIntroduction to e-commerce plugins (e.g., WooCommerce)
Setting up an online store
Managing products and orders
Customizing the store design and functionality
01
Week
11
WordPress SecurityUnderstanding common security threats
Implementing security best practices
Choosing secure hosting
Installing and configuring security plugins
01
Week
12
WordPress Performance OptimizationIdentifying performance bottlenecks
Optimizing images and other media
Caching techniques for improved performance
Minifying CSS and JavaScript files
01
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