WordPress

WordPress
Price: 
$200.00

Category: 
Computer Applications
Course Hours: 
25
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Course Type: 
Instructor Led - 4 Weeks Long
  • Description
  • Objectives
  • Outline
  • Materials
  • System Requirements

With WordPress, you can create brilliant, highly customizable websites and blogs with just a few clicks. Thousands of plugins and a personal publishing system provide everything you need to create stunning web pages. Our WordPress course provides you with basic knowledge of how the software is structured, how to organize your web page or blog as well as themes for creating the perfect look and feel for your content. Get ready to be introduced to the world’s most popular content management system for websites… WordPress! 

 

 

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Recognize the basics of setting up a WordPress site
  • Define ways to customize pages with pictures, images, and videos
  • List some features of widgets, themes, and plugins 
  • Recognize tips for successful site management
WordPress Module 1 
Introducing WordPress  
Module one provides the beginner with an introduction to the WordPress platform, an overview of the differences between WordPress.org and WordPress.com and hosting capabilities. WordPress is open source software, allowing for a wide range of customization on the part of the user. You will also be introduced to various themes and dashboard elements.  
• What is WordPress? 
• The Costs of Owning Your Own Site 
• Installing WordPress
• Pre-Installed WordPress Themes 
• Dashboard Updates and Settings 
 
WordPress Module 2 
Profile and Appearance   
Module two discusses how to differentiate between pages and posts. This module will also explains how to edit your user profile, how to edit posts, and how to use categories and tags.
• User Profile 
• Editing Posts 
• Pages v. Posts
• Categories and Tags 
• WordPress Web Pages
 
WordPress Module 3 
Plugins and Templates 
Module three of this course describes how use and install various plugins. We also discuss how to use themes and templates. 
• Plugins 
• Blog or Static?
• Block Theme
• Header and Footer Template 
• Theme Templates
 
WordPress Module 4 
Layout and Customization
There are many things that must be put into place to make sure your site(s) are running efficiently. In this final module we discuss aspects of security and how to properly monitor website traffic. Finally, we take a look at types of WordPress websites. 
• Layout
• Customization 
• Internal Linking of Posts
• Security
• RSS Feeds

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**

Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.

The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!

Internet Connection

  • Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections

*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware Requirements

  • Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
  • Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

 

PC Software Requirements

  • Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
  • Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
  • Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
  • The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
  • PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
  • Adobe PDF Reader
  • QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player

 

MAC Software Requirements

  • Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
  • Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
  • Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
  • The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
  • PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
  • Adobe PDF Reader
  • Apple QuickTime Media Player