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Online
Teaching method
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Level 2
Skill level
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Free
For eligible Hackney residents
What you'll learn
WordPress started as the world’s favourite blogging platform, but is now commonly used as a flexible content management system on which to build highly functional self-hosted websites. This two-day WordPress course will enable you to build your own self-hosted Word Press web site from scratch.
The course covers the following:
WordPress interface and dashboard
Configuring General Settings
Adding Users and assigning Roles
Previewing and installing Themes
Understanding the difference between Pages and Posts
Creating / using Post Categories
Using the built-in Page Builder to design pages with text and media
Previewing, publishing and page revisions
Creating and editing menus
Understanding the Media Library
Working with Theme Customiser
Adding Widgets to Sidebar / Footer
Selecting and installing Plug-ins
Completing this course will enable you to:
Become confident using WordPress for professional or personal use
Achieve a working knowledge of WordPress as a Content Management System
Know your way around the WordPress interface
Understand WordPress’ features and capabilities
Build a user-friendly and easily maintained website
Confidently customise the Theme and visual elements
Add functional elements with Plug-ins and Widgets
Apply through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-wordpress-tickets-421291242447
Entry requirements
Places are booked on a first come first served basis. A deposit of £20 will be taken at booking and fully refunded upon completion of the course. We are operating a stand by / waiting list in case courses are fully booked.
This course is suitable for anyone with basic PC or Mac skills who wishes to learn how to create a website with WordPress.
