WordPress Diploma Training Course

Course Description This comprehensive WordPress course is the ideal companion for those who want to learn more about setting up and managing their own website and master the key skills that they need to use the main functionalities of WordPress easily and effectively. Consisting of thirty interactive video-based modules, the course will equip you with all the knowledge and information that you need to hit the ground running and begin working with WordPress with ease. Upon completion of the course content, you will feel confident in using and operating the WordPress site and will have a good grasp of the key features and tools that you need to create a professional and effective website, whatever your purpose.

What You Will Learn The course covers these key areas in detail, plus much more. An overview of the key features of WordPress and how to install it to your PC How to navigate around the WordPress site, including familiarisation with the Updates and Settings areas and how to use and create Menus How to create, manage and publish posts on your website, including how to use the preview function Using categories and tags to organise your website, including how to create a new category and how to categorise and add tags to posts How to create and publish new pages in your website, including adding headings, media and content How to install, customise and manage website themes, including formatting text and inserting lists, links and tables Working with the Media Centre, including making the best use of images and videos on your website and working with photo galleries and sliders How to administer permissions for different types of user on your WordPress site Using widgets and customising them to enhance the look and feel of your website Choosing and installing the most appropriate Plugins for your site Managing user comments and contact forms Benefits of the Course New users to WordPress will benefit from the all-encompassing scope of the course and the practical application that it offers. Students with some existing working knowledge of WordPress will find that this course enhances their knowledge and allows them to further access and work with additional functionalities and features of the site.

The step by step video clearly structures the learning pace throughout each of the thirty easy to follow modules. The ability to study from any location with an internet connection Learn the material at any time and at your own pace. Lifetime access to the course – no deadlines.

Obtain a recognised certification when completing the course, which will improve your career prospects Who can take the course?Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course. What is the structure of the course?The course is broken down into 30 individual modules.

Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience. Where / when can I study the course?You can study the course any time you like.

Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move! Is there a test at the end of the course?Once you have completed all modules there is a multiple choice test.

The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing. What is the pass mark for the final test?The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

When will I receive my certificate?Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it.How long does it take to complete the course?We estimate that the course will take about 10 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test. Course Content Module 1: Introduction to WordPress and Resources Required to Install it Module 2 : Installing XAMPP Server on Local Host Module 3 : Installing WordPress on Local Host Module 4 : Overview of WordPress Navigation Module 5 : What is a Post and Creating Your First Post Module 6 : What is a Category and Creating a Category Module 7 : What is a Tag and How to Use a Tag Module 8 : What is a Page and Creating a Page Module 9 : Publishing Posts and Pages Module 10 : Editing Pages, Deleting Pages, Using Preview Module 11 : Editing Posts, Deleting Posts, Using Preview Module 12 : Formatting Text Module 13 : Working with Images Module 14 : Working with Video Module 15: Insert